Google had released the latest version of Android Pie in August 2018 and it was available for Google Pixel devices and a few other devices. A lot of OEMs have promised updates for their existing portfolio of devices which are running Android Oreo out of the box. While other OEMs which have their phones released under the Android One platform have started rolling out Android Pie update. So if you are looking for an Android Pie available smartphone, here is the list of best Android Pie phones below Rs 15,000 in India.
1. Moto One Power:
Motorola announced One Power as an Android One powered smartphone in India with a price of Rs 15,999. It comes with Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It comes with a dual camera set up along with a 5000mAh battery. Motorola has rolled out the Android Pie update last month and we have also done a detailed review with the Android Pie update. It is one of the really good overall value for money package.
Related watching: Moto One Power Review with Android Pie
2. Nokia 6.1 Plus:
Nokia 6.1 Plus was announced in August in India and it came under the Android One Platform. It runs on Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also has great looks and comes with metal and glass construction. It also features dual camera set up and comes with 3000mAh battery. The device now runs on Android Pie and is priced Rs 15,999 in India.
3. Nokia 5.1 Plus:
Nokia 5.1 Plus is yet another powerful yet affordable smartphone from Nokia in India and comes with Helio P60 Octa-core processor and is coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The device also comes with a dual camera set up and a 3000mAh battery. The phone has received the Android Pie update recently and it is being rolled out to all the devices in a phased manner. The device is priced Rs 10,999 in India.
4. Nokia 6.1:
Nokia 6.1 was announced in India in early 2018 and it packs a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D Gorilla Glass on top. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. It came under the Android One Platform and had Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Android Pie update was rolled out in October. It is one of the cheapest phones right now in India running Android Pie.
5. Xiaomi Mi A2:
Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the two smartphones from the company under the Android One Platform and it is a premium mid-range offering with a 5.99 inch Full HD resolution display and is powered by Snapdragon 660 Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also has one of the best cameras in this price segment and comes with a 3000mAh battery. The device was released with Android 8.1 Oreo and has received the Android Pie update a few months back. The phone is priced Rs 15,999.