Today, it’s easy to find a good cell phone for less than ₹10,000. There are three models that come to mind: The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G that’s backed by the associate of a well-known brand, the Lava Bold N1 5G that has a good overall value, and a Tecno Pop 9 5G that has most of the latest features that are expected from new smartphones. Which model you choose to purchase will depend on your individual preferences.
The least expensive is the Lava Bold N1 5G for Rs 6,999 in the base model, with the Tecno Pop 9 5G at Rs 8,299 (for the 128GB base storage). The most expensive is the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G at Rs 8,999.
All three of the phones have large displays. The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G will utilize a 6.7 inch PLS LCD display with a refresh rate at 90Hz. The Lava Bold N1 will have a 6.75 inch HD+ display, which is also at a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Tecno Pop 9 will utilize a 120Hz IPS LCD display, which will likely feel the smoothest while scrolling.
The three phones perform quite differently. The Samsung utilizes a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset that handles normal usage, even some light gaming, without incident. The Lava Bold N1 uses a Unisoc T765 processor that supports 5G. The Tecno Pop 9 utilizes a MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Only the Lava and Tecno devices provide 5G support.
There are notable differences in the software department. The Samsung and Lava models run Android 15, while the Tecno Pop 9 is limited to Android 14. All three phones come with 4GB of RAM, but only the Lava and Tecno have up to 128GB of storage with the Samsung having only 64GB of internal memory.
All camera systems are equipped for basic shooting capabilities. The Samsung has the top camera with a 50MP main rear camera. The Tecno Pop 9 camera had a 48MP primary sensor. The Lava Bold N1 had the lowest camera resolution with the 13MP AI dual camera. Each provided a 5,000mAh battery, with Samsung having the fastest charging at 25W.
The Lava Bold N1 is the most attractive option for those wishing to pick the lowest price. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is the best option for brand reliability. The Tecno Pop 9 if you want 5G with a smooth display.
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