Smartphones are a vital part of our lives and one needs to find the smartphone that suits them the best. While it might be a bit easy to choose a flagship smartphone, the situation gets difficult in the budget segment as there are a lot of options available. So here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 15,000 that one can currently consider if they are in the market for a new smartphone:
Infinix Hot 20 5G
Priced at Rs 11,999, the Infinix Hot 20 5G sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Dimensity 810 5G SoC, paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
At the rear, the Infinix device has a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 main camera and a depth sensor. It has an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. The device boots to Android 12 OS with the XOS 10.6 UI on top.
It comes equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The device features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support and 5W reverse charging. Connectivity options include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC (for contactless payments), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.
Pros
- 90Hz refresh-rate display
- Decent battery life
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Decent processor
Cons
- No ultra-wide camera
- Slow charging speed compared to competition
Samsung Galaxy M32
The Samsung Galaxy M32 is one of the top 5 smartphones under Rs 15000 we would recommend. It is priced at Rs 14,999 for the 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage variant. The 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage variant is priced at Rs 16,999.
The Galaxy M32 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with a 90Hz Refresh Rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits. The device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G80 Chipset paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which will be expandable via microSD.
In terms of optics, the phone sports a quad rear camera setup, with a 64-megapixel primary Samsung ISOCELL GW3 sensor, along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 Aperture and two 2-megapixel depth and macro sensors. The device has a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies.
The phone packs a 6,000mAh battery with 15W Fast charging support. The Galaxy M32 runs Android 11 with OneUI on top. Galaxy M32 also comes with Dolby Atmos support while using earphones for a surround sound effect.
The phone measures 160 x 74 x 9mm and weighs 196 grams. Connectivity features are Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C and 3.5mm audio jack.
Pros
- High refresh rate display
- AMOLED display
- Big battery
- Android 11
Cons
- Slow charging compared to competitors
Lava Blaze 5G
Priced at Rs 9,999 for the single 8GB + 128GB model, the Lava Blaze 5G sports a 6.5 inch HD+ IPS display with Widevine L1 support along with a 90Hz refresh rate that cut blur in animations providing a clear and lag free viewing everyday experience, says the brand. As for the chipset, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 Processor under the hood.
The Lava Blaze 5G gets 4GB RAM with 3GB Virtual RAM support. Further, there’s 128 GB ROM equipped with a 5000mAh battery for uninterrupted daily usage. The Lava smartphone runs on Android 12 OS with anonymous call recording feature and features a 50 MP AI triple rear camera setup along with an 8MP front camera. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB-C port for charging.
Pros
- Display with 90Hz refresh rate
- 5G connectivity
- Decent Processor
- Big battery
Cons
- No fast charging
Vivo T2x 5G
The next phone under the top 5 smartphones list under Rs 15,000 is the Vivo T2x 5G. It is priced at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model, Rs 13,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model.
The Vivo T2x 5G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display that has Full HD+ resolution. In addition, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage is expandable via a hybrid microSD card slot up to a 1TB.
The Vivo T2x 5G has a dual rear camera unit. It includes a 50-megapixel primary with an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The T2x 5G has an 8MP f/2.0 camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It runs on Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13. Connectivity options on the Vivo T2x 5G include Dual-SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock technology.
Pros
- 5G enabled
- Big battery
- Superior chipset compared to competitors
Cons
- Plastic Build
- No ultra-wide angle sensor
- Slower charging speed compared to competitors
Realme Narzo N55
The Realme Narzo N55 is priced at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and Rs 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model. The device sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with Full-HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The punch-hole camera cutout on the front is integrated with a mini capsule that can show you essential information in the form of a pill shaped cutout.
Then, it gets a dual rear camera setup with a 64 MP main sensor and a 2MP Monochrome sensor. There’s an 8MP sensor on the front for selfies. It packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.Â
The Realme device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC under the hood paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage which is expandable via a microSD card. It further gets a USB-C port for charging and support for USB 2.0 data transfer, alongside a 3.5mm Audio Jack and speaker grille. It runs on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13.
Pros
- Big battery
- Android 13
- Storage Expansion support
Cons
- No wide-angle sensor