Are you looking to buy the best smartphone under Rs 15,000 this Dasahara?
Here we have listed the best budget-friendly smartphones under this segment that cater to a wide range of customers. These android phones under Rs 15,000 are not just well-priced, but some of them can even perform as well as flagship smartphones.
XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7 PRO
With a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 675 and new gradient colours, this phone brings a new design along with top-notch performance to the game. The camera is one that makes it worth the buy, especially the default 12MP mode which can generate excellent detail and good dynamic range. It is the among the best mid-range phones to buy under Rs 15,000. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 has topped most of the benchmark scores in the mid-range segment. There are additional features like a secure folder, dual instance of WhatsApp, Messenger and smart replies. The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and the back and the launch presentation demonstrated how the phone can crack walnuts and tumble down stairs without much of a scratch.
ASUS ZENFONE MAX PRO M2
A long battery life and stock Android interface are the primary reasons to buy the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone. With laminated glass offering gradient colours, the display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. There’s hardly any hitch while operating the phone although we observed the battery drain is a little higher. The camera uses the stock Qualcomm app. The camera also has AI scene detection and portrait mode both on the front and the back. For audio, there are two smart AMPs that improve the volume of the loudspeaker while the 6.26-inch LCD panel is bright and vibrant.
REALME 3 PRO
The Realme 3 Pro is one of the best phones to buy under Rs 15,000. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 710 making it an able performer. It’s especially good at handling battery life. It brings the same camera that’s there on the OnePlus 6T and offers pretty good imaging capabilities. In fact, the night mode on the Realme 3 Pro is a little better than what Xiaomi offers. The Realme 3 Pro is also quite adept at gaming. The stability on PUBG Mobile is also higher.
SAMSUNG GALAXY M30
The Galaxy M30 offers a triple-camera setup, including a wide-angle sensor and a vivid AMOLED display, which makes it stand apart from the rest of the mid-rangers with premium offerings. The Galaxy M30 is also one of the few mid-range phones to offer a wide-angle camera. The wide-angle offers a different view of the world and while its quality is not as good as the wide-angle lens on the Galaxy S10, but it does let you experiment with different frames. It even supports Widevine L1 certification which means you can stream content from Netflix, Prime Video and the likes in high definition. It lasts longer than the most mid-rangers with a well optimised 5000mAh battery.
OPPO K1
The Oppo K1 is a well-designed smartphone with gradient colours and a reliable performance. The Snapdragon 660 inside the phone has enough juice to power through intensive gaming sessions. On the back is a dual camera stack while a 3,600mAh battery that keeps the lights on even after a long session.
