Best Smartphone Under 15,000 INR In India (February 2017)

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We are already halfway through the January 2017 and it has been full of newsworthy events. We witnessed the arrival of dual rear camera smartphones and even flagship Qualcomm chipsets under the budget range of Rs. 15,000 which alone can be termed as a big development. With new launches and price cuts of existing smartphones, we were compelled to publish a new list of Best Smartphones under 15,000 INR India. Here it goes:

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Lenovo Z2 Plus

Lenovo recently announced a price cut of rupees three thousand for its Zuk Z2 Plus which makes it a sweet deal in the budget range of Smartphone under 15K. The Zuk Z1 successor, in terms of specification, is the most powerful smartphone on paper in its range. It packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM.

Interestingly apart from usual hardware, it comes equipped with an array of sensors to help you track your activities like walking, jogging, cycling, etc.  Other than this, the Lenovo Z2 Plus has innovative U touch button which could be designated to perform up to 8 activities. The 5.0-inch display compact phone comes bundled with a rather capacious 3500mAh battery to keep you away from a power socket for a long time.

Lenovo Z2 Plus Specifications and Lowest Price

Pros

  • Excellent display
  • Powerful chipset
  • Compact display size
  • Superb gaming performance

Cons

  • No expandable storage
  • Slightly thick edges

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Coolpad Cool 1 Dual 

Coolpad opened its account this year with the launch of Cool 1 Dual camera phone. Just like the Honor 6X, USP of this phone is its dual camera setup which includes twin 13MP sensors. Out of these two, one captures RGB color images while its counterpart snaps detailed monochrome. Later software algorithms do the magic to merge both images into one exquisitely detailed shot.

Other than the twin snapper, it employs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Chipset coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM  and 32GB ROM to handle all the load. Its 4050mAh battery provide all the juice needed to meet power requirements of heavy users. Read our Coolpad Cool 1 Dual full review to know more.

Coolpad Cool 1 Lowest Price and Specifications

Pros

  • Impressive dual camera
  • No heating issue
  • Decent good performance

Cons

  • Buggy software
  • VoLTE support in secondary sim

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Lenovo Moto G4 Plus

Lenovo Moto G4 Plus earned a tag of best budget smartphone camera of 2016. Though, the phone packs a single lens primary snapper the end results were way ahead of the competition. The arrival of Cool 1 Dual and Honor 6X might raise the level of completion for Moto G4 Plus but it has managed to take its rival head at least in terms of camera performance.

However, Moto G4 Plus has its flaws which are mainly caused by its mediocre chipset. The phone does heat up when pushed and not meant for gamers. Overall, the Moto G4 Plus is a good buy if you need a better performing cameras especially in low light and close to accurate colors.

If you still have a query about Moto G Plus check out our Moto G4 Plus FAQ

Lenovo Moto G4 Plus Full Specifications and Best Price

Pros

  • Great camera
  • Accurate display
  • Android Marshmallow
  • Turbo Charging

Cons

  • No IX7 certification

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Honor 6X (Upcoming)

Huawei sub-brand is all set to launch its Honor 6X (review) in India which boasts a dual rear cameras setup. Its budget pricing and magic of dual cameras make it a worthy buy. In day to day usage, the phone manages to handle most tasks efficiently thanks to its Kirin 655 octa-core chipset and 3Gigs of RAM.

The phone boots up in Android Marshmallow based EMUI and is expected to get Nougat update in the near future. The phone is going to retail exclusively on Amazon.in. Honor will reveal the final price and availability details on January 24 at a media event.

Honor 6X Specifications and Lowest Price

Pros

  • Bright and Sharp display
  • Excellent Dual Cameras
  • Unimetal Design

Cons

  • Mono Speaker
  • Hybrid SIM Slot

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Also Read: Best Dual Camera Smartphones Under 20,000 INR

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the successor of one of the biggest success stories of 2016 – the Redmi Note 3. The newcomer boasts a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset rocking at 2.0 GHz matted to 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB ROM. like its predecessor, it packs an IR Blaster, MicroUSB port, and 4100mAh battery. Like all recent Xioami phones, it too runs on MIUI 8 which is based on Android Marshmallow.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Specifications and Lowest Price

Pros

  • Mammoth battery
  • Power-efficient chipset
  • IR Blaster

Cons

  • Fast Charging
  • Average Camera

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Deepak RajawatDeepak Rajawat
Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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