8 Exciting Smartphones Available Between Rs 10,000 To Rs 15,000

Even though October has just begun, the festive season offers are already in full swing. Nearly all of the smartphone manufacturers, as well as major online retailers are handing out exciting discounts on a range of smartphones. And with Diwali just around the corner, the barrage of deals is likely to continue throughout the month.

This year has seen numerous mid-range smartphones getting launched in India. If you are planning on buying a new mobile phone and your budget is between Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, there are a ton of solid offerings you can choose from. And if you’re confused as to which one to go for, we’re here to help.

Here’s our listing of 8 well-rounded smartphones, all priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. Read on and decide for yourself.

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Rs 12,999)

Launched in August 2016, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 4 has broken sales records and become the top-selling smartphone in India. What’s more, its craze is still going on. Here are its major specs: 

Primary Camera	13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, two-tone dual-LED flash
Secondary Camaera	5 MP, f/2.0
Display	5.5″
RAM	4 GB
Processor & OS	Android 6.0, upgradeable to 7.0 (Nougat), Snapdragon 625
Storage	32GB internal, microSD card support up to 256GB
Battery	4,100mAh

 

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2. Honor 8 Lite (Rs 14,899)

The Honor 8 Lite was launched in January 2017. Although it didn’t create that much of a hype in the market, but the Honor 8 Lite is a very capable smartphone. Oh, and it looks stunning, with an all glass back panel and smooth rounded corners. Here are the major specifications:

Primary Camera	12MP
Secondary Camaera	8MP
Display	5.2″
RAM	4GB
Processor & OS	Android 6.0, upgradeable to 7.0 (Nougat), Kirin 655
Storage	64GB internal, microSD card support up to 256GB
Battery	3,000mAh

 

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3. Honor 6x (Rs 10,999)

Sporting a dual-camera setup at the back, Honor’s #SwagPhone has done extremely well in terms of sales, thanks to a combination of well-rounded specs and competitive pricing. Here’s what the Honor 6X includes:

Primary Camera	Dual 12 MP+2 MP with phase detection auto-focus, LED flash
Secondary Camera	8MP
Display	5.5″
RAM	3GB/4GB
Processor	Android 6.0, upgradeable to 7.0, Kirin 655
Storage	32GB internal, microSD card support up to 256GB
Battery	3,340mAh

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4. LG Q6 (Rs 12,990)

Undoubtedly the best-looking mid-range smartphone out there, LG’s Q6 is available in two variants, based on RAM and internal storage (with the other being called Q6+). The highlight of the Q6 is its FullVision display, complete with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone can also be unlocked via facial recognition. Check out its key specs: 

Primary Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, auto-focus, LED flash
Secondary Camaera	5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor size
Display	5.5″
RAM	3GB/4GB
Processor & OS	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), Snapdragon 435
Storage	32GB/64GB on-board, microSD support up to 256 GB
Battery	3,000mAh

 

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5. Moto G5 Plus (Rs 12,999)

It may have been succeeded by the recently-launched G5S Plus, but Motorola’s G5 Plus is still an incredibly-capable smartphone that ticks nearly all the right boxes. Launched in February this year, the smartphone’s price drop has made it an even better deal. The major specs are listed below: 

Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.7, auto-focus, two-tone dual-LED flash
Secondary Camera	5 MP, f/2.2
Display	5.2″
RAM	4GB
Processor	Android 7.0 (upgradeable to Oreo), Snapdragon 625
Storage	32GB/64 GB, microSD support up to 256 GB
Battery	3,000mAh

 

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6. Nokia 6 (Rs 14,999)

HMD Global brought back the iconic Nokia brand to the world of smartphones, launching three smartphones earlier this year. Of these, the Nokia 6 has proven to be quite popular among the users. The smartphone offers a decent spec-sheet, as mentioned below:

Primary Camera	16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection auto-focus, two-tone dual-LED flash
Secondary Camera	8 MP, f/2.0, auto-focus, 1.12 µm pixel size
Display	5.5″
RAM	4GB
Processor & OS	Android 7.1.1 (upgradeable to Android Oreo), Snapdragon 430
Storage	32GB/64GB, microSD support up to 256 GB
Battery	3,000mAh

 

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7. Mi Max 2 @14,999

Xiaomi’s massive Mi Max 2 phablet is big on specs as well. That said, a screen size of 6.44″ means that it’s not exactly for everyone. Check out the Mi Max 2’s spec sheet: 

Primary Camera	12 MP, f/2.2, phase detection auto-focus, two-tone dual-LED flash
Secondary Camera	5 MP, f/2.0
Display	6.44″
RAM	4GB
Processor & OS	Android 7.1.1 Nougat (upgradeable to Oreo), Snapdragon 625
Storage	32GB/64GB/128 GB, microSD support up to 256 GB
Battery	5,300mAh

 

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8. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (Rs14,900)

Samsung needs no introduction when it comes to smartphones. Although its flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note line-ups hog all the attention, the budget series aren’t that bad either. The Galaxy J7 Prime, launched last year, is still a very good smartphone that offers a fairly good spec sheet: 

Primary Camera	13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, auto-focus, LED flash
Secondary Camera	8 MP, f/1.9
Display	5.5″
RAM	3GB
Processor & OS	Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to Nougat 7.0), Exynos 7870
Storage	16GB/32GB, microSD support up to 256 GB
Battery	3,300mAh

 

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So these are some of the best smartphones that you can get between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. Also, don’t forget to check out the recently-launched Xiaomi Mi A1, Moto G5S Plus and Samsung Galaxy On8 Max as well.

Which of these smartphones would you be getting this festive season? Or is there another that we haven’t included in the list. Let us know in the comments below.