Best Phones Under Rs 15000 August 2018

Hey, there! This is a list of phones under 15000 rupees for July 2018:

1. RealMe 1
   Display: 6-inches IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras: 13 megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture.
   8 megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.Processor: Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60.GPU: Mali-G72 MP3.OS: Android 8.1, Oreo.

   Battery: 3410 mAh.

   Price and Variant: 3 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM at Rs. 8,990.
   4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM at Rs. 10,990.
   6 GB RAM | 128 GB ROM at Rs. 13, 990.

   Exclusive On: Amazon.

   Pros:

   1. Design and Build, as it stands out among its peers.
   2. Fastest Face Unlock.
   3. Best processor at this price segment.
   4. Light-weight.
   5. Dedicated SD Card slot.
   6. Best audio quality in this price segment.

   Cons:

   1. No Fingerprint reader.
   2. Portrait mode on rear camera isn’t that good.
   3. No Stabilization for videos.

   Who is it for?

   We’d suggest it for everyone. If you want more performance, good cameras, more storage, software feature, and if you’re a normal user, this is a good phone for you, as it’s great value for money.

   Here are few of our videos on this device:

    

    

    

    

    

2. Redmi Note 5 ProDisplay: 5.99-inch IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras: Dual Rear Camera Setup of 12 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture + 5 megapixel with f/2.0 aperture, with dual LED flash.
   20 megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.Processor: Snapdragon 636.

   GPU: Adreno 509.

   OS: Android 7.1.2, Nougat.

   Battery: 4000 mAh.

   Price and Variant: 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM at Rs. 14,999.
   6 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM at Rs. 16,999.

   Exclusive On: Flipkart.

   Pros:

   1. Processor-wise, it’s the second best in the list.
   2. A bigger 4000 mAh battery.
   3. Rooting doesn’t void warranty.
   4. It’s better for taking portrait shots from front and rear cameras.

   Cons:

   1. Doesn’t come with dedicated SD card slot.
   2. Cameras aren’t that good.
   3. It’s slightly heavy at 182 grams.

   Who is it for?

   Tech enthusiasts who want to root the phone and do some development related work, photography enthusiasts who want to have more control over the cameras, and anyone who wants a safe option which does everything without any trouble.

   Here are our videos on this device:

    

    

    

3. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1Display: 5.99-inch IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras: 13 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture + 5 megapixel with f/2.4 aperture dual rear camera setup.
   8 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture, front camera.6GB RAM variant:
   16 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture + 5 megapixel with f/2.4 aperture dual rear camera setup.
   16 megapixel front camera.

   Processor: Snapdragon 636

   GPU: Adreno 509

   OS: Android 8.1, Oreo

   Battery: 5000 mAh.

   Price and Variant: 3 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM at Rs. 10,999.
   4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM at Rs. 12,999.

   Exclusive On: Flipkart.

   Pros:

   1. Pure stock Android.
   2. Same processor as Redmi Note 5 Pro.
   3. Dedicated SD card slot.
   4. Dual VoLTE, where you can use 2 Jio SIMs on this phone. A rare feature these days.

   Cons:

   1. Front facing camera isn’t that good.
   2. Fingerprint scanner is slow.
   3. Doesn’t have fast charging.
   4. It’s also heavy at 180 grams.

   Who is it for?

   Anyone who want performance, Pure Stock Android and a massive 5000 mAh battery. As it comes with dedicated SD card slot, you can buy the base variant and use an SD card. That way, you’ll save some money.

   Here are few of our videos on this device:

    

    

    

4. Redmi Note 5Display: 5.99-inch Full HD+ resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras:  Rear: 12mp f/2.2 pdaf, dual led dual tone flash
   Front: 5mp 1080p

   Processor: Snapdragon 625

   GPU: Adreno 506

   OS: 7.1.2 Nougat

   Battery: 4000 mAh

   Face Unlock: No

   Price and Variant: 3GB+32GB @ 9,999
   4GB+64GB @ 11,999

   Exclusive: Flipkart.

   Pros:

   1. Pretty good processor.
   2. 4000 mAh battery.
   3. Fast charging.

   Cons:

   1. Heavy at 180 grams.
   2. Front facing camera isn’t that good.
   3. No electronic image stabilization for video recording.

   Who is this for?

   Anyone who want a stable phone around 12,000 rupees, don’t want the best cameras but want good performance and good battery life and a bigger screen, then, they can go with this phone.

   Here are few of our videos on this device:

    

    

5. Honor 9 LiteDisplay: 5.65-inch IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras: 13 megapixel + 2 megapixel dual rear camera setup.
   13 megapixel + 2 megapixel front camera setup.Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 659.

   GPU: Mali-T830 MP2.

   OS: Android 8.0, Oreo.

   Battery: 3000 mAh.

   Price and Variant: 3 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM at Rs. 10,999.
   4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM at Rs. 14,999.

   Exclusive On: Flipkart.

   Pros:

   1. Dual Cameras on front and rear. Front facing camera is really good.
   2. Small and light-weight.

   Cons:

   1. No dedicated SD card slot.
   2. Performance isn’t as good as the competition.
   3. No stabilization for recording video.

   Who is it for?

   If your budget is strictly around 11,000 rupees, and you want a smaller phone with good cameras, especially with portrait shots, you can go with this one.
   But, I’ll suggest you to go with RealMe 1, as it offers better cameras, better performance at the same price.

   Here are our videos on this device:

    

    

    

    

6. Redmi Y2Display: 5.99-inch HD+ resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio.Cameras:  Rear Dual: 12 megapixel (f/2.2) + 5 MP, gyro-EIS, LED flash
   Front: 16 megapixel, with LED flashProcessor: Snapdragon 625

   GPU: Adreno 506

   OS: Android 8.1 Oreo

   Battery: 3080 mAh

   Face Unlock: Yes

   Price and Variant: 3GB+32GB @ 9,999
   4GB+64GB @ 12,999

   Exclusive: Amazon

   Pros:

   1. Same processor as Redmi Note 5.
   2. Dedicated SD card slot.

   Cons:

   1. Display resolution would be a problem if you play a lot of games. Other than that, it won’t be a problem.
   2. Smaller battery.

   Who is it for?

   If your budget is strictly around 10,000 rupees and you want the best of everything with a fingerprint scanner, then you can go with Redmi Y2.

   Here are few of our video on this device:

    

    

    

7. Vivo Y83Display: 6.22-inch IPS LCD with 19:9 aspect ratio.Cameras: 13 megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture.
   8 megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.Processor: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22.GPU: PowerVR GE8320.

   OS: Android 8.1, Oreo.

   Battery: 3260 mAh.

   Price and Variant: 4 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM at Rs. 14,990.

   Exclusive On: Amazon and offline.

   Who is it for?

   If you want a 6.22″ display with a notch that you buy offline, you can go with this one.

   Here are our video on this device:

    

These are the phones we do not recommend:

1. Moto G6
2. Moto G6 Play
3. Moto E5 Plus
4. Samsung J8

The cameras and OS optimization on the these phones are good. But, for the price, the specifications you’re getting isn’t that great as there are better alternatives.

Which one would you choose? Let us know. Also, check out our YouTube Channel: GreedyTech