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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
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Expert comment: Redmi 9 Prime came like a breath of fresh air in the market that was disrupted by the price hikes due to change in GST rates in India. The handset is priced below Rs 10,000 but you get a quad camera setup, a really good processor, good battery life, and even fast charging support with the Redmi 9 Prime. While Xiaomi was losing its charm with the aggressive push from Realme and Samsung in last year, Redmi 9 Prime put the brand back in the driving position for this price segment.
Realme Narzo 20A
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Expert comment: Realme Narzo 20A enters the list with some impressive specs that can rival the very best phones in this price segment. With a decent design, good battery backup, capable processor, and respectable camera performance, Narzo 20A doesn't try to be master of one feature but definitely manages to tick all the right boxes. If you are looking for a specialist phone that excels in one particular category, Narzo 20A might not be the pick for you but if you are looking for a phone that tackles most tasks with ease, Narzo 20A might be a good choice to go with.
Realme C15
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Expert comment: Realme C15 enters the list with a whopping 6,000mAh battery and quad cameras at a budget price. The handset gets the basics right and then adds these two features at the top to make it an even sweeter deal. There is a capable chipset that handles most day to day tasks with ease and the brand has also included support for quick charging on the phone. If we consider the value for money aspect, C15 definitely earns its slot over here.
Realme C12
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Expert comment: It is still rare to see phones with 6,000mAh battery under Rs 10,000 in India and even rarer to see such offering from one of the bigger brands. Realme C12 is one such unicorn as it offers this gigantic battery capacity, in addition to some neat specs all around, to deliver a holistic package in this price category. While Realme C12 has still room for improvement when it comes to camera quality, the other aspects of the phone definitely make a strong case for the handset.
Xiaomi Redmi 9
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Expert comment: Redmi 9 from Xiaomi is a no-nonsense offering that is aimed at those users who want a daily driver that offers good specs across the board without digging a deep hole in pocket. Admittedly, the phone lacks any 'wow' factor as such but as it has been built with the aim to get things done, it manages to do its job. If you're looking for a phone that stands out from the crowd, Redmi 9 isn't the one but if you are looking for a phone that delivers reliably on most fronts, this is a good choice indeed.
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
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Expert comment: With a capable processor, decent camera setup, long-lasting battery, and a massive display, Xiaomi Redmi 9i presents itself as a budget option that would fill in shoes perfectly for those who are looking for a phone that gets the basics right. If you have long browsing sessions, play casual mobile games, and watch movies/TV shows on the go, you are unlikely to face any issues with this one. Easy recommend.
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
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Expert comment: After the hike in GST rates in April 2020, we were all worried for a while whether great value for money phones from Xiaomi and Realme will ever be available at as good prices as they were available earlier. Redmi 9A is a proof that those days are just around the corner again. The phone comes with modern aesthetics, decent processor, and a massive battery life to offer a decent deal for the price. While you will have to make some compromises in display and camera quality, at this price point, it should be understandable.
Xiaomi Poco C3
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Expert comment: POCO C3 is a great VFM smartphone that might not hit a homerun in any particular aspect but manages to hit all the essential check marks. The handset packs in a capable processor that ensures you are never left with a feeling that you are compromising on performance, despite the rather affordable price tag. You are treated to a massive display and an impressive battery backup, which means you can take POCO C3 along on long rides to watch movies or TV shows. Camera performance can be described above average for the price.
Tecno Spark 6 Air
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Expert comment: There is no denying the fact that with Spark 6 Air, Tecno has grabbed entire industry's attention. There are just handful of handsets under Rs 10,000 that feature 6,000mAh battery and Spark 6 Air doesn't just stop there but offers a massive 7-inch display. Irrespective of whether you are a fan of big batteries and large displays, these features make Spark 6 Air one of the interesting phones in this price range.
Samsung Galaxy M01s
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Expert comment: Samsung's budget-end offering Galaxy M01s benefits from the recent changes that the brand has made to its custom user interface. You are also treated to a good display and a decent battery life here. While the phone cannot be described as a contender for the best camera phone or the most powerful phone in this price category, it definitely deserves place on the list for offering a package that would meet most users' daily needs.
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