Realme 2 Pro
The Realme 2 Pro sets a benchmark for mid-range device with a Snapdragon 660 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, along with a 16MP dual camera and another 16MP shooter up front.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is now the best performer under the 15K price bracket. The phone offers an excellent battery life which will last most users for two days. You also have the new taller display with 18:9 aspect ratio and there is now a dual camera on the back captures good images in varied lighting conditions. All-in-all, this Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is now the best phone under Rs. 15,000.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but with stock Android. The same hardware that makes the Xiaomi phone on the best performers at that price, is also there on the Zenfone Max Pro M1. But the flavour is stock Android 8.1 Oreo. Apart from that you get a sturdy build quality and decent 16-megapixel dual cameras at the back. Easily one of the best phones under Rs 15,000.
Moto One Power
The Moto One Power is the company's answer to the cut-throat competition from Xiaomi. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It is also Android One certified ensuring regular updates.
Honor 9N
The Honor 9N is a mid-ranger powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There is a 13+2MP camera at the back along with Huawei'S GPU Turbo technology.
Realme 1
The Realme 1 is a new entrant in the mid-range market and it hopes to topple the best by offering a maxed-out spec sheet which includes 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. All that firepower surely makes the Realme 1 one of the best phones under Rs 15,000.
Moto G6
The Moto G6 comes in a stunning glass design, much like the more expensive Moto X4. It does have an underwhelming entry-level Qualcomm chipset though that doesn't interfere with the average performance. The camera is particularly prone to bright colours and is an overall good device.Click here to buy
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the refreshed version of the best-selling Redmi 5, but also more powerful. It now packs last year's popular 6-series Snapdragon chipset coupled with the same camera found in the more expensive Redmi Note 5 Pro. At Rs 10,999, it is easily one of the top 10 smartphones under 15000.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Based on the same basic hardware as the XiaomI Redmi Note 4, the Mi Max 2 is a definitive option for people who like to that their entertainment on the go. The Phone offers a large 6.44-inch display along with an equally massive 5300mAh battery. This means that the phone can last for almost three days under normal usage and can play entire Season of ‘House of cards’ in one go.Click here to buy.
Honor 9 Lite
Coming very close to top of the four, is the Honor 9 Lite. Powered by a Kirin 659 SoC, the 9 Lite is as powerful as the Mi A1. It is one of the few phones in the price category to offer a glass back and while it looks good, it is not as robust as a metal back phone. The phone also offers one of the better rear cameras we have seen at this price.Click here to buy.