Are you still pondering which budget smartphone to buy even as 2017 is about to end? Well, with umpteen smartphones available in the market in the budget segment, having a little confusion in choosing the right device is expected. However, to help you through the drill, we have curated a list of top 5 budget smartphones under Rs 10,000 from this year's releases.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, priced at Rs. 9,999, is one of the finest products brought out by the Chinese tech giant in 2017. The smartphone is appreciated for its battery life and performance. The Snapdragon 625 processor powered phone performs better than most devices in its price range. Xiaomi has also upgraded the camera in the new phone. However, limited stocks are still a big hurdle to get your hands on this device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Lake Blue edition
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Lake Blue editionXiaomi (Mi)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - Specifications
Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Ram & Storage 2 , 3 & 4 GB | 32 & 64
Display 5.5 (1080 x 1920)
Processor 2 GHz,Octa
Operating System Android
Primary Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Battery 4100 mAH

Xiaomi Redmi 4

Redmi 4 is now available with a fingerprint scanner across all the variants. This phone is available in three variants — 2GB RAM with 16GB inbuilt storage, 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4 GB RAM with 64 GB memory — priced at Rs 6,999, Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively. While the top end variant is above Rs 10,000, the two other variants fall under Rs 10,000 segment. Further, Redmi 4 comes with the best camera in the said price range.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Review
Xiaomi Redmi 4 - Specifications
Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Ram & Storage 3 GB | 32 GB
Display 5 (720 x 1280)
Processor 1.4 GHz, Octa
Operating System Android
Primary Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Battery 4100 mAH

Micromax Canvas Infinity

If you are looking for a smartphone with a bezel-less screen without burning a hole in your pocket, Micromax Canvas Infinity offers you just that. The Canvas Infinity has managed to deliver an LG Q6 like display and good overall performance but at a lesser price of Rs 9,498. Moreover, both the front and the rear cameras are one of the best in the category.

Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro launched in India: Price, specs and availability
Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro launched in India: Price, specs and availabilityMicromax
Micromax Canvas Infinity - Specifications
Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Ram & Storage 3 GB | 32 GB
Display 5.7 (720 x 1440)
Processor 1.4 GHz, Quad
Operating System Android
Primary Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 2900 mAH

YU Yureka Black

Yu Yureka Black is another good option in this price range as it offers the same performance as Xiaomi Redmi 4, but design wise, it beats the Xiaomi device. The Yu Yureka Black is available with a price tag of Rs 8,999 in two variations of black which look like premium smartphones. It sports 4GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The performance and the battery life is also decent but the camera is not up to the mark.

Yu Yureka Black as seen on Yu Mobiles site
Yu Yureka Black as seen on Yu Mobiles siteYu Mobiles
Yu Yureka Black - Specifications
Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Ram & Storage 4 GB | 32 GB
Display 5 (1080 x 1920)
Processor 1.4 GHz, Octa
Operating System Android
Primary Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 8 MP
Battery 3000 mAH

Lenovo K6 Power

Lenovo K6 Power, the K series phone from Chinese tech company, challenges the famed Xiaomi Redmi 3S prime. The K6 Power turned to be as good as the Redmi 3S prime in terms of performance. The 5-inch smartphone packs a 1080p display and a 13-megapixel rear camera which perform better than the Redmi 3S. If you don't want to wait for the flash sale, then this might be the best option for you under Rs 10,000. Lenovo K6 Power is available on e-commerce sites like Amazon with a price tag of Rs 8,499. 

Lenovo K6 Power
Lenovo K6 Power as seen on its official websiteLenovo Official Website
Lenovo K6 Power- Specifications
Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Ram & Storage 3 & 4 GB | 32 GB
Display 5 (1080 x 1920)
Processor 1.4 GHz,Octa
Operating System Android
Primary Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 8 MP
Battery 4000 mAH

Check the prices at popular online outlets 

Product Name Price starting from Available at
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 9999 flipkart
Xiaomi Redmi 4 8999 amazon
Micromax Canvas Infinity 9498 amazon
Yu Yureka Black 8999 flipkart
Lenovo K6 Power 8499 amazon