Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Oct 2023): Motorola G54 5G, Samsung Galaxy F14 5G to Realme Narzo 60X 5G

This budget band sees a fair amount of churn every quarter, and things are no different this time. There are a lot of new additions to our list of phones under Rs 15,000 this month, and all of them are 5G ready. To put things into perspective, a quarter ago, we had just one 5G phone in the sub-15K list. As always, we have phones with good cameras, high refresh rate screens, and one with an AMOLED display too. So let’s take a look at who made the cut under Rs 15,000 this month.

Best phones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India

Motorola G54 5G
The Motorola G54 5G is a great option and is packed with some impressive features that are hard to find in this budget. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate for a flicker-free experience. This phone has a 50MP primary camera at the back, but what’s even better is it has optical image stabilisation (OIS). I do not remember seeing OIS in this budget before. You also get an 8MP ultrawide camera with auto-focus, which helps it double up as a macro camera too. A 16MP front camera should please the selfie enthusiasts.

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This phone has a water-repellent design with a modest IP52 rating. The Motorola G54 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chip which is a very good choice in this segment. You get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage variant in this budget. It has a 6000 mAh battery that keeps it powered for over two days of moderate use, and a 33W fast charger is bundled along. It runs the latest Android 13, and like most Motorola phones, the G54 has a clean and near-stock Android user interface.

Motorola G54 5G price in India: Rs 14,499 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage

Poco X5 5G
The Poco X5 5G remains a solid option under 15K, thanks to its well-rounded feature set. This phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chip, accompanied by 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal (expandable) storage. This phone flaunts a 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1200 nits and 120Hz refresh rate; another rare occurrence in this budget. The screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Poco X5 5G has three cameras at the back with the combination of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide snapper and a 2MP macro camera. 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 bundled 33W fast charger can take it from empty to full within an hour. The phone runs Android 12 with MIUI 13.

Poco X5 5G price in India: Rs 14,499 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G feels like a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the F13. It offers a more powerful processor and a good mix of features for its attractive selling price. You get a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This phone is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1330 chip, a noticeable jump from the Exynos 850 in the F13, and it is 5G compliant too. It comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded further with a microSD card.

The photography department consists of two cameras at the back with a combination of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro camera. You also get a 13MP front camera for selfies and video calls. A big 6000 mAh battery keeps the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G powered for over two days of moderate use, and it also supports 25W fast charging. However, a charger is not present in the package. Given its modest price tag, you can buy a good 25W fast charger and yet keep the cost well within our budget. The phone runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1.

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G price in India: Rs 12,490 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage

Realme Narzo 60X 5G
The newly launched Realme Narzo 60X 5G is also worthy of your consideration. The design is elegant and you get a sizable 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, which is good enough for this budget. You get 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage to go with it, and the latter can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The photography department has a combination of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor at the back and an 8MP selfie camera up front. This Realme phone is fitted with a 5000 mAh battery that keeps it running for over a day and a half of moderate use. The company bundles a 33W fast charger that can replenish 50% of the battery in just half an hour and the entire thing in about 70 minutes. The Narzo 60X 5G runs the latest Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0.

Realme Narzo 60X 5G price in India: Rs 13,499 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage

Infinix Hot 30 5G
Last but not least, the Infinix Hot 30 5G makes a strong case for itself with a bag full of features at an affordable price point. In addition to its elegant design, it has IP53-rated ingress protection against dust and moisture. It sports a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, and you get 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded further with a microSD card.

The company also boasts of DTS-compliant dual speakers, but keep your expectations in check. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera along with a depth sensor. There’s an 8MP front camera to handle selfies and video calls. The Infinix Hot 30 5G has a 6000 mAh battery that can keep it running for two days of normal use. It supports 18W fast charging; we would have preferred 33W instead given the battery capacity. This Infinix phone runs Android 13 with XOS13 on top.

Infinix Hot 30 5G price in India: Rs 12,499 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage