Best Phones to Buy Under Rs 15,000 in India

Choosing the perfect smartphone under Rs 15,000 can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But don’t worry—we’ve done the hard work for you. Our Core Testing Team (CTT) has evaluated several smartphones based on their performance, user interface, cameras, and more. In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best-performing devices, all within the Rs 15,000 price range. So, without further ado, let’s dive in.

Best Phones Under Rs 15,000: Specs at Glance

Before heading ahead with the devices in detail. Let’s take a glimpse of its specifications:

	4.2 ★	4.3 ★	4.4 ★	4.0 ★
	iQOO Z9x	Moto G64	realme P1	Tecno Pova 5 Pro
	₹ 11,404	₹ 13,775	₹ 13,999	₹ 14,999
Expert Score	8.1/10 by Expert	8.2/10 by Expert	7.9/10 by Expert	7.2/10 by Expert
Processor	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 7025	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
Display	6.72″ (17.07 cm) 120Hz Display	6.5″ (16.51 cm) 120Hz Display	6.67″ (16.94 cm) 120Hz Display	6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display
Rear Camera	50+2 MP Rear	50+8 MP Rear	50+2 MP Rear	50+0.08 MP Rear
Front Camera	8 MP Front	16 MP Front	16 MP Front	16 MP Front
RAM & Storage	4 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	6 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage
Battery	6000 mAh 44W Charging	6000 mAh 33W Charging	5000 mAh 45W Charging	5000 mAh 68W Charging
OS	Android v14	Android v14	Android v14	Android v13

Best Phones Under Rs 15,000: AnTuTu Benchmark Comparison

Best Phones Under 15,000: Geekbench Benchmark Comparison

iQOO Z9x

iQOO is known for its blazing-fast performance and good camera setups. This is evident in its budget offerings as well. The company launched its Z9x in May and is already topping the benchmarking charts in the sub-Rs 15,000 category.

It draws power from the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and performed quite well during our time with the device. Churning out daily tasks like sending emails, making calls, chatting on social media, and scrolling through Instagram is a piece of cake for this device. We also played heavy games like Call of Duty: Mobile and BGMI with maximum graphics, and the experience was smooth. Here’s how the phone performed on popular benchmarking tests like AnTuTu and Geekbench:

The phone runs FunTouchOS 14 based on Android 14. It comes with several pre-installed apps, which might annoy some users. But besides that, it’s quite a seamless UI. We particularly liked the floating app bar, which turned out to be a helpful feature while multitasking.

Furthermore, iQOO has managed to pack a 6,000mAh battery, which will easily last you over a day. And if you are a mediocre user who doesn’t use a phone that much, then it can go beyond that as well. It’s paired with 44W fast charging, which takes about an hour and a half to reach the 100% mark.

So, if you are looking for a device with good performance, long battery life, and fast charging, the iQOO Z9x is a strong contender.

Moto G64

Motorola launched its G64 back in April of this year. It was an instant hit among tech enthusiasts, thanks to its premium aesthetics and good cameras. The G64 is built with 3D PMMA, a type of plastic commonly used in 3D printing. At first glance, it might look like just another smartphone on the shelf, but it gives a premium feel when you hold it.

The G64 is powered by the Dimensity 7025 SoC, which is not the fastest in the town but gets the job done. Yes, it lags when you compare it with its competitors purely based on benchmarking results. But during our time with the device, we had no issues with usual tasks like scrolling on social media, consuming content, taking photos and running some easy, less resource-intensive games.

We also played games like Badland and Asphalt 9, where we felt the performance was not as smooth as expected. But considering its price, it’s still acceptable. Now let’s take a look at its benchmarking scores:

The G64 runs Motorola’s My UX on top of Android 14, which, for the most part, offers the same Motorola experience. The phone has a couple of pre-loaded folders for shopping and gaming, which might annoy someone. But at least it doesn’t send spammy notifications, which has been the case with many budget devices.

Finding features like OIS is rare in this price band, but the G64 doesn’t skimp on this feature. The G64 houses a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, which delivers good results indoors and outdoors. Even the 2x digital zoom on the device works quite well and manages colours and details accurately. Furthermore, it’s also good to see that instead of adding sensors like macro or depth, Motorola has opted for an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, which also gives acceptable results.

Overall, if you are looking for a budget device with a premium finish, good camera performance, and an almost bloat-free experience, the Moto G64 might be your pick.

Realme P1

The Realme P1 is one of the most striking-looking devices from the house of Realme. It comes in two colour options: Phoenix Red and Peacock Green. We got the Phoenix Red review, which looks stunning and is a head-turner.

It has the Dimensity 7050 SoC, and managing daily activities like calling, messaging, browsing, and scrolling on social media is a piece of cake for this device. We also played BGMI on it, and the overall experience was smooth. We could play it with Smooth graphics and Extreme framerate settings, with no noticeable lags or stutters. We also ran the benchmarking tests, and here are the results:

Interestingly, the P1 is the only device in this article with an AMOLED panel, which is a big plus! Apart from this, it also comes with a stereo speaker, which is also a rare find in this price range. So if you are a multimedia junkie who consumes a lot of content on the phone, the P1 might be a no-brainer for you.

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

The Pova 5 Pro is the most unique-looking device of the bunch. If you like a translucent back and RGB lights on your device, then it will attract you.

The device gets a Dimensity 6080 5G SoC, which feels a bit dated, especially now that we have passed half of 2024. But still, it can easily handle daily tasks like calling, emailing, social media, and more. We also tried playing games like Call of Duty: Mobile with Medium graphics and High rates, and the performance was smooth. So, if you are a casual user who likes to have occasional battle royale battles, then the Pova 5 Pro won’t disappoint you. Here are its AnTutu Geekbench test results:

The other main attraction of this smartphone is its 5,000mAh battery and 68W fast charging support. While testing this device, it could go from 1 to 100% in just 48 minutes, which is amazing. This makes it one of the fastest charging devices in the sub-Rs 15,000 price segment. Apart from that, the battery life is equally good. During our time with the device, we easily got six and a half hours of screen time on a single charge.

If you crave a phone that stands out from the crowd and charges lightning-fast, the Pova 5 Pro could be your perfect match.

Also Read

Top Phones With Highest Geekbench Scores Under Rs 30,000 in India

This is the Cheapest 120Hz Display Phone by Vivo in India

Top Phones With Highest AnTuTu Score And Priced Under Rs 30,000 in India

This wraps up our roundup of the top-performing phones priced under Rs 15,000. We hope you can easily decide on an option to go for. However, keep an eye out for updates as we will regularly update you with the top phones under Rs 15,000 so that you can make the right choice.