Best smartphone under 15,000 in India (October 2015)

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Finding a perfect smartphone for yourself is as tricky as the finding a perfect life partner. At a time when every other day a new phone pops up into the frame, it could be a neck cracking job to decide which phone one should buy. With the arrival of new generation Chinese and Indian smartphone makers, the decision-making process has become even tougher. But worry not, we are here to do this messy job for you. We have prepared a list of the best smartphone under 15000 in India to help you find a perfect budget companion.

Moto G 3rd generation:

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Moto G is the phone which helped Motorola to re-establish itself as a major player in the Indian market. First generation Moto G became the path-breaking phone for the company by becoming the most successful phone in its history. The Moto G was the first phone to redefine budget phone phrase. Therefore, Motorola, under the Lenovo, further carries forward Moto G’s legacy by bumping up the specification and adding new features. The latest iteration of Moto gets a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM. The phone also houses a 13MP main camera with 1080p video capture and 5MP selfie shooter.

The best part of Moto G is IPX7 water-resistant body and nearly stock Android Lollipop with minimum customization. Another plus point about Moto phone is they are the first in line to receive android update barring Nexus series phones & tablets. In fact, Motorola has already confirmed Marshmallow update for Moto G3.

Key Features and Specifications: 

Phone Moto G 3rd generation
Display 5-inch 720p IPS LCD display with 294 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset
RAM 1GB/2GB
Internal Storage 8GB and 16GB
Software Android 5.1 Lollipop
Primary Camera 13MP, dual LED flash
Selfie Camera 5MP
Dimensions and Weight 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm
Battery 2,470 mAh
Price 11,990 INR / 12,990 INR

Pros

Water resistance

Near stock Android experience

Outstanding battery life

Speedy updates

Cons:

No NFC

Non-removable battery

Bulky design

[Oops! Were you looking for something more affordable? Worry not check out our list of best smartphones under 10,000 in India.]

Honor 6:

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Honor 6 is a Huawei’s only gem that features in our list of Best smartphone under 15000 in India. The Honor 6 with top-of-the-range specs has helped the Chinese marker to establish itself as a prominent market player in India.  The best part about this phone is its gorgeous 5-inch full HD IPS display which renders tack-sharp images. This LTE enabled phone comes in understated all- glass body and features perhaps the best Camera hardware in this budget.

The bottom line is if you are searching for a phone which offers a crisp screen, great camera and speed equivalent to high-end phones, then the Honor 6 is just what you need.

Key Features and Specifications: 

Phone Honor 6
Display 5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display with 445 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor 1.7GHz Octacore chipset
RAM 3GB
Internal Storage 16GB
Software Android 4.4 (upgradable to Lollipop)
Primary Camera 13MP, dual LED flash
Selfie Camera 5MP
Dimensions and Weight 69.7×139.6×7.5 mm
Battery 3000 mAh
Price 14,990 INR

Pros:

5-inch 1080p display with 445ppi density
13 MP camera

3 GB RAM

1.7 GHz octa-core processor

3000 mAh battery

Cons:

Non-removable battery

Fingerprint-prone body

Low loudspeaker sound

4G LTE bands in India are not supported

Samsung Galaxy J7:

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Samsung recently came out with its budget phone Galaxy J7 with semi-premium features. This value for money phone is Samsung’s way of attracting all those brand-conscious people who are reluctant to try new brands. The phone in itself is a complete package.

It comes with an alluring display, features good selfie and primary camera and offers good battery performance. Samsung for the first time decided to dump its existing offline dealer and distributor networks to cut down the cost for its new 5.5 inch phablet. Samsung Galaxy J7 is exclusively available on Flipkart for 14,999 INR.

Also Check: Samsung J7 VS Moto G 3rd Gen vs Mi4i Comparison

Key Features and Specifications: 

Phone Samsung Galaxy J7
Display 5.5-inch 720p IPS S-AMOLED on-cell display
Processor 1.5 GHz + Exynos 7580, Octa Core
RAM 1.5GB
Internal Storage 16GB
Software Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
Primary Camera 13MP, LED flash
Selfie Camera 5MP
Dimensions and Weight 78.6×152.4×7.5 mm
Battery 3000 mAh
Price 14,999 INR

Pros:

Stunning Super AMLOED display

Latest octa-core processor

13MP Primary Camera with flash

5 MP selfie camera with flash

Dual standby SIM support (LTE+GSM)

Cons:

Plastic body

No Gorilla Glass protection

No water resistance

Lower per pixel density (267ppi)

Loudspeaker isn’t quite loud

Xiaomi Mi 4i

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Xaiomi Mi4i is another premium looking phone under rupees 15000 made by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The phone wears stunning looks and inside possess powerful hardware. It’s a perfect blend of raw power and great looks.

Xaiomi Mi4i has inherited cameras and glorious display from its aged sibling.  However, the Mi 4i is thinner, lighter and comes with Android Lollipop when compared with Xaiomi Mi4. The Xaiomi Mi4i is listed on several e-tailers including Amazon, Snapdeal and Flipkart for 12,999 INR. The 32GB limited edition variant was an easier recommendation, but it is not available for purchase anymore.

Key Features and Specifications: 

Phone Mi 4i
Display 5-inch FHD JDI display with 441 PPI
Processor 2nd-gen Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core chipset
RAM 2GB
Internal Storage 16GB
Software Android v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Primary Camera 13MP
Selfie Camera 5MP
Dimensions and Weight 69.6×138.1×7.8 mm
Battery 3030 mAh
Price 12,999 INR

Pros:

LTE enabled

13 MP high-end camera

Android Lollipop

1080p HD display

Cons:

Limited market availability

No memory expansion, limited maximum storage

No NFC

Non-removable battery

Micromax Canvas Knight 2

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Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax continues to nurture and improve its popular ‘Canvas’ series with Micromax Canvas Knight 2. The phone sports a sleek design, good looks with snappy hardware under the outer canvas. The phone comes with Snapdragon 615 processor which is known for heating when pushed hard. Canvas Knight 2 could be one of the contenders if you are looking for a phone which offers great looks and decent high-end performance. Buy Micromax Canvas Knight 2 Online in India for 14,630 INR from Amazon.

Key Features and Specifications: 

Phone Micromax Canvas Knight 2
Display 5-inch display, 720 x 1280 Pixels
Processor 1.5 GHz  Quad Core
RAM 2GB
Internal Storage 2GB
Software Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
Primary Camera 13MP, LED flash
Selfie Camera 5MP
Dimensions and Weight 78.6×152.4×7.5 mm
Battery 2260 mAh
Price 14,630 INR

Pros:

Decent performance

Stylish looks

Cons:

Heats up sometimes

Deepak RajawatDeepak Rajawat
Experienced technology journalist with over 7-years of experience. Before embracing online journalism, he has worked with several legacy publications including print editions at Hindustan Times and The Statesman. He also has a keen interest in Sports, which he used to cover with equal enthusiasm in his early career.

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8 years ago

agree with your article, thanks for sharing great article, i think gadgets is too important in 2016

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