Best Mobile phones under 15,000 in India (Nov 2023)

Expert comment:   The Redmi 12 5G is a highly capable device, offering impressive features and top-notch performance. The handset is powered by the all-new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, which offers decent performance while multi-tasking and gaming. Additionally, the phone sports a respectable 6.71-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The handset is driven by a 5,000mAh battery, which can comfortably last you at least a day even with heavy usage. In optics, the Redmi 12 5G boasts a capable 50MP primary sensor in the dual camera setup at the back.

Expert comment:   TECNO POVA 5 Pro will grab your attention with its LED strip design but the most impressive aspects of the phone are its 68W fast-charging, 120Hz display, and reliable performance. This handset delivers on most fronts but low-light photography is one area where it needs a bit of improvement. Overall, the POVA 5 Pro is an easy recommendation for most people.

Expert comment:   The Realme 11x competes admirably with its rivals. The handset boasts a 6.72-inch LCD panel featuring FHD+ resolution and a rapid 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. In the photography department, the Realme smartphone is equipped with a 64MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary depth camera at the rear. Additionally, it houses a robust 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging at 33W.

Expert comment:   The Vivo T2x features a respectable 6.58-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution, offering users an expansive and immersive viewing experience. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, which is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB user-expandable storage. The phone sports a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP bokeh secondary sensor. For selfies and video chats, it relies on an 8MP snapper. Combined with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging solution, the Vivo T2x is among the best value-for-money smartphones in the segment.

Expert comment:   The Samsung Galaxy M14 is a big-battery 5G phone that should last most users throughout the day without the need to look for a charger. The handset boasts a 6,000mAh battery that can charge quickly using a 25W fast charger. The phone is powered by the Exynos 1330 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and a 128GB storage variant. In terms of optics, the handset features a 50MP primary sensor, which is capable of capturing good images in daylight, along with 2MP macro and depth sensors. As for the display, it sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ panel that supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

Expert comment:   Regardless of its similarities with the Redmi 12 5G, the POCO M6 Pro proves itself as a capable device. The handset`s dual-tone design is noteworthy and adds to its appeal. Furthermore, the phone offers dependable performance for essential tasks and maintains reliable battery life. While the primary camera performs admirably in daylight, the auxiliary camera and charging speeds fall short of expectations.

Expert comment:   The Infinix Note 30 5G is offered at a competitive price with impressive features including a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor, 108MP camera, and decent performance. There are some niggles pertaining to the UI and camera performance but it does offer a sturdy design and satisfactory battery life. Overall, it comes across as a solid choice for value-oriented users.

Expert comment:   What Realme C55 is to Flipkart, the Realme Narzo N55 is to Amazon. The two devices are nearly identical except for their designs and RAM capacity. The top-end Realme Narzo N55 variant is equipped with 6GB RAM instead of 8GB, but it may still be a better choice than the Realme C55 if you are looking for more storage in the sub-Rs 13,000 price range.

Expert comment:   In many regards of smartphone experience, such as performance, build and battery life, the Infinix Hot 20 5G is a capable phone. However, if image-taking prowess is a priority for you, there are better options in the market.

Expert comment:   As a budget offering, the Realme 10 sets the boundaries for optimum user experience. It is powered by a competent MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and also packs in up to 8GB of RAM. For your viewing pleasure the device uses an AMOLED panel that has an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The primary camera is a 50MP shooter and is supporetd by a 2MP B&W sensor while up front is a 16MP camera. The design language is pretty standard but the phone does have a large 5,000mAh cell that can be charged at 33W.

Expert comment:   The Realme 9i kicks of the former OPPO sub-brand's conquest of the under Rs 15,000 market in 2022. Packing in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, the device performs as per expectations and the 6GB RAM helps matters greatly. On the camera front, the 50MP primary shooter gets in a supreme daylight shots while the macro and ultra-wide sensors act as suppoting cast. The 90Hz IPS LCD screen is vivid in nature while the 5,000mAh battery allows the phone to last for a sizeable amount of time.

Expert comment:   The POCO M5 comes across as a good proposition especially at its price of Rs 12,499. One can easily consider the device as the fastest phone in its segment thanks to the MediaTek Helio G99 running under the hood. The phone also ships with a large 5,000mAh battery that can fast charge at 18W and is likely to last you for a two straight days without having to juice up. On the optical side, the M5 is serviced with a 50MP primary sensor which works well in good lighting while on the display side of things, the phone packs in a 6.58-inch panel with 90Hz refresh rate and 500nits of peak brightness.

Expert comment:   The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G does have specs to flaunt and by keeping its starting pricetag below Rs 15,000, it also establishes itself as a value for money option. It is the first device to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and also flaunts a 120Hz panel. On top of that , the device is quite likely one of the cheapest 5G-capable smartphones on the market. In terms of optical capabilities, the phone has a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro shooter. Finally, the device has a standard 5,000mAh battery to keep the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G running for more than a day on a full charge.

Expert comment:   The POCO brand has built a reputation for offering high-quality devices at competitive prices, and the POCO M4 5G is one of them. The handset boasts a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz smart refresh rate, and up to a 240Hz touch sampling rate. At its core lies the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, which provides 5G capabilities. For photography, the POCO M4 5G sports a dual-camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor on the back. For selfies, an 8MP sensor is utilised. Lastly, the device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

Expert comment:   The Realme Narzo 50 is powerful device under the Rs 15,000 bracket with good camera hardware and a lasting battery life. It runs on MediaTek's Helio G96 platform which can be considered optimum for gaming. In terms of the display, you are provided with smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a FHD+ resolution. The 50MP camera handles the primary image shooting capabilties while on the front a handy 16MP sensor can be found. While the battery is definitely long lasting, the device can be topped up quite efficiently using the 33W Dart Charge technology.

Expert comment:   Moto G52 makes a name for itself with a 90Hz pOLED panel that brings in relatively good colour accuracy and contrast ratios as compared to to LCD-toting budget smartphones. A clean software implementation, which Moto is known for, along with decent battery backup of 5,000mAh and a set of stereo speakers, all work in favour of the Moto G52 as a handy media consumption device. In terms of the processing capabilties, Motorola has used Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 SoC while optics are handled by a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide.

Expert comment:   The Realme 9i 5G is not the most feature-rich smartphone out there for its starting price of Rs 14,999. It does, however, get the basics right and can be a valuable addition for budget users. The Realme 9i 5G has stylish looks for its price while also offering good performance, impressive battery life as well as a decent set of cameras. It can be said that Realme has done a servicable job with the device to provide 5G services at an affordable price tag.

Expert comment:   Moto G40 Fusion is one of the best budget phones from Motorola in a really long time and the handset really shines through in some key areas. Whether you want a capable processor, high refresh rate display, or a massive battery capacity, this phone pretty much offers it all. The camera performance is impressive for the price range and the only department where you might find this phone to be underwhelming would be the design and build quality. In other words, if you want a phone that does a no-nonsense job, Moto G40 Fusion is a good option for you.

Expert comment:   Redmi 10 Prime is on this list because of three main reasons. First, the phone packs a powerful processor that will breeze past any app or game that you throw at it. Second, the phone offers a really good display panel (with the added benefit of high refresh rate) that is great for multimedia viewing. Third, the battery life offered by the phone is extremely impressive and one of the best in this segment. If you ask us why you shouldn't buy this phone, simple answer would be its camera performance, which is rather underwhelming.

Expert comment:   The Moto G51 5G keeps in line with Motorola's clean stock Android philosophy while also making sure that other aspects of the device are up to the mark. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ chipset which is about as good as the Dimensity 700 and definitely better in terms of sustained performance. Cameras are handled by a primary 50MP sensor while the battery is 5,000mAh with 20W charging support, Lastly the display packs in a 120Hz panel which enables a super smooth viewing experience.

Expert comment:   Samsung Galaxy F41 has all the qualities of a great mid-range phone and the handset definitely makes a strong case for itself to be the top contender on the list. With a massive 6,000mAh battery, a 32MP selfie camera, excellent Super AMOLED display, and support for fast charging. This means that even outside of the basic set of specs, the handset doesn't fail to impress. If you don't like face unlock, there is a fingerprint sensor on the phone as well. Overall, Galaxy F41 is an easy to recommend phone as it gets most things right.