Mother's Day 2026 Gift Ideas: 5 smartphones under Rs 12,000 that you may consider

Mother's Day 2026: Mother’s Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May in India and several other countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia. The occasion is dedicated to honouring mothers and recognising their love, support and sacrifices. This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 10.

While flowers, clothes and handbags remain popular gift options, many people now prefer giving something more practical that can be used every day. A smartphone can be one such gift — especially for mothers who enjoy video calls with family, watching content online, clicking photos or staying connected through social media and messaging apps.

If you are planning to buy a budget-friendly smartphone this Mother’s Day, here are five options under Rs 12,000 that offer decent battery life, good displays and reliable cameras.

Here's a list of 5 smartphones under Rs 12,000 that you may consider

1. Samsung Galaxy M14

Samsung Galaxy M14 comes with a 6000 mAh battery. It features a 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it has a triple camera system - 50MP main, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth. For selfies, it has a 13MP front camera. The smartphone is available in the Rs 8,000 to Rs 11,000 price range.

• Price Range: Rs8,000–Rs11,000
• Battery: 6000 mAh with 25W fast charging support
• Display: 6.6-inch PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Exynos 1330 (5nm) processor
• Camera: 50MP main, 2MP macro, 2MP depth
• Selfie camera: 13MP front camera

2. POCO C85X

Priced between Rs 10,999 and Rs 11,999, the POCO C85X comes with a 6300mAh battery. It features a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, it has a 32MP AI dual rear camera. For selfies, it has an 8MP front-facing camera.

• Price Range: Rs 10,999 – Rs 11,999
• Battery: 6300mAh
• Display: 6.9-inch 120Hz
• Chipset: Unisoc T8300 6nm processor
• Camera: 32MP AI dual rear camera
• Selfie camera: 8MP front-facing camera
• OS: Android 16 operating system with Xiaomi HyperOS 3.0

3. Realme Narzo N55

The Realme Narzo N55 comes with a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging. It features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it has a 64MP primary sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP AI selfie camera.

• Price Range: Rs 9,899 - Rs 10,999
• Battery: 5000mAh battery with 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging
• Display: 6.72-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor
• Camera: 64MP primary sensor
• Selfie camera: 8MP AI selfie camera

4. Redmi 13C 5G

Redmi 13C 5G comes with a 5000mAh battery. It features a 6.74-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it has a 50MP AI dual camera. On selfies, it has a 5MP front camera.

• Base variant (4GB RAM/128GB) Price Range: Rs 9,999 to Rs 10,999
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Display: 6.74-inch 90Hz
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor
• Camera: 50MP AI dual camera
• Selfie camera: 5MP front camera
• OS: Ships with Android 13 based on MIUI 14

5. OPPO A11k

OPPO A11k comes with a 4230mAh battery with 10W charging support. It features a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS LCD. For photography, it has a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera. On selfies, it has a 5MP front camera.

• Price Range: Rs 7,000 to Rs 9,000
• Battery: 4230mAh battery with 10W charging
• Display: 6.22-inch HD+ IPS LCD
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor
• Camera: 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras
• Selfie camera: 5MP front camera
• OS: Android 9.0