Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Jan 2025): Realme P1 5G, Poco M7 Pro 5G to Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

A budget of Rs 15,000 can help you score some real good all-round options this month, courtesy of the Republic Day sales. You get phones with decent processing power, AMOLED displays with 120 Hz refresh rate, competent cameras and a couple with even optical image stabilisation (OIS) on the primary camera. And all the phones in this list are 5G compliant. Time to look at the best smartphone options available under Rs 15,000 in India this month.

Best phones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is our top pick in this budget, courtesy of an impressive list of features and not just due to the Samsung brand name. At the top of the feature list is a sharp 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. In addition, you also get a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP macro camera. The 13MP selfie camera does its job pretty well.

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The Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is powered by an Exynos 1380 SoC and you get 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage to go with it. A 6000 mAh battery keeps the phone powered for close to two days of moderate use and supports 25W fast charging. However, Samsung doesn’t bundle a charger along and needs to be purchased separately, unless you already have one. The phone runs Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Motorola G64 5G

The Motorola G54 5G is another all-rounder that is packed with impressive features, some of which aren’t very common in this price bracket. This phone boasts of a 50MP primary camera at the back with OIS, which is a luxury in this segment. Giving it company is an 8MP ultrawide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a macro camera, thus covering more bases in the photography department. A 16MP front camera does a good job with selfies and video calls.

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The phone has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate for a flicker-free experience. The Motorola G64 5G is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 chip and you get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant in this budget. A large 6000 mAh battery keeps it powered for two days of moderate use, and it can be recharged briskly using the bundled 33W fast charger. It runs Android 14, and like most Motorola phones, the G64 has a clean and near-stock user interface.

Motorola G64 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Realme P1 5G

The Realme P1 5G is a strong contender in this budget with some striking features. It flaunts a 50MP primary camera that does a commendable job, and is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. You also get a competent 16MP camera up front for selfies and video calls. This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is a solid choice for the segment, and you can get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant in this budget.

Another standout feature of the Realme P1 5G is its 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. The phone’s 5000 mAh battery lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 45W SuperVOOC charger can charge 50% of it in less than half an hour. The P1 5G runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0.

Realme P1 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Poco M7 Pro 5G

The Poco M7 Pro 5G is another smart choice in this budget. This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimesity 7025 Ultra chip, and you get 6 GB RAM along with 128 GB internal (expandable) storage. This phone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 2100 nits peak brightness. The HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone is just 8 mm thick and has IP64 rated ingress protection.

The rear camera department on this phone is headlined by a 50MP primary camera and is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. The 20MP front camera will have the selfie enthusiasts excited. This phone has a 5110 mAh battery that lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and the company bundles a 45W fast charger to charge it briskly. The Poco M7 Pro 5G runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS.

Poco M7 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

iQOO Z9x 5G

The iQOO Z9x 5G holds on to its spot and offers a nice mix of features for its asking price. It claims to be the slimmest phone in the market (under 8 mm in thickness) with a 6000 mAh battery that keeps it powered for close to two days of moderate use. Even better, the company bundles a 44W fast charger to recharge it swiftly. The phone runs Android 14 with FunTouch OS, and the company has promised two more years of OS updates and three years of security updates, which is great in this budget.

The iQOO Z9x 5G sports a sizable 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness. It has a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a 2MP depth sensor at the back and an 8MP camera up front for selfies and video calls. This phone is powered by a more than decent Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip and you get 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage with it. You can also get its 8 GB RAM variant in this budget for Rs 1,500 more.

iQOO Z9x 5G price in India: Rs 13,499 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage