One of the
extremely crowded mobile phone segment, the sub-Rs 15,000 budget range is
making Indian consumers spoilt for choices. This particular segment is filled
with phones by companies like Xiaomi, Samsung, Nokia among others making it
harder for buyers to zero in on a single phone. Having said that, its also a
blessing in disguise as there is something for everyone.
To make it easier for you to pick and choose between the
various different phones price under Rs 15,000, we've listed down the best
here.
Xiaomi
Redmi Note 7 Pro
The new budget king
Weight: 186g | Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 9.0 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 675 | RAM: 4GB/6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 48MP + 5MP | Front camera: 13MP
Impressive front camera
Solid performance
Value for money
Hybrid SIM card slot
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Truth be told, the Redmi Note 7
Pro sets a benchmark in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment and regains its edge in the
Indian smartphone market. For an asking price of Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM
variant, it offers a good camera, best in class performance, decent battery
life and to top it all up, a new glass design which gives it a premium look.
It has a great value for money
quotient which is why the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the phone to buy.
Realme 3 Pro
Weight: 172g | Dimensions: 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm | OS: Android 9.0 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 710 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64/128GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 16MP + 5MP | Front camera: 25MP
The Realme 3 Pro lags
behind the Redmi Note 7 Pro in terms of benchmark scores but offers a better
gaming experience. If you like gaming and that's a top priority to you, the
Realme 3 Pro is a good option.
It looks like any 2019
budget Android smartphones with shiny back, glossy finish, a notch and a sleek
design. The battery backup is impressive, has a decent display, and lowlight
camera performance is better than most competitors.
Asus
Zenfone Max Pro M2
The overall champ
Weight: 175g | Dimensions: 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.26-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 660 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 13MP
Big battery
Good performance
Scratch-prone exterior
Micro-USB port for charging
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2
brings all the necessary elements to the table and it's a powerful mid-ranger.
It's a balanced phone and a steady performer that can handle both day to day
tasks and games like PUBG Mobile. On top, its 5000mAh battery ensures more than
a day of battery life. The Max Pro M2 has all the elements of a reliable
mid-ranger.
Honor 10
Lite
Affordable smartphones never looked so good
Weight: 162g | Dimensions: 154.8 x 73.6 x 8mm | OS: Android 9 | Screen size: 6.21-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels | CPU: Kirin 710 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3400mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 24MP
Striking design for the price
Runs Android 9
Micro USB port is dated
Camera images overly processed
The Honor 10 Lite is one of the
best looking smartphones in its range. It is unarguably a good phone for the
price as it offers a balance of decent cameras, sub-par performance, great
design and lively display. What it lacks is a smooth UI experience and a
seamless 3D gaming experience.
Samsung
Galaxy M20
A promising budget phone from a reliable name
Weight: 186g | Dimensions: 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels | CPU: Exynos 7904 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP | Front camera: 8MP
Immersive display
Smooth UI
Underwhelming low-light
performance
No 5GHz Wi-Fi support
Samsung's Galaxy M20 is a good
phone for those who are prefer a neat custom UI with a decent chipset.
Additionally, it offers more than a days power, a good display, handy design
and Samsung's fast charging. What makes it stand out is its wide angle camera,
which is a rare in this segment.
It's a good buy if you want to
upgrade from your old J-series or On-series phone with a new Samsung device.
Xiaomi
Redmi 6 Pro
The first notch toting phone from Xiaomi
Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1 Oreo | Screen size: 5.84-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2280p | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 5MP
Value for money
Impressive battery life
Build is dated
The Redmi 6 Pro is the latest
addition to the Redmi line-up of phones from Xiaomi. It's also the first Redmi
phone to tout a notch on top of the display. Like most Xiaomi phones it has a
reliable hardware for day to day tasks ranging from basic to aggressive. Of course,
you can't do intensive gaming on this one, but it does handle games like PUBG
on lower graphic settings.
Moreover, you get a decent set of
cameras and a long-lasting battery life. All-in-all, it's a very well balanced
and value for money phone but there's nothing that makes it stand out of the
league.
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