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Best Smartphone under 15000 in India 2018

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Last Update: 4 June 2018

If there is one domain that truly reflects the power of Moore’s law in the real world, it must be the smartphone segment with innovation always on the rising curve and price consistently on the downslope. And while the flagships from Apple, Samsung, LG, Google, among others showcase the leading edge of innovation each year, those same features trickle down to the lower or mid-segment within a year or two to make them affordable for all.

That is, the lower segment phones today are essentially equivalent to flagships of last years. So, if you are out to buy a new phone on a short budget, there are still plenty of options available that deliver bang for your buck. Here are the best smartphone under 15000 in India.

1. Redmi Note 5 Pro: Rs 13,999

This is hands down the best smartphone you can buy when shopping with a budget of 15K, arguably even 20K. This budget stunner from Xiaomi is powered by Snapdragon 636 SoC- the latest mid-range chipset from Qualcomm and is reviewed to have one of the finest camera performance in the segment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is now the best phone under Rs. 15,000 compared to others.

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While the device excels in virtually all the departments but still if you are looking for a reason not to buy this phone, we can tell you that its design is iterative of its predecessors and feels a bit outdated. Also, the lack of USB type-C means that you won’t be able to leverage fast charging.

2. Mi A1: Rs 13,999

Launched under Google’s AndroidOne program, this phone is built to deliver a high-end experience at an affordable cost and must be the preferred choice for users who want regular Android updates. With an impressive specs sheet, sleek design and plenty of color options, Mi A1 has got it all that make it the best phone under 15000.

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On the downside, the device is now quite old and may receive an update- A2 very soon. So unless you are in urgent need, we’ll suggest you must wait for a while.

3. Honor 9 Lite: Rs 12,800

If having a good looking phone is your priority without actually undermining on performance, Honor 9 Lite deserves a serious consideration. With minimum bezels on front and 2.5D curved glass at the back, the device looks much more expensive for its price tag, especially in sapphire blue color. And yes, it also has not 3 but 4 cameras! This is good mobile under 15000.

See Related: You Need to Know More About the Honor 9 Lite 

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4. Moto G5 Plus: Rs 14,999

Moto’s G-series has always been seen as the benchmark for mid-range phones and G5 plus is no different. With solid specs and fresh metallic built and design, it is a worthy contender for your money. Plus, it is the only device on the list that offers pure Android experience without any custom skin- a big upside for those hardcore Android fans. Moto G5 Plus meets your requirement of best phone below Rs 15000.

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5. Honor 7X: Rs 11990

A good looking device with solid specs, making it one of the best phones under Rs.15,000. As you can notice, the phones mostly have the specs of 9i and thus delivers a similar performance. So, if you are apprehensive about the glass body of Honor 9i and don’t mind parting away from dual front-camera setup, you can substitute it with metallic bodied 7X.

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6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Rs 9999

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was launched in February 2018 at smartprice tag Rs 9999. It is one of the best smartphones under 15000 and it runs on Android 7.1 OS. The mobile comes with four colour schemes including Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue. This is available with 32 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 features with 5.99-inch FHD display and it is processed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 3GB of RAM.

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7. Billion Capture Plus: Rs 13,999

Flipkart launched Billion Capture Plus in November 2017 at a price tag of Rs 13,999 in India. The smartphone gets Android 7.1 OS and three colour options including Mystic Black, Desert Gold. Being a best smartphone under 15000, it is powered by 2 GHz Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The mobile comes with 3GB Ram and 64 GB of internal storage. The other noteworthy features are 3500 mAh battery, 5.5 inch 1080*1920 resolution screen with IPS 2.5D display. The display is featured with a durable Scratch Resistant glass.

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Oppo Realme 1

The Realme 1 is a new entry level smartphone in Indian market and it hopes to topple the best by offering a maxed-out spec sheet which includes 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. All that firepower surely makes the Realme 1 one of the best phones under Rs 15,000.

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