Best Mobile Phones Under 15000

The Redmi Note 14 SE is a budget phone that ticks a lot of boxes. You get an AMOLED display which is bright enough outdoors, loud stereo speakers, decent processor and a really good camera. But the battery size is not up to standard, and you also have to buy the charger separately. If you’re okay with that, this is the perfect package for the segment.

Poco M7 Plus is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a multimedia focused smartphone. It has a large and bright display, a huge battery, and pretty loud speakers. Other than that, the performance, cameras, and the HyperOS Android skin leave something to be desired.

The Galaxy F17 5G is the phone to get if you’re specifically looking for a Samsung phone on budget. It offers a good display, extended OS updates and long-lasting battery. However, it comes with major compromises in hardware, camera and display which make it unappealing compared to other devices in the segment.

The Redmi 15 is a good budget phone, but its entire identity hinges on its 7,000mAh battery. Beyond that, its offers only a single camera, slow charging speed and an ancient display technology. The smartphone fails to impress in its price segment. The Redmi 15 is ideal for those who prioritise battery and screen size above all.

The Moto G57 Power delivers excellent battery endurance, a set of capable cameras, a clean software and good performance all at a really affordable price. However, it compromises significantly on the media experience, with a dated LCD panel and average speakers. While the single-year update policy is limited, the phone is still an ideal choice for budget users, and it's easily one of the best sub-Rs 15,000 phones.

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is a decent mid-range Android phone for under Rs 15,000. It is designed for people who want a good design with a vivid AMOLED display, good selfie camera and software experience that improves with each update. However, the phone lags behind the competition in terms of performance, low-light camera output, and charging speeds. All in all, the Galaxy M17 is a good value for money phone for casual users.

The Realme Narzo 80x gets a lot of the essentials right for a budget Android phone. It handle everyday tasks well, capture consistent shots on most days and the battery lasts a whole day. Realme UI is feature-rich but full of bloatware. But what really drags it down is the display which is bright but feels underwhelming in terms of colours and details.

Given the current RAM crisis, the Realme C83 5G appears to be a solid budget 5G phone which ticks all the boxes without a load of compromises. It’s got a 144 Hz display, a massive battery and runs on Android 16. Yes, it could have featured faster charging, better storage speeds and cameras, but it is still easily one of the best phones under Rs 15,000.

Vivo Y31 5G is suitable for those who want a big battery phone and a no-fuss day-to-day experience. It comes with a decent display and standout durability. It is not meant for gamers and the UI experience is poor. The cameras are barely usable. At this price, there are other better options available.