With Vi’s rollout of 5G in India and BSNL all set to begin in June, India is finally about to witness the 5G revolution. And if you are looking for a budget 5G smartphone to enjoy seamless, fast internet connectivity, you will be spoilt for choices. Brands like Samsung, Motorola, Infinix, POCO, Vivo, and Xiaomi are offering commendable 5G phones under Rs 10,000 in India. We have curated this list of the best cheap 5G smartphones in India.
Best 5G phones under Rs 10,000
| Moto G35 5G | Starting at Rs 9,999 (4GB+128GB) |
| Infinix Hot 50 5G | Starting at Rs 9,499 (4GB+128GB) |
| Poco C75 5G | Starting at Rs 8,499 (4GB+64GB) |
| Vivo T3 Lite | Starting at Rs 10,499 (4GB+128GB) |
| Redmi 14C 5G | Starting at Rs 9,999 (4GB+64GB) |
| Redmi A4 5G | Starting at Rs 8,504 (4GB+64GB) |
| iQOO Z9 Lite 5G | Starting at Rs 10,499 (4GB+128GB) |
| Moto G45 5G | Starting at Rs 9,999 (4GB+64GB) |
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Starting at Rs 9,499 (4GB+64GB) |
| POCO M6 5G | Starting at Rs 8,499 (4GB+64GB) |
Moto G35 5G
The Moto G35 5G launched in India last year as the segment’s fastest 5G smartphone, supporting all 5G bands. The smartphone flaunts a 120Hz FHD display, a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system, vegan leather build in Pantone colours, near-stock Android, and more. It’s one of the best smartphones to consider if you are looking for 5G phones in India under Rs 10,000.
The device is powered by the 6nm UNISOC T760 SoC, which is backed by a Mali-G57 MC4 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. The handset also has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers, and an IP52 rating. You can purchase the smartphone in Leaf Green, Guava Red, and Midnight Black colours from Flipkart, Motorola India’s e-store, and leading retail outlets in India.
Infinix Hot 50 5G
The Infinix Hot 50 5G was launched last year in India as one of the slimmest 5G smartphones under Rs 10,000, with a thickness of just 7.8mm. Moreover, the Hot 50 5G flaunts segment-unique features like a wet touch display, AI camera features, AskAI, Dynamic Bar etc.
The device features a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage. The camera system comprises a 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor accompanied by a depth sensor and an 8MP selfie camera. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, XOS 14.5 based on Android 14, and an IP54 rating. The Infinix HOT 50 5G is available for purchase on Flipkart in Dreamy Purple (Vegan Leather), Sage Green, Seek Black, and Vibrant Blue colours.
POCO C75 5G
The POCO C75 launched in India as the only smartphone in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment to sport a Sony camera. It also integrates various AI features, including AI Zoom, AI Night Mode, AI Magic Eraser Pro, AI Sky Replacement, and more. The smartphone flaunts a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 13MP front camera for selfies.
The POCO C75 5G has a 6.8-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, a 5,160mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and more. Interested buyers can pick it up from Flipkart in Enchanted Green, Aqua Blue, and Silver Stardust paint jobs.
Vivo T3 Lite 5G
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G launched early last year as the brand’s most affordable 5G smartphone and continues to remain so. The smartphone, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, can be purchased exclusively via Flipkart and Vivo eStore in Vibrant Green and Majestic Black colours.
It flaunts a 6.56-inch LCD display with HD+ screen resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The camera system includes a 50MP Sony camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP bokeh sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery, IP64 rating, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and more.
Redmi 14C 5G
The Redmi 14C is Xiaomi’s successor to the top-selling affordable 5G device in India, the Redmi 13C. The new launch brings several upgrades over its predecessor like an improved 120Hz display, upgraded cameras, and more. The device also supports both SA and NSA 5G networks and is compatible with all Jio, Airtel, and Vi 5G in India.
The smartphone features a 120Hz 6.8-inch LCD display with HD+ screen resolution, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with Adreno 613 GPU, HyperOS based on Android 14, 50MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera. It can be purchased from Flipkart, Amazon, Mi.com, and Xiaomi Partner Stores.
Redmi A4 5G
Xiaomi launched the Redmi A4 5G in India to make 5G connectivity accessible to millions of users across the country and redefine the entry-level smartphone experience. The device flaunts a premium halo glass sandwich design on the rear and is the first to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 mobile platform.
The Redmi A4 5G sports a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual cameras, a 5MP selfie camera, a 5,160mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI face unlock, an IP52 rating, and more. It can be purchased from Amazon India, Xiaomi India e-Store, and Xiaomi Retail stores.
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is iQOO’s most affordable 5G device in India. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and a 50MP primary rear camera. The device features a 90Hz 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution, 5000mAh battery, Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, etc. The brand has assured that the device will get 2 Android updates and 3 years of security patches.
The handset features Dynamic Audio Booster functionality that uses the earpiece as a secondary speaker, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an IP64 rating, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and other features. Those interested can purchase it from Amazon and the iQOO website in Mocha Brown and Aqua Flow colours.
Moto G45 5G
The Moto G45 5G launched in India as an affordable 5G smartphone with a capable Qualcomm processor. The device features a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 619 GPU, up to 8GB RAM, 8GB of virtual RAM expansion, and 128GB of internal storage. It boots a near-stock Android 14-based My UX interface and is guaranteed one major Android update and three years of security patches.
The smartphone offers a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. In the camera department, it features a 50MP Quad Pixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture with a secondary 2MP depth with f/2.4 aperture on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. Other salient features include a 5,000mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, and an IP52 rating. It can be purchased from Flipkart and the Motorola India e-Store.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Launched as a successor to the Galaxy A13 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is one of the best entry-level 5G smartphones to purchase in India. The sub-Rs 10,000 Samsung smartphone features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a Full HD+ resolution and Exynos 1330 SoC with Mali-G68 MP2 GPU.
The camera department includes a triple rear setup with a 50MP primary camera accompanied by several 2MP sensors. On the front, there’s a 13MP front camera. Out of the box, the smartphone boots One UI 5 based on Android 13. Other features include 5000mAh, 15W fast charging, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, etc. The smartphone is available in Black, Dark Red, and Light Green.
POCO M6 5G
The POCO M6 5G is the cheapest 5G smartphone from the brand in India. The brand has equipped the latest M-series smartphone in India with MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, an HD+ display, Corning Gorilla Glass protection and dual rear cameras.
The smartphone’s salient features include a 90Hz display, up to 8GB RAM, 8GB virtual RAM, 50MP AI dual cameras, and more. It is available in Orion Blue, Galactic Black, and Green colour options and can be purchased from Flipkart with several exciting offers.
