Top 5 Sub-Rs. 15,000 Smartphones of 2016

Are you in the market to buy a new smartphone with your budget capped at Rs. 15,000? In this post, we have listed top 5 sub-Rs. 15,000 smartphones of 2016. These phones packs great specs and offer great value for your money. Read on to find out our top picks for the phones this budget can get.

Top 5 Sub-Rs. 15,000 Smartphones of 2016

Here is the list of top 5 sub-Rs. 15,000 smartphones of 2016: (Note: This list does not follow a ranking or preference order):

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a very impressive smartphone in this segment. It packs powerful specs and comes in two variants based on RAM and storage- one with 2GB RAM+16GB storage which is priced at Rs. 9,999 and other with 3GB RAM+32GB internal memory which is priced at Rs. 11,999.

On design front, it flaunts an all-metal body design which looks very premium. The phone features a beautiful 5.5-inch full HD display with 1080p resolution. Armed with a 4050mAh battery, it features a fingerprint scanner for additional security. Read more about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 here.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Specifications & Features

Processor: Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
GPU: Adreno 510
Operating System: Android Lollipop with MIUI 7
Display: 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution, 403ppi pixel density)
RAM: 2GB/3GB
ROM: 16GB/32GB (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card)
Rear Camera: 16 mega pixel with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 5 mega pixel
Battery: 4050mAh
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Dimensions: 150x76x8.65 mm
Weight: 164 grams
Color Options: Silver, Dark Grey and Champagne Gold
Hybrid Dual SIM
Fingerprint Scanner

LeEco Le 2

The LeEco Le 2 succeeds the Le 1s and it is world’s first phone to feature USB Type-C audio port instead of 3.5mm audio jack. It comes with Continual Digital Lossless Audio (CDLA) technology for high quality and lossless audio. Coming to design, the smartphone flaunts its unibody metal design and features a fingerprint sensor on the back. Read more about LeEco Le 2 here.

LeEco Le 2: Specifications & Features

Processor: 64-bit 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EUI 5.8
Display: 5.5-inch Full HD IPS (1920×1080 pixels resolution)
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear Camera: 16 mega pixel with dual tone LED flash, PDAF
Front Camera: 8 mega pixel
Battery: 3000mAh with fast charging
Connectivity: 4G with VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth , GPS
USB Type C
Dual SIM
Fingerprint sensor

Lenovo ZUK Z1

Lenovo’s ZUK Z1 can be grabbed for Rs. 13,499 exclusively from Amazon India. It features a massive 4100mAh battery, a fingerprint sensor and also supports USB Type-C. Under the hood, it packs 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The Z1 has all the ingredients to offer seamless performance. Read more about Lenovo ZUK Z1 here.

Lenovo ZUK Z1: Specifications & Features

Processor: 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801
GPU: Adreno 330
Operating System: Cyanogen OS 12.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop
Display: 5.5-inch full HD IPS (1920×1080 pixels resolution, 100% NTSC color gamut)
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 64GB
Rear Camera: 13 mega pixel with LED Flash, Sony IMX214 Exmor RS sensor, OIS, f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 8 mega pixel with OmniVision OV8865 sensor
Battery: 4100mAh
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB Type-C 3.0 port
Dimensions: 155.7×77.3×8.9 mm
Weight: 175 grams
Fingerprint sensor
Dual SIM

Moto G4 Plus

Moto G4 Plus comes in two variants- one with 2GB RAM+16GB storage while other variant houses 3GB RAM+32GB storage. The device comes with fingerprint sensor for additional security. Fueled by a 3000mAh battery, it support TurboCharging which the company claims to offer 6 hours of power with 15 minutes of charging. For its price, the Moto G4 Plus offers a great package of impressive design and high-end features. Read more about Moto G4 Plus here.

Moto G4 Plus: Specifications & Features

Processor: 1.5GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 617
GPU: Adreno 405
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution)
RAM: 2GB/3GB
Storage: 16GB/32GB (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card)
Rear Camera: 16 mega pixel with PDAF, OmniVision PureCell, 1.3um pixel size, f/2.0 aperture
Front Camera: 5 mega pixel
Battery: 3000mAh with TurboCharging support
Connectivity: 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Dimensions: 153×76.6×7.9 – 9.8 mm
Weight: 155 grams
Dual SIM
Fingerprint sensor

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

The Galaxy J5 2016 is the successor of Galaxy J5 and comes with several improvements and upgrades in terms of display size, storage, RAM and battery capacity. It features a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED display and a 3100mAh battery. The phone also comes with a stylish metal frame. Read more about Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) here.