The sub-Rs 15,000 price category of smartphones has popular choices, including some devices that now offer 5G support. So if you've been on the lookout for the best mobile phone under Rs 15,000, then you have to the right place as we have compiled a list of top phones in this category that you can either buy or recommend to your friends and loved ones.
Mobile phones under Rs 15,000 include some of the decent lower mid-range devices that offer decent gaming, camera, and battery experience.
Smartphones such as Poco M3 Pro, Moto G30 and a few others have stood well in our testing and offer decent value for money. Moreover, the smartphones in this list come with high refresh rate displays, high-resolution camera systems, fast charging and some interesting exclusive features, which were earlier limited to high-end devices. So here's our list of the top smartphones under Rs 15000 in India.
Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Poco M3 Pro 5G sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ display with support for a 90Hz high refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Mediatek's Dimesity 700 SoC. This smartphone is equipped with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. In the camera department, the Poco M3 Pro 5G sports a 48-megapixel triple rear camera setup and an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies. Poco M3 Pro 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. At current, Poco M3 Pro 5G can be purchased for Rs 14,499.
Our verdict:The Poco M3 Pro 5G offers suitable hardware and serves as a decent gaming option on the budget. Plus, the added 5G gives it an edge over its competitors. At a starting price of Rs 14,499, Poco M3 Pro 5G is a decent purchase for most buyers.
You can read our review here
Moto G30
Motorola G30 is a budget offering from the brand set at Rs 10,999. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset clocked at 2GHz. The device gets 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable up to 1TB via micro-SD. The Moto G30 is equipped with a 64-megapixel quad rear camera system and a 13-megapixel shooter for selfies on the front. The smartphone gets a 5000mAh battery with support for 20W charging.
Our verdict:The Moto G30 has an impressive set of cameras and a powerful chipset in the form of the Snapdragon 662. The smartphone handles basic tasks pretty well with the provided chipset. Overall, the Moto G30 is a solid budget option for 10,999, which also provides a clean software experience.
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Realme Narzo 30 5G
The Realme Narzo 5G is another 5G offering in this list. The smartphone sells at Rs 14,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The Realme Narzo 30 5G has a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC, the same as the Poco M3 Pro. The smartphone sports a 48-megapixel triple rear camera system and a 16-megapixel camera for selfies on the front. It has a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Our verdict: The Realme Narzo 30 5G has a good display, offers more than a day of battery life and clicks good pictures on most occasions. Yes, there's 5G on offer as well. So Realme Narzo 30 5G can serve as a decent midrange 5G option.
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Redmi Note 10S
The final device in this list is also from the Redmi Note 10 lineup. The Redmi Note 10S slots in between the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. It ships with the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC clocked at 2.05 GHz. The device gets up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. It sports a 64-megapixel quad rear camera system and a 13-megapixel shooter for selfies. Redmi Note 10S has a 5000mAh battery with 33W charging support.
Our Verdict: The Redmi Note 10S, priced at Rs 14,999, is a decent option in the sub 15k segment. It gets a decent AMOLED panel, 33W fast charging support and a reliable set of cameras.
You can read our review here