The mobile landscape is undergoing a drastic shift with companies like LeEco, Motorola , OnePlus , Xiaomi and Asus redefining the definition of budget devices. Smartphones under Rs 15,000 these days are not full of compromises, poor cameras and sluggish performance. In fact, devices in this price range are becoming more than capable of giving a fight to the flagships of the world.
Here are the best smartphones you can buy for under Rs 15,000 right now (Note: the list is not ranked):
Here are the best smartphones you can buy for under Rs 15,000 right now (Note: the list is not ranked):
Motorola Moto G4 Plus
The Moto G4 Plus features a fantastic 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080 pixels) display, with a pixel density of 401ppi. This is the first time a Moto G smartphone has come with a full HD display.The display is also covered with Gorilla Glass 3 for protection.
The Moto G4 Plus is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor paired with a 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU and either 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage or 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage. The internal memory can be expanded up to 200GB through a microSD card. It comes with a 3,000mAh battery unit with TurboCharging support that as per Motorola, delivers 6 hours of usage with just 15 minutes of charging.
At a starting price of Rs 13,499, the Moto G4 Plus is a compelling buy, and continues the G series of smartphone's tradition of providing good smartphones at an affordable price. It has a superb display, fast and accurate fingerprint sensor, stock android and performs admirably well. The only negative here are the mediocre cameras and underwhelming battery.
Also read: Moto G4 Plus review
Yu Yunicorn
The device, touted as a 'flagship killer' by the company, is made up of an aluminum, magnesium and manganese alloy and is available on Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs 12,999 for the first month.
The Yu Yunicorn offers a very serviceable and capable 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, with vivid colors, good viewing angles and adequate brightness levels. The display is protected by protective glass made by Nippon Electric Glass.
The smartphone runs a custom version of Android 5.1 Lollipop called 'Android on Steroids' and also features an 'Around Yu 2.0' software that offers an integrated wallet, doctors on demand, and other content services. The UI is not heavily skinned and is much closer to stock than other intrusive skins.
On the imaging front, the YU Yunicorn has a 13MP rear camera with a five-element lens and electronic image stabilization and a 5MP front camera.
The YU Yunicorn offers a great display, stellar build quality, fantastic battery life and good day to day performance. The only negatives are the slow and mediocre camera and disappointing gaming performance.
Also read : YU Yunicorn review
Lenovo Zuk Z1
It has an all glass front, a non removable plastic back with chamfered edges and a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button. It weighs 175 grams and measures 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm.
The phone has a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Under the hood, it packs a rather dated Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, integrated Andreno 330 graphics and 3GB of RAM. It also comes with USB type C for charging and data transfer.
The Lenovo Z1 offers extensive customization options through Cyanogen OS. The phone will also be the first Lenovo smartphone to allow users to unlock the bootloader without voiding the warranty. The phone also features a comprehensive theming engine that lets users change wallpapers, fonts and even the boot animations.
On the imaging front, the smartphone has a 13MP rear camera with a Sony IMX214 sensor and an 8MP front camera. The rear camera allows video to be shot at 1080p at 60 fps as well as 30 fps. The rear camera has a f/2.0 aperture, 1.12 micron pixels as well as Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a feature which is extremely rare in this price range.
The phone has 64 GB of internal storage with no options for storage expansion, a decision which could limit the phone's appeal. On the brighter side, the phone has a massive 4100mAh battery as well as dual-SIM support.
The Lenovo Zuk Z1 is priced at Rs 13,499 and is available exclusively via Flipkart.
LeEco Le 2
The LeEco Le 2 is a overhaul of the LeEco Le1s and features a similar all metal design, an octa-core 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 652 processor, 16+8 MP cameras, 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM. The Le 2 will be the first smartphone in India to come with the Snapdragon 652 SoC.
The smartphone has a 5.5-inch, full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 403 PPI. It also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch resistance.
The Le 2 looks identical to it's predecessor, with a full metal unibody design that looks and feels very premium. The build quality is fantastic, with no creaks or rattles. The design and build of the device are one of it's highlights and can easily rival any high-end smartphone.
The USP of the phone lies in it's 'revolutionary' CDLA audio technology and the company's ecosystem-based LeEco membership program.
Users can access 2,000+ movies, 50 live concerts throughout the year, 100+ live TV channels and more than 3.5 million songs right from their smartphone. In addition, the company is also offering 5TB of cloud storage space.
CDLA transmits audio digitally using the device's type C port, avoiding the analog conversion that occurs via the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack entirely. LeEco promises that this results in the transmission having a higher higher bit rate, more power and lesser signal noise, thereby providing high resolution, nearly lossless audio.
If you can digest the lack of a headphone jack, at a price of Rs 11,999, the LeEco Le 2 seems to be a great value for money proposition.
Also read : LeEco Le 2 hands-on review
Meizu M3 Note
Much like other Meizu devices, the m3 note comes with a premium metal unibody design. There is a fingerprint scanner built into the home button, which Meizu promises can unlock the device in 0.2 seconds.
The phone has a full HD 5.5-inch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi. On the connectivity front, the phone supports 4G LTE along with VoLTE, dualSIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 as well as GPS.
The distinctive feature of the phone is the massive 4,100mAh battery. This fact was highlighted by Meizu in the invitation for the launch event itself, which came with the caption 'a long lasting beauty'. It runs on Meizu's own Flyme OS atop Android 5.1 Lollipop.
The rear camera is a 13MP sensor with a f/2.2 aperture. It comes with Phase Detection Auto Focus as well as a Dual LED flash. The front camera is a 5MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture.
At Rs 9,999, the phone has a lot going for it, especially the microSD card support and the mammoth 4,100mAh battery.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
The Redmi Note 3 comes with an all-metal design, a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display and a hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor. The 16GB variant comes with 2GB of RAM and a 4,000mAh battery unit, while the 32GB variant has 3GB of RAM and comes with a slightly larger 4,050mAh battery unit. Both variants come with QuickCharging support.
The Redmi Note 3 was Xiaomi's first ever handset to pack a fingerprint scanner, which is placed right below the camera sensor. On the imaging front, the device has a 16MP rear camera with a dual LED flash and a 5MP front shooter.
The device runs on Xiaomi’s own MIUI7 running atop Android 5.1 Lollipop.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note has held the title of best budget smartphone in our books for quite some time now and even a few months after it’s launch, it can hold its own against the competition easily.
Also read : Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review
Asus Zenfone Max
The new Asus ZenFone Max is an iterative upgrade, packing an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor compared to the Snapdragon 410 earlier. In addition, while the earlier version came with an Adreno 305 GPU, the update gets a more powerful Adreno 405 GPU clocked at 550MHz. The internal storage gets a bump too, up to 32GB from 16GB.
The rest of the specifications of the phone include a 5.5-inch HD IPS display, 2GB/3GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera with a dual LED flash and Asus's PixelMaster 2.0 technology, 5MP front camera and microSD card support (up to 64GB).
On the software front, the smartphone runs Asus's own ZenUI 2.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G, GRPS/EDGE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi.
The distinctive feature of the Asus ZenFone Max remains its colossal 5,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to 914 hours of standby time and 38 hours of talk time. The device can also be used as a power bank to charge other devices.
The phone has a lot going for it, especially the upgraded internals and the mammoth 5,000mAh battery.
Also read : Asus Zenfone Max review
One Plus X
The One Plus X offers a powerful but dated snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD support, a 5-inch full HD display and a rather small 2525mAh battery.
The smartphone comes with a 13MP rear camera, with a resolution of 4128 x 3096 and a 8MP front shooter. The smartphone is built impeccably well and looks very sleek and svelte, almost like the iPhone 4 or 4s.
The One Plus X runs on One Plus’s own Oxygen UI running atop Android 5.1 Lollipop, with a Marshmallow update on the way.
On the connectivity front, the One Plus X supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G, GPRS/EDGE and GPS/A-GPS. The One Plus X lacks a fingerprint sensor as well as NFC.
At Rs 14,999, and now without the hassle of invites, the One Plus X makes for a great buy for those looking for a phone that looks and feels premium at a not so premium price.
Also read : One Plus X review
Le1s Eco
The LeEco Le 1s Eco is essentially a revised version of the LeEco Le1s and features an all metal design, a 1.85 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM.
Marketed as LeEco's first 'Made for India' smartphone, the USP of the phone lies in the company's ecosystem-based LeEco membership program. Users can access 2,000+ movies, 100+ live TV channels and more than 3.5 million songs right from their smartphone. In addition, the company is also offering 5TB cloud personal space storage space.
Featuring a full metal unibody design, the phone looks and feels very premium. There are no creaks or rattles and it feels solidly put together.
The smartphone has a 5.5inch, full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 401 PPI. It also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch resistance.On the software front, The phone runs on Le Eco's own EUI, running on top of Android 5 Lollipop.
The smartphone has a 13MP rear camera with a f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP front camera. It lacks OIS and 4K recording though.
At a price of Rs 9,999, The LeEco Le 1s Eco seems like an extremely value for money proposition that can challenge the likes of Xiaomi, Huawei and Micromax.
Also read : LeEco Le1s Eco review
Coolpad Note 3
On the connectivity front, the Coolpad Note 3 supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB OTG. It has a 5.5-inch 720p HD display, with a pixel density of 267 ppi.
The smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner located at rear, just below the camera sensor. The fingerprint scanner is a delight to use, and is clearly one of the highlights of this device. In fact, its speed and accuracy is comparable to the Samsung galaxy S7 and the iPhone 6S.
The Coolpad Note 3 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with the company's customized Cool UI 6.0 skin running on top. It has a 13MP rear camera with a f/2,0 aperture and a 5MP front camera.
The Coolpad Note 3 is a solid contender in the sub 10k price bracket and can take on competition from the likes of Xiaomi, Lenovo and Micromax.
Also read : Coolpad Note 3 review
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