Best phones under Rs 15,000 in India for May 2018

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Authors: JordanFinding the very best smartphone under Rs 15,000 in a crowded market is difficult
While the big guns like the Samsung Galaxy S9, iPhone X, LG V30 and Google Pixel 2 steal the show when it comes to flagship smartphones,
most of it is reserved for high-end phones
However, the technology that was once impossible to imagine on budget phones is now available at cheapest possible prices, thanks to the
competitive market and Chinese manufacturers, that hold a massive market share in India.We have used a lot of them, and many have actually
impressed
Right now, there are some really good choices under Rs 15,000 range
If your budget is close to what we just mentioned, then we have some recommendations.Don't need to worry about cost Check out our best phone
listXiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProWeight: 181g | Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x
2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 636 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 20MPA better
cameraImmersive displaySame design and build as Note 4No fast chargingXiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is close to being the most dominant contender
in sub 15k price segment
It was the first phone to ship with Snapdragon 636, now accompanied by the Zenfone Max Pro M1
The phone offers solid performance for price and combines all the necessary features like a good battery, big display, software features and
more.We even compared its new dual camera module with the OnePlus 5T, and the results were surprisingly good.Read the full review:Redmi Note
5 ProAsus Zenfone Max Pro M1The comeback phone for AsusWeight: 180g | Dimensions: 159 x 76 x 8.5 mm | OS: Android 8.1 Oreo | Screen size:
5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160p | CPU: Snapdragon 636 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP | Front
camera: 8MPHumongous batteryPowerful chipsetMediocre camera qualityOne of the most sensible phones that Asus has made in years
Yes, that's the kind of response the phone is getting after release
And the company has released the latest update that brings security patches and fixes performance.It has everything that the Redmi Note 5
Pro has and it offers slightly better battery life, plus, a stock Android experience
| Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3080mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP | Front camera:
5MPBest dual camera system on a budgetGoogle software with timely updatesSmaller batteryDerivative designThe result of Xiaomi's partnership
with Google, the Mi A1 is supported by the Search giant's Android One program
first created for budget phone makers
Google has now tweaked the finer points just a bit and will now house all phones that run on stock Android and not made by the company.The
Mi A1 features a full HD 5.5-inch IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, backed by 4GB of RAM and an
12-megapixel camera modules, one wide-angle, f/2.2 aperture and a telephoto f/2.6 camera
with promised update to Android 8.0 Oreo and even Android P
The Mi A1 draws power from a 3,080 mAh battery which supports fast charging.Buy Xiaomi Mi A1 from Flipkart @ Rs 14,999Read the full
review:Xiaomi Mi A1Honor 9 Lite (32 GB)Weight: 149g | Dimensions: 151 x 71.9 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 5.6-inch |
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 13MP +
2MPVibrant 18:9 displayPremium lookingAndroid 8.0 OreoEMUI is a messFast charge not supportedThe Honor 9 lite has everything going for
itself in the design department with the shiny 2.5D glass on back
It looks dapper in the Sapphire Blue colour variant.The 18:9 aspect ratio display is vibrant and is 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
RAM)The 18:9 display make it to the Redmi Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.99-inch |
Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera:
5MPValue for moneyGood battery lifeStill runs Android NougatDated designFor just Rs 9,999, the Redmi Note 5 replaces the Note 4 for the top
spot
The new phone is an update over its predecessor
It has a new 18:9 display with a slightly better camera and software optimisations
through intensive usage with a phenomenal full-day battery life.Read the full review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 reviewMoto G5 PlusThe best Moto G
out thereWeight: 155g | Dimensions: 150.2 x 74 x 7.7mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.2-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon
625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPImpressive cameraConvincing
performanceNon-removable batteryNo NFCThe Moto G5 Plus is one of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000
Dominating the sub 20K category, the Moto G5 Plus was launched in two storage variants - 3GB RAM/16GB internal storage and 4GB RAM/32GB
internal storage
However, only the 3GB/16GB variant falls under the Rs 15K price segment.It is the first G series phone to come with a metal build and looks
very fresh and premium
them
The Snapdragon 625 chipset does a great job and 3GB RAM makes it good enough for multitasking.Read the full review: Motorola Moto G5
PlusHonor 7XHonor updates one of its best to Android NougatWeight: 165g | Dimensions: 156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size:
5.93-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3340mAh | Rear camera: 16+2MP | Front camera:
8MPPremium buildVibrant 18:9 displayImpressive cameraNo USB Type-CCharges slowlyThe Honor 7X brings an 18:9 aspect ratio to the mid-range
segment, along with dual-camera setup
Other than that, the camera onboard the 7X is a pretty good snapper while the slick metal unibody makes it feel like a premium smartphone.It
runs on the Kirin 659 chipset, which is claimed to be a tough competitor to the Snapdragon 625 backed by 4GB of RAM
It comes in two storage variants - 32GB and 64GB
afford more expensive phones.Read the full review:Honor 7XXiaomi Mi Max 2The best gets even betterWeight: 211g | Dimensions: 174.1 x 88.7 x
7.6 mm | OS: Android 7.1.1 | Screen size: 6.44-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32/64/128GB |
Battery: 5300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPSturdy builtHumongous display to consume contentAmazing battery lifeAverage
front-facing cameraXiaomi's big-screen smartphone series, the Mi Max got a second iteration this year, which makes it one of the best
big-display phones around
from such a size
At just 7.6mm, it fits in the hand quite well and the aluminium casing gives it a robust and premium feel.The Snapdragon 625 is one of the
best available mid-range processors around and it's coupled with 4GB of RAM here
There are two storage variants: 32GB/64GB.Speaking about its imaging capabilities, the 12-megapixel snapper is decent, but the front-facing
camera is average.What's amazing about the Mi Max 2 is the battery life
It lasts for a full day easily, despite the large display.Read the full review:Mi Max 2FbbAkXFFW2ffdkg8VK7aAC.jpg#