Best Phones under 15000 Rupees in India [Latest List 2016]
If you have a budget of up to Rs. 15000/- then you can get a pretty good Smartphone with latest features and specifications that are comparable to more expensive and high-end Smartphones. Earlier I have provided the list of best smartphones priced under Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 10000/- and 20000/- segments which you can find by going through the links given below:
- Best Phones under Rs. 5000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 7000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 8000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 10000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 20000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 25000/-
- Best Phones under Rs. 30000/-
But here I am going to provide the list of best mobile phones priced under 15k range.
Best Mobile Phones under Rs. 15000/- in India
Here are the best smartphones that you can find under 15000/- Rupees in India. All of them are Android phones as I could not find a single deserving Windows Phone priced under 15k range.
Honor 5X
Huawei Honor 5X is really a No Nonsense phone as its ad says about it. Honor 5X is an Android Phone that looks premium as it has brushed aluminum back cover, stylish looks and slim design. The phone is truly beautiful and it has got very good specifications and features. Huawei Honor 5X is powered by Snapdragon 616 64-bit Octa-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz. The phone has got generous 2 GB RAM which is enough for everyday work and also for gaming. The internal memory is 16 GB which can be expanded to 128 GB using microSD card. The display is brilliant and it has 5.5 inches Full HD IPS screen (1080 x 1920 pixels) having 401 ppi pixel density.
In the camera department it has got 13 Megapixel primary camera with Led flash and 5 MP secondary camera for taking selfies. The battery is also big at 3000 mAh. Special features include Fingerprint sensor and fast battery charging. Below are the major specifications of Honor 5X Android Mobile Phone.
| Honor 5X Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 616, 1.7 GHz 64-bit Octa-core processor, Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD, 401 ppi pixel density, Scratch Resistant Glass |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, expandable to 128 GB via microSD card |
| Camera | 13 MP primary camera with LED flash and 5 Mp secondary camera |
| Features | Fingerprint Scanner, FM Radio |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Micro + Nano) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) is planned |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 12999/- |
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G4 Plus is the latest Android Smartphone in the Moto G series from Motorola and Lenovo. It is also the first Moto G Smartphone to feature a Fingerprint sensor and that too in front. Moto G4 Plus is really a powerful and reliable smartphone that has got some high end specifications. You can read the complete review of Moto G4 Plus on the link given below.
Read: Moto G4 Plus Review and Specifications
| Moto G4 Plus Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 617 Octa-core Processor 1.5 GHz, Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Internal Storage | 16GB / 32GB, expandable to 128GB using microSD card |
| Camera | 16MP primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) flash and PDAF, 5MP secondary camera |
| Features | Front Fingerprint Sensor, Fast Battery Charging |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, dual SIM (3G+4G) micro SIM |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 6.0.2 Marshmallow |
| Battery | Li-ion 3000mAh, non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 13499/- (2GB RAM/16GB), Rs. 14999/- (3GB RAM/32GB) |
Lenovo K4 Note
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is a feature rich Android Smartphone from Lenovo that is priced well under Rs. 15k. The phone has pretty good specifications and comes with unique features like TheaterMax Virtual Reality (VR) Technology, Fingerprint sensor, NFC. Also if you are music lover then this is the phone for you as it has got loud speakers and great sound.
Lenovo K4 Note is powered by Mediatek MT6753 Octa-core 1.3 GHz processor and Mali-T720MP3 GPU. It has got very good amount of RAM at 3GB. The internal memory is at 16 GB which can be expanded to 128 GB using microSD card. It has got 5.5 inches IPs Full HD Display (401 ppi) and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
There is a 13 MP primary camera with dual LED (dual-tone) flash and 5 Mp secondary camera. The phone has got a pretty big battery of 3300 mAh which is more than enough to keep your phone alive for at least one day.
Read more about Lenovo K4 Note
| Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Specifications | |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6753 Octa-core 1.3 GHz processor and Mali-T720MP3 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches Full HD IPS display, 401 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, expandable to 128 GB via microSD card |
| Camera | 13 MP primary camera with dual LED flash and 5 Mp secondary camera |
| Features | TheaterMax Virtual Reality (VR) Technology, Fingerprint sensor, NFC |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Micro SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1.1 |
| Battery | Li-Po 3300 mAh |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 11999/- |
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is the bigger brother and sucessor of Lenovo Vibe K4 Note. The phone comes with more powerful processor, higher RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a slightly bigger battery of 3500 mAh. On the downside it lacks Corning Gorilla Glass protection which was present on the K4 Note. Below are the major specifications of Lenovo K5 Note.
| Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Specifications | |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Mediatek 6755 Octa-core Processor |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD (1080p), 401 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 32GB, expandable to 128GB |
| Camera | 13 MP primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) flash and 8 MP secondary camera |
| Features | Fingerprint sensor, FM Radio, TheaterMax Technology Support with Dolby Atmos Sound |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Battery | Li-Po 3500mAh |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 13499/- |
Lenovo Vibe S1
Another nice phone from Lenovo that has got pretty good specifications and is priced under Rs. 15000/-. Lenovo Vibe S1 is an Android Phone that is mainly targeted towards selfie users. This is because it has got dual lens camera (8MP + 2MP) on front for taking high quality selfies that stands out from the crowd. Below are the major specifications of Lenovo Vibe S1 mobile phone.
| Lenovo Vibe S1 Specifications | |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6752, Octa-core 1.7 GHz processor and Mali-T760MP2 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5 inches HD display IPS, (1080 x 1920 pixels.), 441 ppi pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB, microSD card slot (up to 128 GB) |
| Camera | 13 MP primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) flash and (8MP + 2MP) secondary camera |
| Features | Dual selfie camera, FM radio |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, dual SIM (Nano SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5 Lollipop |
| Battery | Li-Po 2420 mAh, non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 12999/- |
Redmi Note 3 (32GB)
Redmi Note 3 is one of the latest android phones from Xiaomi that is gaining too much attention and popularity. It has got pretty high specifications, advanced features like IR Blaster, Fingerprint sensor and a huge battery of 4000 mAh. Below are the major specifications of Redmi Note 3 android mobile phone.
| Redmi Note 3 (32GB) Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 Hexacore Processor 1.8 GHz, Adreno 510 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401 ppi pixel density |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB, microSD hybrid slot (up to 128 GB) |
| Camera | 18 MP primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) flash and 5 MP front camera |
| Features | Infrared blaster, Fingerprint Scanner |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G, dual SIM hybrid slot (Micro + Nano) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Po 4050 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 11999/- |
OnePlus X (16GB)
OnePlus X is really a stylish android phone that resembles the looks of iPhone 6. It is also packed with some great specifications that will definitely amaze you. The display of OnePlus X is brilliant as it comes with AMOLED display technology. The only thing lacking in this phone is the presence of high capacity battery. Nevertheless it is good phone to buy under 15k and especially for users who want killer looks and high specifications.
| OnePlus X Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 801, Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor, Adreno 330 GPU |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Display | 5 inches AMOLED full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display, 441 ppi pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Internal Storage | 16GB, microSD card up to 128 GB (Hybrid slot) |
| Camera | 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 8MP secondary camera. |
| Features | FM Radio |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Nano SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Po 2525 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 14999/- |
Lenovo Vibe P1
Lenovo Vibe P1 is really a good phone that is a bit expensive than 15k and is priced at around Rs. 15.5k. The phone is equipped with powerful Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor, got features likes like NFC, Fingerprint Sensor, Fast battery charging and a big battery rated at 4900 mAh that can give you loads of backup time. Below are the major specifications of Lenovo Vibe P1.
| Lenovo Vibe P1 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 615 64-bit Octa-core 1.7 GHz processor, Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401 ppi pixel density, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB, microSD card up to 128 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) flash and 5 MP secondary camera |
| Features | Fingerprint sensor, NFC, Fast battery charging |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G, dual SIM (Nano SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 15500/- |
Samsung Galaxy J7 (16GB)
If you are a Samsung fan or do not trust these Chinese branded phones then under 15k budget the best android phone you can from Samsung is Samsung Galaxy J7. Samsung Galaxy J7 is powered by its own Samsung 1.5 GHz Exynos 7580 Octa Core Processor and comes with 1.5 GB RAM. The display is brilliant as it has got Super AMOLED display screen. Below are the specifications of this phone.
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Specifications | |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Exynos 7580 Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches Super AMOLED HD display (720 x 1280 pixels), 267 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, expandable to 128 GB by microSD card |
| Camera | 13 MP primary with LED flash and 5 MP secondary camera |
| Features | FM Radio, NFC |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G, Dual SIM |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Battery | Li-ion 3000 mAh |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 14200/- |
Lenovo ZUK Z1 is an Android Smartphone from Lenovo that has got really good specifications and a big battery of 4100mAh. Major features include Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C reversible connector, Fast Battery Charging and 8MP secondary camera for taking high quality selfies. The phone runs on Cyanogen OS 12.1 which is based on Android 5.1.1.
Lenovo ZUK Z1 is available exclusively on Amazon.in and you can buy it from the link given below.
| Lenovo ZUK Z1 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 801 Quad-core processor at 2.5GHz, Adreno 330 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401 ppi pixel density |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB, No card slot |
| Camera | 13MP Primary camera with dual LED flash and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 8MP secondary camera at front |
| Features | Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C connector, Fast Charging |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, dual nano SIM (4G+4G) |
| Operating System (OS) | OS 12.1 built on Android 5.1.1 |
| Battery | Li-Po 4100mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 13499/- |
Still Confused which Phone to Buy? Then Ask me
If you still cannot make up your mind on which smartphone to buy under Rs. 15000/- then you can ask me by leaving a comment below clearly stating your requirements.
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Akshat Verma
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hello,
hope you are going good,
still confused between redmi note 3, mi4, lenovo zuke z1, or lenovo k5 note coming soon on august 1 2016??
I would say wait for Lenovo K5 Note.
Hello,
I am still confused with samsung j7 2016 and redmi note 3 regarding services after purchase.
There is nothing to get confused. After sales of samsung is definitely better then xiaomi.
thank you Sir,
i will go for samsung on your valuable suggestion.
thanks and regards
Sir I want a smart phone with 2 microsim+ 1 SD Card with FHD(5/5.5 Inches), 4G , Gorilla Glass smart phone around 1Rs.10,000 to 15,000 if possible with IR Blaster
I suggest you to go for Moto G4 Plus (3GB RAM / 32GB).
Thanque sir
Sir which of the following is better SAMSUNG Galaxy J5 – 6 (New 2016 Edition), Lenovo Vibe K4 Note ( 16GB), Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus 3 GB / 2 GB, Moto G4 /Moto G4+
I would say Moto G4 Plus is the best among these. Next is Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus.
I would like to buy redmi note3
where should i buy it ?
Amazon, flipkart or mi.com ?
Which website is secure and customer frndly ?
First preference should be Amazon, then flipkart and mi.com.
Sir I want a 5 to 5.2 inches full HD smart phone with 2 sim+1 SD Slot. Please suggest me phones around Rs. 12,000-00
There are very few good phones with 5 to 5.2 inches screen. Is 5.5 inches screen ok with you?
No Sir, Please suggest me in the range 5 or 5.2 inches only
The only good phone that fulfills all your requirements is Obi Worldphone SF1. You can buy it here http://amzn.to/2bM1A5v
Sir I want a smart phone with 2 microsim+ 1 SD Card with FHD(5/5.5 Inches), 4G ,fingerprint,nfc,gyro and compass sensor Gorilla Glass smart phone around Rs.10,000 to 20,000 if possible with IR Blaster.
can u please tell the release date of samsung galaxy j9 in India..
I would advise you to get Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. There is no clear info on Samsung Galaxy J9 release date.
thank you… if the price range is around Rs.10,000 to 15,000 what will be the choice ?
ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB of RAM, 32GB storage) at Rs. 19,999, the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB of RAM, 16GB storage) at Rs. 14,999
ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB of RAM, 16GB storage)
thanks for u r reply, but i know about zenfone 2….. i just want to know that do u have any other choise?
no other option available in this range.
Any idea abt leco le 2 i like this phone but little confused bcoz of its new in market?
The phone is good but you may face issues regarding after sales service and warranty.
Hello Sir,
In terms of camera performance which one is better -> Redmi Note 3 or Lenovo K5 Note. Please suggest.
Thanks,
Jayanth
Lenovo K5 Note camera is better than Redmi Note 3.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Hello Sir,
Can you tell me which smartphone is better – Lenovo k5 Note or Redmi Note 3 in overall performance -> software optimization and processor used(K5 Note- Mediatek and Redmi – Snapdragon).
For overall performance Redmi Note 3 is much better. Snapdragon 650 processor in Redmi Note 3 is far better than Helio P10 in K5 Note.
Thanks for the reply. I am confused a bit as in terms of overall performance Redmi Note 3 is better but in terms of Camera Lenovo K5 Note is better. Is the Camera in Redmi Note 3 very bad or acceptable?
Thanks,
Jayanth
Don’t worry the camera in Redmi Note 3 is good.
Thanks a lot!!
plz sir help me I m confused. which phone is better redmi noy 3 or leEco le 2 or lenovo k5 not .
which one is best for me in overall performance.
For overall performance and reliability i would say Redmi Note 3 is better.
Sir I want a mobile which will not only having good features but also glass protection
Actually I want it for my Parents for normal use
My Budget is 7000 to 9000
I suggest you to go for Swipe Elite Plus. It is a good phone and has Dragontrail glass protection.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL (Gold, 32GB)
13MP primary camera with auto focus, LED flash and 5MP front facing camera
6-inch (15.24 centimeters) IPS multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
Android v5 Lollipop operating system with MSM8939 Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB and dual micro SIM With 4G (GSM+GSM)
3000mAH lithium-polymer battery
Price: 14,799.
how is this phone sir? i want to buy. since it is gold color with 6 inches for clear display.
This is a very good phone with good specifications and is suitable for people who want a bit big bigger screen. If you want alternative then you can go for Redmi Note 3 or Moto G4 Plus (32GB)
what would u suggest if i want to get a mobile with ir blaster and finger print sensor and all other good features and os also under 12000, excluding redmi note 3.?
Redmi Note 3 is the only good phone in this budget with IR blaster and fingerprint sensor. Other option would be leeco le 2
if a gorilla glass is also needed then what is the choice ?
I recommend Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL. you can get it here http://amzn.to/2gMaEvt
I decided to buy zuk1 ,what you said about it,is any other options are available, is it possible to have gorilla Glass any other options
how much is your budget?
Sir..,now redmi I note 3 is not available in online sale…I want to know when it will be available in online market….??
Can’t really say but i suggest you to wait for few days.
what about nokia 6
what about?
How is Nokia 6?
Nokia 6 looks good, Has solid build quality, good camera, good processors, has Gorilla Glass 3, brilliant display and the reliability of Nokia.
Hi Akshat can you suggest me best smartphone under 15k with 5 inch display
I recommend Lenovo K6 Power.
Which smartphone is best
1 Vivo v3
2 moto g4 plus
certainly Moto G4 Plus.
Sir wht phone should I chose redmi note 4 or honor 6 x or moto g 4 plus
Out of these three Redmi Note 4 has the best processor & GPU and comes with features like IR Blaster. So i would say Redmi Note 4
hello Akshat sir,
i want a phone my budget is 13000/-
Kindly advice me which phone I should buy.
Please take into consideration all latest phones upto May 2017.
Thank you.
My requirements are
1. lag free performance
2. Good camera (rear and front)
Sir, I am normal user and don’t play any games. Also I have heared reviews that Redmi phones (Redmi 4, 4A, 3s ) have poor audio quality of recorded videos.
kindly advice me
Thank You.
From my side i think Redmi Note 4 is the best phone in this range that has good overall performance.
Xiaomi Redmi note 4 vs Lenovo Z2 plus?
Which one is better?
I would say Redmi Note 4
which is best coice plz help
nokia 6
lenovo k8 note
moto g5s plus
as i need a best smartphone around 15k
sir plz i m waiting for ur reply
becoz i have to order it today only
plz also specify the reason for ur reccomendation.
cost is no matter , i want best performance overall.
Moto G5s Plus
Definitely Moto G5s Plus. Go for it.