Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Nov 2024): Realme Narzo 70 5G, CMF Phone 1 to Redmi Note 13 5G

Our list of phones under Rs 15,000 this month has some excellent all-round options catering to different needs. You get phones with decently powerful processors, AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, competent cameras and one with even optical image stabilisation (OIS) on the primary camera. And of course, all the phones in this list are 5G compliant. Time to look at the best smartphones available under Rs 15,000 in India this month.

Best phones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India

Realme Narzo 70 5G

The Realme Narzo 70 5G remains a great option in this budget courtesy of its well-rounded feature set. 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 selfie camera up front. This phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is a great choice for the segment, and you can get its 8GB RAM and 128GB internal (expandable) storage variant in this budget.

Another standout feature of the Realme Narzo 70 5G is its 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz 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 Narzo 70 5G runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0.

Realme Narzo 70 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage

Motorola G64 5G

The Motorola G54 5G is another allrounder 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 extra bases in the photography department. A 16MP front camera does a good job with selfies and video calls.

You get a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate for a flicker-free experience. The Motorola G64 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chip; another good choice in this segment. You get its 8GB RAM and 128GB 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 14,999 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage

Redmi Note 13 5G

The Redmi Note 13 5G can now be purchased in this budget and offers great value. This phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimesity 6080 chip, and you get 6GB RAM along with 128GB internal (expandable) storage. With the right credit card, you can score its 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant under 15K. This phone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness. The screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone has IP54 rated ingress protection.

The rear camera department on the Redmi Note 13 5G is helmed by a 108MP primary camera (another rarity in this budget) and is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP selfie camera is located in a punch-hole at the top of the screen. This phone has a 5000 mAh battery that lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and the company bundles a 33W fast charger to charge it briskly. The phone launched with Android 13 and is upgradeable to Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS. Did I mention the phone is just 7.6 mm thick?

Redmi Note 13 5G price in India: Rs 13,950 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage

CMF (by Nothing) Phone 1

The CMF (by Nothing) Phone 1 has also breached the Rs 15,000 mark. It is an interesting option that stands out for its hardware personalisation features. Users can customise the phone with interchangeable back panels and accessories available in various colours and textures, offering a unique exterior. And it’s not just about aesthetics; this phone is equipped with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness.

Its processing power is the best of this lot with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip powering it, and is accompanied by 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a more than decent 16 MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

A 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for a day and a half of moderate use. It supports 33W fast charging, however, a charger isn’t bundled along and needs to be purchased separately if you don’t have one already. The CMF Phone 1 runs Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.6, and one can expect a few more software updates going forward.

CMF (by Nothing) Phone 1 price in India: Rs 14,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage

iQOO Z9x 5G

The iQOO Z9x 5G holds on to its spot in this list 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) to have 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.

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

iQOO Z9x 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage