India is the fastest growing smartphone market in the world. As an outcome, the Indian economy is flooded with budget and economically priced smartphones. Brands, such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Vivo, OPPO amongst others have taken it upon themselves to battle it out in the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 category. This segment has entries almost every fortnight! To keep you up with the latest, here’s our list of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000

6 Best Smartphones Under Rs.15,000 in India

SMARTPHONES OFFER PRICE
Redmi Note 5 Pro Rs 14,999
Honor 9 Lite Rs 10,999
Vivo Y83 Rs 14,990
Oppo Realme 1 Rs 8,990
Redmi Y2 Rs 9,999
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Rs 10,999

#1. Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 5 Pro in February along with Redmi Note 5. The smartphone, as per the company, provides the best in class experience in the budget segment.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Specifications

  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Processor – The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, which is an octa-core chipset based on a 14nm architecture. The SOC generates 1.8Ghz clock speed and, according to Xiaomi, enables more than enough power to handle day to day tasks. The Snapdragon 636 on the Redmi Note 5 Pro is supported by a 4GB/6GB RAM configuration that allows superfast memory access and improves processing power.
  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Battery – The Redmi Note 5 Pro is coupled with a 4,000mAh lithium-polymer battery, which Xiaomi says is enough to power the device for a whole day.
  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Display and User Interface – Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99 inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 1080×2160 pixel resolution. The pixel density stands at 403 PPI enabling it to power a crisp display quality.
  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Camera – The Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the back with an aperture of f/2.2 and f/2.0 respectively. The sensors are powered with artificial intelligence capabilities, allowing user to click sharp portrait images even under low light conditions. At the front, the Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 20MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Security – Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with two highlighted security features – AI Face Unlock and Fingerprint Sensor.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Price in India

Redmi Note 5 Pro price starts at Rs 14,999 with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Sale & Offers

#2. Honor 9 Lite

Huawei sub-brand Honor has created quite a buzz with its Honor 9 Lite smartphone. The device comes with some exclusive features which make it one of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000.

Honor 9 Lite Specifications

  • Honor 9 Lite Processor – The Honor 9 Lite runs on an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor based on ARM Cortex A-53 architecture. The Kirin 659 is made on a 16nm FinFet process, enabling low power consumption. The high-end variant of the Honor 9 Lite comes with a 4GB RAM allowing fast memory access.
  • Honor 9 Lite Battery – Honor 9 Lite is coupled with a 3,000mAh lithium-polymer battery, which can provide a day’s battery backup on a single charge as per the company.
  • Honor 9 Lite Display and User Interface – The Honor 9 Lite features a 5.65 inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1080×2160 pixel resolution. It has a pixel density of 428PPI.
  • Honor 9 Lite Camera – Honor 9 Lite sports a 13MP+2MP dual camera setup at the back with Phase Detection Auto-Focuse (PDAF) support. The sensors allow users to click sharp portrait images. At the front of the Honor 9 Lite is a 13MP+2MP dual camera setup for selfies.
  • Honor 9 Lite Security – The Honor 9 Lite sports a fingerprint sensor at the back and Face Unlock feature.

Honor 9 Lite Price in India

As the Honor 9 Lite was launched at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB+64GB RAM/ROM variant.

Honor 9 Lite Offers

#3. Vivo Y83

The Vivo Y83 is a smartphone which has an iPhone X like notch and a 19:9 aspect ratio screen. From the looks of it, those of you who are looking out for the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 with Apple iPhone X like looks, the Vivo Y83 might just get you interested.

Vivo Y83 Specifications

  • Vivo Y83 Processor – The Vivo Y83 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22, an updated version of the Helio P20. It has 8 A53 cores clocked at 2.0Ghz. The Helio P22 is based on a 12nm process, to enhance battery backup.
  • Vivo Y83 Battery – Vivo Y83 has a non-removable 3,260mAh battery which, as per Vivo provides a day’s power backup. The company also claims that the Vivo Y83 battery supports AI charging as well.
  • Vivo Y83 Display and User Interface – The Vivo Y83 features a 6.2 inch HD+ screen with an Apple iPhone X like notch. The smartphone is the only one in this list with a full-screen display. However, the Vivo Y83 doesn’t have a full HD display.
  • Vivo Y83 Camera – Vivo’s Y83 sports a 13MP camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.2. The sensors are powered by PDAF, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, and panorama. At the front, the smartphone features an 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
  • Vivo Y83 Security – Vivo Y83 sports a fingerprint sensor at the back and a face unlock feature.

Vivo Y83 Price in India

The Vivo Y83 is available at Rs 14,990 for the 4GB/32GB RAM/ROM variant.

Vivo Y83 Offers

#4. Oppo Realme 1

Similar to Huawei sub-brand Honor, Oppo also launched its sub-brand – Realme this year. The first smartphone from Realme was Realme 1 which displays Oppo’s commitment to taking the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 seriously.

Oppo Realme 1 Specifications

  • Oppo Realme 1 Processor – The Oppo Realme 1 uses an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor built on a 12nm FinFet process clocked at 2.0 Ghz. As per AnTuTu benchmark tests, the Helio P60 on the Oppo Realme 1 is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660.
  • Oppo Realme 1 Battery – Oppo Realme 1 houses a 3,410mAh battery which as per the company is long enough to last a day.
  • Oppo Realme 1 Display and User Interface – The Oppo Realme 1 comes with a 6.0 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with full HD+ resolution. The 402ppi screen works with Mali-G72 GPU to provide a visually rich experience to the user. As far as the screen protection is concerned, Oppo hasn’t revealed anything yet.
  • Oppo Realme 1 Camera – Oppo Realme 1 features a 13MP single camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.2. The processor supports AI capabilities helping the Oppo Realme 1 capture AI-powered selfies from its 8MP front camera.
  • Oppo Realme 1 Security – The Oppo Realme 1 features a face unlock capability and some inbuilt security features. However, there is no fingerprint sensor on board the Oppo Realme 1.

Oppo Realme 1 Price in India

Oppo Realme 1 retails at Rs 8,990 for the 6GB/128GB RAM/ROM variant.

Oppo Realme 1 Offers

#5. Redmi Y2

Xiaomi launched its selfie-oriented smartphone the Redmi Y2 under its Y-series in India in May 2018. Incidentally, the Y-series in India becomes the S-series in China with the same specifications. The Redmi Y2 fits perfection in the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 category in India.

Redmi Y2 Specifications

  • Redmi Y2 Processor – The Redmi Y2 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor based on a 14nm architecture clocked at 2.0Ghz. The Snapdragon 625 is made on an ARM Cortex A53 architecture and supports a 4GB/6GB RAM configuration.
  • Redmi Y2 Battery – Redmi Y2 comes with a 3,080mAh battery backup which lasts for a day as per Xiaomi especially with the Snapdragon 625 on-board.
  • Redmi Y2 Display and User Interface – The Redmi Y2 has a 5.99 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with HD+ resolution. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio with a 269ppi density.
  • Redmi Y2 Camera – Redmi Y2 sports a 12+5MP dual camera setup at the back with an aperture of f/2.2. At the front is a 16MP sensor coupled with A.I technology enabling it to capture crisp selfies. Xiaomi claims that the AI-powered image sensor can improve various aspects of its images.
  • Redmi Y2 Security – The Redmi Y2 has a fingerprint sensor at the back for security. It doesn’t have a face unlock feature.

Redmi Y2 Price in India

Xiaomi’s Redmi Y2 is exclusively available on Amazon. The 4GB/64GB RAM/ROM variant is priced at Rs 12,999 INR.

Redmi Y2 Offers

#6. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

Asus proved itself to be one of the major players in the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 category with the launch of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 in May 2018.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specifications

  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Processor – The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor at the core which uses eights cores to generate 1.8Ghz of power. The SOC is built on a 14nm process using a custom Kryo 260 architecture.
  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Battery – Asus Zenfone Mac Pro M1 comes with a 5,000mAh lithium-polymer battery. As a result of its size, the battery takes time to charge fully. Once done, it can power the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 for upto 36 hours as per the company.
  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Display and User Interface – The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99 inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, enhanced by a 1080×2160 pixel resolution. The SOC integrated with Adreno 509 GPU enhances its graphic performance, claims Asus.
  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Camera – Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 features a 13MP+5MP camera setup at the rear and a single 8MP shooter with an aperture of f/2.2 at the front.
  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Security – The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 has two security features – a fingerprint sensor and face unlock facility.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Price in India

Asus has pegged the price of the 4GB/64GB RAM/ROM variant of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 at Rs 10,999.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Offers

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