Best Mobile Phones Under 12000

The Realme C71 is a strong entry level contender and is made for casual everyday use. While its camera and performance are in line with the price, it excels with a decent 90Hz display, excellent battery endurance and a sleek design. Realme is also promising two years of major OS updates. So ultimately, the Realme C71 is a smartphone worth recommending for casual calling and viewing videos.

The Redmi A4 is among the most pretty budget phones. It comes with a massive display, which is great for consuming media, but it's a low-quality LCD panel. The phone tends to feel very sluggish in day-to-day performance and doesn't offer a functional camera. That said, it is still a considerable option if you're on a tight budget and need a 5G phone.

The Moto G35 is a decent option for those looking for 5G connectivity under Rs 10,000. It offers a good design and consistently reliable power backup. However, do not expect the phone to perform well in tasks like gaming and photography. Lastly, the UI is clean considering the competition, but it is not well optimised for everyone.

The Realme Narzo 70x is an attractive smartphone for people looking for a device around Rs 10,000. It has a fast 120Hz display, FHD+ resolution, a main camera that captures good photos under daylight, a battery that can last all day and even generous performance. However, the LCD panel, and bloatware riddled Realme UI does hamper the overall experience. If you can overlook these cons, then the Realme Narzo 70x is a good pick for the price.

The Moto G45 5G is a budget head turner with a vegan leather back and colourful palette. It boasts a clean UI, complimented by a reliable chipset and decent battery. However, the 720p LCD screen is visibly dated, and the cameras are not up to the mark. If you want a budget phone that doesn’t look cheap and still offers decent firepower, the Moto G45 5G is a good option overall.

The Tecno Spark 30C is a budget phone which features a nice modern design language, and it is lightweight to carry despite the large battery, which lasts all day, and a big screen. Its 50 MP camera can capture good photos in daylight, but the selfie camera produces soft portraits. Overall, the feature set is not fit for the price and you can find better options out there.

The Realme C63 56 is a good budget smartphone, for those looking for a smooth display, decent performance, 1080p video recording capabilities and a comfortable to use everyday carry. However, the low screen resolution, LCD panel, bloatware filled OS and 15W charging speed does hamper the experience. Still, given the price, it is a good pick but you can check out some other devices around Rs 15,000.

The Vivo T4 Lite is a solid budget offering for anyone who wants a phone with great battery life. It offers a capable 50 MP camera that clicks detailed daylight photos and portraits. But you should be prepared for compromises on the display and performance front, and the software experience can be riddled with ads and bloatware.

The Vivo Y19s 5G is a classic example of budget phone with sacrifices. The massive battery offers great endurance and the Dimensity 6300 is decent enough to help you with day to day tasks and 5G connectivity. However, the 5G tax is heavy as the camera is severely downgraded, and the charging is incredibly slow at 15W. The 720p screen is underwhelming. All in all, unless you’re absolutely stuck at one budget and need a 5G phone with good battery, we recommend steering clear of the Vivo Y19s 5G.