Best budget smartphones of 2023 under 15000: Check out Redmi 12, Tecno Pova 5, more

In search of the best budget smartphones of 2023 under 15000? Check out the list of top brands such as Redmi 12, Tecno Pova 5, Realme C55 and more.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Feb 22 2024, 15:34 IST

Explore the best budget smartphones of 2023 under 15000, featuring impressive specs from Redmi 12 to Tecno Pova 5. (Amazon)

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Redmi 12 (Pastel Blue,4GB RAM, 128GB Storage)

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realme C55 (Sunshower 6GB RAM, 64GB Storage)

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Samsung Galaxy F13 (Nightsky Green, 4GB RAM 64GB Storage)

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Best budget smartphones of 2023: While the smartphone market is filled with different offerings in terms of features, specifications, etc, it gets confusing to pick the smartphone which caters to all the user's needs. Especially, in the budget segment, looking for a smartphone which has exceptional performance, a snappy camera, and lasting battery life is not easy to find. However, tech giants such as Samsung, Redmi, Realme, and others try to balance the need for all ranges of their smartphones. As we have entered the new year, let's take a look back and check out the best budget smartphones of 2023 under 15000 which will help you make the right decision. We have curated the list of all the phones under 15000 from top brands along with their specifications so you can pick the one which suits your requirements. Check out the list of best budget smartphones of 2023 under 15000 here.

List of Best Selling Products

Product	Ratings	Price
Redmi 12 (Pastel Blue,4GB RAM, 128GB Storage)	4.2/5	Get Price
realme C55 (Sunshower 6GB RAM, 64GB Storage)	4/5	₹ 8,440
Samsung Galaxy F13 (Nightsky Green, 4GB RAM 64GB Storage)	3.9/5	Get Price
Motorola G14 (Sky Blue, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage) \| Hatke Style, Hatke Entertainment	3.7/5	₹ 8,999
TECNO Pova 5 (Amber Gold, 8GB RAM,128GB Storage) \| Segment 1st 45W Ultra Fast Charging \| 6000mAh Big Battery \| 50MP AI Dual Camera \| 3D Textured Design \| 6.78”FHD+ Display	4.1/5	₹ 11,999

1. Redmi 12

Xiaomi introduced its budget phone, the Redmi 12, to the Indian market in August this year. Featuring a 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the device boasts a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels.

Powering the Redmi 12 is the Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable). Running on Android 13 with MIUI 14, it houses a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there's an 8MP front camera. The smartphone is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging.

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Pros

Bigger Display
Big battery
Multitasking

Cons

Build quality
Lots of bloatware

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2. Realme C55

Realme unveiled the C55 on March 28, 2023, as an affordable smartphone blending essential features with unique software capabilities in an elegant design. The 6.72-inch LCD screen offers full-HD+ resolution and a refreshing 90Hz rate. With a slim design measuring 7.89mm and weighing 189.5g, the Realme C55 features a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Running on a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, the Realme C55 operates on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13. It sports a dual rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor. The phone boasts a 5000mAh battery and includes a 33W SuperVOOC wired charger.

Pros

Impressive design
Good battery life
Decent camera quality

Cons

Bloatware
Display could have been better

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3. Samsung Galaxy F13

Launched on June 22, 2022, the Samsung Galaxy F13 features a 6.60-inch touchscreen display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Powered by an octa-core Samsung Exynos 850 processor and 4GB of RAM, it runs on Android 12. The phone boasts a triple camera setup on the rear, including a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor. With a 6000mAh battery and proprietary fast charging, it offers 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage via microSD card.

Pros

Good build quality
Bigger battery
Multitasking

Cons

Display could have been better
Bloatware
Slow charging

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4. Motorola G14

Launched on August 1, 2023, the Motorola G14 features a 6.50-inch touchscreen display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Powered by an octa-core Unisoc T616 processor and 4GB of RAM, it runs on Android 13. The phone boasts a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor. Running on My UX based on Android 13, it offers 128GB of expandable storage and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with proprietary fast charging.

Pros

Longer battery life
Excellent display
Impressive speakers

Cons

Slow processor
Camera could have been better

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5. Tecno Pova 5

Launched on June 29, 2023, the Tecno Pova 5 features a touchscreen display with a 90Hz refresh rate. With 8GB of RAM and a 6000mAh battery, it runs on HiOS 13 based on Android. The phone boasts a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Offering 256GB of inbuilt storage, it comes in Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, and Mecha Black colors with connectivity options like Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C, along with a fingerprint sensor.

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