Best Mobile Phones Under 17,000 (Dec 2023)

Motorola's G54, priced at Rs 15,999, impresses with its robust battery life and a commendable 12GB RAM variant, catering to heavy users. However, the LCD display may deter some, especially avid entertainment lovers. The audio quality does stand out, ...

Poco opts for a more lightweight approach with its Poco X5 Pro 5G, but the design is still dated. Overall, the device performs well in our daily usage, but we noticed some hiccups while gaming. The new 108-megapixel camera is a first for Poco in Indi...

The Realme 11 faces tough competition but stands out with its innovative design, especially in the black colourway for those seeking a stealthy look. The LCD display is decent for video playback, but the absence of stereo speakers may disappoint some...

The Infinix Note 30 5G is a massive upgrade over its predecessor, Note 12 5G, with a 108MP triple rear camera setup, 45W fast charging, and more. If you miss an AMOLED display and a good processor, the POCO X5 5G can be considered. ...

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G gets the basics right and provides a bunch of features which are typical of this price range. The display quality is quite good for content viewing, but it showcases an outdated design. On the other hand, the Exynos 1330 per...

The Redmi 11 Prime is a jack of all trades and master of none. It nails all the pillars of a perfect budget smartphone in the most bare-basic manner. Its camera aces in daytime photography but struggles to deliver at night, and its battery life is lo...

With a good spec sheet and the inclusion of LED lights at the back, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro provides a unique experience to its users for under Rs 15,000. While we are impressed with the LED lights, more customisation options would have made the feature...

The Realme 10 Pro builds on its predecessor by bringing in a new design, display size, Android version, RAM options, stereo speakers and an overhyped camera sensor. Bloatware and 33W charging hold it back....

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G ticks the boxes of iQOO's core philosophy of performance and battery life. The lack of a bundled charging brick may be off-putting to some, and its camera performance is mediocre at best. Nevertheless, it's a good phone for first-...

The Moto G73 is a solid option with a clean and secure Android experience, along with 5G connectivity and all-day battery life, all at a reasonable price point, but its lack of an AMOLED panel, slow charging, and no support for 4K video recording may...