Best Budget Smartphones of 2019 below Rs 15000 Part-1

Last Updated: 9th Feb 2019

Best Budget Smartphones 2019 Part-1

Best smartphones of 2019 that will fit in your low budget and high expectations

Today’s smartphone industry is stormed with high competition among various names like Xiaomi, Oppo, Asus, Moto, Huawei, etc. Every smartphone vendor is striving hard to present something new and unique in this extremely competitive ground. As a result, several budget-oriented smartphones are being unveiled every month ending up with lots of options. If you are looking to upgrade your old smartphone, but confused about the right choice, we are here to ease the job. Take a look at a complete list of smartphones ruling the android market of 2019 in budget category:

Asus Zenfone Max M2

Asus Zenfone Max M2:

This beast, fitted with huge 6.26 inches FHD+ (720 x 1520p) top-notched display comes with a truck load of features. Powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE Octa-core (4 x 1.8 GHz Kyro 250 Gold & 4 x 1.8 GHz Kyro 250 Silver) along with Adreno 512 GPU pushes this beast at top of the list.  What makes it stand out in camera world is it 12 MP + 5 MP Back Cam and 13MP Front Cam with Flash. It comes in 3 variants of 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM. Massive 5000 mAh ensures that this device runs more than your expectations and rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor and Facial Recognition keeps this device safe.

Rating: 9.5/10

Pros:

Huge Screen Size

Gorilla Glass 6.0

Awesome Camera Performance

Triple Slot

Humungous Battery Backup

Near Stock Android Experience

Swift Performer

5-magnet loudspeaker NPX SmartAmp Technology

10W Fast Charge

Cons:

Old USB Port

Best Buy @ INR 13,999 (4GB/64GB) | INR 11,999 (3GB/32GB)

Honor 10 Lite

Honor 10 Lite:

This stylish glass finished smart device comes with 6.21 inches 1080 x 2340p FHD+ drop notch display and is a performance beast thanks to its HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm) Octa-core (4 x 2.2 CortexA-73 4 x 1.7 Cortex A-53) Processor and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. It's AI-powered 24 MP Front Cam captures amazing selfies whereas, 13MP +2 MP AI Dual Rear Cam takes surprising photos even in the night, credit to its Super Night Scene Mode. Powered with Android 9.0, it comes in variants 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB, packed with power and storage. Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh battery supporting 10W fast charging make this device work and rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner adds up to its security.

Rating: 9/10

Pros:

Huge Display

Elegant Design

Awesome front Camera

Back Camera is good

EU support

Gorilla Glass Protection

Face Unlock Support

10W Charge Support

Cons:

Poor Battery Backup

Hybrid Sim Slot

Old USB port

Best Buy @ INR 13,999 (4GB/64GB)

RealMe 2 Pro Features

RealMe 2 Pro:

This 6.3 inch FHD+ masterpiece is rammed 4GB/6GB/8GB comes in 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 256 GB) variants. Chipped with Snapdragon 660 MSM 8356 Octa-core 2.0 GHz AIE Processor with Adreno 512 GPU and a massive 3,500 mAh AI Battery running the device, gamers and performance seekers will fall in love with the gadget. Dual Rear Camera (16 MP + 2 MP with AI support) fitted under a premium design along with front cam (16MP AI selfie) struck in dewdrop frame makes it the first choice for camera lovers. Fingerprint scanner and AI Facial Unlock leaves no concern about security. Make your mind to buy it, it's now or never.

Rating: 9/10

Pros:

Long Battery Life

Efficient Performance

Huge Screen Size (2340 x 1080p)

Stunning Built Quality/Dewdrop Display

AI system Color OS 5.2
Triple Slot

Value for Money

Cons:

Limited stocks/lesser availability

Does Not Support Quick Charge

Mild Heating Issues Reported

Lacks Fast Charge Support
No Type-C port

Best Buy* @ INR 13,990(4GB/64GB)

Redmi Note 6 Pro

Redmi Note 6 Pro:

Xiaomi, the brand needs no introduction has unveiled its new installment with 6.26 inches FHD+ (2280 x 1080p) Notched Design Display with impressive built quality. It is processed by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14nm) Octa-core Kyro Processor along with Adreno 509 GPU for smooth working under heavy load of apps. With an extraordinary Dual Front Camera (20MP + 2MP) supporting AI Portrait Selfie and Dual Rear Cam (12M + 2MP) with AI Scene Detection, Redmi Note 6 Pro is rightly labeled as India’s Camera Phone. Huge 4000 mAh Battery promising 2 days working period is acting as the power source of this device comes in 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB Internal (expandable up to 256GB). Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner and AI Face Unlock safeguard this phone.

Ratings: 9/10

Pros:

Huge screen size with FHD+ Display

High Value for money

Amazing Built Quality

Front Camera works wonder

Gorilla Glass Protection

3.0 Quick Charge Support

High Battery Life

Decent Performance

MIUI Support

Cons:

Hybrid Slot

Quick Charger not included

Limited Stock

Old USB port

Best Buy @ INR 13,999(4GB/64GB)

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 

Known for its superb built quality and awe-inspiring features, this smartphone is nothing less than a beast. From its screen measuring 5.99 inches FHD+(2160 x 1080p) to Snapdragon 636 Kyro Octa-Core Processor stuffed along Adreno 509 GPU, from Dual Rear Cameras (13MP + 5MP) & Front Cam (8MP with LED Flash) to a humungous 5000mAh Battery, this phones has everything one will ask for. It comes with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and  32GB/64GB internal which is expandable up to 2TB (are you kidding!). 2^nd Gen NPX Smart Amplifier struck along 5-Magnet Speakers offering crystal clear audio is a plus point. This phone is secured with Fingerprint Scanner responding in 0.3 sec and Smart Facial Unlock. If you buy this phone, you’ll have no regrets what so ever.

Rating: 9/10  

Pros:

Worth every Penny

Facial Unlock

Stock (Pure) Android

Bigger FHD+ 2.5D Curved Glass Display

Stunning Rear Camera Quality

Excellent Performer

2 Hrs. Charge Time
10W Fast Charge Support

Maxx Audio is Awesome

Triple Slot (2 Nano Sims + Micro SD)

Cons:

Average Selfie Cam

Missing Gorilla Glass Protection

Best Buy* @ INR 10,999 (4GB/64GB) | INR 9,999(3GB/32GB)

Honor 8x

Honor 8x:

Talking about performance and design, Honor 8x is matchless thanks to its superior LTPS notch FHD+ 6.5 inches display (2340 x1080p), powerful Octacore HiSilicon Kirin 710 Processor clocking at a frequency of 2.5 GHz collaborating with Mali- G51 GPU supporting turbo boost for smooth & seamless experience. It houses 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB internal storage (expandable up to 400GB) options and Dual Back Cam (20MP + 2MP supporting AI) and Front Camera (16MP) for high-quality selfies. Huge 3750mAh battery is installed for uninterrupted usage, Rear Fingerprint Scanner and Facial Recognition adds to its security. None the less this smart piece is worth a buy.

Rating: 9/10

Pros:

Dual VOLTE support

Enhanced AI Camera

Triple Slot

Amazing Built Quality

16x Slow Motion Mode

Performance Beast

EMUI Support

Cons:

No Fast Charge Support

Micro USB Port/No Type-C

Charge Time's an Issue

Gorilla Glass not Available

Best Buy* @ INR 14,999(4GB/64GB) 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:

This Note series phone by Xiaomi has a 5.99 inches FHD display (2160 x 1080p), having a 4GB/6GB RAM variant with 64GB internal memory(expandable up to 128GB). The smart device is powered with Snapdragon 636 1.84 GHz Octacore processor offers no lag upon rigorous multitasking. Talking about the camera, it has dual rear cameras (12MP + 5MP) with flash and a front camera (20 MP with flash) for stunning photos. Talking about security, it comes with Xiaomi’s traditional Fingerprint Scanner excluding facial lock. Huge 4000 mAh Battery engines this device, offering users with steady daylong usage. Whether you are a gaming freak or a camera lover, this phone is worth a pick.

Rating: 8.5/10

Pros:

Value for Money

Better Camera Quality than Predecessors

Longer Battery Life

MIUI support

Larger screen Size
Protected with Gorilla Glass

Supports Quick Charge 2.0

Excellent Performance

Cons

Quick Charge adapter not included

Limited Availability
Facial Unlock Missing

Hybrid Sim Slot

Best Buy* @ INR 14,999 (4GB/64GB)

*Prices are subject to change

That’s part 1 of Best Budget Smartphones of 2019 series. Part-2 is waiting for you to arrive, so take a quick look at the next phase of this series. For any suggestion and query, feel free to comment.

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