Have you been planning to buy a smartphone for your sister this Raksha Bandhan? And do you have no clue how to find the ideal device, since new phones get released every month? With a lot of options to choose from, you might get confused.
We have compiled this list that can help you compare and decide which is the perfect device for your needs. These are some latest and one of the best smartphones that are trending under Rs. 15,000 price segment in India. Let’s take a look!
Moto G5 Plus
The Moto G5 Plus was launched back in March. It is the latest phone from Motorola in its G5 series in India. The slim metal unibody phone features 5.2 full HD display with front mounted fingerprint sensor. If you are looking for a decent looking phone with latest specs, and one of the best camera phones in the range, you can go for it.
Pricing and Availability: Pricing of the phone starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 16GB version. It is available on both Amazon India and Flipkart.
| Key Specs | Motorola Moto G5 Plus |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 inches IPS LCD |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor | Octa-core: 8 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 3GB / 4GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 16GB / 32 GB |
| microSD card | Yes, up to 256 GB |
| Primary Camera | 12 MP Dual Autofocus, f/1.7, dual LED flash |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, front mounted |
| Dual SIM | Yes (nano) |
| 4G VoLTE | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, Turbo charger incl in box |
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 155 grams |
| Price | 3GB + 16GB - Rs. 14,999 4GB + 32GB - Rs. 16,999 |
Honor 8 Lite
The Honor 8 Lite is the lighter version of company’s flagship Honor 8 and it was launched back in May. The phone offers same specifications and design as the flagship device but, it comes with the minor compromise on the camera and performance front. Its all-glass finish, good performance, and nice imaging make it a noteworthy option in the mid-range segment. Moreover, it has received a price cut recently.
Pricing and Availability: The phone is available for as low as Rs. 14,499. It is available at various e-commerce platforms.
| Key Specs | Huawei Honor 8 Lite |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.2-inch |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 X 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0 |
| Processor | Octa-Core Processor |
| Chipset | Kirin 655 |
| Memory | 3GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 16GB |
| Storage Upgrade | Yes, up to 128GB |
| Primary Camera | 12MP with f/2.2 aperture |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| SIM Card Type | Hybrid |
| 4G/ VoLTE Ready | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 147 grams |
| Dimensions | 147.2 mm X 72.94 mm X 7.6 mm |
| Price | Rs. 17,999 |
Lenovo P2
The Lenovo P2 was launched back in January this year. The phone looks good with its metallic body, strong build quality, and chamfered edges. The display is quite good, featuring Super AMOLED technology. Coming to the specifications, it performs good, though the camera is not that impressive. You can buy it if imaging is not a priority for you.
Pricing and Availability: The device starts from Rs. 13,499 and is available exclusively on Flipkart.
| Key Specs | Lenovo P2 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 inches Super AMOLED |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Processor | Octa-core: 8 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Memory | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32 GB |
| microSD card | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP, Phase Detection Autofocus, dual LED flash |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G VoLTE | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes, Nano SIM |
| Weight | 177 g |
| Dimensions | 153 x 76 x 8.3 mm |
| Battery | 5100 mAh |
| Price | 3 GB - Rs. 16,999 4 GB - Rs. 17,999 |
Honor 6X
The Honor 6X phone was launched back in March in India. Huawei Honor 6X is a good smartphone with a premium build, dual-camera, and decent performance. It can surely be a good competitor to existing smartphones in the budget price segment.
Pricing and Availability: You can buy Honor 6X for Rs. 11,999 now. It is available on Amazon India.
| Key Specs | Huawei Honor 6X |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 inch IPS LCD |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 655 |
| Processor | Octa-core: 4 x 2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Memory | 3 GB, 4 GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB |
| Storage Upgrade | Yes, microSD card up to 256 GB, hybrid slot |
| Primary Camera | Dual Camera - 12 MP + 2 MP, Phase Detection Autofocus, LED flash |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3340 mAh |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| 4G ready | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM, nano SIM, hybrid slot |
| Other On-board Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity and Compass |
| Charging Technology | Fast charging |
Moto G5
The Moto G5 was launched back in April after the Moto G5 Plus. The phone sports a premium look and refined metal design makes it a good buy at an affordable price. Being slightly smaller in terms of display, the Moto G5 feels more comfortable. With camera performance, up to the mark and latest specs, this phone can be the choice of many.
Pricing and Availability: The 3GB variant of the phone is available at Rs. 11,999 on Amazon India.
| Key Specs | Motorola Moto G5 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.0 inches IPS LCD |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor | Octa-core: 8 x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | 2GB / 3GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| microSD card | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, Phase Detection Autofocus, dual LED flash |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, front mounted |
| Dual SIM | Yes (nano) |
| 4G VoLTE | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Battery | 2800 mAh, rapid charger incl in box |
| Dimensions | 144.3 x 73 x 9.5mm |
| Weight | 145 grams |
| Price | Rs. 11,999 |
Lenovo Z2 Plus
Lenovo Z2 Plus was launched in September last year. The phone is packed with some really good features. It has a powerful processor with sufficient RAM to handle heavy usage. The design and build of the phone are solid. Moreover, it sports a decent 13 MP primary camera that clicks amazing pictures.
Pricing and Availability: The 3GB variant of the device is now available for as low as Rs. 10,134.
| Key Specs | Lenovo Z2 Plus |
|---|---|
| Display | 5 inch LTPS IPS LCD |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Processor | Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.15 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Memory | 3 GB; 4 GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32 GB; 64 GB |
| Storage Upgrade | No |
| Primary Camera | 13 Megapixel f/2.2 ISOCELL sensor, PDAF, LED flash, 1.34 µm pixel |
| Video recording | 2160p@30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G ready | Yes, with VoLTE support |
| Weight | 149 g |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM |
| Price | Rs. 11,999 - 3 GB / 32 GB Rs. 14,999 - 4 GB / 64 GB |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
The Redmi Note 4 is one of the best-selling phones from Xiaomi in India. The latest of Xiaomi Redmi Note series is one of the best phones in the budget category. Redmi Note with a good camera, decent battery performance, and better heavy usage performance is the fair value for money.
Pricing and Availability: The pricing of the phone starts from as low as Rs. 9,999 as it comes in three variants. The Phone comes in Flash sales only, so you have to wait for this.
| Key Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 inch IPS LCD display |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 |
| Processor | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 625 coupled with Adreno 506 GPU |
| Memory | 3GB/4GB RAM |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32GB/64GB |
| Storage Upgrade | Yes, up to 128 GB |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP with dual tone LED Flash |
| FHD Video recording | Yes |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 4100 mAh |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G ready | Yes |
| SIM card type | Dual |
| Weight | 175 grams |
| Dimensions | 151 x 76 x 8.35 mm |
Apart from the above devices, you can also take a look at the recently launched Vivo Y66 which is priced at Rs. 13,990. The camera centric phone is a good choice for selfie lovers. There are some others phones as well that can also be considered in the similar price range are Lenovo K6 Note, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, and Moto E4 Plus to name a few.
Smartphones can certainly be the great choice that you can present to your loved ones on this special occasion. You can choose from the above-mentioned phones under Rs. 15,000 according to your needs and priorities.
