We have seen quite a lot of devices being launched in India in different price segments and one of the popular segment, where most of the smartphone sales happen, is the Rs 15,000 and below price segment. This is also the segment where you get to see a lot of value for money devices packed with good specifications and also importance given to camera. If you planning to buy a new smart in the mid range segment, then here is the 6 best smartphones below Rs 15,000 in India.
1. Moto G5S Plus
Moto G5S Plus is the first dual camera smartphone from Moto in India and it comes with 5.5 inch Full HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 Octa core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It has Android 7.1.1 and comes with stock UI. The phone is priced Rs 15,999 and has dual 13MP rear camera.
Pros:
- Excellent Build quality
- Good camera (see cons)
- Stock UI
- Updates
Cons:
- Inconsistent camera
- Average battery life
2. Xiaomi Mi A1:
Xiaomi Mi A1 is the recently announced device from Xiaomi under the Android One platform and comes with stock Android and two major upgrades are promised for the device. The phone has 5.5 inch Full HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 Octa core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also has 3000mAh battery and is priced Rs 14,999.
Pros:
- Software
- Good Performance
- Camera
- Updates
- Good overall package
Cons:
- No fast charging
3. Lenovo K8 Note:
Lenovo launched their K8 Note in India in August and it is one of the most powerful smartphone below Rs 15,000 with the Deca core Helio X23 chipset with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs a 5.5 inch Full HD display and has dual camera set up along with 4000mAh battery. The phone runs on stock Android 7.1.1 and also promised upgrade to Oreo. The device is priced Rs 13,999.
Pros:
- Excellent performance
- Stock Android
- Promised updates
- Multimedia experience
Cons:
- Inconsistent camera performance in dual camera
- Minor heating issues
4. 10.Or G:
10.Or (Tenor) is a new Chinese brand in India and they have launched the 10.or G in India recently. The 10.or G comes packed with good specs and is the first smartphone in India to come with Snapdragon 626 chipset and it has 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The phone has stock Android with 7.1.2 and promised upgrades to Oreo. It also comes with dual camera and 4000mAh battery. The device is priced Rs 10,999 for the 3GB RAM and 12,999 for the 4GB RAM.
Pros:
- Stock Android
- Promised updates
- Good Battery
- Performance
Cons:
- Weak camera
- New brand
5. Honor 6X:
Honor 6X is the first smartphone from Huawei in 2017 in India and it is a smartphone known for its excellent camera performance. The phone has 5.5 inch Full HD display and is powered by Kirin 655 Octa core processor and is coupled with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. It has EMUI 5.1 on top of Android 7.0. It is one of the first successful dual cameras in India. It is priced Rs 11,999 for 3GB RAM while the 4GB RAM sells for Rs 13,999.
Pros:
- Excellent camera
- EMUI 5.1
- Good Performance
Cons:
- Durability
- Gaming
6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:
The Xiaomi redmi Note 4 is very popular smartphone launched in India early this year and it is one of the best selling smartphones online. It packs a 5.5 inch Full HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 Octa core chipset and has 2GB, 3GB and 4GB of RAM. It comes with a massive 4000mAh battery along with MIUI 8.5. The device pricing starts at Rs 9,999 for the base variant while the top end variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced Rs 12,999.
Pros:
- Excellent battery life
- Good performance
- Great overall package
- Value for money
Cons:
- Weak camera
- Slow updates
