9 Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 To Buy In 2023

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Smartphones in the premium segment saw healthy growth last year in 2019, still, we get to witness most action in the under ₹15,000 (approx. $210) price segments. While compromises are always involved when it comes to affordable phones, the price segment of around ₹15,000 gives enough headroom for manufacturers to make the right tradeoffs and to deliver the best possible and distinguished experience to their consumers.

Also, this segment has primarily been Xiaomi’s stronghold, but Realme, Vivo, and Samsung are now moving in with competitive products.

What to expect from a phone priced under Rs. 15000 in 2020?

Thanks to the cut-throat competition, budget phone experience has shown tremendous growth in the last year.

The good:

For a budget of Rs. 15,000, You can expect capable gaming hardware (Snapdragon 7-series chipsets, UFS storage, LPDDR4x RAM), attractive glass body or glass finish, AMOLED displays, and 4000mAh+ batteries with fast charging support.

The Bad:

With the arrival of quad-Bayer sensors (48MP, 64MP) camera performance has shown significant improvement, but there’s still a lot to be desired when it comes to indoor or lowlight photography. Phones have also gotten bigger and bulkier in general.

The Ugly:

Brands that offer the best hardware have resorted to showing ads in the interface to make up for the bottom line. Expecting clean, bloat-free software that’s also appealing would be asking too much.

Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 In 2020

If you are looking for the best phones available under ₹15,000, the following list should help.

Also Read: 10+ Best 5G Phones to Buy in 2020

1. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

The Redmi 12 5G is a highly capable device that offers impressive features and a top-notch performance. Redmi 12 5G is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with 4GB RAM. It sports a 6.71-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has a 50MP+2MP dual camera setup and an 8MP front camera for selfies. Xiaomi Redmi 12 packs a 5000mAh battery under the hood with 18W fast charging. It can be purchased via Amazon for Rs. 11,999.

2. Realme XT

Oppo’s spin-off brand is keeping other smartphone makers on their toes with its aggressive launch strategy. The Realme XT (review) is one such exciting offering from the young brand which is available under Rs. 15,000 in India.

Realme’s first-ever phone with a real glass back is powered by a Snapdragon 712 chipset, assisted by Adreno 616 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM. The top variant of the Realme XT comes with 256GB storage. For those who don’t mind spending a couple of thousand extra, Realme X2 powered by Snapdragon 730G is also an option.

3. Realme 10

Realme 10 is a budget offering that sets the boundaries for an optimum user experience. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 50MP+2MP dual camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera at the front. Realme 10 packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W Super VOOC charging. It is available for Rs. 13,499 via Amazon.

4. Samsung Galaxy M14

The Samsung Galaxy M14 is a big-battery 5G smartphone that easily lasts throughout the day. It packs a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. The smartphone is powered by Exynos 1330 SoC with 4GB RAM and sports a 6.6-inch PLS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. At the back is a 50MP+2MP+2MP camera setup while the front has a 13MP selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy M14 is available for Rs. 13,490 via Amazon.

5. Vivo T2x

As part of the Vivo T2 Series, Vivo T2x was launched on 21st April 2023. Vivo T2x sports a 6.58-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset with 4GB RAM. The smartphone has a 50MP primary and a 2MP bokeh sensor at the back while the front sports an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery under the hood with 18W fast charging. Vivo T2x is available for Rs. 12,999 via Amazon

6. Poco M5

The Poco M5 is a good option for a price of under 15k. It is one of the fastest in the segment due to its MediaTek Helio G99 chipset under the hood. The Poco M5 flaunts a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. The smartphone has a 50MP+2MP+2MP camera setup at the back and an 8MP selfie lens at the front. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging and is available for Rs. 9499 via Amazon.

7. Moto G40 Fusion

Moto G40 Fusion is one of the best-selling budget smartphones by Motorola in the segment. The smartphone has top-notch features like a capable processor, a high refresh rate display, and a massive battery capacity. The Moto G40 Fusion is powered by Snapdragon 732G chipset with 4GB RAM. It sports a 6.8-inch IPS LCD panel and packs a 6000mAh battery with 20W Turbo Power Charging. Moto G40 Fusion has a 64MP primary camera at the back along with an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP additional lens. At the front is a 16MP selfie camera. It is available for Rs. 14,990 via Amazon.

8. Tecno Pova 5 Pro

Tecno recently launched Pova 5 Series which includes budget smartphones. Tecno Pova 5 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6080 octa-core processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. It sports a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has a 50MP primary and a 0.08MP secondary sensor at the back. At the front is a 16MP selfie camera. Tecno Pova 5 Pro draws juice from a 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging capability. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 14,999 and is available via Amazon.

9. Poco F1

Xiaomi’s sub-brand started off with the Poco F1 and is gearing up for its “season 2”. Until the stars line up and that actually happens, the existing Poco F1 is still worth considering if you are restricted by a budget of around Rs 15,000.

Xiaomi Poco F1 Review

The Poco F1(review) is driven by Qualcomm’s aging Snapdragon 845 SoC which is still better than what users get in some similarly priced phones. The phone is primarily made of plastic and design isn’t its strongest suit.

Xiaomi has equipped it with a 6.18-inch AMOLED screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Xioami roped a 12MP and 5MP rear camera setup with a 20MP front shooter. 4000mAh battery and MIUI software are some of its other key highlights.

9 Best Phones under Rs. 15,000 to buy in 2023

These are some of the best available options under Rs. 15,000 in India in 2020. There are quite a few other lucrative options from various brands including likes of Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, Vivo, and more. We have included only tried and tested options on this list. We will update more phones as they surface in order to keep the list relevant.

List of best Mobile phones under 15000 in India (September 2023)

Phone Price in India
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G Rs. 11,999
Realme XT ₹14,999
Realme 10 Rs. 13,499
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G Rs. 13,490
Vivo T2x Rs. 12,999
Poco M5 Rs. 9499
Moto G40 Fusion Rs. 14,990
Tecno Pova 5 Pro Rs. 14,999
Poco F1 ₹14,899
Deepak SinghDeepak Singh
Deepak has more than 8 years of experience in covering technology for several eminent publications in India. He currently leads an enthusiastic team of young writers at Smartprix and tries to uphold the highest quality standards.

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