Realme 6 (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Realme 6 came as a revelation to this price range as the handset brought some of the most coveted specs to the table at an affordable price. The handset comes with a butter smooth 90Hz display panel and a really capable processor that surprisingly outperformed even its Pro counterpart in certain benchmark scores. Realme 6 Pro has earned itself a respectable position in this price range as the phone does not compromise on any front and raised the bar for all other phones on this list.
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Rs.13,590
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Redmi Note 9 Pro Max fills in the shoes as the brand’s mid-range flagship phone and it justifies the title extremely well. Although the handset has a lot in common with the regular Pro model, you get a 64MP primary camera and a 32MP selfie camera on this variant. The phone makes no compromises when it comes to processor, display, camera performance, and even battery backup. Although you don’t get a high refresh rate that you can get in slightly more expensive phones, the Note 9 Pro Max is an all-rounder that gets the job done.
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Rs.14,999
Samsung Galaxy M31 (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Samsung Galaxy M31 continues the legacy of Galaxy M30s as the handset ticks all the right features for an average consumer. You get a massive battery capacity, a beautiful AMOLED display, and a premium design. You get capable rear cameras that don’t just provide you with great details in pictures but also let you innovate as the sensors are of different types. Samsung Galaxy M31 is undoubtedly one of the best phones you can pick under Rs 15,000 right now in India.
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Rs.14,999
Realme XT (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert comment: Realme XT does carry an affordable price tag but is the first handset to launch in India with a 64MP camera sensor. Now, if you are wondering whether the 64MP camera is a gimmick or genuinely useful, we can safely say its latter. To make the overall package better, the brand has included a capable processor, decent battery capacity, aesthetically pleasing design, and a gorgeous AMOLED display. One of the best value-for-money phones in the market, Realme XT is an incredible offering from the fast-growing brand.
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Rs.14,980
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Redmi Note 9 Pro comes as the successor to the popular Redmi Note 8 Pro but feels more of an upgrade to the Redmi Note 8, thanks to the launch of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max alongside. Just like you would expect from any new phone in this series, you get a massive display, a powerful processor, and a massive battery backup with Redmi Note 9 Pro. However, the brand has opted for a slight change in design that helps the phone stand apart from last year’s model. The 5MP macro sensor on the phone deserves a special shout-out as it lets you click some amazing shots of subjects up close.
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Rs.14,999
Xiaomi Poco F1 (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Xiaomi’s Poco F1, also called Pocophone F1, is the best value-for-money smartphone available in the market. The handset comes with flagship-grade Snapdragon 845 processor at an extremely affordable price point. Xiaomi’s new sub-brand’s first smartphone does not only offer great performance but also packs some capable cameras and a massive 4,000mAh battery. If you like gaming on your handset and have certain budget constraints, this might be the best smartphone available for you.
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Rs.15,899
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Redmi Note 8 Pro continues the company’s tradition of launching great value-for-money handsets in this price category. As you might expect, the handset comes with a capable processor, extremely impressive camera performance with a 64MP primary sensor, and a design that can give premium smartphones a run for money. Thanks to stiff competition from Realme, Redmi’s new smartphone ups its game more than ever before and offers a package that almost looks too good to be true on paper. You simply cannot go wrong with this one, unless you are not a fan of MIUI.
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Rs.14,479
Motorola One Vision (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: The first handset from Motorola to feature a punch-hole design (well-suited to the name as well), Motorola One Vision, comes with an impressive design and offers good build quality. The handset performs well in daily usage and even battery life holds up well. Coming to the USP of the smartphone, the handset offers a 21:9 display aspect ratio that presents an immersive viewing experience as a lot of movies are shot on Ultra Widescreen format. You might find other handsets with better processor and other hardware but this aspect ratio is not available yet elsewhere.
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Rs.12,999
Vivo Z1 Pro (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: Vivo Z1 Pro created a splash in the market with its launch and the handset managed to grab a lot of eyeballs thanks to the features it offers at an affordable price. The Z1 Pro comes with a great display and a long-lasting battery that makes it a perfect fit for a multimedia companion. Powerful cameras ensure that you won’t miss out on capturing crucial moments and good processing power takes away the pain of stutters in the operating system and long loading times. Overall, Z1 Pro is one of the best handsets available at its price, if not the best.
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Rs.11,990
Samsung Galaxy M30s (Mobile Phone under 15000)
Expert Overview: There is a case to be made that Samsung Galaxy M30s is one of the best value-for-money smartphones ever launched by the brand. apart from the impressive display, capable chipset, and appealing design, the M30s packs in a gigantic 6,000mAh battery in a slim form factor. The brand has also included a triple camera setup at the back, which consists of a primary 48MP sensor, and you can rest assured that you will never find yourself out of innovative ways to click a picture.
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Rs.12,999
Mobile Phone under 15000 (2020)
| Mobile Phone under 15000 | Prices |
|---|---|
| Realme 6 | Rs. 13,590 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Rs. 14,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M31 | Rs. 14,999 |
| Realme XT | Rs. 14,980 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Rs. 14,999 |
| Xiaomi Poco F1 | Rs. 15,899 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Rs. 14,479 |
| Motorola One Vision | Rs. 12,999 |
| Vivo Z1 Pro | Rs. 11,990 |
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Rs. 12,999 |