The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lockdown in India due to which various e-commerce websites have stopped their services until the situation is fixed. Smartphone enthusiasts will have to wait for the dust to settle down before they can get their hands on the smartphone of their choice. That being said, the question still remains the same – “how do I choose the best smartphone for me?”. Plus, this question becomes all the more difficult to answer when we talk about finding the best choice for a smartphone under Rs 15,000, as there is plenty of competition in that particular price segment. Well, if you are one of those who are waiting for the Coronavirus lockdown to be over in India so that you can buy a device, we are here to make your decision a bit easier. Today, we will talk about the 5 best mobile phones under Rs 15,000 that will be available to buy after the ongoing lockdown. So, without waiting any further, let’s jump right into our list.
5 Best Smartphones Under Rs 15,000 That You Can Buy After the Coronavirus Lockdown in India
- Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Realme 6
- Realme 5 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Samsung Galaxy M21
1. Redmi Note 9 Pro
Price
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is the first smartphone that we will talk about. The base variant of the device was launched at Rs 12,999, which has now been increased to Rs 13,999 after the latest GST reforms. Nevertheless, it is still one of the best smartphones that you can buy under Rs 15,000.
Specifications and Features
The Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device features a centrally-aligned punch-hole selfie snapper. The punch-hole makes room for a 16MP front camera. At the back, the Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup, which includes a 48MP primary wide-angle camera (with night mode), an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 119-degree Field of View, a 2MP depth sensor with AI portrait mode, and a 5MP macro camera with up to 2cm focus distance. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, nor is there an under-display unit. The Redmi Note 9 Pro instead utilizes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Also Read: Redmi Note 9 Pro Widevine L1 and HDR Issues Reportedly Fixed in Latest MIUI Update
Powering the Redmi Note 9 Pro is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, which is assisted by up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the device can be expanded further, as the Redmi Note 9 Pro features a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.
A large 5,020mAh battery keeps the lights of the Redmi Note 9 Pro on and it has support for up to 18W of fast charging over a USB Type-C port. In the software department, the Redmi Note 9 Pro runs the latest Android 10 OS out of the box with the company’s in-house MIUI 11 skin baked atop.
Also Read: Redmi Note 9 Pro with 48MP Quad Camera Setup, Snapdragon 720G Launched in India: Price, Features
2. Realme 6
Price
Just like the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Realme 6 was also unveiled at a starting price of Rs 12,999, which is not increased to Rs 13,999. For Rs 13,999, you can grab the 4GB/64GB variant of the Realme 6.
Specifications and Features
The Realme 6 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,080 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display of the device is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The Realme 6 is the only smartphone on our list which comes with a 90Hz refresh rate display. So, if you are looking forward to purchasing a smartphone with a high refresh rate, Realme 6 might be the best choice for you. The device features a 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm and weighs in at 191 grams.
The device features a single punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper. Speaking of, the device boasts a 16MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. At the back, the Realme 6 sports a quadruple rear camera setup – a 64MP Samsung GW1 wide-angle camera (f/1.8) + an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens (f/2.3) + a 2MP B&W portrait lens (f/2.4) + a 2MP macro camera (f/2.4).
Powering the Realme 6 is a 2.05GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, which is paired with an ARM G76 GPU, 4GB/6GB/8GB of LPDDR4x quad-channel RAM, and 64GB/128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The internal storage of the device can be expanded with the help of an external SD card.
As far as the battery of the device is concerned, the Realme 6 features a 4,300mAh battery, which can be fast charged with up to 30W of charging speeds over a USB Type-C charging port. Coming to the software, the Realme 6 runs the latest Android 10 OS out of the box, with the company’s in-house Realme UI skin baked atop.
Also Read: Realme 6 with 90Hz Punch Hole Display, 30W Fast Charging Support Launched in India: Price, Features
3. Realme 5 Pro
Price
The Realme 5 Pro is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant and is available in Green and Sparkling Blue color variants.
Specifications and Features
The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch at the top. Under the hood, the Realme 5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, which is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.
For optics, the Realme 5 Pro features a quadruple rear camera setup, which includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the Realme 5 Pro features a 16MP selfie shooter.
Coming to the battery of the device, the Realme 5 Pro features a 4,035mAh battery, which comes with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The device features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
4. Samsung Galaxy M30s
Price
The Samsung Galaxy M30s will cost you Rs 12,999 for the 4GB/64GB storage variant. The device is available in three color variants – Opal Black, Pearl White, and Sapphire Blue.
Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy M30s features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with an Infinity-U notch. The notch makes room for a 16MP selfie snapper. At the back, the Samsung Galaxy M30s features a triple rear camera setup, which consists of a 48MP primary lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens.
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy M30s is powered by an Exynos 9611 processor that is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, which can further be expanded by up to 512GB with the help of an external SD card. On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy M30s runs the company’s One UI skin baked on Android 9 Pie.
As far as the battery of the device is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy M30s sports a beefy 6,000mAh battery, which has support for up to 15W of fast charging.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M30s with 6000mAh Battery, Exynos 9611 SoC Launched in India: Price, Sale Date
5. Samsung Galaxy M21
Price
The 4GB/64GB storage variant of the Samsung Galaxy M21 is priced at Rs 12,999 in India.
Specifications and Features
The Samsung Galaxy M21 features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with 1,080 x 2,340 pixel resolution. The dot notch present at the top of the display houses a 20MP selfie shooter. At the back, the Samsung Galaxy M21 sports a triple rear camera setup, including a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP depth shooter.
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is powered by an Exynos 9611 processor, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The Samsung Galaxy M21 runs on Android 10 via Samsung’s custom Android skin, One UI, which is currently on version 2.0.
Coming to the battery of the device, the Samsung Galaxy M21 sports a 6,000mAh battery with support for up to 15W of fast charging.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M21 with 6000mAh Battery, 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display Launched in India
These are the 5 best smartphones in India that you can buy for under Rs 15,000 after the lockdown period is over. What are your thoughts on them? Do you have any other smartphone in your mind that could be added to this list? Do let us know in the comments section below.
5 Best Mobile Phones Under Rs 15,000
| Name of the smartphone | Price (in Rs) |
| Redmi Note 9 Pro | Rs 13,999 |
| Realme 6 | Rs 13,999 |
| Realme 5 Pro | Rs 12,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Rs 12,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M21 | Rs 12,999 |
