12 Best Android Mobiles Under Rs 8000 India (July 2020)

Top 10 Mobiles Under Rs 8000 (4G) – July 2020

Welcome to Candytech, and in this article let me share with you some of the best budget phones you can buy currently.

Everyone has different needs, I would suggest you buy a phone which suits your needs, rather than following the herd behavior. Besides, some people want better battery life, some like to click selfies, and others want a phone for gaming.

We have compared 4G phones with fast Quad/Octa-Core Processor, latest OS, and at least 2 GB ram, essential for fast performance.

Most of these are top-selling online (Flipkart and Amazon) and come with excellent performance/camera for the price.

Three essential features you should have on your next phone are long battery life, fingerprint scanner, and the latest OS.

Let’s start with the latest Asus Zenfone Max M2 Launched in India recently.

Asus Zenfone Max M2

Key Highlight – – 4G VOLTE, 4000 mAH Battery, Price Rs 8999

The Asus Zenfone Max M2 is the latest addition to this list as the smartphone goes on sale in December 2018.

The Zenfone Max M2 comes with a massive 4000 mAH capacity battery and a decent pair of the rear and front camera.

Also, powering the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Octa-Core Processor and the Adreno 506 GPU which is great for playing games like PUBG and the Asphalt 9.

Specifications – Asus Zenfone Max M2

• Design – Polyplastic Build with a rear metal build
• Screen Size – 6.26 Inch Screen With IPS LCD Panel
• Display resolution – 1520*720 Resolution with 19:9 aspect ratio, 269 PPI.
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Octa-Core Processor, 1.8 GHz.
• GPU – Adreno 506 GPU.
• Ram – 4 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 13 MP rear camera with LED Flash (f/1.8 Aperture) and 2MP Depth sensor
• Front Camera – 8 MP Front camera (f/2.0 aperture)
• Battery Capacity – 4000 mAH
• Operating System – Android Oreo 8.1 OS.
• Storage – 64GB internal Storage expandable to 2TB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 160 grams
• Thickness – 7.7 mm
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes
• Available On Flipkart
• Price – Rs. 8999.

The Good – Stock Android with Fast Processor, Long Battery Life.

The Bad – Poor low light camera performance, UI Bugs.

Realme C3

Key Highlights – Octa-Core Processor, 2/4 GB RAM, 12 MP Camera, Price Rs 6,999

For starters, the RealMe C3 gets launched in India in Feb 2020 and comes with exceptional specs and performance.

Also, it offers a better sunrise design with an anti-fingerprint surface and faster Mediatek Helio G70 Processor along with the Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.

The RealMe C3 comes in 2 variants :

1. Realme C3- 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Storage Price Rs 6,999.
2. Realme C3 – 4 GB RAM and 64 GB Storage Price Rs 8,999.

Specifications – RealMe C3

• Design – Glass front in Polyplastic body.
• Screen Size – 6.5-inch screen 2.5D Curve Glass.
• Display resolution – 720 x 1560 IPS LCD Display, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 270 PPI.
• Processor – Mediatek Helio G70 Octa-Core Processor, 2.2 GHz.
• GPU – Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.
• Ram – 2/4 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 12 MP rear camera+2MP depth sensor with LED Flash and HDR.
• Front Camera – 5 MP Front camera and HDR.
• Battery Capacity – 5000 mAH. (Long Battery).
• Operating System – Android 10.0; Realme UI 1.0
• Storage – 32/64 GB internal Storage expandable to 256 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 195 grams
• Thickness – 9 mm
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner –No.
• Available On Flipkart
• Price – Rs. 6999/8999

The Good – Good Battery Life, Fast Performance Ideal for Gaming, Latest Android.

The Bad – Missing Fingerprint scanner, heavy, Lacks Fast Charging.

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Key Highlight – Aura Mirror Design, 5000 mAH Battery

The latest phone from Xiaomi is a crowd favorite as it offers incredible features for a very affordable price tag of Rs. 7,999.

There are two variants available on Amazon and Mi.com:

1. Redmi 8 With 32 GB Storage and 3 GB RAM – Rs. 7999.
2. Redmi 8 With 64 GB Storage and 4 GB RAM – Rs. 8999.

Specifications – Xiaomi Redmi 8

• Design – Glass front in a plastic body.
• Screen Size – 6.22-inch screen Aura Mirror Design, 19:9 Aspect Ratio.
• Display resolution – 720 x 1520 IPS LCD Display with Gorilla Glass5. 270 PPI.
• Processor – Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439, 1.95 GHz.
• GPU – Adreno 505 GPU.
• RAM – 3 / 4 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 12 MP rear camera+ 2MP Depth sensor with LED Flash.
• Front Camera – 8 MP Front camera.
• Battery Capacity – 5000 mAh. (Long Battery).
• Operating System – Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 11.
• Storage – 32 GB / 64 GB internal Storage expandable to 256 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 188 grams
• Thickness – 9.4mm
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes At the Back.
• Face Unlocking – Yes
• Available On Amazon, Flipkart, and Mi.com
• Launch Date – October 2019
• Price – Rs. 7,999 /8,999
• The Good – Good Design and Display, Huge Battery, Type-C Port.
• The Bad – Not the best cameras, Average CPU.

Motorola OneMacro

Key Highlights- Android 9 Pie, 4GB RAM, Price Rs 9,999

If you wish to have a terrific performance, excellent battery life, and useful OS features, then Motorola OneMacro is a perfect choice.

Specifications – Motorola OneMacro

• Design – Polyplastic Build
• Screen Size – 6.2-inch screen HD Display.
• Display resolution – 1520*720 IPS LCD Display. 270 PPI.
• Processor – Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 Octa-Core Processor, Clock Speed 2.0 GHz.
• GPU – Mali G72 MP3 GPU.
• Ram – 4 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – (13+2+2)MP rear camera with LED Flash.
• Front Camera – 8 MP Front camera.
• Battery Capacity – 4000 mAH. (Long Battery).
• Operating System – Android 9 Pie.
• Storage – 64 GB internal Storage expandable to 512 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 186 grams
• Thickness – 9 mm
• Fingerprint Scanner – No.
• Available On Flipkart
• Launch Date – Oct 2019
• Price – Rs. 9,999

The Good – Good Battery Life, Useful software features, Good Performance.

The Bad – Average camera performance, HD Resolution display.

Vivo Y91

Key Highlight – 13 MP Front Selfie Camera, 3 GB Ram,4030mAh.

Specifications – Vivo Y91

• Design – Polyplastic Build
• Screen Size – 6.22-inch screen HD Display With Gorilla Glass.
• Display resolution – 1520*720 IPS LCD Display. 270 PPI.
• Processor – Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 Octa-Core Processor, Clock Speed 1.95 GHz.
• GPU –Adreno 505 GPU.
• Ram – 2/3 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 13 MP+ 2MP rear camera with LED Flash.
• Front Camera – 8MP Front camera Selfie Camera.
• Battery Capacity – 4030 mAH.
• Operating System – Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5.
• Storage – 16/32 GB internal Storage expandable to 256 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight –~ 164grams
• Thickness – 8.3 mm
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes at the back.
• Available On Flipkart, Amazon
• Launch Date – Nov 2018.
• Price – Rs. 9,499

The Good – 13 MP primary Camera, Waterdrop notch display.

The Bad – Mediocre-Processor and Performance.

Oppo A3s

Key Highlight – Full HD Display, 32 GB Storage, Octa-Core Processor

Oppo A3s was launched in July 2018 that comes with mindblowing specs for an affordable price of Rs. 7,490.

Specifications – Oppo A3s

• Display – IPS LCD Display with 6.2 Inch Screen (720*1520) pixels, 271 PPi.(16:9).
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Octa-Core processor, Clock Speed of 1.8 GHz.
• Graphics– Adreno 506.
• RAM – 2/3/4 GB RAM.
• Storage – 16/32/64 GB internal storage, Expandable to 128 GB.
• Rear Camera – 13 MP+2MP With Autofocus, Flash support.
• Front selfie camera – 8 MP.
• OS – Android OREO 8.1with ColorOS5.1 experience.
• Battery Size – Large 4230 mAh battery capacity.
• Connectivity – 4G VOLTE/WIFI/Bluetooth.
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes
• Weighs – 168 grams
• Thickness – 8.2 mm.
• Fingerprint Reader – No.
• Available on Amazon, Flipkart
• Price Rs. 7,490

The Good – Glossy finish with ColorOS, Great Battery life & Performance.

The Bad – No display protection, missing NFC, no fingerprint scanner.

Redmi 8A

Key Highlight – Bezel-less HD+ Display, SD 439 Processor, 5000 mAH Battery

The latest phone from Xiaomi is a crowd favorite as it offers incredible features for a very affordable price tag of Rs. 7,999.

There are two variants available on Amazon and Mi.com:

1. Redmi 8A With 32 GB Storage and 2 GB RAM – Rs. 6499.
2. Redmi 8A With 32 GB Storage and 3 GB RAM – Rs. 6999.

Specifications – Xiaomi Redmi 8A

• Design – Glass front in plastic body, Bezel-less Full Vision Design.
• Screen Size – 6.22-inch screen with Gorilla Glass 5. 19:9 Aspect Ratio.
• Display resolution – 1520*720 IPS LCD Display. 270 PPI.
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Octa-Core Processor, 1.95 GHz.
• GPU – Adreno 505 GPU.
• Ram – 2 / 3 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 12 MP rear camera with LED Flash.
• Front Camera – 8 MP Front camera.
• Battery Capacity –5000 mAH. (Long Battery).
• Operating System – Android 9.0 (Pie) With MIUI 11.
• Storage – 16 or 32 GB / 64 GB internal Storage expandable to 128 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 188 grams
• Thickness – 9.4mm
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner – No.
• Face Unlocking – Yes
• Available On Amazon, Flipkart, and Mi.com
• Launch Date – September 2019
• Price – Rs. 6,499 or Rs. 8,999 or Rs 6,999.

The Good – Good Performance, Good Display, Massive Battery.

The Bad – No Fingerprint Sensor, Water/dustproof.

Samsung A10s

Key Highlight – 4000 mAH Capacity Battery, infinity V Display with the immersive viewing experience.

The Samsung A10s was launched in September 2019. It comes with a massive 4000 mAH capacity battery, has decent cameras and is available on Amazon, Flipkart, etc.

It is available in two variants:

1. 32GB /2 GB RAM priced at Rs 8,499.
2. 32GB/3GB RAM priced at Rs 9,499.

Specifications – Samsung A10s

• Display – PLS TFT Infinity V Display with 6.2 Inch Screen (1520*720) pixels, 271 PPI.(19:9).
• Processor – Mediatek MT6762 Helio, Octa-Core processor, Clock Speed of 2.0 GHz.
• Graphics– PowerVR GE8320.
• RAM – 2/ 3 GB RAM.
• Storage – 32 GB internal storage, Expandable to 512 GB.
• Rear Camera – 13 MP +2MP With Autofocus, Flash support.
• Front selfie camera – 8 MP.
• OS – Android 9.0 Pie.
• Battery Size –Large 4000 mAh battery capacity.
• Connectivity – 4G VOLTE/WIFI/Bluetooth.
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes.
• Weighs – 168 grams
• Thickness – 7.8 mm.
• Fingerprint Reader – at the back.
• Available on Flipkart, Amazon
• Price Rs. 8,499/9,499

The Good – Great Battery Life phone, HD+ resolution with excellent performance.

The Bad – No screen protection, fast charging.

Vivo U10

Key Highlights- Good Display, Impressively huge battery, Snapdragon 430.

Vivo U10 is now available cheaper and you can buy it for Rs. 8990 from Flipkart India. The Vivo U10 offers a great experience, build quality and camera quality.

It is available in three variants

1. 3GBRAM/32 GB Internal storage at Rs 8,990
2. 4GB RAM/ 32GB Internal storage at Rs 9,490
3. 4GB RAM/ 64 GB Internal storage at Rs 10,990

Specifications – Vivo U10

• Design – Glass front in plastic Unibody Design.
• Screen Size – 6.35-inch screen Halo Full View Display. (19.5:9 aspect ratio)
• Display resolution – 720*1544 IPS LCD Display. 268 PPI.
• Processor – Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665, Octa-Core Processor, 2.0 GHz.
• GPU – Adreno 610 GPU.
• Ram – 3/4 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – (13+8+2) MP rear camera with LED Flash. (F/2.2 aperture)
• Front Camera – 8 MP Front camera.
• Battery Capacity –5000 mAH. 18W Fast Charging
• Operating System – Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1
• Storage – 32/64 GB internal Storage expandable to 128 GB.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 190.5 grams
• Thickness – 8.9 mm
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes at the back.
• Available On Amazon, Flipkart and more
• Launch Date – Sep 2019
• Price – Rs. 8,990

The Good – Massive battery, Fast charger support, decent display.

The Bad – Bulky, average camera performance.

Oppo A1K

Key Highlights- 5.5 Inch FHD Display, 4000 mAH Battery.

The Oppo A1K is now available for Rs. 7189 on Amazon India after a price drop after being launched in May 2019.

Specifications – Oppo A1K

• Design – Glass front in a plastic frame.
• Screen Size – 6.1-inch screen with HD+ Display. (19.5:9 aspect ratio)
• Display resolution – 720*1560 IPS LCD Display. 282 PPI.
• Processor – Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor, 2.0 GHz.
• GPU – PowerVR GE8320
• Ram – 2 GB DDR3 Ram.
• Camera Rear – 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash. (F/2.0 aperture)
• Front Camera – 5 MP Front camera.
• Battery Capacity – 4000 mAH.
• Operating System – Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.
• Storage – 32 GB internal Storage expandable to 256GB.
• Dedicated MicroSD Slot
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 2G/3G/4G VOLTE / WIFI.
• Weight – 170 grams
• Thickness – 8.4 mm
• Fingerprint Scanner – No.
• Available On Amazon, Flipkart
• Launch Date – April 2019
• Price – Rs. 7390

The Good – Nice looks and build, Long Battery, Nice camera performance in the day time.

The Bad – Not the best chipset, No fingerprint scanner.

Nokia 3.2

Key Highlights- 6.26 Inch HD+ Selfie notch Display with 2.5D Glass, SD 429.

Nokia 3.2 is getting aggressive with new phones with its #1 ranking for software updates and security. It comes with a 6.26 inch IPS LCD display, 19:9 Aspect Ratio. It even comes with the Face-unlocking feature and also has a fingerprint scanner at the back.

It comes in the following variants

1. 2GB RAM and 16 GB Internal storage lowest priced at Rs 6875.
2. 3GB RAM and 32 GB Internal storage lowest priced at Rs 7899.

Specifications – Nokia 3.2

• Display – 6.26-inch, IPS LCD With 19:9 Aspect Ratio, HD+ (1520*720 pixels),269ppi and 2.5D curved Glass.
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz
• GPU – Adreno 504
• RAM – 2/3 GB of RAM
• OS – Android 9.0 (Pie) with Android One
• Storage – 16/32 GB of internal storage with microSD card support up to 128 GB.
• Rear Camera – 13-megapixel with AF and Led Flash.
• Front Camera – 5-megapixel selfie camera
• Battery Capacity – 4,000 mAH.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 4G VOLTE.
• Dedicated Micro SD card – Yes
• Face Unlocking – Yes
• Thickness – 8.6 mm
• Price – Rs. 6875 / Rs 7899
• Availability – June 2019

The Good – All-day battery life, No bloatware, HD+ Display, Face Unlocking.

The Bad – Large and Bulky, Average Camera results, Missing fingerprint sensor in the entry model.

11. Infinix Hot4 PRO

Key Highlight – 4000 mAH Battery, 3 GB RAM, Price Rs. 7499

Infinix Hot4PRO is the latest mobile launched by the Hongkong based brand Infinix in India. The smartphone is available for Rs. 7,499 – The Infinix Hot4 Pro is one of the phones you would love to buy if you want uninterrupted usage with long battery life.

The mobile is available on Flipkart from August’17.

The key highlight of the Infinix Hot4 Pro is the 4000 mAH battery capacity. Moreover, it runs on the underpowered MediaTek 6737 Quad Core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz.

Thereby, It is not a good smartphone for high-end gaming, but all other purposes it is fast enough, and even has 3 GB RAM.

Further, it comes with the Android Marshmallow OS along with the custom skin XOS from Infinix. The internal storage is ample with 16 GB memory, expandable up to 128 GB using a micro-sd card.

For camera enthusiasts, it comes with a 13 Mega Pixel rear camera and a 5 MP front selfie shooter. Also, the Hot4 Pro has a 5.5-inch screen with HD (1280*720) resolution with  267 PPI.

Additionally, the phone comes with Dual Sim Support and has 4G LTE/Volte connectivity too along with the native 3G and 2G.

Lastly, it offers a fingerprint scanner at the back of the device and even boasts of a loudspeaker at the bottom.

Why Buy it? – It comes with extraordinary battery life and also has 3 GB Ram, though it is a new brand.

12. Mobiistar XQ Dual

Key Highlights- 3 GB RAM, 5.5 Inch Full HD Display, SD 430.

Mobiistar is a new brand that has launched in India recently and they have launched the specs loaded XQ Dual for Rs. 7,999. The phone offers fast performance as it comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, Octa-Core processor and even has the Adreno 506 GPU.

Also, the phone has Dual Front selfie cameras with 13MP+8MP resolution and at the back, there is a single 13 Megapixel camera.

Mobiistar XQ Dual

• Display – 5.5-inch, IPS LCD With 16:9 Aspect Ratio, Full HD (1920*1080 pixels), 2.5D curved Glass.
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core clock speed 1.4 GHz
• GPU – Adreno 506
• RAM – 3 GB of RAM
• OS -Android Nougat 7.1.2
• Storage – 32 GB of internal storage with microSD card support up to 128 GB.
• Rear Camera – 13-megapixel with PDAF and Led Flash.
• Front Camera – 13-megapixel + 8 Megapixel Dual selfie cameras with dedicated flash.
• Battery Capacity – 3,000 mAH.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 4G VOLTE.
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes
• Colors – black
• Thickness – 7.99 mm
• Weight – 160 grams
• Metal Unibody Design
• Price – Rs. 7999
• Available on Flipkart
• Availability – May 2018

The Good – 3 GB RAM, FHD Display, 32 GB Storage, Long Battery.

The Bad – No 18:9 aspect ratio display, a new brand in India.

13. Infinix Hot S6 PRO

Key Highlights- 3 GB RAM, 5.99 Inch HD+ Display, 4000 mAH Battery.

Infinix is a Chinese brand and is know to launch some of the most affordable phones that are specs loaded. The new  Infinix Hot S6 Pro is launched in Mid July 2018 and costs Rs. 7,999.

The phone offers fast performance as it comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, Quad-Core processor along with 3 GB ram and Adreno 308 GPU.

It boasts of Dual Rear cameras with (13 MP+ 2MP ) cameras and at the front, there is a 5 Megapixel shooter for clicking selfies.

Infinix Hot 6  PRO

• Display – 5.99-inch, IPS LCD With 18:9 Aspect Ratio, HD+ (1440*720 pixels), 2.5D curved Glass.
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core clock speed 1.4 GHz
• GPU – Adreno 308
• RAM – 3 GB of RAM
• OS -Android Oreo 8.0
• Storage – 32 GB of internal storage with microSD card support up to 128 GB.
• Rear Camera – 13-megapixel and a 2 MP camera with PDAF, F/2.0 aperture and Led Flash.
• Front Camera – 5 Megapixel selfie cameras with dedicated flash.
• Battery Capacity – 4,000 mAH.
• Connectivity – Dual Sim 4G VOLTE.
• Dedicated Micro-SD card Slot – yes
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes
• Face Unlocking – Yes
• Colors – Black, White, and Red
• Thickness – 8.6 mm
• Weight – 158 grams
• Metal Unibody Design
• Available on Flipkart
• Availability – July 2018

The Good – 3 GB RAM, HD+ Display, Android Oreo, 32 GB Storage, 4000 mAH Battery.

The Bad – New brand in India, only Quad-Core SD 425.

These are all the latest mobiles worth buying under Rs 8000. And as I said above, you can share with me any queries in the comments below if you are not able to decide which phone to purchase, I will try to help.

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