TOP 5 PHONES UNDER 15000

1. XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7 PRO

   

    SPECIFICATION

Screen Size       :         6.3" (1080 X 2340)

Camera                :          48 + 5 | 13 MP

RAM               :           4GB

Battery               :   4000 mAh

                                                 Operating system : Android

                                                 Soc : Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)

                                                Processor :    Octa 

With a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 675 and new gradient colours, there's little to criticise about the Redmi Note 7 Pro. It not only brings a new design into the mix but also offers good gaming performance. The camera is one that makes it worth the buy, especially the default 12MP mode which can generate excellent detail and good dynamic range. It is the best mid-range phone to buy right now. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 has topped most of the benchmark scores in the mid-range segment. It's also specially optimised for gaming with additional features like network booster, frame rate booster and the likes. The phone also didn't slow down for the days we used it for the review and the UI transitions and icons look much better than before. The Redmi Note 7 Pro also brings an IR blaster to the mix that allows you to control your home appliances like a TV, AC, etc. There are additional features like a secure folder, dual instance of WhatsApp, Messenger, etc. and smart replies. Build quality wise the phone is quite durable. The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and the back and the launch presentation demonstrated how the phone can crack walnuts and tumble down stairs without much of a scratch. The only major downside to the Redmi Note 7 pro is you get ads served right into the UI.

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2. REALME 3 PRO

SPECIFICATION

Screen Size       :     6.3" (1080 X 2340)

    

Camera                :      16 + 5 | 25 MP

    

RAM               :   4GB

     

Battery               :  4045mah

Operating system  :   Andriod

                                                 Soc                       :     Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 

                                                Processor       :    Octa

The Realme 3 Pro acts as the perfect alternative to the Redmi Note 7 Pro. It's powered by the Snapdragon 710, making it an able performer. It's especially good at handling high-end games and the battery life is more than enough making the Realme 3 Pro one of the best phones to buy under Rs 15,000. The Realme 3 Pro also doesn't offer ads in the UI, making it much better to use than the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The Realme 3 Pro doesn't have the 48MP camera like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Instead, it brings the same camera that's there on the OnePlus 6T and offers pretty good imaging capabilities. In fact, the night mode on the Realme 3 Pro is a little better than what Xiaomi offers. The Realme 3 Pro is also quite adept at gaming. The GPU benchmark scores are higher than Snapdragon 675's scores and the frame rates and stability on PUBG Mobile is also higher. Overall, if you can't get your hands on the Redmi Note 7 Pro or you don't like Xiaomi's UI, this is the next best thing in the market.

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3. XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7S

SPECIFICATION

Screen Size       :     6.3" (1080 X 2340)

    

Camera                 :      48 | 13 MP

    

RAM               :   4GB

     

                                                Battery               :  4000mah

                                                Operating system  :   Andriod

                                                 Soc                       :     Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 

                                                Processor       :    Octa 

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S sits between the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 and borrows hardware from both devices to create a balanced mid-ranger that's both affordable and powerful. Hardware wise, the Redmi Note 7S is similar to the Redmi Note 7 with a Snapdragon 660 along with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Redmi Note 7S also sports the same 4,000mAh battery with support for up to 18W fast charging. However, the camera is a similar 48MP sensor like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Only, the Note 7S uses Samsung's 48MP sensor that also outputs images in 12MP resolution by default. This one also has a 1/2-inch sensor. The image quality is also quite similar. The phone is able to get good photos in ample light with high details and sharpness and good dynamic range. In lowlight, the proprietary night mode is quite helpful in getting good photos when the light is poor.

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4. XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7

SPECIFICATION

Screen Size       :    6.3" (1080 X 2340)

    

Camera                 :      12 + 2 | 13 MP

    

RAM               :   4GB

     

 Battery               :  4000mah

                                                Operating system  :   Andriod

                                                 Soc                       :     Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956

                                                Processor       :    Octa 

The Redmi Note 7 may not offer the 48MP camera, but it does offer a refined experience that won't let you down thanks to a Snapdragon 660 SoC under the hood. Add to that the new gradient colours and a vibrant new display, the Redmi Note 7 is one of the best phones to buy under Rs 15,000. The Redmi Note 7 has similar hardware as the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 but with a smaller 4,000mAh battery. The performance, as a result is quite similar to Asus' offering. The mid-range SoC used in the Redmi Note 7 is apparently clocked at the peak frequency supported by the CPUs which Xiaomi claims offers better performance as compared to other Snapdragon 660-powered phones. On benchmarks, the Redmi Note 7 sits on top of other Snapdragon 660-powereds smartphones available in India. The camera performance is arguably better. The 12MP sensor makes for good sharable photos while the front camera takes good enough selfies. The primary camera has AI scene detection and a night mode that uses multi-frame processing to reduce noise and improve details. The Redmi Note 7 is also a good phone design-wise. It's protected with Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and comes with a premium glass finish. The phone however looks the same as the other Redmi Note phones and they’re very difficult to tell apart. The phone runs on MIUI 10 which has the bad reputation of serving ads in the UI but overall, it’s quite polished and optimised.

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5. ASUS ZENFONE MAX PRO M2

SPECIFICATION

 Screen Size       :   6.26" (1080 X 2280)

    

Camera                 :      12 + 5 | 13 MP

    

RAM               :   4GB/6GB

     

 Battery               :  5000mah

Operating system  :   Andriod

                                                 Soc                       :     Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956

                                                Processor       :    Octa 

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has all the elements of a reliable, powerful mid-ranger. It's for those who want a steady performer that can both handle the daily tasks and heavy gaming and lasts long thanks to a massive 5,000mAh battery. he Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has all the elements of a reliable, powerful mid-ranger. A long battery life and stock Android interface are the primary reasons to buy the phone. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 looks pretty neat too with laminated glass offering gradient colours. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Performance wise, it sits below the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro with impressive performance. There's hardly any hitch while operating the phone although we observed the battery drain is higher. It also lacks fast charging. The camera uses the stock Qualcomm app and while the photos are average, operating the camera app can be a hassle. However, the phone does come with EIS which makes recording vidoes better. The camera also has AI scene detection and portrait mode both on the front and the back. For audio, there are two smart AMPs that improve the volume of the loudspeaker while the 6.26-inch LCD panel is bright and vibrant.