With the number of phones available in the market, it can be quite confusing to choose one if you’re looking to spend under Rs 15,000 . That’s why we’ve decided to make things easier for you by presenting five of the best phones that fall into this price bracket, thus allowing you to have some great choices and pick the best one as per your needs and preferences. Here they are!
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
– Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 has a 19:9 FullView display with notch.
– Powered by the powerful Snapdragon 636 SoC that offers advanced processing power.
– Comes with the stock Android 9 Pie operating system and does not come with any bloatware or customized skin.
– This device is popular for its huge 5000mAh battery life which lasts about two days on a single charge with heavy usage.
– It has a dedicated microSD card slot that allows users to insert up to 512GB of additional storage. – The phone comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection at the front.
– Weighs just 175 grams and can be used as a secondary device to complement your primary phone without it being too heavy or bulky.
– The phone is available in three different variants based on RAM size; 3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB, and 6GB/128 GB priced at Rs 12999, 14999, and 16999 respectively.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro is a worthy competitor to the Honor 9 Lite. It offers a great design and performance in an affordable package. The 18:9 display is nice but it can’t match the Honor 9 Lite’s FullView display. Redmi Note 5 Pro has two cameras on the back while Honor 9 Lite has one on the back, with the Huawei winning out by a slim margin.
It also offers better battery life (on average) than its competition at 4280mAh versus 3650mAh. If you want a phone that looks good, performs well and lasts long then this should be your choice. Buyers will have to decide if they want a taller screen or more battery life before making their purchase.
Honor 9N
Huawei’s Honor 9N is one of the most affordable phones on this list. It has a battery that can last you two days on a single charge and it also comes with IP68 dust and water resistance, as well as a Dolby Atmos sound system.
The phone runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, which isn’t the latest available but it should be powerful enough to run all your favourite apps. One of the highlights of this phone is its camera which uses two lenses: one RGB and one monochrome lens. This phone isn’t available in other markets yet, so you won’t find many reviews online. But if you’re looking for an affordable high-end Android smartphone then this could be the device for you!
Nokia 6.1 Plus
It has a beautiful appearance and the built quality is excellent. It’s sturdy and the buttons give tactile feedback which is great. The fingerprint sensor placement was perfect and it offers dual SIM card support. We found that the Nokia 6.1 Plus to be a competent performer with an impressive camera. However, there are certain features which are missing like – fast charging support as well as wireless charging.
The 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB of internal storage will not suffice if you want to use more than one app at the same time. If you want to expand your phone’s memory then we recommend getting a microSD card. The battery life on this phone should last for about 1 day and can stretch up to 2 days if used lightly.
Moto G6 Play
Motorola has finally launched the Moto G6 Play and is all set to take on the likes of Xiaomi and Redmi. The new smartphone offers excellent specifications and an impressive design. Plus, it also comes with a complete package at this price point.
Let’s find out more about it. The Moto G6 Play packs Snapdragon 430 chipset coupled with 3GB RAM. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and has 64GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card slot. On the camera front, there is a 13MP primary sensor along with 5MP secondary sensor both from Sony IMX258 lens paired together with f/2 aperture lenses.
And on the front, there is a 5MP selfie shooter by OmniVision OV5693 lens that supports HDR mode as well as beautification features like auto timer, skin tone correction and face detection features as well.
Oppo Realme 1
Bringing all of the high-end features of a flagship to an affordable price point, the Oppo Realme 1 is a great option for a budget device. You get a 5.84 display with 1080 x 2280 resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio as well as the all-new Snapdragon 450. The cameras come equipped with fast focus and stabilization. There’s also Android Oreo 8.1 on board with face unlock support built-in as well as 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB.
Another big plus for this phone is its battery which comes in at 4000mAh and supports VOOC rapid charging so you don’t have to worry about running out of juice during the day.
It also has dual SIM capabilities, a rear fingerprint sensor, and even though it doesn’t offer IP certification it does come with water repellent nano coating which should help if you’re looking for something durable. If what you’re looking for is an affordable handset that offers many of the features found in more expensive options, then the Oppo Realme 1 may be your perfect match.