Before we check the best smartphones under 15000, let’s refer the below checklist you should cross check when buying a new smartphone. This will give an easy reference of features and things to check on a smartphone before you buy one.
Above checklist will definitely help you understand and remember the basic things you need to have in a smartphone at this under 15000 range. However, we still have so many smartphones flooded the market at this price range satisfying all these items. This is where we step and do our best to list down the top best smartphones under 15K for you to make your decision easier.
Apart from the checklist, we have also provided the customer score out of 5 provided by genuine buyers and users in the market. We feel this factor would be a great indicator to compare and rate the product.
The top 5 best smartphones under 15000 for the month of June 2019 are mentioned below:
Realme 3 Pro [Price – Rs 13,999]
Realme 3 Pro is the successor to the Realme 2 Pro phone. It succeeds the predecessor in every way with latest features such as Dew drop notch display, Face Unlock, powerful Snapdragon 710 Soc ,4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Preliminary reviews and feedback looks positive and the camera performance is also good. With all this we couldn’t argue more and Realme 3 Pro gives a tough competition to its rivals especially Redmi Note 7 Pro, Honor 10 Lite and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 which leads this one only in terms of processing power but comes at lesser price compared to them.
Specifications
- 6.3 inches, FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels), Bezel-less IPS LCD display
- 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE
- 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 5 MP Dual cameras | Front Camera: 25 MP
- Non-removable 4045 mAh Li-Ion Battery with VOOC 3.0 Flash charge
- Running Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6.0
Pros
- Powerful and new Snapdragon 710 Processor
- Great Camera performance
- Good display with Dewdrop notch
- Huge battery with VOOC Flash Charge
- Value for money smartphone
Cons
- Flash Sale
Androidcentral.com – Score 4.5/5 “Realme has managed to deliver a truly fantastic phone, undercutting Xiaomi along the way. “
gsmarena.com – Score 4.2/5 “it straight up excels at camera, battery life, and performance. We’d call that some serious value for money.”
digit.in-Score 3.6/5 “The Realme 3 Pro certainly lives up to the “Pro” moniker. It’s significantly more powerful and faster”
Redmi Note 7 Pro – Rs 13,999
Redmi Note series have always set the bar high when it comes to thier offering in terms of price. Redmi Note 7 Pro completely quashed this with unbelieving offering which includes FHD+ display, Snapdragon 675 SoC, 48MP Dual camera at a dead cheap price. On top of this, the phone comes in a glass sandwich premium design and gradient back cover as well. Infact, with its launch now one can easily say Redmi Note 7 Pro kick all of its competitor in the best smartphone under 15000 category including the new Samsung galaxy M series phone.
Specifications
- 6.3 inch, IPS FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Processor
- 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage
- 48MP ( Sony Sensor) + 5MP Dual Rear Camera + 13MP Selfie Camera
- 4000mAh battery
- Android 9.0 Pie MIUI 10
Pros
- Full View display and narrow-bezel design
- Value for money smartphone
- Premium design & attractive looks
- 48MP Dual Rear Camera
- Snapdragon 675 processor
Cons
- Hybrid SIM
Reviews & Ratings :
GadgetsNow “With its eye-catching design, smooth performance, impressive cameras and long battery life, it has all the makings of a solid smartphone 4.2/5“
Techradar ” The Redmi Note 7 Pro manages to regain the edge Xiaomi had before Asus, Honor, Samsung, and others opted for aggressive pricing and competitive hardware in the segment. Score 4.5/5“
Buy the phone here at flipkart
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Honor 10 Lite – Rs 13,999
Honor seems to break the benchmark time and again with its new phone offering. With Honor 8X, they introduced premium design and build into 15K segment and now even overtaking it, they have launched Honor 10 Lite which looks like having leading specs and breathtaking display at this range. At under 14K, you get FHD+ display with drop notch, 4GB RAM, Kirin 710 Processor, Dual Rear Camera and big 3400mAh battery. Still Honor 8X is a very good choice at similar price but with higher Camera pixels.
Specifications
- 6.21-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
- 2.2GHz Kirin 710 octa core processor
- 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage expandable via microSD card
- 13MP+2MP AI dual rear camera | 24MP front facing camera
- Android v8.1 + EMUI8.2 Oreo operating system
- 3400mAh lithium-polymer battery
Pros
- Premium design with good built
- Big and Brilliant Display
- Very Good Rear Camera quality
- Value for money
- Powerful and above average performance
Cons
- Strictly average Indoor and low light photos
Reviews & Ratings :
techradar.com “Affordable smartphones never looked so Good. Score 4.5/5“
androidauthority.com ” premium looking design, water drop notch or the good enough internals, this is a phone that looks fresh. Score 4/5“
Mi A2 – Rs 11,999
Mi A2 was one of the best smartphone from Xiaomi with Stock Android interface. Building on top of success of Mi A1 , the A2 had brilliant display, high end specifications lead by Snapdragon 660 SoC, very good camera and superior performance. With the recent cut, the phone has become damn cheap at just 12K which is a great value for money, especially if you are looking for stock android experience. Blindly go for this if you need simple UI and faster Android updates.
Specifications
- 5.99 inches, Full HD+ (2246 × 1080 pixels), Bezel-less IPS LCD display
- 2.2 GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Processor
- 4 GB RAM & Internal memory 64GB variants, Expandable up to 256 GB via microSD card
- Rear Camera: 20 MP + 12 MP dual cameras| Front Camera: 20 MP
- Non-removable 3080mAh Lithium-Polymer Battery
- Running stock Android 8.0 Oreo
Pros
- Premium design with good built
- Android one stock UI
- Brilliant Camera
- Good battery backup
- Value for Money after price drop
Cons
- No fast charging
Review & Ratings:
androidcentral.com “A great sequel with a fantastic camera. Score 4/5“
androidauthority.com ” Mi A1, with a big performance bump and much better camera. Score 4/5“
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 – Rs 11,990
Asus launched winner in the form of Zenfone Max Pro 2, the successor to the popular Pro 1. The budget smartphone continued where the Pro 1 left by providing top of the line specifications at a very low price. Adding a mammoth battery of 5000mAh and powerful processor (Snapdragon 660), it ticked all the boxes for a perfect entry-level smartphone. The design was improved by giving a Notch display and decent camera performance are your added bonus. With price cut, this is even more a better choice for under 15000 smartphone winner..
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Specifications
- 6.26 inch Full HD+ Display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Processor
- 13MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera | 13MP Front Camera
- 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
- 5000mAh battery running Android 8.1 Oreo
Pros
- Excellent battery
- Powerful specifications at a low price
- Decent screen and outstanding performance
- Value for money device
Cons
- Below average camera performance at low light
- Flash sale
Review & Ratings
BGR.in – The M2 improves on M1 in almost every department making it a reliable and powerful mid-ranger-4.5/5
Android Authority – If you are in the market looking for an all-round smartphone under Rs 15,000 range, I’d recommend the Zenfone Max Pro M2. Score – 4/5
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Vivo V9 Pro – Rs 14,999
Vivo V9 Pro is your best looking smartphone in this category along with Honor 10 Lite. Compared to Honor, Vivo also comes with vivid gradient back color which gives the phone a stunning and premium looks. With Notch display, top-end specifications, Dual Rear Camera and features like face unlock makes it a brilliant purchase under 15000 segment. Apart from this, the phone also comes with AI features, Gaming mode and very good battery life. Combined with all this, this one is one of the best smartphone under 15000 currently in India.
Specifications
- 6.3-inch FHD+ display with 2280 X 1080 pixels resolution
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Processor
- 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
- 13MP+2MP dual-rear cameras and a 16MP front camera
- 3260mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support
- Android 8.1 Oreo Funtouch OS 4.0
Pros
- Premium design and build
- Brilliant display and stunning looks
- Decent Camera performance
- Powerful Processor
Cons
- Fast charging missing
Review & Ratings:
indiatoday.in “good looks and great performance. Score 4/5“
bgr.in “Strong pricing with good performance”Score 4/5“
Samsung Galaxy M30 – Rs 14,999
Samsung finally brought its A game into the budget segment after several failures. To take on the likes of Xiaomi and Honor, Samsung launched the new Samsung Galaxy M series phone which provided very good specifications and design at an aggressive price. The Galaxy M30 comes with latest Infinity U sAMOLED display, powered by latest Exynos 7904 processor, Triple camera setup and has huge 5000mAh battery. The design of the phone is trendy and both the camera and raw performance is quite good. For Samsung Fans, this is the must phone to buy under 15000 without doubt.
Specifications
- 6.4-inch FHD+ display Infinity sAMOLED U-Display with 2280 X 1080 pixels resolution
- Samsung Exynos 7904 Octa-core Processor
- 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
- 13+5+5MP Triple rear cameras and 16MP front camera
- 5000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support
- Android 8.1 Oreo Experience UI
Pros
- Premium design and build
- Great display and stunning looks
- Decent Camera performance
- Best value for phone from Samsung
Cons
- Processor is good but not like Snapdragon 660
Review & Ratings:
indiatoday.in “With the Galaxy M30, Samsung has finally offered an interesting proposition for its loyal fanbase. Score 4/5“
techradar ” Galaxy M30 seems like an ideal proposition for masses in India ranging from the young age to elders pricing with good performance”Score 4/5“
Huawei Y9 is also great options in this budget with premium design and good display but with more value for money devices coming in its hard to keep it in top 5 phones. Realme 2 Pro is still great option if want to save few bucks. So, if you need more RAM and higher storage Realme 2 is still a decent option though its old now. You can get 6GB RAM and 128GB variant at Rs 12,999.
Editor’s Choice for the Best smartphone under 15000
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