Till a few years ago, it was also a dream to talk about 5G network in a range of 10,000. In that budget, users had to compromise on slow processor, basic display and limited storage. But in 2025 the budget smartphone segment has completely changed. Now there are also phones below Rs 10,000 that come with 5G connectivity, 90Hz+ display, large battery backup, and fresh Android version.

Brands have a tough competition behind this change – exactly new brand AI+ as well as brands like Lava, Vivo, IQO, ITEL are now introducing devices in the affordable range which were earlier available only in mid -range. In this article, we will talk about the latest smartphones that are available within Rs 10,000 and not claim to give more value than their price, but offer options with accurate specifications.

AI+ Pulse

The AI+ Pulse has a 6.75 -inch display, which has HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. This smartphone has a UNISOC T615 processor. The rear of the phone has a 50 -megapixel dual AI camera and it is equipped with a 5000mAh battery. AI+ Pulse contains data encryption, NextPravesi dashboard, Nextsef Space, Nextmuv App and Nextquantum Community App. The phone works on Nxtquantum OS. This phone has a side fingerprint sensor.

AI+ Nova 5G

The AI+ Nova 5G has a 6.75 inch display, which has HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone works on the UNISOC T8200 processor and gets NXTQUANTUM OS. The rear of this phone also has a 50-megapixel dual AI camera. The battery is 5000mAh. Side fingerprint sensor is available and also prelimers with data encryption, NextPravesi dashboard, Nextsef Space, Nextmuv App and Next Squantum Community App.

Itel City 100

Itel City 100 It has a 6.75‑Ich HD+ IPS display, which gives 90Hz refresh rate and 700 NITs pick brightness. It works on the Unisoc T7250 octa core chipset. RAM is 4GB (can be increased via virtual RAM) and storage is 128GB. The phone supports the 5,200mAh battery 18W charging and the device claims to get the IP64 rated build.

Vivo T4 Lite 5G

Vivo T4 Lite 5G It has a large 6.74‑Ich LCD display, which has a 90Hz refresh rate and brightness support up to 1,000 NITs. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (2 × 2.4 GHz A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz A55). The RAM option is 4GB/6GB/8GB and storage options 128GB/256GB, along with micro‑ SD card storage can be increased to 2TB. The phone runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15. It has a 6,000mAh battery. The phone is equipped with side -mounted fingerprint sensor and IP64 rated build.

Lava Shark 5G

Lava Shark 5G It has a 6.75‑Ich HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with Unisoc T765 (6Nm) octa core chipset and uses Mali‑G57 GPU. The RAM is 4GB, which has the facility to increase 4GB virtually 4GB and storage is 64GB, which can be extended via micro. The operating system is Android 15-based. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. This includes 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. The phone also has USB‑C port and 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Lava Storm Lite 5G

Lava Storm Lite 5G The 6.75‑Ich HD+ IPS display comes with 120Hz refresh rate. The phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chip, with 4GB RAM and 64/128 GB storage. OS Android is based 15 based and power backup is available from 5,000 mAh batteries, including 15W charging support. There is a 50MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. It provides hardware options like fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm jack and USB‑C port with IP64 rated build.

Lava Storm Play 5G

Lava Storm Play 5G It has a 6.75‑ this IPS display, whose resolution is HD+ (720 × 1600). It runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset. The phone includes 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, Android 15-based OS and 5,000mAh battery. The rear has a 50MP + 2MP camera setup and an 8MP shooter in the front. The phone comes with features like USB‑c port, Bluetooth 5.3, fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm jack.

IQO Z10 Lite 5G

IQO Z10 Lite 5G It has a 6.74‑ this IPS LCD HD+ display, which supports 90Hz refresh rates. It runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The RAM option includes 4GB/6GB/8GB and storage 128GB/256 GB, along with micro‑ SD card slot. The camera setup includes the 50MP + 2MP sensor in the rear and the 5MP sensor is included in the front. The battery is 6,000mAh, with 15W fast charging support. OS Android 15-based Funtouch is OS 15 and has USB‑c, fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.4 and other basic connectivity features.

A new player in India’s smartphone market is going to knock, named AI+, which is the new brand of Madhav Seth’s NXTQUANTUM Shift Technologies. The brand phones will be completely “designed, engineered and manufactured” in India and will be sold exclusively on Flipkart. The first launch of AI+ will be on 8 July 2025 with two smartphones, whose model names are Nova 5G and Pulse 4G. The company has also indicated its prices and some main specifications have also been teased. Here we will talk in detail on this brand and upcoming models.

Promise and specifications of “AI Party Phone”

AI+ has described Nova 5G as “AI Party Phone”, that is, it is not just a call or message device, but a selfie-party and social media center. Nova 5G will get a 50MP AI-camera, called “Matrix AI Camera”. Reports states that the camera setup will be adjusted real-time through AI, in which saturation, shutter speed and contrast will convert into real-time.

The Nova 5G will have a 5,000mAh battery, as well as expandable storage of up to 1TB. This will run on the 6Nm Unisoc T8200 chipset.

Apart from this, another model Pulse 4G is also coming, with almost similar cameras and batteries, but it will come with 12Nm Unisoc T7250 chipset and 4G connectivity, which makes it economical.

Built in India, Data Privacy and Clean Software

The biggest USP of AI+ is that its phones will be 100% Make in India, which will all be designs, hardware and software. These phones will run on NXTQUANTUM OS based on Android 15, including smartware-free clean interfaces and smart assistants like AI functions.

For data privacy, AI+ has confirmed that user data will be safe on the Meity-approved Google Cloud Server, which will also have the logical compliance of the government and will keep the users trust.

Design and connectivity

Both Nova 5G and Pulse 4G models have already been teased on Flipkart via a microsite. Nova 5G will get Central Waterdrop Notch, Dual-Tone 50MP AI camera module and black, green, blue, pink and purple variants in colors. The Pulse 4G design will be a slightly game touch, which will have different texture and color combinations.

Launch offer and exclusive cell

Both models of AI+ will be launched on IST on 8 July 2025 at 12:30 pm and currently they will be available only on Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes and Shopsy platforms. The launch offers will include No-Cost EMI, bank cashback and exchange options.

Price in india

AI+ has confirmed that upcoming Nova 5G and Pulse 4G will have an initial price of Rs 5,000. Certainly the initial price will be for the 4G model. At the same time, recently an Indian tipster had said that AI +’s handsets will come at a price of less than Rs 10,000. If this is true, we expect Nova 5G to be launched in this price range.