Lava Yuva 4

At ₹10799, it sits near the lower end of this range and is easy to recommend for buyers who want a modern smartphone without stretching the budget.

The 90Hz screen feels smoother than a basic 60Hz panel while scrolling through apps, social media and everyday menus.

UFS 2.2 storage helps apps open faster and makes installs, updates and file transfers feel less sluggish than older storage types.

You can add a microSD card up to 1 TB, which is useful for offline videos, photos and large music libraries.

Android 14, a side fingerprint sensor and a 3.5 mm headphone jack cover the essentials well for day-to-day use.

This phone does not support 5G, which is a major drawback in this price range. Buyers planning to keep a phone for several years will feel this limitation sooner.

The 10W charger is slow by current standards, so topping up the 5000 mAh battery takes noticeably longer than many rivals.

The 720x1612 display is serviceable, but text and video are less sharp than Full HD alternatives in the same budget.

With 4 GB RAM, this phone is best for calling, messaging, browsing and light apps. Heavier gaming and aggressive multitasking will feel limited.