BEST 5G MOBILE PHONES UNDER 15000 IN INDIA

The iQOO Z10x is a budget smartphone that uses a polycarbonate frame and rear panel but still manages to offer an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone offers a textured rear panel, which makes it appear attractive given its price tag.

Performance is not exactly a problem, given the capable processor. However, we did notice some stutters from time to time, which points to software optimisation issues. The phone is updated to the latest Android 15, but only supports 2 years of software updates.

Camera is not the iQOO Z10x’s biggest drawback. Daylight images are far from the best we have seen in this segment. Low light images are not usable. Video recording isn’t great either.

Despite packing a high capacity battery, charging speeds are pretty good. Standby time is also very good and the phone can easily last two days with light usage.

Lava Virat V1 5G was recently launched in India in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price category. It is one of the few phones offered in this price segment. For its price, the smartphone is a decent offering, with passable camera performance and a large display. The handset is quite well-built. However, its underpowered chipset weighs it down. Similarly, its 6,000mAh battery does not perform as expected. But the lack of competition makes it an attractive choice.