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Best phones under 15,000 rupees in India

Companies like Xiaomi, Motorola, and more recently Honor, Nokia, and Realme have changed the game in India, with budget-friendly smartphones offering impressive performance and features. This has given rise to a whole new budget category in India.

If you’re looking for the best phones under 15,000 rupees (~$210), here are your best options!


Realme 3 Pro (4GB RAM)

Realme 3 Pro back of the phone

Realme entered India with one of the best smartphones under 15,000 rupees — the Realme 1. Just about a year and two iterations later, the company is hoping to continue giving Xiaomi and other competitors a run for their money with the Realme 3 Pro.

The Realme 3 Pro doesn’t break any boundaries but does well to keep up, and in some ways surpass, the competition. The generic notched-face makes it difficult to distinguish between the Realme 3 Pro and every other phone on this list. On the back though is a beautiful gradient-finish with curved lines that really add to the overall aesthetic.

Performance is an area where the Realme 3 Pro doesn’t fail to impress. The Snapdragon 710 processor and Adreno 616 GPU ensuring excellent and equal handling of everyday tasks and processor-intensive gaming. Keeping everything running is a large 4,045mAh battery that keeps the device chugging along well into a second day.

If there’s one point of contention with the Realme 3 Pro, it’s that the device comes with a Micro-USB port, even though the latest budget-friendly offerings from competitors like Samsung and Xiaomi feature USB-C ports. However, Realme more than makes up for it with the phone’s VOOC 3.0 fast charging feature, that lets you fully charge the large battery in just 80 minutes.

Falling under the limits of this best phones under 15,000 rupees in India list is the 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage version of the Realme 3 Pro – priced at 13,999 rupees (~$202). However, if you’re willing to splurge a little more, you can get the 6GB of RAM models with 64GB and 128GB of storage at 15,999 rupees (~$230) and 16,999 rupees (~$245) respectively.

Specs

  • 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution
  • 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor
  • Adreno 616 GPU
  • 4/6GB RAM
  • 64/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256GB
  • 16MP and 5MP rear cameras, 25MP front-facing camera
  • dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 4,045mAh battery
  • Android 9 Pie
  • 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3mm, 172 grams

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro (4GB RAM)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Xiaomi has enjoyed incredible success in India with its Redmi Note series. However, the quick turnaround between generations and ever-increasing competition meant that it was time for a change. Luckily, Xiaomi seems to have recognized this, with the latest addition to the series – the Redmi Note 7 Pro – featuring key changes that put the phone back on top.

You now get a glass sandwich design and a gradient color scheme that is a first for Xiaomi’s affordable offerings. Another first for the budget-friendly Note series is the availability of a USB-C port. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro also sports a 48MP Sony IMX568 sensor in the primary camera, paired with a secondary 5MP depth sensor. A slew of recently-launched smartphones – the Honor View 20, Vivo V15 Pro, Oppo F11 Pro, and more – come with 48MP cameras. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is, however, the most affordable device with such a camera set up.

Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 675 chipset along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage depending on the variant. A 13MP front-facing shooter is housed in the waterdrop notch while a 4,000mAh battery powers the phone.

Excellent hardware at affordable prices is Xiaomi’s mantra, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that this continues with the Redmi Note 7 Pro. You can get the 4GB RAM/64GB storage version for just 13,999 rupees (~$202), while the 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage variant will set you back 16,999 rupees (~$245).

Specs

  • 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution
  • 2.0GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor
  • Adreno 612 GPU
  • 4/6GB RAM
  • 64/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • 48MP and 5MP rear cameras, 13MP front-facing camera
  • dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 4,000mAh battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie
  • 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1mm, 186 grams

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, sporting the much-hyped 48MP rear camera, has grabbed all the headlines in India. However, the more affordable and almost as impressive Redmi Note 7 is also an excellent option if you are looking for one of the best Android smartphones under 15,000 rupees.

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series was due a refresh in terms of design. That’s exactly what Xiaomi has done, with the latest Redmi Note now featuring a glass sandwich design instead of the all-metal build of previous generations. Another key upgrade to ensure that the Redmi Note range doesn’t get left behind the times is the USB-C port the device sports.

Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage. Giving the 48MP rear camera a skip with this more affordable version, the Redmi Note 7 comes with a 12MP camera combined with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 13MP camera to cover your selfie requirements. Finally, keeping everything running is a 4,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi keeps with its tradition offering a lot of bang for your buck with the Redmi Note 7. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is priced at 9,999 rupees (~$140), while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage iteration will set you back 11,999 rupees (~$169).

Specs

  • 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2340 x 1080 resolution
  • 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
  • Adreno 512 GPU
  • 3/4GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB of built-in storage, further expandable via microSD up to 256GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • 12 and 2MP rear cameras, 13MP front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 4,000mAh battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie
  • 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1mm, 185 grams

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Samsung Galaxy M20

Samsung Galaxy M20

Samsung has faced an onslaught from companies like Xiaomi, Realme, and Asus. It’s continued to release budget-friendly smartphones, but these devices have failed to compete with the current crop of sub-15,000 rupee phones that are available in India now. However, Samsung is well on its way to recovering lost ground with the recently-announced Galaxy M20.

Samsung needed to keep up with the competition and that’s exactly what it did with the Galaxy M20. It’s the first smartphone from Samsung to feature a notch of the minimalist, waterdrop variety. You also get all the usual features that we’ve come to expect from phones in this price range — a Full HD+ display, premium build quality, a dual rear camera setup, and a mid-to-high-end processing package.

Samsung managed to make the Galaxy M20 stand out in a few key ways. The secondary camera of the dual rear cameras is an ultra-wide angle lens, instead of the depth sensor found with other devices. The Galaxy M20 comes with a huge 5,000mAh battery, promising excellent battery life. Finally, it is one of the few phones on this list to come with a USB-C port and offers fast charging capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is available on Amazon at the extremely reasonable price points of 10,990 rupees (~$156) and 12,990 rupees (~$183) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage versions. Samsung is finally back in a segment it used to dominate, and we’re certainly glad that it is.

Specs

  • 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution
  • 1.8GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 7904 processor
  • Mali-G71 MP2 GPU
  • 3/4GB RAM
  • 32/64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 512GB
  • 13MP and 5MP rear cameras, 8MP front-facing camera
  • dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 5,000mAh battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8mm, 186 grams

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Realme 2 Pro (4GB RAM)

The front of the Realme 2 Pro.

Realme may have launched the Realme 3 Pro in India recently, but its predecessor remains an excellent option for those looking for even more bang for their buck. 

The Realme 2 Pro features everything you’d expect from an affordable but premium smartphone. You get a large display with a barely-noticeable waterdrop notch that looks great. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of built-in storage. You get a dual rear camera setup and an upgraded front-facing shooter, which are impressive, at least on paper. Keeping it all running is a 3,500mAh battery.

The introduction of the Realme 3 Pro has lead to a significant price drop for its predecessor. The Realme 2 Pro comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and priced at 10,990 rupees (~$160) and 12,990 rupees (~$187) respectively. Both models have 64GB of built-in storage.

Specs

  • 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution
  • 2.0 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
  • Adreno 512 GPU
  • 4/6GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256GB
  • 16MP and 2MP rear cameras, 16MP front-facing camera
  • dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 3,500mAh battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 156.7 x 74 x 8.5mm, 174 grams

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Xiaomi may have set the trend, but companies like Realme, Asus, and others have made the affordable mid-range category an extremely competitive one. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, released in May last year, proved to be an excellent smartphone. Now Asus is hoping to further build on its success with the latest addition to the series — the Zenfone Max Pro M2.

Sticking with the latest trend, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with a notched display. Compared to its predecessor, it has a faster processor, a higher (6GB) RAM variant, improved cameras, and an equally large 5,000mAh battery. This phone is also the first in the budget-friendly category to feature the latest Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Asus has also dropped its Zen UI in favor of stock Android, and the device will receive the official update to Android 9.0 Pie.

What remains the same is Asus’ extremely aggressive pricing. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 starts at just 11,999 rupees (~$173) for the version with 4GB of RAM. The 6GB of RAM model will set you back a still affordable 13,999 rupees (~$202).

Specs

  • 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution
  • 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
  • Adreno 512 GPU
  • 4/6GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 512GB
  • 12MP and 5MP rear cameras, 13MP front-facing camera
  • dual SIM (dual standby)
  • 5,000mAh battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5mm, 175 grams

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Looking for more phones available in India? Be sure to check out our best phones guide, as well as our guides on best phones under 10,000 rupees, best phones under 20,000 rupees in India, and best phones under 30,000 rupees.

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Source of the article – Android Authority