In their short history, smartphones have made rapid strides with alluring designs and a tantalizing list of possibilities which one can achieve using this single gadget. However, if one examines the overall transition from phone to a smartphone, you will notice that the battery backup still can’t cope with the consumer demand. Therefore, to offer greater battery life, smartphone manufacturers these days have resorted to employing beefier batteries.
Recently an army of big battery phone hit the retail shelves which are affordable and offers decent specification. Out of these, we have decided to select top five big battery smartphones under Rs 15,000 in India. Here we go:
Xaiomi Redmi Note 4
Recently launched the Xaiomi Redmi Note 4 has some really tough shoes to fill as it is a successor of hugely popular Redmi Note 3. The newcomer packs the same 4100mAh battery which is same as its predecessor. Where Redmi Note 4 has edge over its predecessor is its chipset.

It comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 635 SoC which is based on 14nm FINFET process that improves the overall power efficiency of the phone. The phone is capable of handling most tasks without breaking a sweat. It comes with a beautiful 5.5-inch full HD display, 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM, and 32GB/64GB of storage.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Specifications and Lowest Price
Pros
- Power-efficient performance
- Improved Camera
- IR Blaster
Cons
- Fast Charging
- Average Camera
Lenovo K6 Note
The Lenovo K6 Note is another budget daily driver that is suitable to feature in this list. The phone boasts a metal unibody design inside which resides a non-removable 4,000mAh battery which should offer more than one and half-day usage worth of juice on a single charge. It comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display, a Snapdragon 430 SoC, and 3GB/4GB of RAM.
The optics section, it sports a 16MP at the back and 8MP camera on the front for selfie enthusiasts. The K5 Note should be an ideal match for all those who are looking for a big battery device within 15K budget.
Lenovo K6 Note Specifications and Lowest Price
Pros
- Capacious battery
- Excellent multimedia performance
- Dolby Atmos audio
Cons
- Mediocre Chipset
- Redundant Design
Must Read: Best Smartphone Under 15,000 INR In India (February 2017)
Coolpad Cool 1 Dual
The Coolpad Cool1 Dual is next smartphone to feature in this list. It comes with a capacious 4,000mAh battery. The phone employs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset coupled with Adreno 510 GPU and 4GB of RAM.
The main USP of the phone is its dual 13MP rear cameras which offer staggering results. The phone comes with USB Type-C port and support fast charging as well. The phone comes with USB Type-C port and support fast charging as well. 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
Related Read: Honor 6X Vs Coolpad Cool 1 Dual Camera Shootout: Battle For Budget Snapper Supremacy
ZTE Nubia N1
The Nubia N1 is another smartphone to feature a massive 5,000mAh battery that won’t disappoint you when you needs it the most. The ZTE nubia N1 features an octa-core MediaTek MT6755 SoC mated to 3GB of RAM. The phone houses a 5.5-inch full HD display with 1920x1080p resolution and 401ppi pixel density.
It sports with 13MP cameras on both sides of the phone. On the design front, the device features a metal body made from aircraft-grade aluminum. Dimensionally, it stands at 150.9 x 75 x 8.9 mm and weighs 190 grams.
Nubia N1 Lowest Price and Specifications
Pros
- Decent Display
- Massive Battery
- PDAF Supported Selfies
Cons
- Hybrid SIM slot
- Heavy
Worthy Read: Best Dual Camera Smartphones Under 20,000 INR
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus
The Lenovo Phab 2 Plus features a massive 6.4-inch display which extracts much-needed juice from a 4050mAh battery. On paper, the Phab 2 Plus is a decent read as it boasts of an octa-core MediaTek SoC (MT8783) chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.
The phablet also features dual 13-megapixel rear sensor with PDAF and dual tone flash. The phone also comes with Dolby Atmos support which plays its role in enhancing multimedia experience. However, the gaming performance of this large outfit is not the best in the lot.
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus Full Specifications and Best Price
Pros
- Good Built Quality
- Dolby Audio
- Decent Dual Camera
Cons
- Jittery performance
Upcoming
Asus Zenfone 3s Max
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL (First Impression) is next contender to feature in this list of bigger battery phones. Our initial experience with the phone suggests that its 5000mAh battery offers excellent backup. The successor of Zenfone 3 Max come with slightly improved design, improved chipset, and a compact profile. Under the hood, it packs a MediaTek MT6750 octa-core SoC clocked at 1.5GHz paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. The Asus Zenfone 3s Max is expected to be priced under 15K in India.
Asus Zenfone 3s Max Full Specifications and Best Price
Pros
- Excellent battery backup
- Attractive design
- Runs on Android (Nougat 7.0)
Cons
- Medicare Chipset
Does coolpad note 5 is the better as of now with the price rangei have ordered one it will be receiving by 27-1-17
Should i cancel and wait for redmi note 4,lenovo k6 power(4gb)
Tell the differences between 617 and 430 chipset
As on a tight budget
I had ordered cookpad note 5
Is it a great buy or i should scancel the order and wait for the redmi note 4 or lenovo k6 power (4gb)
Plz answer the question as soon as possible
If possible plz tell the differences between 617 vs 430
Redmi Note 4 would be a better option.
What is your pick between Lenovo vibe K5 note 4gb, LeEco le2 3gb, moto G4 Plus 3 gb.. Any cons on K5 note which I decided to buy..
K5 plus is a good phone. The best choice depends on your individual needs. You can also consider Huawei Honor 6X in this budget. It has a better camera than K5 Note.