Smartphones in India Under Rs 15,000, March 2021 Edition: Micromax IN 1, Nokia 5.4 and More

We are at the end of the first quarter of 2021 and smartphone manufacturers have had a lot in store. OEMs have finally understood the potential of the budget and mid-budget smartphone segment, and now we are seeing some pretty solid products with cool eye-catching features. In early 2021, Chinese smartphone brands like Xiaomi, Realme, and Redmi came up with a slew of smartphones under the Rs 15,000 bracket. Notably, Micromax also made comeback with the new Micromax IN 1 smartphone that we reviewed recently. The phone offers pretty solid experience in the budget price point, hence it is at the top of our list. Check out more smartphones in this range below.

1. Micromax IN 1The 'Made in India' Micromax IN 1's price in India starts at Rs 10,499 for the base 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model, and the 6GB RAM and 128GB option costs Rs 11,999. It offers a clean Android 10 experience and carries the MediaTek Helio G80 processor, under the hood. There's a primary 48-megapixel camera at the back paired with two more sensors. Customers can purchase the device via Flipkart or Micromax offline and online channels starting March 26 (at 12 PM noon).

2. Poco X3The Poco X3 comes with loads of user-friendly features at an aggressive price point. It packs a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, under the hood. The phone has a quad rear camera setup at the pack headlined by a 64-megapixel primary camera. It also carries a 6,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The base 64GB model comes with a price tag of Rs 14,499 on Flipkart.

3. Nokia 5.4The Nokia 5.4 is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option and Rs 15,499 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The phone runs on Android 10 out of the box, which we, in our review, found absolutely clean and clutter-free. Other notable features include a 6.4-inch HD+ display, 48-megapixel wide camera, and 4,000mAh battery.

4. Realme Narzo 20 ProRealme has launched the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, though its previous-gen Realme 20 Pro packs loads of attractive features. Its 4,500mAh battery supports 65W fast charging that is touted to power up the device from 0 to 100 percent in just about 38 minutes. Its available on Flipkart at Rs 13,999 for Rs 6GB RAM + 64GB variant. It carries a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display and a primary 48-megapixel camera at the back.

5. Redmi Note 10Last on the list is the Redmi Note 10 that packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC, 6.43-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, a 48-megapixel camera. Its 5,000mAh battery supports 33W fast charging that can charge the device from 0 to 67 percent in 30 minutes. Its price in India starts at Rs 11,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB variant.