From waking us up in the morning to helping us sleep peacefully at night and from keeping us connected to our professional world to bombarding us with notifications, smartphones serve us relentlessly everyday, without questioning. The technology is so advanced and efficient that from MNC employees to freelancers, and from teachers to students, find it impossible to think of a day without using them. We have trouble managing a day without them. We make calls, text, take pictures, manage bank accounts, schedule appointments, enjoy music and videos, play enticing games, read books, learn new things for personal growth, virtually socialize with our friends, and do many important and unimportant stuff using our smartphones. Their presence is so unavoidable that we adults, and even those school going kids, have no choice but to learn and grow with this rapidly evolving technology.

Smartphones have radically changed our lives. Gone are those days when we needed to buy a camera separately for taking pictures, or buy a pager just for sending text messages. Now a single device is capable enough to do it all for us. These smart devices come equipped with a myriad of sensors and apps that let us do our business even while we are travelling or partying with our friends. These sleek and compact rectangular boxes with touchscreen displays act as telephone, pager, PDA, laptop, MP3 Player, e-book reader, camcorder, map, GPS, torch, compass, TV, watch, Wi-Fi adapter, and many more, and are so smart that they can even sense our heartbeat and alert us what to do and what not to do about our health. They have become so important in our daily lives that it is no wonder that for most of us, our smartphone is the first thing we look at in the morning and it is the last thing we see before falling asleep. These cool devices are so engaging and attention seeking that some of us remain glued to our smartphones all day, are ready to live with painful medical conditions like “text neck” and insomnia, and panic if we don’t find our phones in their pocket.
Research says that almost half of the population owns a smartphone and most of the millennials aged 18 to 24 years old owns a smartphone. It looks like that these people can spend their day without sleeping or brushing their teeth, but cannot spend their day without fidgeting with their smartphones. It is no wonder that, on an average, these people check their smartphones every 6.5 minutes and this figure is enough to worry and start a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of using a smartphone.
It is true that everything has its advantages and disadvantages. In the article, we will see how we can benefit from smartphones and at the same time, not to abuse this amazing technology that easily becomes a source of distraction and discomfort.
Let’s talk about all the advantages or benefits first before we list the Top 10 Smartphones Under 8000.
Advantages of using smartphone:
- Keep in touch with your loved ones making voice calls.
- If talking is not necessary, send text messages.
- If you want to see the person you are talking to, make a video call.
- Send personal, or business emails.
- If you need any information, simply Google it.
- Browse the internet.
- Read, or write eBooks. Listen to audio books.
- Get news updates.
- Get weather updates.
- Connect with your community.
- Watch TV.
- Listen to music.
- Watch movies.
- Listen to radio and podcasts.
- Watch LIVE telecasts of cricket and other sports.
- Play video games.
- Draw pictures, or create PPT presentations.
- Take measurements, or use it as a torch, digital diary, chronometer, or an alarm clock.
- Upgrade your skill by doing online courses.
- Send and receive application forms online.
- Make payments.
- Receive payments.
- Maintain accounts. Do business anytime, anywhere.
- Do banking transactions securely.
- Sell online. Run an online shop from your mobile.
- Shop online from the comfort of your sofa, or while on the go..
- Secure your property by connecting CCTVs with your smartphone.
- Maintain files and folders for important documents.
- Scan QR codes, documents and fingerprints. Login securely.
- Send and receive photos, files and media.
- Create and edit Word, Excel and other docs.
- Find your way using maps and GPS.
- Book a cab online.
- Order food and groceries online.
- Purchase tickets online for movie and live programs
- Book bus, train and flight tickets online.
- Take and edit photos and selfies.
- Capture and edit videos.
- Upload and download files.
- Do Live broadcasts.
- Follow and connect with friends on social media like facebook and whatsapp.
- Download various useful apps.
- Do vlogging.
- Maintain your website.
- Connect to Wi-fi, share your mobile internet using Hotspot.
- Stay safe from COVID-19 via Aarogya Setu app.
- Contact government agencies, customer care services and other emergency services.
- Book a professional, or a technician.
- Monitor your health, fitness and performance.
- Go paperless and save trees.
Now, let’s see what the Top 10 Smartphones Under 8000 are:
Features:
- 13+2MP dual rear AI camera with PDAF | 8MP front camera
- 15.7988 centimeters (6.22-inch) HD+ Dot notch display with 1520 x 720 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio | 2.5D curved glass
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB with dedicated memory card slot | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
- Android Pie v9.0 operating system with 1.95GHz Snapdragon 439 octa core processor
- 5000mAH lithium-polymer battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Power adapter, USB cable, SIM eject tool, warranty card and user guide. The box does not include earphones
Features:
- 8MP (F2.2) rear camera | 5MP (F2.4) front camera
- 5.3-inch (13.41 centimeters) PLS TFT LCD, HD+ capacitive multi-touch touchscreen with 1480 x 720 pixels resolution, 310 ppi pixel density and 16 M color support
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 2GB RAM | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
- Android GO | v10.0 operating system with 1.5GHz+2GHz MediaTek | MT6739WW quad core processor
- 3000mAH lithium-ion battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Ejection pin, manual and charger
Features:
- 13MP rear camera with AI portrait, AI scene recognition, HDR, pro mode | 5MP front camera
- 16.58 centimeters (6.53 inch) HD+ multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, 268 ppi pixel density and 20:9 aspect ratio
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) + Dedicated SD card slot
- Android v10 operating system with upto 2.0GHz clock speed Mediatek Helio G25 octa core processor
- 5000mAH lithium-polymer large battery with 10W wired charger in-box
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Power adapter, USB cable, sim eject tool, warranty card and user guide
Features:
- 13MP (F2.2) main camera + 2MP (F2.4) depth rear camera | 5MP (F2.2) front camera
- 5.7-inch (14.51 centimeters) infinity V cut display, HD+ capacitive multi-touch touchscreen with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution, 294 ppi | 16M color support
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
- Android v10.0 operating system with 2GHz+1.45GHz Qualcomm | SDM439 octa core processor
- 4000mAH lithium-ion battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Travel adapter, USB cable and user manual. The box does not include earphones
Feature:
- Country Of Origin – India, China
- 13MP rear camera with AI portrait, AI scene recognition, HDR, pro mode | 5MP front camera
- 16.58 centimeters (6.53 inch) HD+ multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, 268 ppi pixel density and 20:9 aspect ratio
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) + Dedicated SD card slot
- Android v10 operating system with upto 2.0GHz clock speed Mediatek Helio G25 octa core processor
- 5000mAH lithium-polymer large battery with 10W wired charger in-box
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Power adapter, USB cable, sim eject tool, warranty card and user guide
Features:
- 8MP auto-focus, F2.0 with flash rear camera | 5MP F2.4 front camera
- 15.21 centimeters (5.99 inch) HD+ experience you’ve been waiting for with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 2GB RAM | 16GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB | Dual SIM dual-standby (4G+4G)
- Android v10 operating system with 1.6GHz SC9863A octa core processor
- 3040mAH lithium-ion battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: 5V/1A charger, micro USB cable, quick start guide and safety booklet
Features:
- 13MP rear camera | 5MP front camera
- 15.80 centimeters (6.22-inch) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1520 x 720 pixels resolution
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 2GB RAM | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
- Android Oreo v8.1 operating system with Helio P22 octa core processor
- 4030mAH lithium-ion battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also Includes: User Manual, Micro USB to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Protective Case and Protective Film (1 applied). The box does not include earphones
Features:
- 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera
- 15.75 centimeters (6.2-inch) capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB storage expandable up to 128GB| Dual SIM with dual standby (4G+4G)
- Android v9.0 Pie operating system with 2GHz Mediatek octa core processor
- 4000mAH lithium-ion battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
- Box also includes: Charger, Cable, Protective Screen Guard, Protective Case, SIM tooling pin, earphone, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card
Features:
- 8 MP Primary Camera with LED Flash | 8 MP Front Camera with LED Flash
- 5.46 inches (13.89cm) | HD+, 1440 x 720 Pixel | IPS Display | Rear Fingerprint sensor
- 2GB RAM | 16GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB | Dual SIM (Nano+Micro)
- Android Pie v9.0 Operating System with Quad-core 1.5Ghz MediaTek Processor | 4000mAh Battery | OTG Compatible
- Main Device (All-Inclusive Battery), Charger, Cable, Protective Screen Guard, Protective Case, SIM tooling pin, earphone, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card
Features:
- 13 MP Primary Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera with Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
- 15.47 centimetres (6.09 inches) IPS LCD with 282 ppi density with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution
- Memory, Storage & SIM : 4GB RAM | 64GB internal memory | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual standby (4G+4G)
- 4000mAh lithium-ion Removable battery
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
Attention please. Before you actually buy and start using a smartphone you must know that smartphones are hazardous too if you don’t use it wisely. Let’s look at some of the disadvantages of using a smartphone.
Disadvantages of using smartphone:
- The invisible electromagnetic radiation from a smartphone is no doubt, very high for an obvious reason – the internet and close proximity. Although we have the option to work offline, we generally keep our smartphones close to our body(in our pocket) and keep our mobile internet ON 24X7 to stay connected for various important and unimportant reasons. We even dare to keep the phone under the pillow or somewhere near our heads even while we are sleeping. This heavy internet usage and close proximity exposes our body to a lot of harmful electromagnetic radiation that might lead to health problems like brain tumor and skin cancer. Mobile phones can be fatal for people with implants. A patient must keep mobiles away from the spot where the implant is placed as a precautionary measure. The radiation is also harming the life of bees, birds and plants which will cause food and environmental crisis in near future.
- The HEV light or High Energy Visible Light emitted from the big touchscreen display of a smartphone causes severe eye-strain while spending hours on social media, especially at night when our body needs sleep, and slowly damages the retina and lowers our ability to see.
- Psychological issues such as loneliness, being suspicious all the time, feeling self-centered etc. is a reality for many smartphone users who spend most of their time believing whatever they see on social media and other services. Frequent and unnecessary notification alerts given by smartphones causes sleep deprivation, distraction, lack of concentration and anxiety.
- Teenagers, who really need to sleep well at night for physical and mental growth, often stay up late at night watching movies or chatting on their smartphones. This long exposure to the bright light coming off the mobile screen is damaging to the eyes. This also affects the sleep cycle leading to fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety and depression.
- Spending hours scrolling through social media and texting creates health problems like “Text Neck”, Tennis Elbow”, and “Insomnia”.
- Although you can activate parental control on your smartphone, your child may get exposed to unwanted things on the internet, which can affect a child’s growth mentally and even physically.
- Smartphone addiction among children and teenagers is a real cause of concern for parents and concerned people. Mobile radiations may also cause learning disabilities and lowered IQ in infants.
- Many people forget to socialize in real life after spending hours everyday on social media. Social media addiction is a real thing and it keeps young people away from having real experiences and having real friends, to share their feelings. They also get exposed to online bullying and threats by publishing their personal information and day to day activities on social media.
- Video game addicts show less interest in outdoor activities and are becoming physically and mentally weak due to lack of exercise and similar physical activities.
- Online threats like fishing and hacking makes us lose in people around us and anxiety follows. There are apps that steal your data and cause financial damage to people. Keeping all your important and confidential data in one device that you trust blindly is dangerous.
However, there are two sides of a coin. No harm can be caused by a smartphone if you are aware of its pros and cons and have self-control. Wiseness and self-control could save you from many dangers that come with using a smartphone.