Best smartphone for those with budget up to Rs 15,000

The price segment below Rs 15,000 is most popular among mobile users. Smartphone manufacturing companies also keep bringing many options for the customers. The definition of this segment has also changed in the last few years. Now customers of this segment do not have to compromise too much. The handsets available at this price are completely capable. To some extent, they have the ability to challenge even today’s flagship devices.

With the launch of new smartphones by the Xiaomi brand and popular phones becoming cheaper, this is the perfect time to buy a budget phone. The handsets included in this list have been reviewed by Gadgets 360.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The latest claim in this segment Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro ,review) is of. The thin bezel display which has become a trend in the smartphone industry has been made a part of this smartphone. This metal designed smartphone has a very capable dual camera setup. It comes with face unlock and 5.99 inch fullview display.
Like other smartphones of Xiaomi, Redmi Note 5 Pro is also a phone that comes with excellent specifications at a low price. It has 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 636 processor, Adreno 509 GPU and 4000 mAh battery. The 4 GB RAM variant of Redmi Note 5 Pro priced at Rs 13,999 is a profitable deal in every way. There is also a 6 GB RAM variant of this phone which is priced at Rs 16,999.

moto g5s plus

Moto G5S Plus ,review), is one of the best all-round handsets included in this list. The build quality is excellent. Get stock Android experience. Sporting a full-metal body, the phone is equipped with capable hardware and a crisp 5.5-inch display.
Its secondary sensor is not as powerful as the camera of Xiaomi Mi A1, but the primary camera of Moto G5S Plus is one of the best cameras in its category. It has only one variant which comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The price of the phone is Rs 14,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

The second smartphone of the Redmi Note 5 Pro family xiaomi redmi note 5 is also a good option. This phone will be especially liked by those people whose budget is low. Its build quality is good. It comes with a display with thin borders. The battery life is strong and the camera will also be appreciated.
Redmi Note 5 (review) uses Snapdragon 625 processor and comes with 5.99 inch display and 4000 mAh battery. It has two variants. The price of the variant with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is Rs 11,999. Whereas, the variant with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage is available for Rs 9,999.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Despite being a year old, this smartphone gives a strong challenge to the new handset. Xiaomi Mi A1 ,review) Comes with the best dual camera setup in its class. It is equipped with premium design and capable hardware.
Remember that Mi A1 is the company’s first Android One handset. This means that users will not only enjoy stock Android, but will also enjoy the Snapdragon 635 processor. It has only one variant which is equipped with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. You will have to spend Rs 13,999 for this phone.

Moto G5S

Moto G5S Plus is a good option for low budget users. The camera is average, but the phone proves to be a bargain on the basis of battery life, build quality, aluminum design and 5.2-inch display.

Moto G5S ,review) runs on stock Android. Snapdragon 430 processor has been used in it. The phone comes with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. It can be purchased on the online platform for Rs 12,999.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (Review) with a 6.44-inch display is a great option for users who prefer a larger screen. The performance is strong. Battery life, build quality and design go in the phone’s favor. The handset has Snapdragon 635 processor with 4 GB RAM. The battery is 5300 mAh.

Well, larger displays also have some disadvantages. It is not convenient to use it with one hand. The quality of the camera is very average. You will get the variant with 32 GB storage for Rs 12,999 and the price of the variant with 64 GB storage is Rs 14,999.

other options
At Rs 12,999, the variant of Honor 7X (Review) with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage is a good option. It also has a variant with 64 GB storage which is available for Rs 15,999. The build quality of Honor 7X is excellent. It comes with edge to edge display, powerful hardware and thin body. The camera quality is average and the battery life is also disappointing.

Honor 9 Lite (Review) manages to achieve a distinct identity due to its stunning glass unibody design. This is one of the cheapest smartphones in the market to come with face unlock capability. The smartphone comes with EMUI skin based on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. The handset has a 13+2 megapixel dual camera setup on the front and back. There are two variants of this phone. The variant with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage is available for Rs 10,999. At the same time, the variant with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage will be available for Rs 14,999.

The Lenovo K8 Note (Review) and Nokia 6 (Review) are also good options. In this price range, Oppo A83 (Review) is also a good option due to its slim design, strong battery life and good performance. It is available online for Rs 12,500.