Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Jan 2026): Motorola G57 Power 5G, Poco M7 Pro 5G to Realme P3x 5G

A budget of Rs 15,000 opens doors to more features and extra processing muscle as compared to phones priced under Rs 10,000. You also get phones with better cameras, higher resolution displays and more.

Needless to say, all the shortlisted models in this budget are 5G-ready. Here are the best smartphones available under Rs 15,000 in India at the moment.

Best phones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India

Motorola G57 Power 5G

The Motorola G57 Power 5G is a great all-round option in this budget. If you are wondering what the Power in its model name stands for, then it’s about its battery reserves.

A huge 7000 mAh battery can keep the phone powered for over two days of moderate use, and can be recharged fairly quickly with the bundled 33W fast charger. Its processing power isn’t bad either with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 at the helm. It is accompanied by 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

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The Motorola G57 Power 5G has a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate for a flicker-free experience. It is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and an 8MP ultrawide shooter at the back and an 8MP selfie camera up front.

The phone runs the latest Android 16 out of the box, and like most Motorola phones, the G57 Power has a clean and near-stock user interface. An IP64 rating makes it dust and splash resistant.

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Motorola G57 Power 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Realme P3x 5G

The Realme P3x 5G retains its spot on our list thanks to its striking looks and features. This phone flaunts an IP69-rated ingress protection; something generally restricted to phones a few segments higher.

You also get an option of an eco-leather back for a more premium look. The phone is less than 8 mm in thickness and yet hosts a 6000 mAh battery that lasts close to two days of moderate use and supports 45W fast charging. The P3x 5G runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0.

The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera with PDAF, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. You also get an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

The Realme P3x 5G has a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 950 nits peak brightness. This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6400 SoC, and you can get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant comfortably in this budget.

Realme P3x 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Poco M7 Pro 5G

If you want ample onboard storage, the Poco M7 Pro 5G is a good option with 256 GB of it, and you can expand it further with a microSD card. This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chip with 8 GB RAM.

And that’s not all! You get a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 2100 nits peak brightness. The screen is HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant and protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The 50MP primary camera on this phone also has optical image stabilisation (OIS) and is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. Its 20MP front camera should please the selfie enthusiasts. This phone has a 5110 mAh battery that lasts for a day and a half of moderate use, and the company bundles a 45W fast charger along to replenish it briskly. The Poco M7 Pro 5G launched with Android 14 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS. The phone is just 8 mm thick and has IP64 rated ingress protection.

Poco M7 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage

Tecno Pova 7 5G

The Tecno Pova 7 5G is another phone in this list that is packed with more than useful features, some not very common to this segment. Other than its striking design, the phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC which is a great option in this budget. You get 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage to go with it. It also flaunts a 6000 mAh battery that keeps the phone powered for two days of moderate use. Even better, the company bundles a 45W fast charger to recharge it quickly.

The Tecno Pova 7 5G sports a sizable 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 144 Hz refresh rate, something extremely rare even in phones priced up to Rs 20,000. It has a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a depth sensor at the back and a 13MP camera at the front for selfies and video calls. The phone runs Android 15 with the company’s HiOS UI. The phone has IP64 rated ingress protection for an extra layer of sturdiness.

Tecno Pova 7 5G price in India: Rs 14,499 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage

Lava Storm Play 5G

If you are searching for a good looking phone with ample storage with a few bucks to spare, the Lava Storm Play 5G is a great option. This phone too flaunts an IP64-rated dust and splash resistance in addition to style. It is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7060 chip, which is a good choice in this segment, and you can get its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal expandable storage variant comfortably in this budget. Even better, you get the faster UFS 3.1 storage here.

It sports a big 6.75-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera and a depth sensing unit. You get an 8MP front camera to handle selfies and video calls. The Lava Storm Play 5G’s 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone up and running for a day and a half of moderate use and supports 18W wired charging. This phone runs Android 15 with at least one more major Android update guaranteed.

Lava Storm Play 5G price in India: Rs 12,499 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage