The first thing we always ask while buying a smartphone is its RAM and its camera. It’s true that performance matters while buying mobile under Rs 15000 but we should choose the best one according to our pocket. So, today I got a list of 12 best 4G phones under Rs 15000 which is able to provide you best in class configurations. Let me tell you these smartphones have 4GB RAM, 13 MP to 16 MP camera, Quad-core to Octa-core processor and a good battery backup that we all need. Other Must read articles-Best Android Phone under 10000, Best Smartphone Under 12000 and Best Phones Under 20000 in India.
As the time passed we have now moved from 3G to 4G and then VoLTE networks. So, while making the list I have taken care that you get VoLTE mobile phone under Rs 15000 price range. Now the Era of smartphones has moved to Dual Cameras which are providing bokeh effect and gives DSLR like effects. To make your search easier we have only listed best selling mobiles for you. The very latest mobile below Rs 15000 is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which still has a flash sale even after 1 month of its launch. We have covered up all the top mobile phone brands like Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Gionee, Lenovo, Motorola, LE Eco, and Asus. We have given up the list according to the suggestion of Experts or Tech Guru from Smartprix, 91 Mobiles, NDTV, and My smart Price.
Note that the list is randomly generated. It is not like #1 mobile is best in all. All handset under Rs 15000 are best there place.Do check and comment.
Summary list of Best Feature Packed Mobile Phones Under Rs 15,000 in India (Sep 2023):
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Android Oreo, 6.26 inch, 4GB RAM, 12 MP + 5 MP, 4000mAh, For PubG
- Realme 2 Pro: Android Oreo, 6.3 inch, 4GB RAM, 16 MP + 2 MP, 3500mAh, Snapdragon 660
- Honor 8X: Android Oreo, 6.5 inch, 4GB RAM, 20 MP + 2 MP, 3750mAh, Notch Display
- Nokia 6.1 Plus: Android Oreo, 5.8 inch, 4GB RAM, 16 MP + 5 MP, 3060mAh, Quick Charging
- Motorola One Power: Android Pie, 6.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 16 MP + 5 MP, 5000mAh, Splash proof
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: Android Oreo, 6.26 inch, 4GB RAM, 16 MP + 5 MP, 5000mAh, Bezel-less display
- Huawei P20 Lite: Android Oreo, 5.84 inch, 4GB RAM, 16 MP + 2 MP, 3000mAh, Face Unlock
- Moto G5S Plus: Android Nougat, 5.5 inch, 4GB RAM, 4G, VoLTE, 13 MP + 13 MP, 3000mAh, 64GB
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Android Marshmallow, 4GB RAM, 4G, VoLTE, 12 MP + 5 MP, 4000mAh, 64GB ROM
- Honor 7X: Android Nougat, 4GB RAM, 4G, VoLTE, 16 MP + 2 MP, 3340mAh, 32GB ROM
- Oppo A83: Android Nougat, 3GB RAM, 4G, VoLTE, 13 MP, 32GB ROM
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 6.26 inches Full HD IPS LCD(403 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core,Snapdragon 636 |
Graphic | Adreno 509 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP main, 8 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Poly,Non-removable |
weight | 182 grams |
Features | Quick Charging, Fingerprint Sensor,Corning Gorilla Glass |
If you wish to buy a phone around 15,000 Rs. then buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, its the best. I have recommended Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to thousands of readers of this blog and many of my friends and not a single person has complained about the device. Few months after its launch in India, it has maintained its magic in the market. After the phone was launched at Flipkart, the 64 GB model went out of stock in just 5 minutes, the phone is a huge success now, not only in India but throughout the world. It has raised the standard in the 15,000 range. The phone runs on the very latest Android v8.1 (Oreo) with promised updates to at least a few Android versions. Excellent build quality and amazing performance. The amazing Snapdragon 636 processor had made sure that my Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro hasn’t lagged since I bought it a half months ago. The phone has a very good screen and Full HD display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has got one of the best ratings and user reviews with thousands of users being very satisfied. Although its camera is just 12 MP + 5 MP, the phone is still the best overall package. Another advantage to buying the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is that it is a very popular phone and it is always there in the news so, it will always get the attention of the developers and the company.
Realme 2 Pro
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 6.3 inches Full HD IPS LCD(409 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core,Snapdragon 660 |
Graphic | Adreno 512 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP main, 16 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3500 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 174 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor,Corning Gorilla Glass v3, Drop Notch Display |
If you don’t want to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro for any reason, say you want a better camera, then the Realme 2 Pro is another great choice for you. This is a real beauty from Oppo. The phone looks good, feels great and performs amazingly well. Also, it feels lighter in the hands than other phones. After its launch a few months back, the phone has become very popular around the range of 15,000 Rs. But now after the launch of Realme 2 Pro, the price of Realme 2 has been significantly reduced. And at this price point, it has amazing specifications and excellent performance.
Honor 8X
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 6.5 inches Full HD IPS LCD(396 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core, HiSilicon Kirin 710 |
Graphic | Mali-G51 MP4 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 20 MP + 2 MP main, 16 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(400 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3750 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 175 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Notch Display |
Many people find it difficult to buy Realme or phones from Xiaomi and other Indian brands because they are concerned with the after-sales service. And there is no doubt, Samsung and Nokia excel in the customer service department and that is the reason, people have strong trust in these brands. The Honor is there in the market for a long time now and is very successful. If you want a very reliable brand with good performance and an overall package then this is the one.
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 5.8 inches Full HD IPS LCD(435 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core, Snapdragon 636 |
Graphic | Adreno 509 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP main, 16 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(400 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3060 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 151 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Notch Display, Quick Charging, Corning Gorilla Glass v3, Bezel-less display |
This is another phone launched to challenge the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, and it also successful to match the level of the giant of this range. The screen resolution and PPI are much better in the Nokia 6.1 Plus moreover, the Nokia 6.1 Plus runs on Android v8.1 (Oreo) and the Nokia 6.1 Plus runs on the latest Android v8.1 (Oreo) with a guaranteed update to the next Android version. Apart from the comparison, let’s take a look at the Nokia 6.1 Plus. It runs on Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 Processor and 4 GB of RAM which gives a good performance. The screen size of 5.8 inches is good but the screen resolution 435ppi. Both the front and rear cameras are good. The design and build quality are good and the phone looks beautiful. The phone has internal storage of only 64 GB which can be expanded up to 64 GB. If you don’t want to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro for any reason or you are a Nokia fan, then this phone can be a good choice, although again it is an overpriced phone from Nokia.
Motorola One Power (P30 Note)
OS | 9.0 (Pie) |
Display | 6.2 inches Full HD IPS LCD(402 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core, Snapdragon 636 |
Graphic | Adreno 509 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP main, 12 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 205 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Notch Display, Quick Charging, Splash proof |
This phone was launched to challenge the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and now its price has been dropped and it costs just a little over 15,000 Rs. So now, the Motorola One Power becomes a good choice and it is better than any other octa-core processor phone available in this range. The phone has a very attractive top of the line specifications but be prepared to get a little less than what the specs promise to deliver. Anyways, at this price point, it can be a good choice if you are looking for a phone with good, premium design and high performance. Note that it is not available in other stores as it is launched exclusively on Flipkart, but not to worry they are delivering phones in good condition and offering good services.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 64GB
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 6.26 inches Full HD IPS LCD(435 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core, Snapdragon 660 |
Graphic | Adreno 512 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP main, 16 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(2TB Expandable) |
Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 175 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Notch Display,Bezel-less display, Quick Charging |
Awesomeness Redefined!!! This is the phone with lots of innovations and many amazing features you will not find in other phones. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has very efficient voice control or “Touchless control” as the company defines it. The phone is always listening to you, just say “Ok Google” and the voice detection starts, now say anything and find it on the phone or search it on Google. It gives pure Android Experience with Google Now on 9.0 (Pie). It has a great curvy design to fit perfectly in hands. Another feature added in Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is that you can see all the notifications right there in the lock screen and tap them to open the app. The Octa Core processor is blazing fast and it has an Octa-Core Adreno 509 GPU which ensures high-end gaming on the phone without any lags. The 4 GB RAM ensures perfect performance. The 16 MP + 5 MP Dual camera is very good. The phone has a 5000 mAh battery which gives good battery backup.
Huawei P20 Lite
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Display | 5.84 inches Full HD IPS LCD (432 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core, HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
Graphic | Mali-T830 MP2 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP main, 24 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB (256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Poly,Non-removable |
weight | 145 grams |
Features | Quick Charging, Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock, 4G, VoLTE |
The Huawei P20 Lite was the much-awaited phone in this range and is now finally available to buy. It has got very good specs which were lacking in other Huawei phones in this range. The Huawei P20 Lite features a big 6.2 inches screen with HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa-core processor supported by 4 GB of RAM. The phone has good Full HD Display, very good front, and rear cameras and various connectivity options. The phone sports a good 3000 mAh battery sufficient to run the phone all day. It runs on the latest Android v8.1 (Oreo) and the UI of the phones is good, with Blinkfeed adding the extra charm. Its performance is good and fast. It is overall a very good phone and a good buy at this price.
Moto G5S Plus
OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
Display | 5.5 inches Full HD IPS LCD(401 ppi) |
Processor | 2.0 GHz Octa Core,Snapdragon 625 |
Graphic | Adreno 506 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP main, 8 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB(128 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion,Non-removable |
weight | 168 grams |
Features | Quick Charging,VoLTE,Fingerprint,Sensor,NFC,Splash proof |
What a phone from Motorola! Top end specifications. A phone for users who need absolutely high performance. It has got almost everything you want in a smartphone apart from the recent trend of Octa-Core processor. But its performance is already so good, the octa-core processor would have made a very low impact. And we, the Indian buyers, are yet to trust Motorola and still hesitate to buy its phones. But with this phone, just forget everything and every bit of hesitation. It’s just too good.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
OS | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Display | 5.99 inches Full HD IPS LCD (403 ppi) |
Processor | Deca Core,MediaTek MT6797 |
Graphic | Adreno 509 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 12MP + 5 MP main, 20 MP front |
Storage | 64 GB (128 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Poly, Non - Removable |
weight | 181 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor,4G,VoLTE, Quick Charging |
The recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a very good phone which has created a buzz in the market at this price segment. The most notable feature of the phone is its big 5.99 inches screen. The phone is perfect for those who want a bigger screen size with good performance. It has got a good processor, Full HD screen resolution, and an excellent camera. Another important feature of the phone is, it has got a 4,000 mAh battery. Unlike the other phones in this list, it is not a very heavy performer as it has got weaker specs compared to other phones but still, its performance is good enough.
Honor 7X
OS | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Display | 5.93 inches Full HD IPS LCD (407 ppi) |
Processor | Octa Core,HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
Graphic | Mali-T830 MP2 |
RAM | 4 GB |
Camera | 16MP + 2 MP main, 8 MP front |
Storage | 32 GB (256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3340 mAh Li-ion, Non - Removable |
weight | 165 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, 4G ,VoLTE, USB OTG |
If for any reason the Xiaomi is not for you, and you don’t want a very big screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro then have a look at the Honor 7X. Its just the phone you need, it can serve your every purpose. It has a beautiful design with a nice UI. The Octa-Core HiSilicon Kirin 659 Processor with 4 GB RAM makes the phone’s performance buttery smooth. It has an amazing camera and off-course you can not take it for a swim, its not water resistant!
Oppo A83
OS | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Display | 5.7 inches HD IPS LCD (282 ppi) |
Processor | 2.5 GHz Octa Core, MediaTek MT6737T |
Graphic | Mali-G71 MP2 |
RAM | 3 GB |
Camera | 13 MP main, 8 MP front |
Storage | 32 GB(256 GB Expandable) |
Battery | 3180 mAh Li-ion |
weight | 143 grams |
Features | Fingerprint Sensor, OTG Support, 4G, VoLTE |
What to Expect From Smartphones Under 15k Price Range:
Display: Nowadays, 18:9 screen ratio smartphones are coming in trend and Micromax and Xiaomi is the one who made it in a budget price range.
RAM: In this list, you will up to 4GB RAM smartphones which are providing top-notch performance with good processing speed.
Processor: Here you will get Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor which works really well and provides you seamless performance and excellent battery life optimization. You can easily play high-end games with this processor.
Cameras: You have experienced bokeh effect in DSLR cameras but now that thing is now added in smartphone cameras by providing dual cameras on board in mobile phones. Here you will get high-resolution picture quality in cameras with the Dual camera feature.
Battery: In the past years, we have seen a huge amount of battery optimization and now you are getting fast charging features in smartphones which can charge your smartphone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The technology to provide good battery life is getting better and better with time.
Choose wisely and save big on your money. Thank You