Best Android Phones under 15000 in 2017


Best phone Under 15000
Searching for the best phone under 15000 Rs? Don’t worry, we are here to help you out to select the best mobile under 15000. While digging out the best ones, we had plenty of options to choose from. You can expect a decent smartphone with top-notch specs at this price range. A few years back, we used to spend 50k or more to get a flagship device. But now, the scenario has completely changed with the entry of Chinese brands in India. Wasting no time let’s check out the best smartphones under 15000.

Best Smartphone under 15000

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Moto G5 Plus

Motorola has launched the best phone under 15000 which nails it all departments. It is the upgraded version of last years G4 Plus which sold like hot cakes in India. The smartphone has very rich features which make it one of the best smartphones under 15000 Rs. Moto G5 Plus gets the Google Assistant out of the box, it’s the first smartphone at this price range to feature Google Assistant. Love stock android? G5 Plus runs on the latest Android Nougat 7.0 with stock android experience. It comes with a 5.2-Inch 1080P Full HD IPS display which is protected by the Corning Glass 3. The display quality is pretty good which works well even in daylight.
Moto G5 Plus runs on the powerful Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2 GHz with Adreno. The performance is flawless where you can play high-end games with any lag. It comes in two variants, 3 RAM model with 16 gigs of storage and 4 RAM model with 32 gigs of storage. Thankfully you can insert a MicroSD card externally up to 256 GB. To be frank, going by the competition the internal storage is low. It has front ported speakers which do the job but not the loudest, though. The fingerprint sensor on the front works like a charm. The home screen button can be used as navigation buttons which are pretty cool in my opinion. The build quality is premium and has out of the box design.
Let’s talk about the camera, is the best camera phone under 15000 Rs? Company claims to best in its class. The G5 Plus flaunts a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual autofocus, dual tone flash, f/1.7 aperture, and auto HDR. The camera quality is excellent with amazing depth of field. The dynamic range is pretty good in most conditions, even the bookeh shots turned be excellent thanks to f/1.7 aperture. Camera performance in articficial conditons is suprisingly good with excellent detailing. On the front, G5 Plus shoots a 5-megapixel selfie camera with wide-angle lens. The fornt camera does a decent job and takes pretty good selfies. It supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. Moto phone boasts a non-removable 3000 mAh battery with Turbocharging support. If you are looking for the best phone under 15000 with an excellent camera then Moto G5 Plus is for you.
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Key Specs
  • 5.2 inch Full HD LCD IPS display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Android Nougat 7.0
  • Google Assistant support
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core Processor
  • Adreno 506 GPU
  • 12 MP Rear Camera with dual autofocus
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB / 32 GB ROM
  • 3 GB/4 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery with Turbo Charging
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

Lenovo Z2 Plus

Lenovo is making some really good smartphones with the entry of Zuk brand. The Lenovo Z2 Plus is the best phone under 15000 when it comes to performance and form factor. The smartphone sports a 5-inch 1080 IPS display with 441 PPI. The display quality is pretty good and has good visibility in daylight. The phone feels comfortable in hand thanks to its 5-inch size. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The performance is quite smooth thanks to Snapdragon 820 chipset. Lenovo Z2 Plus is available in two variants, one with 3 GB RAM with 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM with 64 GB Storage and there is no external storage. The 32 GB variant is priced at Rs 14999 and 64 GB variant for Rs 17499.
Lenovo Z2 Plus runs on Android Marshmallow 6.1 with Google Now Launcher. The UI performance is smooth and feels like stock android. The smartphone sports 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and hybrid autofocus. The rear camera supports slow motion videos at 120 FPS, 4K recording, and Time-lapse. The camera quality is impressive in natural light conditions and has a decent color reproduction. The phone struggles in artificial conditions and the camera are not the highlighting point of this smartphone. The Lenovo mobile shoots an 8-megapixel selfie camera with captures really good selfies.
Lenovo Z2 Plus houses a 3500 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. The battery performance is surprisingly good which can last a day on heavy usage. If you are looking for the best smartphone under 15000 with good performance, long battery life, and the decent camera then Z2 Plus is good to go. Check our Lenovo Z2 Plus review
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Key Specs
  • 5-inch 1080P Full HD IPS display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0
  • Snapdragon 820 quad-core Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB/64 GB ROM
  • Non-expandable storage
  • 3 GB/4 GB RAM
  • 3500 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

Honor 6X

Honor has started the dual camera trend in midrange smartphone segment with Honor 6X. This phone is probably the best phone under 15000 Rs where it scores well in most departments. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 on top of Emotion UI 4.1. The company has promised to release the Nougat update at end of the March or early April. You gonna love the UI which is minimal and flooded with impressive features. It has a 5.5-Inch Full HD LCD LTPS display, the quality is pretty good and colors pop out well.
Honor 6X is powered by a Kirin 655 Octa-core processor with Mali-T830 GPU. The Kirin 655 performs quite well and can handle most of the games without any issues. It has two variants, 3 GB RAM with 32 GB of internal storage and 4 GB RAM with 64 GB of internal storage. The 32 GB variant is priced at Rs 12999 and the 64 GB for Rs 15999.
The smartphone shoots a dual rear camera, a 12-megapixel, and a 2-megapixel. It is certainly the best camera phone under 15000. The camera performance is pretty good even in the artificial conditions. The Wide-aperture mode on 6X is eye catching but sometimes it looks artificial. The 8-megapixel selfie camera captures amazing selfies. The mobile houses an impressive 3340 mAh battery which is one the best at this range. The design is clean and has premium build quality. It supports 4G VoLTE out of the box which is compatible with Reliance Jio. If you are looking for the best smartphone under 15000 with a good camera and battery life then Honor 6X should be on your top spot. check our Honor 6X review
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD LCD LTPS display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 on Emotion UI 4.1
  • HiSilicon Kirin 655 Octa-core Processor
  • Mali-T830MP2 GPU
  • Dual 12 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera with dual LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB / 64 GB ROM
  • 3 GB/4 GB RAM
  • 3340 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4


Xiaomi has launched the best phone under 15000 with Redmi Note 4. This is probably the most premium smartphone under this category. About 2.5 million Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 units were sold during the first flash sale in India. The design is all metallic which is beautifully crafted. The device comes with a 5.5-inch 1080P screen with sunlight display, reading mode, night display, and color temperature adjustment. The display comes in handy while using it in the daytime as well at the night.
The Redmi Note 4 runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with MIUI 8 flavor on top. The handset packs a 2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor with Adreno 506 GPU. The Snapdragon 625 chipset is one of the powerful and power-efficient chipsets from Qualcomm in recent times. It boasts a 3 GB of RAM with 32 Gigabyte onboard storage, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB of storage, and the external storage is expandable up to 256 GB. It is also available in 2 GB RAM model with 32 GB of ROM which is the best phone under 10000. The Redmi Note 4 offers a fingerprint sensor with 0.3 seconds unlocking functionality. The device sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with 0.1s ultra fast PDAF, dual LED flash, and 1080P video recording. On the front, it has 5-megapixel selfie camera which captures really good selfies. The camera quality is much better than Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3s Prime.
The best part of this device is the battery life, it comes with a huge 4100 mAh battery with Quick charge support. The 4100 mAh battery has enough juice to last a full day thanks to Snapdragon 625 power efficiency. Other key features include dual sim, 4G with VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi and GPS. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is probably the best phone under 15000 which has all the ingredients of a good smartphone. The only drawback I can see is the flash sale and it’s very difficult to get the device during flash sales
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Lollipop 6.0.1 on MIUI 8
  • Snapdragon 625 octa-core Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with dual LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB/64 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable
  • 2 GB,3 GB, 4GB RAM
  • 4100 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

LeEco Le 2

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LeEco Le 2 is the best phone under 15000 you can get right now. The Le 2 is the upgraded version of Le 1s which was the first Le device launched in India. The smartphone offers high-end specs with premium build quality. LeEco Le 2 sports a 5.5-inch 1080P Full HD In-cell display. The display is crisp, the quality is much better than other smartphones in this price bracket.
Le 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Adreno 510 GPU. It has the most powerful GPU at this price range which can handle any game with ease. It is loaded with 3 GB of RAM which adds more power for smoother performance. The device offers 32 GB/64 GB of internal storage and skips external storage. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual tone LED flash and 8-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera performs quite well and the detailing is worth noticing. The selfie camera is good but not outstanding.
It houses 3000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0. The battery performance is reasonably well and lasts a day easily. There is no 3.5 mm jack instead, it has USB Type C CDLA headphones. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back. LeEco Le 2 runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with EUI 5.6 custom UI on top. It supports 4G VoLTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and GLONASS. If you are looking for a smartphone under 15000 with premium design and rich features then Le 2 is a better choice. Check out our LeEco Le 2 review 
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD In-Cell display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 on EUI 5.6
  • Snapdragon 652 Octa-core Processor
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • 16 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 3 GB RAM
  • CDLA technology
  • USB Type C
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Quick Charge 2.0
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE
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Coolpad Cool1

Coolpad has launched Cool1 in India which is one of the best phones under 15000 Rs with dual rear cameras. Though it’s a Coolpad device but Cool1 is manufactured by LeEco. So the design is similar to Le 2 and feels like “Le 2 with a Dual rear camera”. Coolpad Cool1 runs on LeEco EUI 5.6 based on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 which has IOS flavor. The software is snappy and won’t lag most of the times.
Cool1 has the same Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor which is on Le 2 alongside Adreno 510 GPU. The performance is impressive but on hardcore gaming, it gets really hot. The issue might be solved via OTA update and don’t go for this device if you are a hardcore gamer. It rocks a 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and there is no SD card slot. The deign is cool but it feels little heavy compared to Le 2. It has a 5.5-Inch Display with 1080P resolution which as bright as on Le 2.
Coolpad Cool sports a 13-megapixel dual rear camera with dual LED flash and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The dual rear camera performs slightly better than Le 2 which is expected from this device. The smartphone houses a powerful 4000 mAh battery with Quick charge 2.0. The battery performance is pretty good which is the highlight of this mobile phone. It supports 4G VoLTE and USB Type-C. If you looking for a smartphone like Le 2 with a better camera and battery life then Coolpad Cool1 should be your choice.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD In-Cell display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 on EUI 5.6
  • Snapdragon 652 Octa-core Processor
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • Dual 13 MP Rear Camera with dual LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 4 GB RAM
  • USB Type C
  • 4000 mAh battery
  • Quick Charge 2.0
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE
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Asus Zenfone 3s Max

Love big batteries? Here is the powerhouse smartphone for you, the Asus Zenfone 3S Max. It is the upgraded version of the Asus Zenfone 3 Max which was released last year. The smartphone offers a compact 5.2″ Inch 720P IPS display with 2.5D glass on top. The display is average where the 1080P panel would have been much better. The phone runs on the latest Android Nougat 7.0 out of the box with ZenUI 3.0. It’s the first smartphone in this price range to feature Nougat straight out of the box. The UI is silky smooth which I wasn’t expecting from ZenUI, the bloatware is minimal, unlike other Zenfones.
Asus Zenfone 3s Max boasts a humongous 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery. The battery life is excellent which can last up to 2 days without any issues. We got almost 42 hours with heavy usage even on VoLTE network which is amazing. The smartphone houses a 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6750 Octa-core Processor with Mali T860 GPU. The performance is surprisingly good which is much better than Zenfone 3 Max. Even the gaming performance is quite decent. It has 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB of flash storage which can be expandable up to 2 TB.
The smartphone flaunts a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera. The camera quality is just average in my opinion where other phones perform quite well in this price range. It has a really good design and premium build quality. It supports Fingerprint sensor which works quite fast. The mobile has 4G VoLTE out of the box which supports HD voice calling. If you are the person opting for the best smartphone under 15000 with amazing battery life then Zenfone 3s Max should be your priority. Please do read our Asus Zenfone 3s Max review
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Key Specs
  • 5.2 inch 720P HD IPS display
  • Android Nougat 7.0 with ZenUI 3.0
  • 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6750 Octa-core Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 2 TB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 5000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G VoLTE

Moto G4 Plus

moto-g4-plusMoto by Lenovo probably has the best line of budget smartphones in India. One such device is Moto G4 Plus which is one of the best selling smartphones on Amazon. The design has been modified from the previous generation of Moto phones. Moto G4 Plus has a 5.5″ inch 1080P display on top of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display is impressive with decent color reproduction and has added Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone from Moto is packed with a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Oct-core processor with Adreno 405 GPU. The processing speed is fine but you may face heating with hardcore gaming. The phone even heats if you use the camera app more than 10 minutes. The issue might be solved with regular OTA updates. It has 3 GB RAM, 32 GB of Internal storage and 128 GB of expandable storage.
Moto G4 Plus shoots an impressive 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, laser autofocus, and LED flash. It is the best camera phone under 15000 with seamless picture quality. The rear camera can shoot excellent shots in Indoor as well as outdoor conditions. The 5-megapixel front camera captures pretty good selfies with a 5P lens. The mobile supports Fingerprint sensor which works fine 8/10 times. We always had issues with Motorola battery life but this time G4 Plus houses a 3000 mAh battery which is one of the best in this price range. The Turbocharging is the added advantage which can last up to 6 hours with 15 minutes of charging. If you are looking for a smartphone with excellent camera then Moto G4 Plus stands out
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch 1080P Full HD IPS display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 ( upgradable to Nougat 7.0)
  •  Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor
  • 16 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash, laser autofocus, and PDAF
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery with Turbocharging
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE

Gionee P7 Max

gionee-p7-max-gold-696x696Gionee is the old player in the Indian market and doing quite well in the Offline industry. Recently they have launched P7 Max in India targeting sub 15k smartphone range which is the most competitive segment. If not the best but one of the best phones under 15000 price segment. Gionee P7 Max comes with 3D Mirror body at the back which looks gorgeous and reminded me of the Galaxy Edge series. The phone offers a 5.5″ Inch 720P display with NEG Glass Protection on top. Gionee is always known for its high-quality displays, we were impressed with Gionee S6 and expect similar quality with P7 Max.
Gionee P7 Max runs on Android Marshmallow 6.o with Amigo 3.2 UI on top. The Amigo UI is optimized well, it is far better than other Chinese UI. It is loaded with MediaTek MT6595 Octa-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The performance is smooth and is on par with Snapdragon 65o. The smartphone boasts 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and 128 GB expandable storage. So overall there will be no issues with the multitasking and gaming. The P7 Max rocks a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera does well and produces nice shots like bokeh mode. The selfie camera lacks bite but has the ability to take good selfies.
Gionee P7 Max houses a removable 3100 mAh battery which can give you 8-12 hours on heavy to normal usage. It supports 4G VoLTE which works with Reliance Jio, other features include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3.5 mm jack. It doesn’t have any fingerprint sensor which is the drawback of this device. If you are looking for a smartphone with really good design and the camera then P7 Max should be your choice.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5-inch 720P display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 on Amigo 3.2 UI
  • MediaTek MT6595 Octa-core Processor
  • PowerVR G200 GPU
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3100 mAh battery
  • 4G with VoLTE

Xiaomi Mi Max

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Xiaomi is well known for its quality products and Mi Max is no different. Xiaomi Mi Max packs the punch to be the best phone under 15000 with a huge display. The phone is not meant for everyone out there because of the gigantic screen. The Mi Max sports a humongous 6.4-inch 1080P IPS display with 342 PPI. You can say it’s the extended version of Xiaomi Redmi note 3. It runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with MUI 7 flavor on top. Xiaomi has already rolled out MIUI Update for Mi Max. So the software is up to date for this device and works flawlessly.
Xiaomi Mi Max is powered by a Snapdragon 650 Hexa-Core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Adreno 510 GPU. The performance is smooth and you won’t notice any lag. It has 3 Gigs of RAM, 32 Gigs of storage and has 128 GB expandable storage. The phablet shoots 16-megapixel rear camera with dual tone LED flash and PDAF. On the front, it has 5-megapixel selfie camera. The rear and front camera quality are similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Expect good quality pictures in most conditions.
Mi Max weighs 203 grams and 7.55 mm thick. The phablet houses an impressive 4850 mAh battery which can last pretty long. It gets the fingerprint sensor on the back which is similar to the Redmi Note 3. The device supports Hybrid dual sim along with 4G VoLTE. If you are looking for a tablet with smartphone functionality then Xiaomi Mi Max is just made for you.
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Key Specs
  • 6.44 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 on MIUI 7
  • Snapdragon 650 Hexa-core Processor
  • 16 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 4850 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

Vivo V3

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Vivo V3 is the best phone under 15000 when it comes to compactness and performance. Totally surprised with the end-user experience which I wasn’t expecting going by the specifications on paper. Vivo V3 sports a 5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D glass on top. The display is crisp and adjusts automatically with the outdoor light. The color reproduction is excellent for watching videos and playing games. The phone runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with its own Funtouch OS 2.5 UI. The software optimization is just amazing, we haven’t any lag while multitasking. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor with Adreno 405 GPU. As mentioned earlier, the performance is smooth and haven’t faced any lag while playing high-end games like Nova 3 and Asphalt 8.
Vivo V3 comes with 32 GB of internal storage and has expandable storage up to 128 GB. Let’s talk about the design, the phone looks premium which is inspired from an iPhone. The device has compact nature and feels light in hand. It gets the fingerprint on the back which unlocks in no time. Overall impressed with the design and build quality. Vivo V3 shoots 13-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and PDAF support. The camera quality is amazing in natural lighting, the outdoor shots turned out to be excellent but falls apart in low light conditions. It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera which is snappy and takes cool selfies.
The smartphone from Vivo houses 2550 mAh battery which provides enough juice to last a day. The battery optimization is pretty good, lasted up to 13 hours on power mode. If you are looking for a smartphone with good performance and compactness nature then go for Vivo V3. Check out our Vivo V3 full review
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Key Specs
  • 5 inch HD IPS display with 2.5D glass
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 on Funtouch OS 2.5
  •  Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 2550 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE


Honor 5C

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Honor, a sub-brand of Huawei is known for its high-quality smartphones. Huawei Honor 5C is one of the best-looking smartphones at this price range. The design looks fresh and feels good to hold. It has a 5.2-inch 1080P IPS display which is sharp and looks gorgeous. The Honor 5C runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with EMUI 4.1. The EMUI optimization is impressive and performs flawlessly.
Honor 5C is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 650 chipset with Flagship FinFET along and 16 nm chip technology. The performance is smooth, well suited for everyday usage. It has 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, and expandable up to 128 GB. Even though it has only 2 gigs of RAM but still performs quite well. End of the day, actual performance matters not the specs.
The device sports 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. On the front, it has 8-megapixel selfie camera. The camera performance on both rear and front is impressive. The shots turned out to be amazing, it is the best camera phone under 15000. Honor 5c houses 3000 mAh battery with Huawei Smart Power 3.0. The battery performance is decent and can easily last a day. It has a Fingerprint sensor on the back which unlocks within 0.5 seconds. If you are looking for a smartphone with good build quality, design, and a great camera then Honor 5C is worth every penny.
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Key Specs
  • 5.2 inch Full HD IPS display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 with EMUI 4.1
  • Kirin 650 Octa-core Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G with VoLTE

Asus Zenfone 3 Max

Asus has launched the two variants of Zenfone 3 Max in India which are completely different phones. This one is a 5.2-inch device with 720P IPS display. Is it the best phone under 15000 from Asus? let’s find out. Asus Zenfone 3 Max runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 on top of ZenUI 3.0. The UI is flooded with bloatware which is annoying and slows down the phone.
It is powered by a 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6737M Octa-core Processor with Mali-T720MP2 GPU. The performance is good but the best in this price range and don’t expect the phone to play high-end games. The smartphone gets 3 gigs of RAM along with 32 GB of internal storage and the external storage is expandable up to 256 GB. In terms of design, Zenfone 3 Max looks brilliant and has compact nature thanks to 5.2″inch display. The curved design with metal body makes it one of the premium smartphones under 15000. The 2.5D glass on top of the display makes it a seamless edge design.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max flaunts 13-Megapixel primary camera with LED flash and f/2.2 aperture. The camera quality is just average but has decent quality in natural light conditions. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera which is again average. The Zenfone 3 Max boasts 4130 mAh battery which is the best part of the device. It can offer you a full day of heavy usage without any issues. The fingerprint sensor on the back works 9/10 times. If you are looking for a smartphone with good battery backup and premium design then the Zenfone 3 Max is good to go. Read our Asus Zenfone 3 Max review
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Key Specs
  • 5.2 inch 720P HD IPS display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 with ZenUI 3.0
  • 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6737M Octa-core Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 256 GB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 4130 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE

YU YUNICORN

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YU Televentures has recently launched YU YUNICORN which is the cheapest smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. Is it the best mobile under 15000 with power pack performance? Let’s check out, the phone comes with 5.5 inches 1080P display with 2.5D glass which looks sharp. It runs on dated Android Lollipop 5.1 with “Android on steroids” skin. The UI is closed to stock android experience which means you won’t face many bugs, unlike other YU phones. YUNICORN is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor with Mali T860 GPU running with 4 GB RAM. In terms of storage, the smartphone offers 32 GB of internal storage and the external storage can be expandable up to 128 GB.
The performance of this device is smooth and can play high-end games without any lag. AroundYU is the special feature of this smartphone where we can access apps without installing it. It’s just like a search app engine for accessing different types of Apps for Cab, Hotel, Food, Travel, Shopping, Train, and Recharge. It has the fingerprint sensor on the front which works like a charm. The loudspeakers are at the bottom which is loud. The 4000 mAh battery is loaded inside which promises to deliver 8 hours of continuous browsing. YUNICORN has full metal unibody design which looks impressive and feels solid in the hand. It’s the only device which comes close to LeEco Le 1s in terms of built quality.  Other features include 4 G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Hybrid dual sim slots,
YUNICORN has full metal unibody design which looks impressive and feels solid in the hand. It’s the only device which comes close to LeEco Le 1s in terms of built quality. The 13-megapixel camera on the back comes with dual tone LED flash, 5P lens, and PDAF. The rear camera is just mediocre which can be improved in further updates. On the front, we have a 5-megapxiel front camera with 4P lens. Other features include 4 G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Hybrid dual sim slots, GPS, and Bluetooth. Check our YU YUNICORN Review.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Lollipop 5.1
  • 1.8 GHz MediaTek Helio P10 octa core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 4000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • AroundYU
  • 4G LTE
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Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

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Lenovo’s latest Vibe K5 Note looks promising on paper. It has exciting features followed by some cool gadgets which make K5 Note as the best phone under 15000 list. This phone is completely different from others and offers rich media experience. It is the upgraded version of Vibe K4 Note which was released a few months back.
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note sports 5.5-inch Full HD 1080P IPS display with 401 PPI. The display is good enough to consume media content. It is powered by a 1.8 GHHz MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor with Mali-T860MP2 GPU. Although it’s not the best processors going around but does the job well. The 4 GB RAM is loaded inside which helps to perform even better for multitasking and high-end gaming. The Lenovo phone packs 32 GB of internal storage which can be expandable up to 128 GB. It runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with Vibe UI.
The Vibe K5 Note supports TheatreMax for rich media experience. You can have full control over TheatreMax by adding ANT VR smart glasses and Lenovo Umido Esoul DH2 remote controller. Lenovo is offering these gadgets for free on launch date. It features Dolby Atmos for high-quality audio playback. On the back, it has a fingerprint sensor which works like a charm. The design is all aluminum body just like it’s competitors. The build quality is much better compared to Vibe K4 Note. The Vibe K5 Note flaunts 13-megapixel rear camera dual LED dual tone flash. The rear camera is decent but not the best in the competition. It has 8-megapixel selfie camera which is quite good for taking casual selfies. All this stuff is handled by a 3500 mAh battery which is Ok but won’t last very long. If you are looking for the best smartphone under 15000 with high-quality media consumption then Vibe K5 Note should be your choice.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD 1080P IPS
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0
  • 1.8 GHz MediaTek Helio P10 octa core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 3500 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Dolby Atmos
  • TheatreMax
  • 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy On8


Samsung, the world number one Smartphone brand released a budget phone Galaxy On8. The Galaxy On8 is priced sensibly unlike other Galaxy Smartphones. It sports a Super AMOLED 5.5 Inch 1080P Full HD IPS display. Certainly, Galaxy On8 has the best display compared to other smartphones in the list. It runs on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Touchwiz UI. It is Powered by 1.5 GHz Exynos 7580 Octa-core Processor with Mali T720MP2 GPU. The performance is smooth thanks to 3 GB of RAM. The internal storage is on the lower side 16 GB which can be expandable up to 256 GB.
A 3300 mAh battery under the hood does the job well. There is a 13-megapixel shooter on the back with LED flash and a 5-megapixel camera on the front with LED flash. The camera quality is pretty good and it’s a slight improvement over Galaxy J7 2016. The selfie camera can capture decent shots and LED flash is the added advantage. The company has skipped many sensors and there is no fingerprint scanner. If you ignore this two points, Galaxy On8 is the best Samsung phones under 15000.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED  display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.o
  • 1.6 GHz Exynos 7580 Octa-core Processor
  • Mali T720MP2 GPU
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera with LED flash
  • 16 GB ROM, 256 GB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3300 mAh battery
  • 4G LTE Support

Lenovo Zuk Z1

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Lenovo Zuke Z1 is made for customization enthusiasts who are looking for the best phone under 15000. Going by the design, Zuk Z1 is one of the best-looking smartphones out there. Out of the box, it runs on dated Android Lollipop 5.1 with CyanogenMod 12.1 but Lenovo is planning to upgrade it to Marshmallow. If you are pro user then you can customize a lot with this handset, thanks to CyanogenMod. The Zuk Z1 sports a 5.5-inch 1080P Full HD IPS display with 401 PPI. The display is sharp and has good viewing angles. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with Adreno 330 GPU. So basically it’s a 2 and half years old processor but still, the performance is very good. The gaming performance is quite smooth and can play HD games without any lag. The CynogenMod does really well with 801 chipsets as we have seen on OnePlus One.
The Zuk Z1 powers a 3 GB of RAM with 64 GB of internal storage and skips external storage. The 13-megapixel camera on the back offers dual LED flash and OIS. The rear camera quality is very good thanks to optical Image stabilization. The colors are sharp and even in low light, it takes good pictures. The 5-megapixel front facing camera is decent. It houses a non-removable 4100 mAh battery with fast charging. The battery performance is impressive and can easily last a day on normal usage. The fingerprint sensor on the front is snappy and works 9/10 times. It supports USB Type-C and has the accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors. Other specs include 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, and WiFi.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 on CyanogenMod 12.1
  • 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 64 GB ROM
  • No expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 4100 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE

LeEco/LeTV Le 1s

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LeEco is a well know brand which is very new to the Indian market. Even though Le 1s is the first device launched in India but it has broken records selling over 2 lakh units in no time. Is Le 1s the best smartphone under 15000? If not the best but one of the best smartphones you can get under 15000. Le 1s sports a 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The display is bright and colorful, the viewing angles are good enough. It runs on Android lollipop 5.0 with its own custom EUI on top. The UI is inspired from IOS, especially the notification toggles.
LeEco Le 1s is loaded with 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 Turbo MT6795T octa-core processor with PowerVR T6200 GPU. The Helio X10 is one of the powerful chipsets from MediaTek. The smartphones come with a full body made from aircraft-grade aluminum. It has the gorgeous body with bezel-less ID and screwless design. It weighs about 169 grams and 7.5 mm thin. Le 1s shoots 13-megapixel rear camera with 4k recording, LED flash, and 6X optical zoom. The camera does well in natural light but failed to impress during artificial light. It has a 5-megapixel front facing camera with 85 degrees wide-angle lens.
The fingerprint sensor on the back is snappy and responsive. The Infrared blaster is the added advantage to control your Media devices like LED TV and Setup box. The phone houses a 3000 mAh battery with Fast charging support ( Type C charger ). Surprisingly the device comes with a USB Type C which is like an extra butter. Certainly, it’s the best phone under 15000 with premium build quality.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 on EUI
  • 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 Turbo MT6795T octa core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 32 GB ROM
  • No expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • IR blaster
  • 4G LTE

Huawei Honor 5X

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Huawei is one of the leading smartphone brands in the world. The company has recently launched Huawei Honor 5X which is the upgraded version of Honor 4X. Following the tradition, Honor 5x comes with a full metal body. The smartphone offers 5.5 inches Full HD IPS display. The Honor 5X is powered by a 1.5 GHz + 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 616 octa-core processor. It runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with Huawei EMUI 3.1.
The smartphone is loaded with 2 GB RAM on top of 16 GB ROM. The external storage is expandable up to 128 GB, thanks to Micro SD card slot. The Honor 5X flaunts a 13-megapixel rear camera with smart image 3.0 image processor. The 5-megapixel secondary camera comes with 22mm wide angle lens. The 3000 mAh battery supports smart power 3.0 which can last up to one and half days. It is the best smartphone under 15000 with long battery life. On the back, you can find a fingerprint 2.0 sensor.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 on EUI
  • 1.5 GHz + 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE

OnePlus X

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OnePlus X is the best phone under 15000 with stunning design. The smartphone is built with metal which looks glossy. The company has also launched Ceramic variant which comes with a higher price tag. The compact design of OnePlus X is worth appreciating. It comes with a 5-inch Full HD 1080P Super AMOLED display on top of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The chipset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor. Under the hood, it offers a 3 GB of RAM with 16 GB of internal storage. Additionally, it can be expandable up to 128 GB.
The performance is smooth, thanks to Snapdragon 801 chipset. The high-end gaming works like a charm on OnePlus X. The phone shoots 13-megapixel rear camera which comes with Dual-LED flash. The rear camera captures sharp images with less noise. The camera manages to capture natural photos in-depth detail. The autofocus is blazingly fast in 0.2 seconds. On the front, OnePlus X shoots 8-megapixel selfie camera which comes with beauty mode.
The smartphone houses a 2525 mAh non-removable battery. The device runs on Android Lollipop 2.1 on top of Oxygen OS 2.2.0. The Oxygen OS almost looks like a stock Android which comes with some additional features. OnePlus will soon release a Marshmallow update for its devices.
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Key Specs
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 with Oxygen OS 2.2.0
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad-core chipset
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 5 inch 1080P Super AMOLED display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 13 MP rear camera with Dual-LED flash
  • 8 MP Selfie camera
  • 16 GB internal storage, expandable up to 128 GB
  • Non-removable Li-PO 2525 mAh battery

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

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Lenovo’s K4 Note has a power packed specifications which is one of the most affordable smartphones in the market. It is the upgraded version of last years  Lenovo K3 Note. Is it the best phone under 15000 from Lenovo? Let’s find out. The Vibe K4 Note packs a 3 GB of RAM powered by a 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6753 octa-core chipset with Mali T720 GPU. The performance is smooth but the gaming isn’t that great. The fingerprint scanner works like a charm and Dolby Atmos is the added advantage. It comes with Theater Max technology where you can consume media content via VR headset. You need to purchase VR headset separately on amazon.in. The K4 Note offers a 5.5-inch 1080P display running on Android Lollipop 5.1 with Vibe UI on top. The smartphone has a 13-megapixel rear shooter with dual LED flash which can record 1080P videos. It has a 5-megapixel front shooter to capture beautiful selfies. Lenovo K4 Note is loaded with a 3300 mAh battery which comes with Fast charge 2.0. It supports dual sim with 4G LTE connectivity.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Lollipop 5.1 on Vibe UI
  • 1.3 GHz MediaTek  MT6753 octa-core processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 128 GB expandable storage
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3300 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Theatermax technology
  • Dolby Atmos
  • 4G LTE

Motorola Moto G3

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Motorola, a Lenovo-owned company released the 3rd Gen of Moto G in this year. Motorola Moto G3 is one of the best mobile phones under 15000. The Moto G3 runs on top of Android Lollipop 5.1 with stock android experience. It has a 5 inch HD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 support. There is a 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of inbuilt storage. A 13 MP camera on the back is a big upgrade over Moto G2 and has 5 MP selfie camera. Moto G3 is a water resistance smartphone featuring IPX7 water resistance technology. The phone houses 2470 mAh battery which performs very well. Moto G3 is certainly the best mobile under 15000 if you consider overall performance. If you don’t want to spend 2k on Moto G Turbo edition then go for Moto G3.
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Key Specs
  • 5 inch HD screen
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • IPX7 water resistance
  • Stock Android Lollipop 5.1
  • Snapdragon 410 quadcore Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 2470 mAh battery
  • 4G LTE

Xiaomi Mi 4

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Xiaomi, the most popular Chinese brand has slashed the price of Mi 4(16 GB) to Rs 14999. Earlier, it was launched for a price tag of Rs 19999. So you are getting Rs 5k discount which is not a bad deal at all. The phone runs on the latest MIUI 6 with Android KitKat 4.4 on the top. It has Full HD 5 Inch screen which looks stunning. MI 4 loads 3 GB of RAM, So you can’t ask for more at this price. The phone runs on Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset with 16 of Internal storage. There is 13 MP camera on the back and 8 MP selfie Camera. It houses 3080 mAh battery which lasts long. Therefore, Xiaomi Mi 4 is one of the best smartphones under 15000.
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Key Specs
  • 5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Kitkat 4.4 on MIUI 5
  • 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3080 mAh battery

Huawei Honor 6

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Huawei Honor 6 is one of the most underrated smartphones. The Honor 6 chips in a really good feature and performs lightning fast. It is powered by 1.7 GHz Kirin 920 Octa core processor with 3 GB of RAM. Sporting 5 inches Full HD Display with 441 PPI. It runs on Android KitKat 4.4 with Emotion UI 2.3. It comes with smart power 2.0 and houses 3000 mAh battery. 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and 5 MP camera on the front.
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Key Specs
  • 5 inch Full HD screen
  • Android Kitkat 4.4 with Emotion UI 2.3
  • 1.7 GHz Kirin 920 Octacore Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser

wpid-kv-product.pngAsus has released two versions of Zenfone 2 laser, one is with 2 GB RAM and another one with 3 GB RAM. The 2 GB versions have Snapdragon 410 chipset whereas the 3 GB variant features Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. One thing you can expect from Laser is the battery backup. The phone comes with a 3000 mAh battery which does a better job than MI 4 and Oneplus One. So it is one the best smartphones under 15000 with good battery life.
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Key Specs
  • 5.5 inch HD screen
  • Gorilla Glass 4
  • Android Lollipop on ZenUI
  • Snapdragon 615 Processor
  • 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 5 MP selfie camera
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 3000 mAh battery
Conclusion: So these are the best smartphones you can buy under 15000. Hope the list has helped you to find the best phone under 15000. If you have any doubts, just let me know by commenting down below.
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