Best Performing Smartphone Under 15000

The under Rs.15,000 price point is crucial to the Indian performing smartphone industry since it is accessible to a lot of people. Over the years we have seen multiple manufacturers attempting to capture this segment by offering better cameras, faster processors, and better batteries. To be the best in this segment, manufacturers have flooded the sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment with a range of good smartphones.

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 which was earlier exclusive to smartphones above Rs. 20,000 is now available under Rs. 15,000. You can also find mightier processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, and MediaTek Helio P70 at this price point, giving users powerful hardware at a bargain price.

Good camera technology has also trickled down to the sub-Rs. 15,000 segment over the years giving people the option to capture good photos without paying a bomb for flagship devices. Some of the recent smartphones we have seen in this price point pack in as much as a 48–megapixel sensor. With so many options in the market, picking up a smartphone isn’t easy. But we’ve put together a list of the best phones under Rs. 15,000 for you. As usual, we’ve restricted ourselves to phones that have fared well in our review process.

Ever wondered why you have so many permutations and combinations of similarly-specced budget smartphones?

It’s because inexpensive smartphones, especially smartphones under ₹15,000, are extremely popular in a price-conscious market like India. And, manufacturers are tirelessly working towards providing multiple options for every budget and preference. This price segment is the fastest moving in the Indian smartphone industry.

Mobile Manufacture:-

While compromises are made in some aspects, mobile manufacturers ensure that new budget smartphones shine in one predetermined area – be it battery life, processing power, camera technology, or others.  We test numerous smartphones every single year and the budget smartphone category has improved tremendously.

While you still have a fail or two now and then, what we usually see in the landscape of budget smartphones are options that cater specifically to a section of the audience while attempting to meet expectations in other areas as well. The large players in the Indian budget smartphone market include companies such as Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, Vivo, Motorola, and many more.

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Word of advice:

When buying a budget smartphone, ensure you do so from a trusted brand with a good history of after-sales service and general mobile durability. That being said, here are some of the best smartphones under ₹15,000 that you can consider. Here, you can find capable smartphones for almost every use case.

1. Motorola Moto G72

The Moto G72 is a new smartphone launched in India, under Rs. 20,000. The device is aimed at offering a no–compromise experience but lacks support for 5G networks in India. The Moto G72 scores points for its design. While the phone comes with a polycarbonate back and frame, the Polar Blue color with a PMMA–acrylic finish makes it look premium. The phone is also fairly light at 166g and is 7.9mm thick.

There is a 6.6-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a full-HD+ resolution. The 10-bit display also comes with an HDR10+ certification. The mid-range smartphone features a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, which is also found in the likes of the Redmi 11 Prime 4G and the Redmi Pad. Routine tasks can be performed smoothly and the phone also handles casual gaming fairly well.

The Moto G72 packs a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. It also comes with a 108MP triple–camera setup on the back. There is a 16MP front camera inside the hole-punch cutout. Moto G72 runs on the Android 12-based MyUX skin and is promised to get the Android 13 update along with support for security patches for up to three years.

Pros:-

• Clean software.
• Stellar display.
• Decent cameras.
• Capable stereo speakers.

Cons:-

• Could use a better chipset.
• No support for 5G.

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2. Lava Blaze 5G – Performing Smartphone

This is the most affordable 5G smartphone in India. Priced at Rs. 10,999, the Lava Blaze 5G comes in a single 4GB + 128GB storage option. The budget 5G smartphone comes with support for eight 5G bands in India.

It with a premium glass back design and a plastic frame. It features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution (720×1600 pixels). The screen also supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

There is a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, which is a budget 5G processor. The device packs a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It weighs about 207g and measures 165.3×76.4×8.9mm. The device has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 50-megapixel main camera. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front camera. In terms of software, the Lava Blaze 5G runs Android 12 out of the box. The company has promised to release the Android 13 update and provide two years of security support.

Pros:-

• Clean software.
• Nice design.
• Good battery life.

Cons:-

• Performance could have been better.
• Inconsistent fingerprint scanner.

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3. iQOO Z6 Lite 5G – Performing Smartphone

It has launched the Z6 Lite 5G as its most affordable 5G smartphone in India. The iQoo Z6 Lite 5G sits at the bottom of the Z6 series. For its starting price of Rs 13,999, the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G aims at providing reliable performance and 5G network support.

While design preferences are subjective, the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G in its Stellar Green color looks more premium than it is. The phone comes with a flat frame and a plastic body. It is 194g heavy and 8.3mm thick. The LCD offers 120Hz refresh rate support, which is the highest in the price segment.

The highlight of the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G is its performance. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. The phone also packs a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. You do not get a charger in the box.

There is a dual–camera setup on the back. The phone features a 50–megapixel primary camera along with a 2MP depth sensor. The daylight shots are quite good but white balance is a hit or miss. For selfies, the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G comes with an 8MP front camera.

Software–wise, the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G runs on the Android 12–based Funtouch OS 12 skin out of the box. It has its fair share of bloatware pre-installed along with some notifications from the browser app that spam a lot. The custom skin does offer options for customizing and personalizing the software experience.

Pros:-

• Sturdy build.
• Smooth 120Hz display.
• Decent performance.

Cons:-

• Low light photography is not up to the mark charger inside the box.

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4. Infinix Hot 20 5G – Performing Smartphone

The Infinix Hot 20 5G is the company’s most affordable 5G smartphone at the lowest possible price. The device’s solely focused on delivering a proper 5G experience and it does so by offering twelve 5G bands.

What it makes up in terms of 5G bands it seems to lack in overall appearance with a very basic design that is also quite heavy. Software is also a problem, where XOS does not seem to be well optimized to take advantage of the capable MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. The device, despite featuring a 120Hz refresh rate display, lacks the raw performance and optimization to pull off the same.

Camera performance is far from best in class with average daylight performance and lackluster low light performance. Despite having two rear cameras only one of them is accessible to the user. The large 5,000mAh battery delivers good battery life but charging is relatively slow.

Pros:-

• Solid build.
• Good performance.
• Long battery life.

Cons:-

• Cameras could be better.
• Waterdrop.
• Notch feels dated.
• Bloatware

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5. Xiaomi Redmi Note Note 11

A 4G smartphone with an excellent AMOLED display that works well for media consumption.  The Redmi Note lineup is known for devices that provide bang for your buck, and Note 11 is no different. It features a super bright AMOLED screen that also helps conserve battery by turning off the black pixels.

Moreover, its 5,000 mAh battery is capable of lasting most users a day and a half to two days, while power users should end the day comfortably before needing to charge the phone. Should I buy this? Yes, if you are looking for a phone to watch YouTube, Netflix, and other streaming platforms, this is a capable budget option.

Pros:-

• Bright AMOLED display with stereo speakers.
• Excellent battery life.
• Good build.

Cons:-

• No 5G.
• Average macro and ultra-wide cameras.

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6. Motorola Moto G52

The Motorola Moto G52 is one of the slimmest and lightest smartphones in this price segment and is equipped with a capable budget Snapdragon SoC. The Moto G52 impresses with its crisp OLED display alongside capable enough Dolby Atmos–powered stereo speakers.

These add up to provide an immersive content consumption or gaming experience. Add to that the capable Snapdragon 680 SoC that can handle games such as Call of Duty Mobile at medium graphics with ease, and you have a solid budget phone. However, steer clear of the 4 GB RAM model since it isn’t capable of multitasking much. Also, the camera performance isn’t reliable at night.

Pros:-

• Lightweight and slim.
• Crisp OLED display.
• Clean Android experience.

Cons:-

• No 5G support.
• The cameras are not up to the mark.

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7. Poco M5

The Poco M5 is one of the most good–looking phones you can buy without putting a large dent in your wallet. If the design is the most important criterion for you when picking a phone, the Poco M5 is one of the most stylish phones you can purchase on a budget. It has a solid display for watching videos, the powerful MediaTek Helio G99 processor which will carry out your daily tasks with ease, and a great primary camera.

However, while the phone has great battery life, it does take very long to charge to full. This is a great value-for-money phone that deserves a spot on this list of best phones under 15K. Should I buy this? Yes. If you are looking for a stylish, value-for-money device for students or casual phone users, the Poco M5 is a great option to consider.

Pros:-

• Stylish design.
• Dependable performance.
• Value for money.

Cons:-

• Takes too long to fully charge.
• No 5G support.

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8. Realme 9i 5G

The Realme 9i 5G is virtually similar to the Realme 9i 4G variant but gets 5G support and a big performance boost at the cost of features such as stereo speakers, fast charging, and a better selfie camera.  If 5G tops the feature list for you, the Realme 9i 5G makes sense in every way. It is affordable, looks unique enough to grab attention, and has quite a powerful processor.

The MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset is good enough to game on with minimal lag. We ran COD Mobile at 60 fps at 99 percent stability. It also has a capable primary camera for your point-and-shoot photo needs. However, if features such as stereo speakers, fast charging, and a better display are important to you, this may not be the best option for you. Should I buy this? Depends. If 5G is of utmost importance, this phone offers that along with reliable performance, however, it misses out on some features.

Pros:-

• 5G ready.
• Balanced performance.
• Affordability.
• Good battery life.
• Decent cameras.

Cons:-

• Slow charging speed.
• Average display performance.

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9. Samsung Galaxy M13 – Performing Smartphone

If you’re gunning for the best battery life in a phone under ₹15,000, few can match up to the Samsung Galaxy M13’s monstrous 6,000 mAh cell.   One of the latest additions to Samsung’s popular M-series, this 5G phone supports 11 5G bands and comes packing the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. This SoC is decent enough for light gaming and everyday tasks such as calling, texting, web browsing, and OTT streaming.

All of this is powered by a 6,000 mAh battery that can easily last you two days, no matter if you’re a light or heavy user. However, the 15 W charging leaves something to be desired and the selfie camera performance is quite underwhelming. Some phones offer higher wattage charging speeds at the same price point. Should I buy this? Yes, if battery life is the most important factor when considering a smartphone, this is one of the best at this price segment.

Pros of one of Performing Smartphone:-

• Superb battery life.
• Balanced performance.
• 5G ready.

Cons:-

• Slow charging speeds.
• Lacklustre selfie camera.

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10. OPPO F19 – Performing Smartphone

The OPPO F19 has one of the best displays in the segment and also is aesthetically pleasing to look at.  One of the best-looking phones in this price bracket, the OPPO F19 comes with a crisp and vibrant AMOLED display with good viewing angles and sunlight visibility. There’s also a blazing-fast in-display fingerprint sensor on board.

Additionally, the battery life is great with fast 33 W charging support. However, where it lags behind competitors is raw performance and camera quality. Should I buy this? Yes, if you are looking for a good-looking phone with a capable and crisp display.

Pros:-

• Stylish design.
• Fantastic display.
• 33 W fast charging.

Cons:-

• Not the best performer.
• Underwhelming cameras.

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