With the ever-evolving smartphone market, finding the perfect phone that strikes a balance between performance, features and price can be challenging. Smartphones under Rs 15,000 hit the sweet spot and this guide highlights the top budget smartphones from the top handset makers in the country right now. Whether you are searching for exceptional camera quality, long battery life or seamless multitasking, take a look at our list of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 that you can buy in India in June 2024.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro (Price: Rs 14,999)
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Equipped with 8GB of RAM, this phone runs on Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports proprietary fast charging. The device comes with in-house HiOS 13 based on Android 13 and offers two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. The device supports dual-SIM functionality with Nano-SIM cards. The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is available in Dark Illusion and Silver Fantasy colour variants.
In terms of photography, the rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main sensor paired with a VGA camera. For selfies, it features a 16-megapixel front camera.
The Pova 5 Pro is also equipped with a fingerprint sensor for added security.
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro offers a variety of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G (compatible with Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) and 5G with dual active 4G support.
Realme Narzo 70x 5G (Price: 11,999)
The Realme Narzo 70x 5G features a 6.72-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. The device is available in three RAM configurations: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. Running on Android 14, the Narzo 70x 5G comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports Super VOOC fast charging. The Realme Narzo 70x 5G operates on proprietary Realme UI 5.1, which is based on Android 14 OS.
The device comes in one model with 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 2TB.
Additionally, it has an IP54 rating, offering protection against dust and water.
Regarding the cameras, the Realme Narzo 70x 5G is equipped with a dual rear camera system that includes a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary camera. For selfies, it features a single front camera with an 8-megapixel sensor.
The Realme Narzo 70x 5G offers various connectivity features, including Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.20, and USB Type-C, with dual SIM support for active 4G on both slots. The device is equipped with a temperature sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Itel S23+ (Price: 14,999)
The Itel S23+ features a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies. It runs on proprietary Itel OS 13, based on Android 13, and offers 256GB of onboard storage. The phone has been released in Elemental Blue and Lake Cyan colour options in India.
The Itel S23+ debuted with a 6.78-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. Powered by an octa-core Unisoc T616 processor, it boasts 8GB of RAM. Running on Android 13, the Itel S23+ is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports in-house fast charging.
The Itel S23+ provides connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and supports active 4G on both SIM cards. It includes sensors like a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security and supports face unlock functionality.
Vivo T3x (Price: Rs 13,499)
The Vivo T3x features a big 6.72-inch flat full HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling and viewing experience. With a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, the device is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. The Vivo T3x comes with 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The device is equipped with a hefty 6,000mAh battery supporting 44W fast charging, and it operates on Vivo’s own FuntouchOS 14, based on Android 14, right out of the box.
The Vivo T3x 5G supports a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, USB OTG, and USB Type-C. It also features dual SIM support with active 4G on both slots. The phone is equipped with various sensors such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor for added security.
The 128GB of built-in storage is expandable up to 1000GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. It supports dual SIM cards. Available in Celestial Green and Crimson Bliss colours, the device boasts an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (Price: 12,999)
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G supports GPS and features active 4G on both SIM cards, for connectivity options. The Galaxy M34 5G operates on Samsung’s proprietary OneUI 5, built on Android 13 OS and offers storage options of 128GB and 256GB. It was released in Midnight Blue, Prism Silver as well as Waterfall Blue colour variants.
In terms of imaging, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is equipped with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. For selfies and video calls, it features a 13-megapixel front camera.
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes with a 6.50-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. Powered by an octa-core processor, it is available with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy M34 5G is equipped with a 6,000mAh non-removable battery that supports in-house fast charging.