From Lava Blaze 2 to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, here’s the list of the best smartphones for 2023.
In this article, you’ll find the best phones for every budget.
You’ll find the best phones below Rs 10,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 30,000, Rs 40,000, Rs 50,000, the best premium smartphones, and more!
Getting a smartphone in 2023 can be confusing as ever. The choice is vast, but if you’re looking for a new phone, you should make an informed decision. That’s why we have made this list of the best smartphones for 2023 for every budget.
In this article, you’ll find the best smartphones across different price segments. We have listed the best phones for under Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000. We have also listed the most premium smartphones you can get and also the best smartphones overall you can get in 2023. Read on!
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Best Smartphones in India Under Rs 10,000
1. Lava Blaze 2
Lava had been in the shadows for some time, but it recently made a remarkable comeback with a roster of great value-for-money phones. Lava Blaze 2 is one of them and comes with some of the best features and specifications for under Rs 10,000.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz
Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm)
Main Camera: 13 MP + 2 MP
Selfie Camera: 8 MP
RAM: 6GB RAM
Storage: 128GB storage
Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W wired charging
Operating System: Android 12
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
90Hz display
Average camera
Good performance for the price
Clean UI
Price in India
The Lava Blaze 2 comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999 in India. It is available on Amazon and the company’s official website.
2. Moto G13
Moto G13 is one of the best options for stock Android fans. It also has some of the best specifications and features for the price and looks great.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm)
Main Camera: 50 MP, 2 MP (macro), 2 MP (depth)
Selfie Camera: 8 MP
RAM: 4GB/6GB RAM
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Battery: 5000 mAh, 10W wired charging
Operating System: Android 13
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Design & build
Bloatware
Stock like UI
Slow charging
Good performance for the price
Price in India
The Moto G13 is available in two options. The base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB option is priced at Rs 9,499, while the 4GB + 128GB of storage comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999.
3. Redmi 12C
Redmi 12C offers good performance for the price, coupled with good cameras and battery life. It comes with an excellent design, and one of the downsides of it would be its display.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 (12nm)
Main Camera: 50 MP, 0.08 MP (depth)
Selfie Camera: 5 MP
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Battery: 5000 mAh, 10W wired charging
Operating System: Android 12
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Good performance for the price
Waterdrop notch when some other options have a punch-hole display
Good camera performance
Slow charging
Price in India
The Redmi 12C comes with a price tag of Rs 8,799 for the 4GB + 64GB option. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option comes with a price tag of Rs 10,799.
4. Realme C33 (2023)
It’s similar to Redmi 12C in features; it has an excellent design, good performance, and decent cameras. But the display is a letdown compared to some competitors.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Main Camera: 50 MP, 0.3 MP (depth)
Selfie Camera: 5 MP
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable, 10W wired
Operating System: Android 13
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Good performance for the price
Waterdrop notch when some other options have a punch-hole display
Good camera performance
Slow charging
Price in India
The Realme C33 (2023) model comes with a price tag of Rs 10,499.
5. Samsung Galaxy F04
If you want a Samsung device for under Rs 10,000, Galaxy F04 is the one you should get. It doesn’t have the best processor or display, but it does have a set of good cameras and a battery.
Display: PLS LCD, 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
The Samsung Galaxy F04 comes with a price tag of Rs 8,499 and it is available for purchase from Amazon and Samsung’s official website.
Best smartphones in India under Rs 20,000
1. Realme Narzo 50 5G
Realme Narzo 50 offers the most features under Rs 20,000. It has a great 90Hz display and punch-hole design. It is powered by Dimensity 810 and has good cameras.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90Hz
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Main Camera: Triple – 48 MP, 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera: 8MP
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Battery: 5000 mAh, 33W wired charging
Operating System: Android 12
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Good performance
Bloatware and Ads in UI
Good display
The secondary Camera could be better
Good cameras
Price in India
The Realme Narzo 50 5G comes with a price tag of Rs 13,999 for the base variant with a 4GB + 64GB model. The 4GB + 128GB option is priced at Rs 15,999, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 17,999.
2. iQOO Z7s 5G
iQOO Z7s offers almost everything Narzo 50 Pro comes with. But it loses out on a punch-hole display, making it look like a phone from 2020. It also doesn’t come with an ultrawide camera.
Display: AMOLED, 6.38 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)
Main Camera: Dual – 64 MP, 2 MP (depth)
Selfie Camera: 16 MP
RAM: 6GB/8GB
Storage: 128GB
Battery: 4500 mAh, 44W wired charging
Operating System: Android 13
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Good performance
Outdated looks with waterdrop notch
Good primary camera
No ultrawide camera
Good charging
Price in India
The iQOO Z7s 5G comes with a price tag of Rs 18,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The 8GB RAM option is priced at Rs 19,999.
3. Redmi Note 12 5G
Redmi Note 12 5G has a great display, a good set of cameras, excellent battery life, and good performance.
Display: AMOLED, 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz
The Redmi Note 12 5G price in India starts at Rs 16,999 for the 4GB + 128GB option. The 6GB RAM + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 18,999, while the top-end model with 8GB + 256GB comes with a price tag of Rs 20,999.
4. Motorola Moto G62 5G
Motorola Moto G62 offers an outstanding stock Android-like experience for a price of under Rs 20,000. It doesn’t come with an AMOLED display like the previous three phones but with a good chipset and a set of good cameras.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.5 inches, 120Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels
The Moto smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 17,040 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option.
5. Infinix Zero 5G 2023 TURBO
Infinix Zero 5G Turbo goes unnoticed by most buyers, but it offers great performance for the price, a set of good cameras, and a premium design and builds.
Display: IPS LCD, 6.78 inches, 120Hz, 1080 x 2460 pixels
The Nothing Phone 1 price in India starts at Rs 29,990 for the 8GB + 128GB option. The 8GB RAM + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 31,999, while the top-end model with 12GB + 256GB comes with a price tag of Rs 32,499.
4. OnePlus Nord 2T
OnePlus Nord 2T is a great choice for under Rs 30,000. It comes with a good display and good cameras and offers decent performance for the price.
The OnePlus Nord 2T price in India starts at Rs 28,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the top-end model with 12GB + 256GB comes with a price tag of Rs 33,999.
5. Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a has come down to under Rs 30,000 after launching for a price above Rs 40,000. Now, it’s one of the best phones you can get for its price.
The OnePlus 11R comes with a price tag of Rs 39,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option. The 12GB and 256GB model is priced at Rs 44,999.
2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung’s Fan Edition of the S21 series is now available for an excellent price, frequently dropping to even lower than Rs 30,000. It would be a great deal if you got it for a price like that.
The Vivo V27 Pro comes with a price tag of Rs 37,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option. The 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs 39,999. Lastly, we have a 12GB + 256GB model priced at Rs 42,999.
4. Realme GT2 Pro
Last year’s flagship from Realme is a good choice under Rs 40,000. It offers a great display, good performance, and nice cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available in online stores for as low as Rs 49,999.
3. Xiaomi 12 Pro
Last year’s Xiaomi flagship is now available for under Rs 50,000, and it is one of the best phones to get for the price. It has great cameras, good displays, and super fast charging.
Display: LTPO AMOLED, 6.73 inches, 120Hz, 1440 x 3200 pixels
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 India price starts at Rs 1,54,999.
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
If you don’t fancy the notebook foldable, try the Flip foldable from Samsung. It has a great display and good cameras and can be folded into your pockets.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 India price starts at Rs 89,999.
5. Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi received lots of praise for its Xiaomi 13 Pro flagship. That’s for a good reason, as it came with one of the best camera systems for the year, along with Leica support.
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