Best Phones Under 15000 | October 2023

Mid rangers are the most sought after phones, and rightfully so. They offer so much at affordable price range. Here’s a list to help you choose the best one under 15000. Let’s start with the best phone.

This is the best phone you can buy under Rs. 15000:

Poco X5 5G

This is the best phone you can buy under fifteen thousand rupees. It offers best value for money and gives the best performance in this price segment.

  • Release date
    • 14 March 2023
  • Price
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 14,999
    • 8+256GB @ Rs. 16,999
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
    • Adreno 619
    • 7 5G Bands
    • Dual 5G Support
    • 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
    • 128/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 33W Fast Charging
    • 100 % in 60 mins
  • OS Updates
    • Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
    • Minimum 2 years security and OS
  • Display
    • 6.67” FHD+ Super AMOLED
    • 120Hz Refresh Rate
    • 394 PPI
    • 1200 Nits Peak Brightness                
    • Punch hole
    • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Cameras
    • Triple Camera
    • 48MP f/1.8
    • 8MP Ultra wide
    • 2MP Macro
    • Front: 13MP
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has Single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • IP53 Splash Proof
  • IR Blaster
    • Yes

Before we go any further with the list, there are two honorable mentions:

iQOO Z6 5G

  • Release date
    • 16th March 2022
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ 15,499
    • 6+128GB @ 16,499
    • 6+128GB @ 17,499
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
    • Adreno 619
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 18W fast charging
  • OS Updates
    • Android 12, Funtouch 12
    • 2 years OS updates
    • 3 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.58″ IPS LCD
    • 120Hz FHD+ Display
    • 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate
    • DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut
    • Water drop
  • Cameras
    • 50MP Eye AF Camera f/1.8
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
    • Front: 16 MP, f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

This is the second honorable mention, before we move on with the list:

Moto G62

  • This is a good phone, but it is one year older. So, you can consider it only if you have huge discounts on it.
  • Release date
    • 11th August 2022
  • Price
    • 6+128GB @ 15,999
    • 8+128GB @ 16,999
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 695 processor
    • Adreno 619 GPU
    • 6/8GB RAM
    • 128GB Storage
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 20W charger
  • OS Updates
    • Android 12
    • 2 years OS updates
    • 3 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.5” FHD+
    • 120Hz Fluid Display
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50 MP Quad Pixel f/1.8
    • 8MP Ultrawide + Depth f/2.2 – 118°
    • 2MP Macro Vision f/2.4
    • Front: 16MP f/2.2
  • Dual speakers
    • Yes
    • Multidimensional stereo sound with Dolby Atmos
    • 39% more powerful sound
  • IP Rating
    • IP52 Water Repellant Design
  • IR Blaster
    • No

Now, let’s get back to the list and look at second best phone:

Moto G54 5G

  • Release date
    • 6 September 2023
  • Price
    • 8+128GB @ Rs. 15,999
    • 12+256GB @ Rs. 18,999
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 7020
    • IMG BXM-8-256 GPU3
    • Octa-core
    • 8/12GB
    • 128/256GB
  • Battery
    • 6000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • TurboPower 33 (QC3+, PD3.0)
    • Charges 50% in 33 mins
    • 90% in 66 mins
  • OS Updates
    • Android 13
    • The phone is promised to receive the Android 14 update
    • Along with 3 years of security updates
  • Display
    • 6.5″ IPS LCD
    • FHD+
    • 30HZ-120Hz refresh rate
    • 20:9
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50MP OIS f/1.8
    • 8MP f/2.2, 118° ultra-wide angle
    • Front: 16MP f/2.4
  • Dual speakers
    • Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • IP Rating
    • IP52 Water-repellent design
  • IR Blaster
    • No

As for the 3rd best phone on the list, we have:

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

  • Release date
    • April 17th 2023
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ Rs. 14,490
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 15,490
  • Processor
    • Exynos 1330
    • Mali-G68
    • 5nm
    • 5G 13 bands
  • Battery
    • 6000 mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 25W fast charging support
  • OS Updates
    • Android 13 One UI Core 5.1
    • 2 years OS updates
    • 4 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.6″ PLS LCD FHD+
    • 90Hz Refresh Rate
    • Gorilla Glass 5
    • Waterdrop notch
  • Cameras
    • 50MP f/1.8
    • 2MP f/2.4
    • 2MP f/2.4
    • Front: 13MP f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has Single speakers
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

Tecno Pova 5 Pro

  • Release date
    • 1st August 2023
  • Price
    • 8+128GB @ Rs. 14,999
    • 8+256GB @ Rs. 15,999
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 6080 5G
    • 6nm
    • Mali-G57 MP2
    • 3.0 Lite HyperEngine
    • Panther Engine 3.0
    • AI-Powered Temperature Control
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 68W Ultra Charge
    • 50% in 15 mins
    • Fully charge in 45 min
  • OS Updates
    • HiOS 13 Based on Android 13
    • 1 Year of OS Updates
    • 2 Years of Security Updates
  • Display
    • 6.78″ FHD
    • 120Hz Refresh Rate
    • 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate
    • 580nits Maximum Brightness
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50MP AI f/1.6
    • + Depth camera (0.08MP)
    • Front: 16MP f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • Dual Speaker with DTS & Hi-Res
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

Infinix Note 30 5G

  • Release date
    • 14th June 2023
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ Rs. 14,999
    • 8+256GB @ Rs. 15,999
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 6080 6nm 5G
    • Mali-G57 MC2
    • Ultra Powerful Signal + Dual 5G SIM + Clever 5G 2.0
  • Battery
    • 5000 mAh
    • Reverse Charge
  • Fast charging speed
    • 45W All-Round FastCharge
    • 75% in 30 minutes
    • Support PD 3.0 Agreement
    • Bypass charge, charge while playing, it remains cool
  • OS Updates
    • XOS 13 on Android 13
  • Display
    • 6.78″ IPS LTPS FHD+
    • 120Hz Refresh Rate
    • 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate
    • 580nit
    • DCI-P3 WIDE COLOUR GAMUT
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 108MP F/1.75
    • 2MP F/2.4
    • AI CAM F/2.4
    • Front: 16MP F/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • Dual Speaker Sound by JBL & Hi-Res
  • IP Rating
    • IP53
  • IR Blaster
    • No

Realme 11x 5G

  • Release date
    • 23rd August 2023
  • Price
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 14,999
    • 8+128GB @ Rs. 15,999
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 6100+ 5G 6nm
    • ARM Mali-G57
    • 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X
    • 128GB
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
    • Fast charging speed
    • 33W SUPERVOOC Charge
    • 1-50% in 29 minutes
  • OS Updates
    • realme UI 4.0 Based on Android 13
    • 2 Android updates
    • 3 years of security updates
  • Display
    • 6.72″ FHD+
    • Dynamic Ultra Smooth Display
    • 6-level Dynamic Refresh Rate
    • 120Hz Refresh Rate
    • 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate
    • 680nits peak brightness
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 64MP AI Camera f/1.79
    • 2MP f/2.4
    • Front: 8MP f/2.05
  • Dual speakers
    • No
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

Realme Narzo 60X 5G

  • Release date
    • 6 Septmeber 2023
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ ₹12,999 [Rs. 11,999 -1000 off with Coupon]
    • 6+128GB @ ₹14,499
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 6100+ 5G
    • Arm Mali-G57 MC2
    • Octa core 2.2GHz
    • 4/6GB RAM
    • 128GB Storage
  • Battery
    • 5000 mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 33W Supervooc charge
    • 50% in 29 minutes
  • OS Updates
    • realme UI 4.0 on Android 13
    • 2 years OS updates
    • 3 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.72″ IPS LCD
    • FHD+
    • 680 nits peak
    • 120Hz refresh rate
    • 6 level dynamic refresh rate                
    • Dynamic Ultra smooth display
    • Resolution
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50MP AI camera f/1.8
    • 2MP depth f/2.4
    • Front: 8MP f/2.1
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

POCO M6 Pro 5G

  • Release date
    • 5 August 2023
  • Price
    • 4+64GB @ Rs. 10,999
    • 4+128GB @ Rs. 11,999
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 12,999
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
    • Adreno 613
    • Octa core
    • 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM
    • 64/128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 18W Charging
  • OS Updates
    • MIUI 14 on Android 13
    • 2 years OS updates
    • 3 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.79″ FHD+
    • 90Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
    • Touch Sampling Rate : 240Hz
    • 550 Nits
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50MP AI Dual Camera
    • f/1.8
    • 2MP Depth
    • Front: 8MP, f/2.05
  • Dual speakers
    • Single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • IP53 Rating
  • IR Blaster
    • Yes

Redmi 12 5G

  • Release date
    • 1 August 2023
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ Rs. 11,999
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 13,499
    • 8+256GB @ Rs. 15,499
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
    • Adreno 613
  • Battery
    • 5000 mAh
    • 18W wired, PD
  • Software
    • Android 13, MIUI 14
    • 3 yeas OS updates
    • 4 years security updates
  • Display
    • 6.79″ IPS LCD
    • FHD+
    • 90Hz
    • 550 nits (peak)
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
    • Front: 8MP f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • IP53
  • IR Blaster
    • Yes

Infinix Zero 5G 2023

  • Release date
    • 4th February 2023
  • Price
    • 8+128GB @ Rs. 17,999
  • Processor
    • Dimensity 1080
    • Mali-G68 MC4
  • Battery
    • 5000 mAh
    • Fast charging speed
    • 33W wired
  • OS Updates
    • Android 12, XOS 12
    • 2 years of software updates
  • Display
    • 6.78″ FHD+ IPS LCD
    • 120Hz
    • 500 nits (peak)
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 50 MP, f/1.6
    • 2 MP, (macro)
    • 2 MP, (depth)
    • Front: 16 MP, f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

The following are old phones:

Redmi Note 12 5G

  • Release date
    • 5th January 2023
  • Price
    • 4+128GB @ Rs. 16,999
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 18,999
    • 8+128GB @ Rs. 20,999
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 – 6nm
    • Adreno 619
    • LPDDR4X
    • UFS 2.2
    • Dual 5G + 5G SIM
  • Battery
    • 5000 mAh
  • Fast charging speed
    • 33W fast charging
    • 50% charge in just 22 minutes
  • OS Updates
    • MIUI 13 on Android 12
    • 2 Android OS updates
    • 4 year security updates
  • Display
    • 6.67″ Super AMOLED
    • FHD+
    • 120Hz refresh rate
    • 1200nits brightness
    • DCI P3: 100%
    • Punch hole
  • Cameras
    • 48MP main f/1.8
    • 8MP ultrawide f/2.2
    • 2MP macro f/2.4
    • Front: 13MP F/2.45
  • Dual speakers
    • No
  • IP Rating
    • IP53
  • IR Blaster
    • Yes, on top

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G

  • Release date
    • 14th September 2022
  • Price
    • 6+128GB @ Rs. 13,999 [amazon]
  • Processor
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 – 6nm
    • Adreno 619        
  • Battery
    • 5000mAh
    • Fast charging speed
    • 18W Fast Charge
  • OS Updates
    • Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12
    • 2 years of major Android updates
    • 3 years of security patches
  • Display
    • 6.58″ IPS LCD FHD+
    • 120Hz refresh rate
    • 240Hz touch sampling rate
    • Water drop
  • Cameras
    • 50MP Eye Autofocus Camera f/1.8
    • 2MP Macro f/2.4
    • Front: 8MP f/2.0
  • Dual speakers
    • No
    • Has single speaker
  • IP Rating
    • No
  • IR Blaster
    • No

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