The Smartphone market in India is the fastest-growing market and ranks second in the world. Expensive Smartphones are more often desirable for their feature, specification and brand name. At the same time, the real volumes speak in the budget dynamics.
As mobile data service in India seems to be more affordable, it is now possible to afford a smartphone that is not only affordable but also is available with features you would expect in an expensive smartphone.
We have put together a list of some of the best affordable smartphones priced under Rs 15,000 with the specification.
1. Realme 7
The Realme 7 comes with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC under the hood. It has quickly laddered up on our list and offers excellent value for money. You can perform your daily task, gaming and photography all in it without having to compromise on buying a lesser model. This is indeed one of the best smartphones to buy at Rs 15,000.
Realme 7 Specifications |
Display |
6.5" (1080 x 2400) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
6GB |
Storage |
64GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
64 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 16 MP |
Rs 15,882 |
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2. Redmi 9 Prime
The Redmi 9 Prime is satisfactorily powerful as a budget smartphone. It's one of the several that can manage high-intensity gaming effortlessly without diminishing the graphics too much. Additionally, the camera enables you to high-resolution quality picture and photography. The Smartphone is under 10,000 and Amazon has a no-cost EMI starting from Rs 471.
Redmi 9 Prime Specifications |
Display |
6.53" (1080 x 2340) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery |
5020 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 8 MP |
Rs 9,999 |
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3. Poco M2 Pro
The Poco M2 Pro is quite the Redmi Note 9 Pro encased in a dual-tone body, with slightly faster charging. What it does uniquely from other Xiaomi smartphones is that there's the alternative to get an app drawer in the UI with a lot more customizations thanks to the POCO launcher. It is also an excellent phone for gaming under Rs 15,000
Poco M2 Pro Specifications |
Display |
6.67" (1080 x 2400) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
48 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 16 MP |
Rs 14,999 |
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4. Samsung Galaxy M30s
The Samsung Galaxy M30s looks lustrous and stylish with an AMOLED display upfront along with a 48MP triple-camera setup at the back. It has a 16MP selfie shooter. While the best feature about the phone is the 6000mAh battery inside with support for fast charging. It is Samsung's best phone under Rs 15,000 in India.
Samsung Galaxy M30s Specifications |
Display |
6.4" (1080 x 2400) |
Processor |
octa |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh |
Camera |
48 + 8 + 5 | 16 MP |
Rs 15,000 |
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5. Samsung Galaxy M21
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is one of the inexpensive smartphones with a Full HD AMOLED display measuring 6.4-inches and intermittent by a tiny waterdrop notch. The phone is one of the few to offer a massive 6,000mAh battery in this price range with a 15W fast charger.
Samsung Galaxy M21 Specifications |
Display |
6.4" (1080 x 2340) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh |
Camera |
48 + 8 + 5 | 20 MP |
Rs 12,499 |
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6. Xiaomi Redmi 9
Xiaomi Redmi 9 holds decent promise as far as the performance is concerned and quite capable of performing multiple tasks. It has a powerful Helio G80 that has been tested with games that require high-resolution and shows excellent performance with no-lag. It can be considered a good fit for people looking for photography and gaming features along with daily task performance under Rs 10,000.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Specifications |
Display |
6.53" (1080 x 2340) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5020 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 8 MP |
Rs 8,999 |
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7. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max - Aurora Blue
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC powers the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, it is a capable processor and can handle daily tasks very well. It is available in three variants in which the aurora blue is available under 15,000.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Specifications |
Display |
6.22" (720x1520) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
2 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 2 | 8 MP |
Rs 15,000 |
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8. Samsung Galaxy M31 - Space Black
The Samsung Galaxy M series has gained a lot of popularity thanks to affordable prices and up-to-date hardware. They have lowered the costs by selling the mobile online, making it easier to buy and under a discount.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Specifications |
Display |
6.4-inch (2340 x 1080) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
6 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh |
Camera |
64+8+5+5 MP |
Rs 15,499 |
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9. Vivo U10
The Vivo U10 is quite mighty for the price it's offered at. The phone runs on the capable Snapdragon that was initially made for mid-range smartphones but now seems to be a favourite of budget and entry-level phones. The good thing is, the large battery also tops up quite fast thanks to an 18W fast charger included in the box. As for the optics, they are especially useful compared to other models by Vivo under Rs 10,000.
Vivo U10 Specifications |
Display |
6.35" (720 x 1544) |
Processor |
octa |
RAM |
3 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 8 + 2 | NA |
Rs 12,990 |
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10. Oppo A52
With an ultra-high-resolution display and ultra-narrow side of only 1.73mm. Enjoying a clearer, more immersive viewing experience from watching videos to playing games. The 5000mAh large battery guarantees all-day use even when it is used at high intensity. an 18W fast charge makes sure to quickly recharge during pieces of time. Easily handle every condition whether ultra-clear video, pure night view, or beauty selfie.
Oppo A52 Specifications |
Display |
6.1" (720 X 1560) |
Processor |
octa-core |
RAM |
6 GB |
Storage |
128 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAH |
Camera |
12MP+8MP+2MP+2MP |
Rs 13,990 |
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11. Redmi 8 64GB
The Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a durable entry-level smartphone and one of the few products with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a powerful snapdragon and a fast battery that makes it ideal for both regular and users that are looking for a phone for gaming. A suitable choice under Rs 10,000.
Redmi 8 Specifications |
Display |
6.2" (720 X 1520) |
Processor |
octa |
RAM |
4GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
12 + 2 | 8 MP |
Rs 11,499 |
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12. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max - Champagne Gold
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is available in 3 variants, while the champagne gold was their recent launch by lowering its prices. It is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 SoC that is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and is available under Rs 15,000.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Specifications |
Display |
16.94 (2400 x 1080) |
Processor |
octa-core |
RAM |
4GB |
Storage |
64GB |
Battery Capacity |
5020mAH |
Camera |
64MP+8MP+5MP+2MP |
Rs 12,999 |
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13. Oppo A12
The Oppo A12 is a decent entry-level smartphone priced under Rs 10,000 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone has a 6.22-inch HD display and a 13+2MP dual camera setup at the back and a 5MP selfie camera on the font. An ideal choice for regular users.
Oppo A12 Specifications |
Display |
6.22" (720 x 1560) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
4 GB |
Storage |
64 GB |
Battery Capacity |
4230 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 2 | 5 MP |
Rs 11,490 |
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14. Realme C11
The Realme C11 is an entry-level smartphone with the MediaTek Helio G35 under the hood. There is an HD LCD and a 5,000mAh battery with a dual-camera setup at the back.
Realme C11 Specifications |
Display |
6.5" (720 x 1560) |
Processor |
Octa-core |
RAM |
2 GB |
Storage |
32 GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Camera |
13 + 2 | 5 MP |
Rs 7480 |
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15. Motorola Moto E7 Plus
An affordable smartphone from the Motorola E series, the Moto E7 Plus offers some suitable hardware while delivering clean software. The offer battery life of 5,000mAh battery and has a Micro-USB port, and a capable camera both rear and front making it a good deal in under Rs 10,000
Motorola Moto E7 Plus Specifications |
Display |
6.50-inch, 720x1600 pixels |
Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
RAM |
4GB |
Storage |
64GB |
Battery Capacity |
5000mAh |
Camera |
48MP + 2MP / 8 MP |
Rs 12,499 |
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There are some new launches in the market that have grabbed the user's attention. While the sales on an e-commerce website seem to offer huge discounts on smartphones, there are more new sales and offers to come.
We hope the above list will help you make your decision to pick a phone that suits you the best.
Nice list. In processor name, instead of Octa core if you’d have mentioned the processor name, it’d be better.