Best Phones Under ₹15,000: Top 5 Budget Picks Offering 5G and Great Value

 

The sub-₹15,000 segment is currently packed with smartphones that offer impressive features once found only on more expensive devices. With so many new launches every week, it can be challenging to pick the right phone for your needs. To simplify the choice, we've rounded up five phones that offer excellent value and cater to a variety of users.1. Infinix Note 50s

 

The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ sports a 6.78-inch Full HD+ curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1300 nits. Its dual rear camera setup includes a 64MP Sony IMX682 primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, while the front houses a 13MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

 

Under the hood, the phone runs on a Media Tek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It packs 5,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The device runs XOS 15 based on Android 15, with 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches.2. iQO0 Z10x

 

The iQO0 Z10x features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1050 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Media Tek Dimensity 7300 chipset and comes with 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

 

The phone has a dual-camera setup on the back with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, plus an 8MP front camera. It packs a 6,500mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging and runs FuntouchOS 15 based on Android 15, offering 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security

 

patches.3. Tecno Pova /

 

The Tecno Pova 7 offers a 6.78-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 900 nits. It is powered by the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor and comes with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

 

The rear camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor and a secondary lens, while selfies are handled by a 13MP front camera.

 

4. Oppo K13 5G

 

Oppo K13 5G comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, offering smooth performance and

 

a solid feature set in this price range5. Honor X7C

 

The Honor X7C 5G features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ TFT LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 850 nits. It runs MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 and houses a 5,200mAh battery with 35W fast charging.

 

On the camera front, it has a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear, with a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls.