The smartphone market in India is very competitive. Every other day, a new smartphone gets launched in the market. Every major smartphone brand in the country works to capture consumers’ attention. Some smartphones become hit with the consumers, while some fail to make their presence felt. The ₹15,000 price band is the most competitive in India. Every big and small smartphone brand launches their most value-for-money smartphones under this price bracket.
With the festival season kicking in and different e-commerce giants launching different sales, the smartphone market is about to get more competitive. It is necessary to choose the smartphone that suits your needs and is the best for you. Here are some of the best smartphones under the ₹15,000 price band-
Motorola G64 5G
Motorola is one of the most popular smartphone brands in the country. In recent years, the smartphone has grown multi-fold. They make some of the best value-for-money smartphones. Continuing the trend they launched the Motorola G64 5G. Motorola G64 5G is among the most popular smartphones under ₹15,000. The smartphone is available in three colour options – Ice Lilac, Mint Green, and Pearl Blue.
Here are some quick specifications of the smartphone:-
| Design and Build | Plastic build with mattle like finish |
| Display | 6.5-inches FD+ IPS LCD Display 120Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Battery and Charging | 6000mAh battery 33W charging |
| Processor | Meidatek Dimensity 7025 |
| RAM and ROM | 8GB/12GB RAM 128GB/256GB ROM UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | 50MP OIS primary camera + 8MP UW camera with Macro and Depth sensor 16MP Front Camera |
The only downside of the smartphone is the software support. The smartphone comes with Android 14 preloaded and will receive one major software update and three years of security updates. In my opinion, the company should have announced at least two major OS updates. The people who are looking for a balanced smartphone with a clean UI should consider the Motorola G64 5G.
Realme p1 5G
Realme P1 5G is available under ₹15,000. The smartphone comes in two different colourways – Peacock Green and Phoneix Red. With 2000 nits brightness, it has one of the brightest displays on a smartphone in this price range. It also features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the largest VC Cooling system. The Realme P1 5G is IP54 certified and has several AI features.
A quick rundown on the specifications –
| Design and Build | Polycarbonate design and plastic frame |
| Display | 6.67-inches AMOLED Display 120Hz refresh rate |
| Battery and Charging | 5000mAh battery 45W charging |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 |
| RAM and ROM | 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM |
| Camera | 50MP man camera with Samsung JN1 sensor + 2MP secondary camera 16MP Front camera |
It comes with Android 14 and is powered by Realme UI 5.0. It will receive two major software updates and four years of security updates. In my opinion, the smartphone is the perfect option for those who want to experience Realme UI, and enjoy the multimedia experience on a bright display and longer software support.
Vivo T3x 5G
Vivo is one of the most popular smartphone brands in India. The smartphones launched by the company are feature-rich, offer a quality experience and are premium to hold. One such smartphone is the Vivo T3x 5G. As a successor to last year’s T2x 5G, this smartphone (T3x 5G) offers more in terms of battery, display, and software.
The smartphone is IP64-rated and can resist dust and water. It is known to be the slimmest smartphone in the entire price range. It has stereo speakers, high high-brightness display and tons of camera features. The smartphone comes in two colour options – Crimson Bliss and Celestial Green.
The quick specifications of the smartphone are as follows-
| Design and Build | Polycarbonate build and finish |
| Display | 6.72-inches FHD+ LCD Display 120Hz refresh rate |
| Battery and Charging | 6000mAh battery 44W charging |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM and ROM | 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM + 128GB ROM |
| Camera | 50MP main camera + 2MP secondary camera 8MP Front camera |
The smartphone will receive two major software updates and three years of security updates. In my opinion, it is a decent device and will perform day-to-day functions without any major hiccups.
Poco X6 Neo 5G
POCO X6 Neo is a budget smartphone available under the ₹15,000 price band. The smartphone is known for its ultra-slim design and a near bezel-less display. The smartphone is the third launch under the famous X series of the brand. POCO X6 Neo is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13 5G with a few tweaks. The smartphone is special as it comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone is available to purchase on Flipkart and comes in three colour options – Horizon Blue, Astral Black, and Martian Orange.
Here is a quick rundown of the specifications of the POCO X6 Neo smartphone –
| Design and Build | Plastic finish on the back and sides |
| Display | 6.67-inches AMOLED Display 120Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass 5 protection |
| Battery and Charging | 5000mAh battery 33W charging |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| RAM and ROM | 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM |
| Camera | 108MP main camera + 2MP depth camera 16MP Front camera |
The smartphone runs on Android 13 and it will receive two major software updates and four years of software updates. In my opinion, the phone could have been a decent device but considering it’s running a two-year-old OS is a huge disappointment. Those consumers who don’t give too much preference to updates can definitely consider this device.
In the end
There are many smartphones available in the market under the ₹15,000 price band. But the smartphones mentioned in the article truly stand out among all the options. They cater to all kinds of consumers. If you want a clean UI then you should opt for the Motorola G64 5G. If you love customisations and AI features, then the Realme P1 5G is the best option. If you want a smartphone that looks exceptionally beautiful then Vivo is the best option for you. Likewise, you can choose POCO if you want to experience the famous MIUI. The smartphone you choose should be based on your requirements and preferences.
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