Best performing phones under Rs 15,000 [January 2025]: iQOO Z9x, Vivo T3x, Moto G64, and more

Many smartphones in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 segment offer reliable performance for everyday use, casual gaming, and multitasking. 5G capabilities and large capacity batteries also tag along for the users to get the best out of these phones making them a solid value for money purchase.

In this article, we’ll look at the best-performing phones available under Rs 15,000 based on our internal testing of each device on multiple benchmarking platforms. Do note that this only includes the Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 segment.

iQOO Z9x

If you’re looking for the best-performing phone under Rs 15,000, the iQOO Z9x could be your best bet. Despite launching in the first half of last year, the smartphone still packs a punch thanks to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. For an all-round entertainment experience, it also packs dual speakers, a large 6.72-inch LCD display, and a beefy 6,000mAh battery.

Benchmark platformScore
AnTuTu5,52,168
Geekbench (single-core)938
Geekbench (multi-core)2,735


iQOO Z9x
Check out our detailed review of the iQOO Z9x here.

Vivo T3x

Much like the iQOO Z9x, the Vivo T3x is an impressive performer not only in synthetic benchmarks but also in real-world usage by offering an optimised software in the form of Funtouch OS 14. Unlike some of the others on the list, it gets a Full HD display panel perfect for getting the most out of the details in games and movies.

Benchmark platformScore
AnTuTu5,49,494
Geekbench (single-core)940
Geekbench (multi-core)2,767


Vivo T3xCheck out our detailed review of the Vivo T3x here.

Moto G64

Next up on the list is the Moto G64, which in our tests achieved an AnTuTu score of close to 5 lakh and 1,015 single-core and 2,469 multi-core scores on Geekbench, respectively. The handset packs the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC and a massive 6,000mAh battery. Another key highlight is the 8GB RAM on the base storage variant itself.

Benchmark platformScore
AnTuTu4,97,235
Geekbench (single-core)1,015
Geekbench (multi-core)2,469


Moto G64
Check out our detailed review of the Moto G64 here.

POCO M7 Pro

The POCO M7 Pro is one of the latest budget offerings from the house of POCO which rocks the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 6.67-inch FullHD+ AMOLED display enhances the experience of games and OTT streaming.

Benchmark platformScore
AnTuTu4,86,435
Geekbench (single-core)950
Geekbench (multi-core)2,276


POCO M7 Pro
Check out our detailed review of the POCO M7 Pro here.

Moto G45

The Moto G45 rocks the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, the same chipset found in the much more expensive, Moto G85. One of the standouts of the Moto G45 is the Dual Dolby Atmos stereo speakers for enjoying games and movies on the go. In our testing, the phone offered reliable performance during everyday use with no significant signs of lag or jitters thanks to the close-to-stock Android software.

Benchmark platformScore
AnTuTu4,49,055
Geekbench (single-core)929
Geekbench (multi-core)2,159


Moto G45Check out our detailed review of the Moto G45 here.

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