10 Best Smartphones Under Rs 15,000 in India | Jan 2023

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

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.

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Realme 2 Pro

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.

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Honor 8X

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.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)

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.

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Motorola One Power (P30 Note)

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.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 64GB

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.

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Huawei P20 Lite

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.

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Moto G5S Plus

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.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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.

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Honor 7X

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!

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Oppo A83

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