With so many phones in the league, which one is the best?
The Indian smartphone market has been extremely competitive, especially the whole segment from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000.
The market is full of so many options that often it can be a bit of a
challenge to choose the best smartphone for your needs. In this guide,
we're looking at the sweet spot -- the best phones under ₹15,000. In
2019, most of these phones come with big batteries, notched displays and
multiple cameras.
While Xiaomi has dominated the ₹15,000
smartphone segment for a long time, players like Realme, Asus and even
Samsung are giving it a tough fight now. Without wasting any more time,
let's take a look at the best smartphones under ₹15,000 in India in
August 2019.
Realme
has been gunning for the market share that Redmi smartphones currently
enjoy. To this end, the company launched the Realme 3 Pro with the
Snapdragon 710 chipset. In lay terms, Realme 3 Pro is aimed at users who
like gaming and want a good option in the budget segment.
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Beyond
its gaming capabilities, the Realme 3 Pro also looks good with its
waterdrop notch and a glossy back design. To round it off, the lowlight
camera performance, battery life and the display quality are very good,
too.
The Realme 5 Pro was just announced in India, bringing the
Snapdragon 712 chipset and an interesting quad-camera setup. Comes just 4
months after the Realme 3 Pro, but definitely ups the game.
The
processor is pretty good for tasks such as heavy gaming and the
performance was very consistent too. Paired with a 4,035 mAh battery
with support for fast charging makes this an easy recommendation Check Review: Realme 5 Pro
Xiaomi
has dominated the budget and entry-level smartphone segments for a long
time now. This is no different this year either - the launch of the
Redmi Note 7 Pro changed the market dynamics yet again. Offering a
high-resolution, premium-grade 48MP camera at budget prices was the
primary clincher for the Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Apart from its imaging
capabilities, the Redmi Note 7 Pro offers a great bang for your buck
thanks to the great display, a well-balanced chipset and battery life
that we've all grown to expect from Xiaomi's Redmi Note series.
Topping it all off is the glass design which gives it a premium look.
It has a great value for money quotient which is why the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the phone to buy. Read our full review of theRedmi Note 7 Pro
Vivo
has upped its game in the budget and mid-range segments over the last
few months in India. While a few other smartphones are aimed
specifically at a slightly younger audience, Vivo has tried to offer a
slightly more rounded package with the Z1 Pro.
The Z1 Pro is also
one of the few smartphones in this price range to sport a punch hole
notch. If you are looking for a smartphone that offers really long
battery life, the Z1 Pro won't let you down with its massive 5,000mAh
battery. The display, camera and the glossy design round off the
remaining important aspects.
Weight: 164g | Dimensions: 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm | OS: Android 9 | Screen size: 6.21-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels | CPU: Kirin 710 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64/128GB | Battery: 3400mAh | Rear camera: 24MP + 8MP + 2MP | Front camera: 32MP
Striking design for the price
Triple cameras
Runs Android 9
Micro USB port is dated
Camera images overly processed
Plastic built
If
you are searching for a smartphone in the ₹15,000 price segment that
looks amazing, the Honor 20i could be right up there with the best in
this range. Apart from its looks, it also has a very good display and a
trio of decent cameras. Battery backup is above average too. The
performance and UI fluidity leaves something to be desired, though. Read our review of the Honor 20i
Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm | OS: Android 9.0 Pie | Screen size: 6.1-inch LCD | Resolution: 2280 x 1080 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 710 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3500mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 13MP | Front camera: 20MP
HDR display
Sturdy built and construction
Snapdragon 710
Android One
Standard cameras
Not the latest design
The
Nokia 8.1 was launched last year in the premium segment, but a couple
of price drops have not made it a compelling budget offering. Powered by
a Snapdragon 710 and 4GB of RAM, the phone performs admirably, also
thanks to the Android One OS powering it.
The unique feature that
no other phone in this segment offers is the HDR display bringing in
incredible colour, brightness and contrast. Along with that, you get
Nokia's legendary built quality which is unparalleled in this segment.
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