Best phones under Rs 15,000 (April 2026): Motorola G64 5G, Realme P3x 5G to Poco M7 Pro 5G

Increasing the budget by a modest Rs 3,000 can fetch you significantly better options as compared to phones priced under Rs 12,000 at the moment.

Not only do you get options with superior processing power but also with better cameras, higher resolution displays and more. It is a given that all the smartphones in this list are 5G-ready. Here are the best smartphones you should consider buying under Rs 15,000 in India at the moment.

Best phones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India

Motorola G64 5G

The Motorola G64 5G is a good all-round phone in this budget with an impressive feature list. This phone boasts of a 50MP primary camera at the back with optical image stabilisation (OIS). In addition, you also get an 8MP ultrawide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a macro camera, thus covering more bases in the photography department; this is a luxury in this segment. The 16MP front camera does a good job with selfies and video calls.

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This phone has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate for a flicker-free experience. The Motorola G64 5G is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 chip and you get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant in this budget.

Battery capacity is impressive too with a big 6000 mAh battery keeping it powered for two days of moderate use. It can be recharged briskly with the bundled 33W fast charger. The phone now runs Android 15, and like most Motorola phones, the G64 has a clean and near-stock user interface.

Motorola G64 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Tecno Pova 7 5G

The Tecno Pova 7 5G is another phone in this budget that is packed with features that aren’t very common in this segment. Other than its striking design, the phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC which is a great option for its price. You get 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage to go with it.

This phone too flaunts a 6000 mAh battery that keeps it powered for two days of moderate use, and the company bundles a 45W fast charger to recharge it quickly.

The Tecno Pova 7 5G sports a sizable 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 144 Hz refresh rate, something extremely rare even in phones priced around Rs 20,000. It has a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a depth sensor at the back and a 13MP camera at the front for selfies and video calls.

The phone runs Android 15 with the company’s HiOS UI. The phone has IP64-rated ingress protection for an extra layer of sturdiness.

Tecno Pova 7 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Realme P3x 5G

The Realme P3x 5G holds on to its spot in this list thanks to its striking looks and features. This phone flaunts IP69-rated ingress protection; something generally found in phones a few segments higher. You also get an option of an eco-leather back for a more premium look.

The phone is less than 8 mm in thickness and yet hosts a 6000 mAh battery that lasts close to two days of moderate use and supports 45W fast charging. The P3x 5G runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0.

The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a 2MP depth sensor. You also get an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Realme P3x 5G has a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 950 nits peak brightness.

This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6400 SoC, and you can get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant comfortably in this budget.

Realme P3x 5G price in India: Rs 13,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Poco M7 Pro 5G

If you are looking for a phone with an AMOLED display, the Poco M7 Pro 5G is the one for you. It has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 2100 nits peak brightness. The screen is HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant and protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

This phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chip with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage that can be expanded further with a microSD card.

The 50MP primary camera on this phone also has OIS and is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. Its 20MP front camera should please the selfie enthusiasts. This phone has a 5110 mAh battery that lasts for a day and a half of moderate use, and the company bundles a 45W fast charger along to juice it up briskly.

The Poco M7 Pro 5G launched with Android 14 and is upgradeable to Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2. The phone is just 8 mm thick and has IP64-rated ingress protection.

Poco M7 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 14,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Lava Storm Play 5G

If you are on a quest for a good looking phone with ample storage, the Lava Storm Play 5G is a great option and with a few bucks to spare. It is the only phone in this list with 256 GB internal storage (and expandable further). Even better, you get the faster UFS 3.1 storage here.

The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7060 chip, which is a good choice in this segment, along with 8 GB RAM. This phone too flaunts IP64-rated dust and splash resistance.

It sports a big 6.75-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera and a depth sensing unit. You get an 8MP front camera to handle selfies and video calls.

The Lava Storm Play 5G’s 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone up and running for a day and a half of moderate use and supports 18W wired charging. This phone runs Android 15 with at least one more major Android update promised by the company.

Lava Storm Play 5G price in India: Rs 13,499 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage