Best 5G Mobile Phones Under 15000 in India

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has a lot to offer in this price segment. The smartphone offers a sleek and premium-looking design, which is in line with its flagship series. The smartphone also packs a bright AMOLED display, a rarity at this price point. Moreover, the phone comes with decent battery life, though fast charging speeds could have been better. That said, if you are looking for a Samsung model in this price segment, then you can consider this. 

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.

Oppo K14x 5G was recently launched in India as the first phone in the company’s K14 lineup. The handset currently retails in India at a starting price of Rs. 12,999 for the base 4GB+64GB configuration. Interestingly, this is a higher retail price than its predecessor, the Oppo K13x 5G, yet it offers less onboard storage capacity. The phone ships with almost the same hardware specifications as last year’s phone, while unfortunately also selling with a few downgrades, such as in terms of the selfie camera. However, the new smartphone is a decent deal at the price, which offers above-average performance. It is also capable of capturing passable images.

The Poco C85 is a stylish big battery smartphone with a design made mainly from polycarbonate. Despite its extensive use of plastic, the phone still manages an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.

The phone has a notched display which may feel a bit dated, but it delivers when it comes to brightness, making it easy to use outdoors. Viewing angles aren’t great and the underlying hardware barely utilises the display’s 120Hz refresh rate.

Image quality is decent for a budget device. They appear fine with slightly warmer colour tones but are low on detail when zoomed in. Video recording is quite poor and recording options quite limited.

Battery life is pretty good for a budget device and Poco has picked the right hardware components to deliver the same. Wired charging is fast with the bundled charger and users can also charge accessories with reverse wired charging.
 

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a midrange smartphone from the South Korean company with a MediaTek DImensity 6300 chipset and 8GB of RAM that offers decent performance for the price. It features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen and users can choose between 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rate options. The smartphone runs on Android 14 and Samsung has promised six years of OS upgrades and security updates for the Galaxy A16 5G.

You get a triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy A16 5G, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera that works well during the day and in low light scenarios. There's also a 5-megapixel ultrawide and 2-megapixel macro camera, and it's best to use these cameras during the day. On the front, there's a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The company has equipped the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G with a 5,000mAh battery, which can be charged at 25W. However, you'll need to use an existing charger or purchase a new one if this is your first Samsung smartphone. The Galay A16 5G is available in Blue Black, Gold, and Light Green colour options in India.

The Moto G45 5G is a budget smartphone from Motorola that is powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset. It features a large 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. 

The design includes a vegan leather finish on the rear panel and flat plastic edges. On the back, there's a raised camera module and the Motorola batwing logo. The Moto G45 5G is available in Brilliant Blue, Brilliant Green, and Viva Magenta colourways.

Running on Android 14 with My UX skin, the Moto G45 5G is a decent performer for daily tasks and light gaming. The 50-megapixel main camera is paired with an 8-megapixel macro camera, while a 16-megapixel camera on the front handles selfies and video calls.

The Infinix Note 40X is a feature-packed smartphone with a lot of memory and inbuilt storage, which is aimed at ensuring smooth performance and ample space for apps and files on the handset. It has a triple rear camera setup with a Quad LED flash. 

It has a large immersive display that has a hole-punch cutout along with dual speakers, which is designed to allow users to access content and enjoy it on a big screen.The Infinix Note 40X also has a 3.5mm headphone jack which means it will work with your wired headphones and earphones, as well as your wireless stereo earphones.

With XOS 14 that is based on Android 14, the Infinix Note 40X is designed to deliver efficient performance and smart features like AI Wallpaper Generator as well as AI features that are built into the camera. 

The Infinix Note 40X has a large battery and comes with a charger in the box, while a side-mounted fingerprint sensor keeps files and apps on the device safe from prying eyes, but you can also use the inbuilt face unlock option instead.