Samsung Galaxy M17
Samsung Galaxy M17 is one of the finest smartphones you can buy under Rs 15,000 right now. It flaunts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,100 nits. Powering this phone is Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1330 SoC. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based One UI 7. There are 6 major OS upgrades lined up for this device. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- Smooth AMOLED display
- 6 OS upgrades
- Good main camera
Cons
- Waterdrop notch on display
Vivo T4x
Vivo T4x packs a massive 6,500mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging. Its 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 1,050 nits in High Brightness Mode. At the heart of the smartphones lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Compliant with the MIL-STD-810H durability standards, this smartphone is tough as nails. It is rated IP64 for protection against dust and water.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big battery
- Durable
Cons
- Lacks expandable storage
iQOO Z10x
The Z10x is the rebaged version of the Vivo T4x, sold under the iQOO banner. It rocks the same design, specs, and features as its iQOO counterpart. Powering the Z10x is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. The smartphone has been promised to receive 2 major OS upgrades. The camera island on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,050 nits in High Brightness Mode. The 6,500mAh battery pack supports 44W charging.
Pros
- Nice design
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks expandable storage
Oppo K13x
Oppo K13x is powered by the MediaTek 6300 chipset and runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. One of our favourite things about this phone is that it still rocks the old 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a slot in the SIM tray for a microSD card as well. The device is compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. The 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging.
Pros
- Durable
- Expandable storage
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- Display needs to be a little brighter
Infinix Note 50x
Infinix Note 50x is rated IP64 for protection against dust and water. It is also compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. The 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 560 nits of typical brightness. At the heart of this phone lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based XOS15. Infinix has promised 2 major OS upgrades for this phone. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, an LED flash, an IR blaster, and a Halo light. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging, 10W reverse wired charging, and bypass charging.
Pros
- Sleek profile
- Good processor
- AI features
Cons
- The display could be a little brighter
Redmi 15
The Redmi 15 packs a 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 850 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor and runs the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. The camera island on the back of the phone houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 8MP front-facing selfie camera is housed inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 33W wired charging and 18W reverse charging.
Pros
- Big display
- Big battery
- Reverse charging support
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Poco M7 Plus
Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Poco, has an exciting lineup of affordable phones in the sub-Rs 15,000 price bracket. The M7 Plus is our pick of the lot. Its 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach 850 nits in High Brightness Mode. Powering this phone is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based HyperOS 2. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 7,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 33W wired charging and 18W reverse wired charging.
Pros
- Cool design
- Large Si/C battery
- Expandable storage
Cons
- Lots of bloatware
Samsung Galaxy F17
If you’re looking for a good camera-driven smartphone, we recommend giving the Galaxy F17 a shot. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. At the heart of the phone lies Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1330 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. Samsung has promised 6 major OS upgrades for this phone. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 1,110 nits in High Brightness Mode. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W wired charging.
Pros
- Good cameras
- Smooth display
- 6 major OS upgrades
Cons
- Waterdrop notch on the display
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