Best Budget Phones under Rs. 15000 (June 2016)

Palka Khurana Fri, 03/06/2016 - 08:50

The first half of 2016 has seen lot of action in the budget segment especially in the price range around Rs. 15,000. We have witnessed lot of new launches with elegant design and better specifications and features like light weight, fingerprint sensor, powerful battery and 4K video recording to provide great unmatchable smartphone experience to the user. Lot of options are available in 5K to 15K price bracket as it caters to wide range of customers. If you are thinking to replace your existing handset with an affordable smartphone with high-end features, then we have shortlisted few worthy options for you to consider :

1. Lenovo Zuk Z1:

Lenovo has recently its online subsidiary ZUK in India with Lenovo Zuk Z1. It is a compact handset with a powerful 4100 mAh battery. The handset comes with a vibrant 5.5 inch display having 1080x1920p resolution and is packed with Snapdragon 801 SoC paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Other distinct features include 13MP primary camera with flash, 4G LTE and a 8MP front camera for selfies. This phone will be a great value buy owing to its compelling specifications at reasonable price.

Pros :

  1. Dual SIM, 4G LTE
  2. Powerful 4100mAH battery
  3. user-friendly Cyanogen OS

Cons :

  1. Lack of NFC support
  2. No microSD card support

Lenovo Zuk Z1 Full Specification and Price In India

2. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) :

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) edition is an upgraded version of original Samsung Galaxy J5 equipped with features like Ultra Data Saving mode, S-Bike mode, My Galaxy app for better customer service. It comes with improved aesthetics and hardware specifications like 5.2 inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display, 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with an expandable option upto 128GB. Like Samsung Galaxy J3, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) features S-bike mode for the better safety of bike riders.

Pros :

  1. Good battery backup
  2. Excellent display

Cons :

  1. Average processor
  2. Lack of fingerprint sensor

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is best suited for brand-conscious basic users who are not much bothered about hardware specs. It is not suitable for high-end gaming purpose.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Full Specification and Price in India

3. Moto G4 Plus :

In collaboration with Lenovo, Motorola bounced back in the smartphone market with its latest offering Moto G4 Plus providing smooth and latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow experience at an affordable price. It surpasses almost every other smartphone in this price range and provides great camera performance and accurate colors even in low light. The device comes with IPX7 certification and is water resistant upto 30 minutes. It is packed with 3000mAH battery supported by fast charging feature. It is available in two variants- 16GB internal storage priced at 13,499 INR and 32GB for Rs. 14,499. Moto G4 Plus is a good option under 15K category and has the potential to compete against the likes of Redmi Note 3 and Lenovo Zuk Z1.

Pros :

  1. Great picture quality
  2. Sharp and crispier display
  3. Turbo charging
  4. Accurate fingerprint sensor

Cons :

  • Plastic built
  • No NFC support

    • Moto G4 Plus Full Specification and Price in India

    4. LeEco Le 2 (Upcoming) :

    After the success of LeEco Le 1S and recently launched LeEco Le Eco, the company is all ready to launch Le 2 in India. Its Chinese variant was equipped with Helio x20 chipset paired with 3GB RAM. However, it will sport similar specifications in the Indian market as well. In terms of camera, it flaunts 16MP rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash and supports UHD video recording. It is expected to give tough competition to other branded phones in this price range.

    Pros :

    1. Powerful chipset
    2. High resolution camera
    3. Ultra HD video recording

    Cons :

  • Lack of memory card option
  • Non-removable battery
  • No 3.5 mm audio jack

    • LeEco Le 2 Full Specification and Price in India

    5. Moto G Turbo :

    Motorola has always delivered commendable phones with great features and specifications. Motorola Moto G Turbo is the dust and water resistant version of Moto G (3rd Gen) equipped with better Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor, turbo charging, 2GB RAM, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system, 13MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and 5MP selfie camera. The recent price drop of Moto G Turbo Edition has made it an attractive buying option.

    Pros :

    1. Water and dust resistant
    2. Turbo charging
    3. Powerful configuration

    Cons :

  • Heavy weight
  • Non removable battery

    • Moto G Turbo Full Specification and Price in India