Best smartphones under Rs 15,000: Value for money options

In the evolving world of smartphones, budget-friendly smartphones contribute to the major market share in India. These phones are game-changers, offering a good value for money without compromising on essential features. With a budget of Rs. 15,000, you will be spoilt for choice. You will get several options, catering to diverse needs and preferences. However, you can look for the features that matter most to you and go for the one that suits your needs the best. From Realme to Oppo and Samsung, you will see several brands offering value-for-money options with some additional features as well.

In this list, we have included phones from homegrown brands like Lava to Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Realme, Tecno, and more. These phones pack almost all the essential features from a larger screen to a decent RAM and storage capacity, a decent camera, a large battery, and a powerful CPU at the core. Some of the options even offer 5G compatibility, high refresh rate, and whatnot. Some of the recently launched smartphones we have seen in this price bracket even ship with a 50-megapixel primary camera.

With so many options available in the market, picking up a smartphone isn’t easy. But we’ve put together a list of the best smartphones that you can buy under Rs. 15,000 for you.

Best smartphones under Rs. 15,000

Check out these value smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in India that you can buy right now.

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G comes with a polycarbonate body offering a smooth grip. This budget smartphone is 5G compatible and has 13 5G Bands. Powered by the Exynos 1330 5G processor, the phone offers uninterrupted streaming, and lag-free online gaming. You will get a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate for a smooth and responsive viewing experience. Additionally, it sports a triple rear-camera system comprising a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 5-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor allowing users to unleash the inner photographer.

Furthermore, the device also has ample storage space with up to 6GB of RAM. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G lasts throughout the day. Apart from these, you will also get Android-13-based Samsung's One UI Core 5.1 skin offering a clean UI experience.

Redmi has always been one of the top choice for budget smartphone buyers. This new Redmi 12 5G Moonstone is an appealing phone with a flat-edged frame and a shimmering Moonstone Silver color. The smartphone features a 6.79-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor that can handle everyday tasks and gaming without any lag. For optics, it ships a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also features a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The Redmi 12 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

The homegrown brand Lava has consistently been striving to offer value-for-money smartphones without compromising on quality. The new Lava Blaze 5G is the blend of style and functionality. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, that supports 5G connectivity offering users faster download speeds and lag-free streaming. Additionally, it sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with a wide aspect ratio.

The phone exhibits decent viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing the web, watching movies or scrolling social media. The smartphone also comes with 50-megapixel main sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for taking good shots. Backed by a 5000mAh battery, the Lava Blaze 5G also ensure a full day of usage. However, the stock Android 11 UI is a major trade-off for phone.

Touted as the segment’s 1st first 45W ultra-fast charging phone, Tecno Pova 5 is backed by a 6000mAh big battery and supports 10W reverse charging as well. The phone targets budget buyers looking for a gaming-oriented phone. The phone offers up to 16GB expandable RAM by using memory fusion technology and 128GB UFS2.2 internal storage. It has a 6.78" inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch Sampling rate. Powering the phone is a 6nm 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 processor. For photography, there’s a 50-megapixel high-res dual rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The phone also has HyperEngine 2.0 Lite Game Engine and Panther Game Engine 2.0 for uninterrupted gaming sessions.

Realme Narzo 60X 5G is a complete package with a 33W SUPERVOOC charge, 5000mAh massive battery, a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display, good camera and a powerful chipset. Priced under Rs. 15,000, the smartphone’s display supports 120Hz refresh rate offering crisp visuals and vibrant colours. In addition to these, you will get a 50-megapixel primary camera letting you capture high-quality pictures. Furthermore, the 5000mAh battery will keep you on go for a day.

The next smartphone on our list is again a Realme phone. With the powerful 8GB dynamic RAM, and 128 GB ROM, you can store all your favorite apps, photos, and files. The phone offres 33W SUPERVOOC charging support similar to the previous one. You will love the slim and sleek design with a 7.49mm thickness, making it comfortable to hold and carry. In feather gold colour option, it looks visually appealing. It is said to capture stunning photos with the high-resolution 50-megapixel AI camera. You will also get the massive 5000mAh battery. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.