Here are some of the best smartphones under 16000, that you can buy in India. And yes, these Smartphones are very good in this price range.

Best smartphones

under 16000

From communication devices, today smartphones have become the most essential part of our daily life. We use smartphones to do many tasks, capture memories with photos and videos, play our favorite games, entertain ourselves, and a lot of many other things. Even being in this price range, these smartphones are well capable of capturing good quality photos and videos, good performance, casual gaming and great battery life. Today, in this article I am going to tell you about the best smartphones that you can buy under Rs 16000 in India in 2023.

1) Realme 10

The Realme 10 is a capable budget smartphone for casual gamers and entertainment lovers alike. The handset comes with a lovely screen and acceptable performance.

Display -

A) 6.4 inches (16.26 cm); Super AMOLED

B) 1080x2400 px (411 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Gorilla Glass 5 Protection Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) MediaTek Helio G99

B) Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM /6GB RAM(Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera 2 MP Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 16 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Screen flash

C) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 33W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

A) One variant has 64 GB internal storage, another has 128 GB internal storage, which are expandable upto 1 TB

It has two Sim card slots. And, it's a 5G smartphone. Realme 10 price started from Rs 13,999 in India.

2) POCO M5 5G

The POCO M5 is a compelling affordable smartphone that gets most things right. The handset boasts a good design, a solid battery life, decent cameras, and respectable performance. And it's a 4G supported smartphone.

Display -

A) 6.58 inches (16.71 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2408 px (401 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

E) Bezel-less with waterdrop notch

Performance -

A) MediaTek Helio G99

B) Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM / 6GB RAM( Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup, 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera, 2 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 8 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

A) 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage,expandable upto 512 GB

It has two two SIM card slots and support nano SIM. 5G supported in India.

POCO M5 is dust resistant and also water resistant. POCO M5 has two variants, one with 4GB RAM + 64GB phone memory , it's price is Rs 10,999. And another, with 6GB RAM+ 128 GB phone memory, it's price is Rs 12,499.

3) Realme narzo 50 5G

The Narzo 50 is priced well according to the specs on offer. It misses out on an OLED panel and an ultra-wide shooter but it makes up with its capable performance and relatively user-friendly software experience. It's has two variants based on RAM and internal storage.

Display -

A) 6.6 inches (16.76 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2412 px (400 PPI)

C) 120 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) MediaTek Helio G96

B) Octa core (2.05 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM / 6GB RAM (Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup 50 MP Primary Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera, 2 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 16 MP

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 33W Dart Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

A) 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal memory, 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, both expandable upto 256 GB.

realme narzo 50 5G supports the new generation of 5G technology, with network speeds equivalent to 700%⁶ faster than 4G. Plus, it supports simultaneous 5G connection on both cards, for unimpeded access to 5G networks. In it 5G is not supported in India. It has two nano SIM card slots .

The price of the variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, is Rs 12,999. And the variant with 6GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage, comes at the price of Rs 15,499.

4) iQOO Z6 Lite 5G

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is an acceptably priced budget offering that takes care of key areas comprising a wholesome smartphone experience. It offers good daylight photography, lag-free performance, a fluid display, and long battery life. The only shortcomings arise from a lack of charger inside the box and less than ideal low-light image capturing.

Display -

A) 6.58 inches (16.71 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2408 px (401 PPI)

C) 120 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

B)Octa core (2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM / 6GB RAM (Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Dual Camera Setup, 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 8 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Screen flash

C) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

One variant comes with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, and another variant has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, both are expandable upto 1TB.

This model has Dual Sim (Nano SIM) with hybrid slot so you can't use dual SIM and memory card at the same time. 5G is still not supported in India in this smartphone.

The first variant, with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, comes at a price of Rs 13999. And the second variant with 6GB RAM+128GB internal storage, costs Rs 15999.

5) Moto g52 5G

Consumers looking for a well-built phone that offers a stunning display, a decent battery backup, excellent speakers and clean software will find the Moto G52 right up their alley.

Display -

A) 6.6 inches (16.76 cm); P-OLED

B)1080x2400 px (399 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

B) Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad Core + 1.9 GHz, Quad core)

C) 4 GB RAM / 6 GB RAM (Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 16 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 33W Turbo Power Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

This smartphone aslo has two variants, One variant comes with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, and another variant has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. internal storage can be expanded up to 1 TB.

It has Dual Sim (Nano SIM) with hybrid slot so you can't use dual SIM and memory card at the same time. 5G is still not supported in India in this smartphone. And, it's water resistant.

The first variant, with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, comes at a price of Rs 12999. And the second variant with 6GB RAM+128GB internal storage, costs Rs 15499.

6) Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime 5G

While the Redmi 11 Prime 5G lets itself down in terms of camera performance, other aspects of the device make up for this shortcoming. Backed by a capable processor, 5G functionality, 90Hz display, and long battery life, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G has the makings one of the Best smartphones under 16000.

Display -

A) 6.58 inches (16.71 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2408 px (401 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

E) Bezel-less with waterdrop notch

Performance -

A) MediaTek Dimensity 700

B) Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM/ 6GB RAM ( Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Dual Camera Setup, 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 2 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 8 MP

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

This smartphone aslo has two variants, One variant comes with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, and another variant has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB.

Xiaomi redmi 11 prime 5G has to two nano SIM card slots. In it 5G is not supported in India, and it is water resistant.

Now, let's talk about its price. The first variant, with 4GB RAM + 64 GB internal storage, comes at a price of Rs 13499. And the second variant with 6GB RAM+128GB internal storage, costs Rs 15999.

7) Realme 9i 5G

And here is one of, Best smartphones under 16000, Realme 9i 5G.

Realme 9i is a small but meaningful taste of what consumers can expect from the company`s upcoming devices this year. There is nothing amiss from the 9i unless you count the absence of an ultra-wide shooter and 120Hz refresh rate display. The gaming capabilities seem a bit lacking but otherwise, the Realme 9i matches up in most aspects of a smartphone experience.

Display -

A) 6.6 inches (16.76 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2412 px (400 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

B) Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)

C) 4 GB RAM/ 6GB RAM ( Three variants, one with 6GB RAM and two others have 4GB RAM)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup, 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera, 2 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 16 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

33W Dart Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

There are three variants

A) 4GB RAM+ 64GB internal storage

B) 4GB RAM+ 128GB internal storage

C) 6GB RAM +128 GB internal storage

Each of their internal storage can be expand upto 1TB.

It comes with two nano SIM card slots. In it 5G is not supported in India. Let's talk about prices.

A) 4GB RAM+ 64GB - 13,499 Rs

B) 4GB RAM+ 128GB - 14,499 Rs

C) 6GB RAM +128GB - 15,999 Rs

8) Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime

Here is one of the Best smartphones under 16000, Xiaomi. The Redmi 10 Prime offers a bigger battery, slightly faster charging, a new primary camera and decent design language over the previous iteration of the device. However, apart from the display, there is very little in the way of recommendations for the device over Redmi`s Note 10 series which is priced just slightly higher.

Display -

A) 6.5 inches (16.51 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2400 px (405 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

E) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) MediaTek Helio G88

B) Octa core (2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM/ 6 GB RAM (Two variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Quad Camera Setup, 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera, 2 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 8 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 6000 mAh

B) 18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

It has Two variants, one of them has 4GB RAM with 64 GB internal storage and another has 6GB RAM with 128 GB internal storage. They're both has expandable internal storage upto 512GB.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime has two SIM card slots that support nano SIM card. At this moment, 5G is not supported in this device, although it's a 5G phone. And it's water resistant.

Now, let's check the price. The first variant with 4GB RAM+ 64GB internal storage comes at the price of Rs 12,999. And the second variant with 6GB + 128 GB internal storage costs 14,100.

9) POCO M4 Pro

POCO M4 Pro comes with an attractive design and an advanced configuration sheet, ensuring a consistent multitasking experience. there are featureful cameras on both sides of the smartphone for capturing beautiful images. Moreover, a Corning Gorilla Glass v3 layer protects this particular entertainer`s front screen from accidental falls.

Display -

A) 6.43 inches (16.33 cm); AMOLED

B) 1080x2400 px (409 PPI)

C) 90 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

E) Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Performance -

A) MediaTek Helio G96

B) Octa core (2.05 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 6 GB RAM/ 6 GB RAM/ 8 GB RAM ( Three variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup, 64 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera, 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP Macro Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 16 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 33W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port

Memory and Storage -

(3 variants)

A) 6 GB RAM+ 64 GB internal storage, that can be expand up to 1TB.

B) 6 GB RAM+ 128 GB internal storage, that can be expand up to 1TB.

C) 8 GB RAM +128 GB - internal storage, that can be expand up to 1TB.

POCO M4 Pro comes with two SIM cards slots that support nano SIM card. 5G is not supported in POCO M4 Pro in India, although it's a 5G smartphone. It also comes with water resistant and dust resistant features.

POCO M4 Pro has a price range that starts with Rs 12999.

10) Realme c35

In this segment of the Best smartphones under 16000, the Realme C35 is definitely a solid looking device in terms of design, offering decent cameras and long battery life. The display is not top-notch but serviceable enough for the end-user although the performance could use some improvement.

Display -

A) 6.6 inches (16.76 cm); IPS LCD

B) 1080x2408 px (400 PPI)

C) 60 Hz Refresh Rate

D) Bezel-less with waterdrop notch

Performance -

A) Unisoc T616

B) Octa core (2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core)

C) 4 GB RAM/ 4 GB RAM/ 6GB RAM ( 3 Variants)

Rear Camera -

A) Triple Camera Setup, 50 MP (upto 4x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera,

2 MP Macro Camera, 0.3 MP Depth Camera

B) LED Flash

C) Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera -

A) 8 MP Wide Angle Lens

B) Screen flash

C) HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery -

A) 5000 mAh

B) 18W Quick Charging; USB Type-C port

General

Memory and Storage -

There are three variants

A) 4GB RAM+ 64GB internal storage

B) 4GB RAM+ 128GB internal storage

C) 6GB RAM +128 GB internal storage

Each of their internal storage can be expand upto 1TB.

It comes with two nano SIM card slots. In it 5G is not supported in India. Let's talk about prices.

A) 4GB RAM+ 64GB - 11,999 Rs

B) 4GB RAM+ 128GB - 12,999 Rs

C) 6GB RAM +128GB - 13,999 Rs

These are my list of Best smartphones under 16000 Rs. And I think, you must like one of them. Every one of these smartphones really good at their range. Don't forget to share your opinion.

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