Best smartphones under Rs 15,000 to buy on Dhanteras

Dhanteras is right around the corner and consumers are gearing up to splurge on new smartphones to mark the occasion. The market is inundated with multiple options across prices, but a large fraction of customers opt for a smartphone priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. Brands such as Realme, Oppo, and iQOO are popular in this price segment. Here are some smartphones that will fit the bill for customers with a budget of up to Rs 15,000.

iQOO Z9x 5G

Launched in May, the iQOO Z9x 5G comes with highlighted features such as a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 393 PPI pixel density. Powering the smartphone is an octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has a 50MP main camera, assisted by a 2MP secondary camera. The iQOO Z9x 5G uses an 8MP front camera. With an IP64 rating, the iQOO Z9x packs a 6000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The smartphone is currently priced at Rs 12,499.

Realme C63 5G

One of the latest phones, the Realme C63 5G debuted in August. It has a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 625 nits of brightness. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Its cameras include a 32MP main sensor on the back and an 8MP sensor on the front. The Realme C63 5G has a 5000mAh battery that charges at up to 10W speed. The Realme C63 5G can be purchased at a current price of Rs 10,999.

Oppo A3x 5G

The Oppo A3x 5G is another latest smartphone that customers can consider. It comes with a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1,000-nit peak brightness. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset powers the Oppo A3x 5G, along with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Its cameras include an 8MP main sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing sensor. With a 5100mAh battery, the Oppo A3x 5G is available at a current price of Rs 12,299.

Vivo T3x 5G

Vivo’s T3x 5G belongs to the T3 series that was originally announced in India in January. It has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. Using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, the Vivo T3x 5G offers up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Vivo T3x 5G packs a 50MP dual camera setup. Its front camera packs an 8MP sensor. Packing a 6000mAh battery, the Vivo T3x 5G is currently available for Rs 14,499.

Oppo K12x 5G

The Oppo K12x 5G was launched in August and comes with modest specifications. It has a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1,000-nit peak brightness. A MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset powers the smartphone and has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its rear cameras include a 32MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary camera, while the selfie camera uses an 8MP sensor. The Oppo K12x 5G has a 5100mAh battery and costs Rs 12,999.