Buying a new phone can be expensive, especially if you’re going after the performance segment of the market. However, that’s not to say you can’t buy yourself a decent enough smartphone on a budget.
In this article, we’re going over the top seven smartphones you can buy for ₹7,000.
IKall Z8
Brand: IKall | Price: ₹4,899

Starting off our list is the IKall Z8. You get a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor backed up by 3GB RAM and 16GB storage that can be expanded to 64GB. The rear camera appears to be a quad-camera setup but is just a single 8MP camera. While you won’t get top of the line features here, it still is more than enough for the price.
Specifications | IKall Z8 |
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Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core |
Memory and Storage | 3GB RAM 16GB storage |
Display | 5.45-inches TFT |
Rear Camera | 8MP |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery and Charging | 2800mAh |
You can get the IKall Z8 here
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Panasonic Eluga I6
Brand: Panasonic | Price: ₹5,499

Next up, we have a more recognisable brand. The phone’s powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage that can be expanded up to 128GB thanks to the dedicated microSD card slot.
Specifications | Panasonic Eluga I6 |
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Processor | 1.5GHz quad-core |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 16GB storage |
Display | 5.45-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 8MP |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery and Charging | 3000mAh |
You can get the Panasonic Eluga I6 here
Jio Phone Next
Brand: Jio | Price: ₹5,550

Next up, we have a phone from one of India’s most popular network carriers, Jio. The Jio Phone Next is powered by the Snapdragon QM215 SoC and has 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage that can be expanded to 512GB. The screen is also adequate, not to mention the cameras are one of the best of all phones on this list.
Specifications | Jio Phone Next |
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Processor | Snapdragon QM215 |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 32GB storage |
Display | 5.45-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 13MP |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Battery and Charging | 3500mAh |
You can get the Jio Phone Next here.
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Nokia C01 Plus
Brand: Nokia | Price: ₹6,298

Nokia rarely ever disappoints when it comes to budget phones, and this one is no exception. You get a 1.6GHz Unisoc SoC, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage expandable to 128GB. The phone also comes with Android 11 Go Edition and promises two years of quarterly security updates.
Specifications | Nokia C01 Plus |
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Processor | 1.6GHz Unisoc SoC |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 16GB storage |
Display | 5.45-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 5MP |
Front Camera | 2MP |
Battery and Charging | 3000mAh |
You can get the Nokia C01 Plus here
Tecno Pop 5
Brand: Tecno | Price: ₹6,599

As we reach the higher end of the budget range, phones become more powerful. Techno’s Pop 5 comes with a Helio A22 SoC with 2GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. You also get a dual-camera setup at the back and a 5000mAh battery.
Specifications | Techno Pop 5 |
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Processor | Helio A22 SoC |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 32GB storage |
Display | 6.4-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 8MP main camera 8MP portrait camera |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery and Charging | 5000mAh |
You can get the Techno Pop 5 here
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Lava X2
Brand: Lava | Price: ₹6,998

Lava’s X2 packs an octa-core Helio A25 SoC, a 5000mAh battery, 2GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, all behind its 6.5-inch display. You get a dual-camera setup at the back, and a teardrop notched front camera. The phone comes with stock Android 11 Go, so bloatware won’t be an issue here.
Specifications | Lava X2 |
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Processor | Helio A25 SoC |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 32GB storage |
Display | 6.4-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 8MP main camera 8MP AI camera |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery and Charging | 5000mAh |
You can get the Lava X2 here.
Redmi 9A Sport
Brand: Redmi | Price: ₹6,999

To cap off our list, we have the Redmi 9A Sport. Powered by the octa-core Helio G25 SoC, this is one of the most powerful phones. You get 2GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage, a 5000mAh battery to keep it all up and running, and a single 13MP rear camera.
Specifications | Redmi 9A Sport |
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Processor | Helio G25 SoC |
Memory and Storage | 2GB RAM 32GB storage |
Display | 6.53-inches LCD |
Rear Camera | 13MP main camera |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Battery and Charging | 5000mAh |
You can get the Redmi 9A Sport here
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