Buying a smartphone under Rs. 7,000 keeps
getting harder every year, but for good reasons. With almost all major
smartphone companies dropping new phones every month, it’s never an easy
task to pick the right phone. Budget smartphones may not offer all of
the top-of-the-line specifications, but they get the basic things done.
But
it’s true that cheaper smartphones have become better over time. If
your basic needs revolve around making calls, using navigation, and
using a messaging app to stay in touch with your loved ones, an
affordable smartphone (under Rs. 7,000) can do all of that. There will
be obvious trade-offs which include low-resolution displays, and photos
that may seem a bit grainy.
If you’re buying your first
smartphone or simply getting a second phone as a backup, you’ll need
something that balances both the price as well as the feature set. A
budget phone is perfect for most people who just need to get basic
things done on a day-to-day basis. Such phones promise value for your
money, but the problem is that there are so many of them.
We’ve
tried several budget smartphones so that you don’t have to spend hours
researching on finding the best budget smartphone out there. Each budget
phone has its own pros and cons, and we’ve listed all of them below.
Here's
the list of best phones under Rs. 7,000 that you can buy right now. As
usual, we've restricted ourselves to phones that have been through our
intensive review process to bring you the best of the bunch.
01.Xiaomi Redmi 7::
Xiaomi
has updated its low-cost workhorse Redmi series with the new Redmi 7.
Compared to the Redmi 6, which was less than a year old, the Redmi 7 has
a more powerful processor, bigger screen, and new plastic body with
optional gradient designs, in keeping with current trends. This phone
does seem to tick all the boxes in terms of matching or exceeding the
features and specifications that other manufacturers are tempting buyers
with right now. The price for the base model is very attractive, but we
don't really see how the higher-priced variant, with just 1GB more RAM,
makes a lot of sense.
The Redmi 7 is an all-rounder that doesn't
have any one major headlining feature, but it does well at nearly
everything. The 6.26-inch HD+ screen is immersive and will make media
and games look good, even if it isn't the best. The 4000mAh battery is
more than enough to get you through a full day. The Qualcomm Snapdragon
632 SoC did very well in our tests. The cameras are serviceable, and the
rear 12-megapixel primary camera impressed us in daylight shots, but
low-light performance was weak. Xiaomi also continues to stuff its MIUI
skin and its own apps with ads, which can get very annoying.
Overall,
the Redmi 7 is a very strong device that delivers solid performance and
has no deal-breaking flaws, and offers fantastic value for money.
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