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Authors: TheIndianSubcontinent News AgencyA good phone under Rs 15,000 isn't the most difficult to find nowadays since there are plenty to

choose from, but the options under Rs 12,000 are very limited

When you look for some good options, there are phones that were first launched at a higher price in early 2017, but are available at cheaper

rates today

A good example is the Moto G5 Plus or Honor 6X.To help you find the right phone for your budget, we have selected the best phones under Rs

12,000

The list contains phones that are old but still lead the segment and some of them have recently been launched at a lower price.Don't need to

worry about cost Check out our best phone listAsus ZenFone Max Pro M1Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 159 x 76 x 8.5 mm | OS: Android 8.1 Oreo |

5MP | Front camera: 8MPHumongous batteryClean softwareMediocre camera performanceBoring designAsus has made a comeback in the Indian market

with a new approach in the shape of the Zenfone Max Pro M1

highlight of the phone

There's a 5000mAh battery that's even larger than the benchmark Redmi Note 5 Pro's 4000mAh cell

On top of that, there's Snapdragon 636, making it the cheapest phone with this chipset

The Rs 10,999 has a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, that can sail through all the basic tasks without a stutter.Read the full review: Asus ZenFone

camera: 13MP + 2MPStunning designImpressive cameraNo fast chargeCluttered UIThe Honor 9 Lite has everything going for itself in the design

department with the shiny 2.5D glass on front and back

reason enough to buy this phone

It also has a quad-camera setup

The front-facing cameras capture some good pictures while the rear one leaves much to be desired

full review: Honor 9 Lite reviewXiaomi Redmi Note 5Solid specs, strong camera and afforadable priceWeight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.5 x

Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPValue for moneyGood battery lifeLimited to Android NougatDated designThe Xiaomi

Redmi Note 5 continues to recreate the value for money proposition it has been known for

It packs a solid set of specification, a new 18:9 display, hefty battery and a decent display

moneyOlder version of AndroidAverage cameraThe Redmi 5 succeeds the Redmi 4 from Xiaomi, and it's a huge upgrade over its predecessor in

terms of display and internals

works pretty well in day-to-day usage

There are three RAM variants of the phone but the 3GB variant at Rs 8,999 offers the best value for money proposition

Despite a cut in the battery, it can easily sail you through a full day of usage

The build is solid and new display looks like a great alternative to consume media on the go

2,800mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPGreat cameraBright, crisp displayPlastic buildNo NFCWith a Snapdragon 430 processor and 3GB

of RAM, the Moto G5 does make some compromises, but provides decent day-to-day performance

sub-12k mark

If you want to be able to take good photos but can't afford to buy a high-end phone, this is a phone you should consider.The missing

Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3340mAh | Rear camera: 12+2MP | Front camera: 8MPPremium buildImpressive cameraNo USB Type-CCharges slowlyThe

Honor 6X was the first to bring a dual camera to the mid-range segment

Not just that, the camera onboard the 6X is a pretty good snapper while the slick metal unibody makes it feel like a premium smartphone.The

hardware is not as good as the Redmi Note 4, but still the closest to it than the other competition in this range

For those who want a good camera phone with premium build quality and decent performance, the Honor 6X is pretty good.Read the full

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Best phones under Rs 12,000 in India for May 2018