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Asus, Realme, and Honor were some of the smartphone makers that introduced new and interesting phones recently, specifically, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2₹ 12,999, Realme U1₹ 11,999, and Honor 8C. We have put these phones through their paces to figure out which phones are worth your money. The smartphones listed below have been tested by Gadgets 360 — we don't recommend phones that we haven't tested ourselves. So, with the formalities out of the way, here are the best mobiles you can buy under Rs. 15,000 right now.
Asus, Realme, and Honor were some of the smartphone makers that introduced new and interesting phones recently, specifically, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2₹ 12,999, Realme U1₹ 11,999, and Honor 8C. We have put these phones through their paces to figure out which phones are worth your money. The smartphones listed below have been tested by Gadgets 360 — we don't recommend phones that we haven't tested ourselves. So, with the formalities out of the way, here are the best mobiles you can buy under Rs. 15,000 right now.
Best phones under Rs. 15,000
| Phone under Rs. 15,000 | Gadgets 360 rating |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi Mi A2 | 8/ 10 |
| Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 | 8/ 10 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro | 8/ 10 |
| Motorola One Power | 8/ 10 |
| Realme U1 | 8/ 10 |
| Realme 2 Pro | 8/ 10 |
| Honor 8X | 8/ 10 |
| Nokia 5.1 Plus | 8/ 10 |
Xiaomi Mi A2
A successor to Xiaomi's much-loved Mi A1₹ 11,099, the Mi A2₹ 15,020 (Review) continues with the Android One platform, thus bringing stock Android goodness with a promise of timely updates. In line with that promise, the A2 has already received the Android Pie update.
The phone offers arguably the best camera performance in this price bracket. Additionally, the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 makes sure that you will get a great performance. Not everything is amazing though. The battery leaves a little to be desired and the lack of 3.5mm audio jack will certainly irk some buyers.
The Xiaomi Mi A2₹ 15,020 has been released in two variants — 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Select colour options of the 4GB RAM variant can be found selling for as low as Rs. 14,999 in the market right now, others are however still retailing at Rs. 15,999, not for long though. The 6GB RAM version can be bought for Rs. 16,999.
- Good
- Excellent value-for-money
- Good camera performance
- Bad
- Below-average battery life
- Non-expandable storage
Read detailed Xiaomi Mi A2 review
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2
Asus had some not-so-great years, but the company has been back in its full form in 2018. After an impressive showing with the ZenFone Max Pro M1₹ 8,999 earlier this year, the Taiwanese manufacturer has followed up with an equally impressive ZenFone Max Pro M2 (Review) phone. In our review, we found the phone to be offering snappy performance and excellent battery life. The camera is a little underwhelming, so for the photography enthusiasts, it will be ideal to look for other options in the segment, like the Realme 2 Pro. On the software front, the Max M2 currently runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with stock interface and is scheduled to receive the Pie update in January 2019.
Asus India sells three variants of the phone – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage for Rs. 12,999, 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage for INR 14,999, and 6GB RAM/ 64GB for Rs. 16,999 – in the country.
- Good
- Stock Android
- Powerful SoC
- Bright and crisp display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Bad
- Slow fingerprint scanner
- Body smudges easily
- Average cameras
Read detailed Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi's latest Redmi Note 6 Pro₹ 13,999 (Review) succeeds the Redmi Note 5 Pro₹ 11,339 but offers only a few upgrades in terms of overall specifications and design elements. The 6.26-inch 19:9 notched display is bigger and brighter than the one on its predecessor. The cameras have also been upgraded, with dual camera setups on both the front and the back.
We think that a refresh was necessary given competition has been building up, in the form of the Nokia 6.1 Plus₹ 15,999 and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. However, MIUI 10 is filled with ads and is based on the now-dated Android 8.1 Oreo. While the phone comes with Quick Charge 3.0 support, only a 10W charger is bundled in the box.
The base variant of the Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, is a good deal. However, you are better off going for other smartphones if you have the more expensive 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant in mind.
- Good
- Great battery life
- Bright and vivid display
- Decent cameras and performance
- Sturdy body
- Bad
- MIUI has ads
- Hybrid dual-SIM tray
- No 4K video recording
- Fast charger not bundled
Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro review
Motorola One Power
Motorola's first Android One smartphone in India offers stellar battery life, a clean software package devoid of bloat, snappy performance courtesy the Snapdragon 636 SoC, and a premium glass design. The smartphone is also guaranteed minimum two years of software updates. All is not smooth sailing though. Low-light camera performance could be better and the the lack of dual 4G VoLTE might be a dealbreaker for some.
The Motorola One Power₹ 14,999 (Review) keeps things simple with a single 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant which carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999, making it one of our top picks under Rs. 15,000.
- Good
- Good battery life
- Decent build quality
- Supplied Turbocharger
- Bad
- Low-light camera performance could be better
- No video stabilisation
- Lacks dual 4G
- Heavy and bulky
Read detailed Motorola One Power review
Realme U1
Introduced in late-November, the Realme U1 (Review) is the company's attempt to target selfie-enthusiasts. However, the camera is the one area of the otherwise capable smartphone that failed to impress in our review. The smartphone packs a powerful SoC and delivers very good battery life, something that is often desired by the buyers in category. Further, the design of the mobile isn't shabby either.
Realme offers the U1 in two variants – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage for Rs. 11,999 and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage for Rs. 14,499 – in the market.
- Good
- Smooth app and gaming performance
- Looks good
- Bright and crisp display
- Cameras do well in good light
- Fast face unlock
- Bad
- No 4K recording and video stabilisation
- Cameras struggle in low light
- Body attracts smudges easily
Read detailed Realme U1 review
Realme 2 Pro
Launched to take on the might of the current stalwarts in the category, the Realme 2 Pro₹ 13,990(Review) offers extreme value-for-money in terms of specifications — in fact, it is the cheapest smartphone in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. Other than that, it has a sharp and vivid display with a waterdrop-style notch, fast face unlock capabilities, good build quality, and solid apps and gaming performance. The overall UI's presentation and video performance could have been better, as noted in our review.
The Realme 2 Pro starts at just Rs. 13,990 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model. The 6GB/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,990, and the top-end 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant retails for Rs. 17,990. While Realme says it currently does not have any plans to hike the phone's pricing, you might want to pick one up as soon as possible considering they just increased pricing for two of its other budget smartphones.
- Good
- Solid build quality
- Minuscule notch
- Plenty of storage and RAM
- Bright and lively display
- Face recognition is quick
- Bad
- Laminated back scuffs easily
- Average low-light camera performance
Read detailed Realme 2 Pro review
Honor 8X
Honor 8X₹ 14,999 (Review) is an attempt from Huawei sub-brand Honor to break into this premium mid-range smartphone segment with its latest in-house HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC. It boasts of a unique dual tone design, good build quality with a glass back, and great CPU performance. However, it lacks a bit in terms of the rear camera and gaming performance, and sports a dated Micro-USB port.
Only the base variant of the Honor 8X comes under the Rs. 15,000 price point — priced at Rs. 14,999 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. There is a 6GB RAM+64GB storage model too, priced slightly higher at Rs. 16,999, and one with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage priced at Rs. 18,999.
- Good
- Premium design
- Good performance
- Good value for money
- Bad
- Relatively bulky and difficult to handle
- Average cameras
- Lacks fast charging
Read detailed Honor 8X review
Nokia 5.1 Plus
The Nokia 5.1 Plus₹ 9,999 (Review) is one of two highly value-for-money smartphones from HMD Global's bandwagon this year. The phone has a great glass design, runs a clean Android One-based stock Android with regular updates, has excellent battery life, and its display does not disappoint despite sporting an HD+ resolution. While low-light camera performance is average and a hybrid SIM slot might bother some, there's little to complain at that price point.
Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the sole variant that comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
- Good
- Looks very stylish
- Android One with regular updates
- Great battery life
- Good app and gaming performance
- Bad
- Hybrid dual-SIM
- Cameras struggle in low light
- Gets warm quickly in games
Read detailed Nokia 5.1 Plus review
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