All You Need to Know About Buying a Smartphone and Our Pick of the Top 10 Mobiles Under 15000 Rupees in 2019

We all need a great smartphone today - it has become a very important part of our day to day lives. Whether for personal use, or for work, we cannot do without a phone.

With demand comes the supply and these days there are so many options of smartphones out there, from different brands and at competitive prices which can lead to confusion when you’re picking a mobile phone. This happens mainly because not everyone is equipped with the technical knowledge which can make them take those decisions.

Which is why to save you the trouble, we have listed down here everything you need to consider before you buy a smartphone along with our 10 picks for Smartphones under Rs. 15,000

Keep scrolling to know more.

There is absolutely no doubt that there are varied options available for smartphones out there that too in every price range. But we do consider buying a smartphone as an investment, which will last long, offers a resale value and has basic features.

Even though while buying a smartphone you should see that it is as per your daily needs, but there are some basic features that every smartphone should offer. The same are listed below:

Gone are the days that a good quality camera was only for a photographer. These days everyone wants to capture their moments, either for themselves or their virtual space. This is why a good quality camera is something which every smartphone should provide.

But what you need to know is that just having higher number of megapixels does not really mean that the smartphone camera is better. There are various other specifications which are behind a great camera like - camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, auto focus etc. For instance, a 12MP rear camera is not necessarily better than a 10MP camera and the same applies for front cameras.

What a higher number of pixels mean is that the size and the quality of the image is better, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are an existing or a budding photographer, or a content creator, you might want a camera with 12 or 16MP sensor under f/2.0 or lower aperture for speedy shots even in low lights.

Taking pictures, scrolling your social media, answering calls, responding to emails, or playing games – there is so much that you do with your smartphone on a daily basis. This constant usage means that it will drain more battery and we all know how cumbersome it becomes when we run out of charge or when we have to recharge the battery again and again.

This is why, while buying a smartphone, make sure that it offers great battery life. The battery life will also depend on your everyday usage - the way you use your smartphone. If you are a heavy user and work on apps, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least 3500mAh battery or above.

If you are an average or light user, a handset with 3000mAh battery would be good enough to run for a full day.

We all have faced the problem of our smartphones hanging. It mostly happens when you have apps or pictures etc. on your phone, more than it can handle and a good part of your smartphone’s storage is taken away by the OS and the apps which the device comes pre-installed with and you’re barely left little space.

16GB/32GB/64GB or more don’t really come with exact mentioned space. Nowadays, with the multitude of things we see and play on our phones, 16GB is really the minimum as far as storage space goes, otherwise you’d have to constantly delete things from your phone for it to function properly.

If you like to keep less number of apps on your devices, you can go for 32GB storage. But if you are someone who likes to keep larger number of apps, then you can go for 64GB or 128GB variants. You can also buy a 16GB model that supports microSD card as well so that you can extend your storage anytime in the future.

The size and resolution of display depends on how you use your smartphone. Do you use your smart phone for streaming videos, watching movies or editing photos/videos? If yes, then while buying a new smart phone, you should definitely focus on its display quality.

If you do any of the above, then a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD or QHD resolution should be good enough for you.

Alternatively, if you are a regular user and largely use your smartphone for checking emails, chatting and browsing social media apps, then anything from 5-inch to 5.5-inch HD or full-HD display handsets is perfect.

The processor of a smartphone varies from device to device depending on several factors like OS version, UI, bloatware and more.

If you are a heavy user who need to edit images/videos/documents online, play heavy games, stream videos or often use apps in split screen mode, then you would need smartphones with processors like Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 or Snapdragon 820/821, as it is great for using multiple apps.

If you are a light user, then handsets with MediaTek processors would be a good option.

Now that you know what all to keep an eye for while buying a smartphone, here are our 10 picks for smartphones you could grab under Rs. 15,000

Display: The phone in itself is an experience you will immerse into with its great 16cm (6.3") FHD+ Dot Notch Display. The overall touch and feel of this smartphone is tough, offering strong resistance against drops and scratches with its Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.

Storage: It comes with a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable up to 256GB.

Camera: If you are looking for a great camera, XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7 PRO offers 48MP + 5MP AI Dual rear camera and 13MP AI Selfie camera.

Processor: XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7 PRO comes with the same A76 architecture as flagship Snapdragon 855 processor and is designed to enhance your gaming experience. It offers 155% faster performance than its predecessor Redmi Note 6 Pro.

Battery: The device also has a great two day battery life on a single charge with its 4000mAh Battery. Moreover, it charges quickly.

Price and Warranty: It comes in three colors – Space Black, Neptune Blue and Nebula Red – all of which are dynamic colours, suited for the new generation. It can be bought for Rs. 13,999 from www.shoponn.in and offers a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Display: The Vivo V9 Pro features a 16 cm (6.3") HD Display for great visuals on your smartphone. It is great to play videos and enjoy games on your phone with the phone for a visually immersive experience.

Storage: It features a 4 GB RAM along with a 64 GB internal memory.

Camera: The phone is also decked with a 13 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera and a 16 MP front camera for all your images and videos, which is great for capturing the minutest details of the object or subject in front of it. It also offers the Bokeh Mode which blurs the background in shots so the sole focus of the picture is the subject.

Battery: This Phone offers on a 3260 mAh Li-Ion battery to give you that extra time and power when you are on your phone.

Price and Warranty: It is priced at Rs. 14,990 from www.amazon.in and provides 1 Year Manufacturer for Device and 6 months for accessories.

Display: The Honor 10 Lite comes with a 6.21" touchscreen HD display giving you a great visual experience.

Storage: It features a 6 GB RAM along with a 64 GB internal memory for all your storage needs - the photos, videos, documents and apps.

Camera: From capturing amazing night photos to clicking studio-level selfies - the Honor 10 Lite smartphone with its 24 MP AI Selfie camera and 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera lets you click pictures effortlessly.

Battery life: The Phone relies on a 3400 mAh Li-Ion battery to give you that extra power when you are on your phone.

Processor: The Honor 10 Lite features a Kirin 2.2 GHz Quad Core Processor for the processing power you need. Enjoy better shuffling through applications and multitasking with this processor.

Pricing and Warranty: It is priced at Rs. 13,499 on www.dealstuff.com and comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries.

Display: The Moto One Power comes with a 15.7cm Max Vision FHD+ display which is great to immerse yourself in games, books, movies and more on a huge screen that you can hold comfortably with one hand.

Storage: It features a 4 GB RAM along with a 64 GB internal memory with microSD Card support (up to 256 GB)

Camera: The phone is decked with a 16 MP + 5 MP Rear Camera and a 12 MP front camera for all your photography and videography needs.

Battery life: The device relies on a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery to give you that extra juice and power when you are on your phone. You can enjoy up to 2 days of use on a single charge and get up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.

Processor: The Moto One Power features a Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 636 processor with 1.8 GHz Octa-core CPU for all the processing power you need to enjoy better shuffling through applications and operate multitude of applications at once.

Price and Warranty: It is presently priced at Rs. 12,999 on www.flipkart.com after 31% discount and offers 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase.

A sleek body and premium design, the new Samsung Galaxy M30 comes in two shades- Gradation Black and Gradation Blue.

Display: The Samsung Galaxy M30 comes with a 16.21 centimetres (6.4-inch) FHD along with a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and a 16M colour support.

Storage: Comes with a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB.

Camera: You can Capture the world around you exactly the way you see it with its Triple Rear Camera and Ultra-Wide Lens. The device features a 13+5+5MP Triple rear camera with f1.9 aperture, 2.2 wide angle, and 2.2 flash and 16MP front camera with f2.0 aperture.

Battery: As proclaimed by Samsung, its 5000mAH lithium-ion battery allows you to watch 25 hours of videos, 31 hours of talk time and 105 hours of music. Moreover, you also get a 15W Type-C fast charger with the box.

Processor: With its 1.8 GHz Exynos processor, you can multitask effortlessly between power hungry apps and games.

Pricing and Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase. Buy it online on www.amazon.in for Rs. 14,990

Display: The phone comes with a massive 15.2cm Honor Full View display to maximize your visual experience.

Storage: It features 3GB RAM and 32GB storage expandable up to 256GB so that you never run out of any storage or get stuck in deleting any stuff.

Camera: The rear 13MP+2MP dual-lens camera has one lens for image capturing and another for depth detection. Its 8MP front camera with a F2.0 wide aperture and a selfie toning light, is great for selfies.

Battery: It comes with a 3000mAH lithium-polymer battery.

Processor: It features a 1.8GHz Octa Core Snapdragon processor to take care of all your operations without any lag.

Pricing and Warranty: Presently it is available at a great price of Rs. 7,999 on www.amazon.in and is available in Blue, Black and Gold. It comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries

Display: With a 16cm (6.3") Infinity V display & edge to edge FHD+ screen, it provides you with an immersive experience.

Storage: It features 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB.

Camera: With its 120 degree Ultra-wide lens, you can shoot from one extreme to the other with. It comes with a 13MP rear lens and 8MP front camera making it a great option for low light photography and amazing selfies.

Battery: It boasts a 5000mAh Battery which allows you to power through your day with 28 hrs + of videos. Moreover, you also get an in-box 15W Type-C fast charger that gives you 3X faster charging capability.

Processor: It features a 1.8 GHz Octa Core Processor - making multitasking fun and easy with gaming, videos and social media without breaking a sweat.

Pricing and Warranty: Priced at Rs. 12,999 on www.amazon.in, this great device comes in two colors- ocean blue and charcoal black along with a 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries.

Display: The 15.9 cm (6.26") FHD+ Full View display of this smartphone boasts Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, adding to its robustness. In addition, its 3D glass-like rear panel with a wave design makes for a premium feel.

Storage: 6 GB of RAM to deliver a power-packed performance and thanks to its Adreno 512 GPU you get smooth and lag-free graphics.

Camera: The 12 MP rear camera of this phone boasts a Sony IMX486 sensor, an F1.8 aperture, 6P Lens and 1.25 µm (micrometer) pixel size for photos that are bright and vibrant. Also, the pro-grade Bokeh Mode of the 5 MP dedicated portrait camera, along with its LED flash, will ensure that your photos have a stunning depth of field.

Battery: The ZenFone Max Pro M2 boasts a 5000 mAh battery that lasts for up to 2 days after a single full charge. Equipped with the 10 W Fast-charging feature, the battery offers up to 3 hours of talktime with just a 15-minute charge.

Processor: The ZenFone Max Pro M2 takes advantage of an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor (with AIE)

Pricing and Warranty: Priced at Rs. 13,999 on www.91mobiles.com, it comes with a Warranty of 1 Year Available for Mobile and 6 Months for Accessories

Display: The HONOR 8X features a gorgeous 16.51cm FHD+ Borderless Full-View Notch Display. It comes with an Eye Comfort Mode which prevents eye fatigue by reducing harmful blue light radiation emitted by the screen. You can easily turn on/off this feature or alternatively, schedule it for a specific time-period of day.

Storage: With up to 128GB ROM and a dedicated memory card slot that supports up to 400GB, the HONOR 8X offers enough space for you to carry more videos, more photos, more music, and more of everything you love on your phone without any storage worries.

Camera: This phone allows you to capture moments and Weave your stories with the 20MP+2MP Dual Lens AI Camera that gives you a perfect output in every scenario, with every object. Plus it is also great for night shots.

Battery: With its 3750mAh Battery you can go through your day without worrying about it running out of charge. Its intelligent battery-saving system optimizes power consumption, giving you more screen-on time.

Processor: It comes with the Kirin 710 Chipset which allows you to multitask with your phone apps without slowing your phone. The powerful chipset features a 12nm Cortex-A73 based SoC with a 75% increase in CPU single-core performance and a Mali G51 GPU with a 130% increase in GPU performance.

Pricing and Warranty: You can buy this product from www.amazon.in for a price of Rs. 14,999 with three different shade options - Red, Black and Blue and It offers 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase

Display: With a 14.8 centimetres (5.84-inch) capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels, the XIOMI REDMI NOTE 6 PRO offers stunning sharp visuals which are a delight to your eyes.

Storage: It comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable up to 256GB with a dedicated slot.

Camera: You can click detailed pictures with a crisp finish with 12MP+5MP rear camera with Sony and Samsung sensors. Its rear and front camera also offers the AI Portrait mode which focuses on the object and blurs out the noisy background, making you picture ready!

Battery: With a 4000mAh lithium-polymer battery, this device offers a two day battery life on full charge.

Processor: It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor which Offers incredible efficiency and performance which ensures a hassle free experience.

Pricing and Warranty: It comes in four shades - Black, Blue, Gold and Red and is priced at Rs. 10,999 on www.amazon.in and offers 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase.