Looking for the best 5G phones under Rs 15,000? Here are our picks

As 5G develops in India, it is great nature to own a device capable of using this new generation of telecommunications spectrum. New and faster ways of communication open up new horizons when it comes to Internet usability and then several methods. Manufacturers have recently pooled resources to create budget-friendly devices that can tap into the spectrum faster. We list ten such cost-effective devices that can help you get started on your 5G journey.

Top 10 5G smartphones under Rs 15,000 in India

1. Realme 9i 5G

The Realme 9i 5G offers 5G capabilities thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G SoC. The processing unit is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device also supports storage expansion up to 1TB via microSD card. Up front there is a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. This whole package is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Realme 9i 5G looks stylish and comes in three color options, Metallica Gold, Rocking Black, and Soulful Blue. The Realme 9i 5G also has a 50MP triple camera and an 8MP front camera system.

2. POCO M4 5G

The POCO M4 5G is also a good choice for those looking to start their 5G transition. The POCO M4 5G features a 6.58″ FHD+ 90Hz display and is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 4GB + 64GB or 6GB + 128GB memory variants. The device also supports virtual RAM as well as storage expansion via microSD card. The dual camera system at the back comes with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The duties of the front camera are taken care of by an 8MP shooter. POCO M4 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is good to note that POCO M4 supports 7 5G bands.

3. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Samsung’s Galaxy M33 5G is a strong contender when it comes to an affordable smartphone with 5G capabilities. It packs in an 8-core 5nm processor with a speed of 2.4GHz and paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. It also has a 6.6-inch TFT display and has FHD+ resolution. The M33 5G has a 50MP quad-camera setup and an 8MP front camera setup. The smartphone draws its juice from a 6,000mAh battery.

4. Motorola G51 5G

The Moto G51 5G is a good choice for purists looking for the classic Android 11 experience. Moto G51 5G is equipped with Snapdragon 480 Plus from Qualcomm combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card. It has a 6.8-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. The Moto G51 5G shoots AV via a 50MP triple camera and a 16MP front camera. Power is taken from a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

5. Samsung Galaxy F23 5G

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G running on the Snapdragon 750G processor is another competent 5G capable offering from the Korean tech company. It has a 6.6-inch TFT FHD+ display, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card slot). It has a 50MP triple camera setup and an 8MP front shooter. The F23 5G uses a 5,000mAh battery and has a Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

6. Redmi Note 10T 5G

The Redmi Note 10T 5G is a tried and tested 5G horse from Xiaomi and received a 700 Density SoC from MediaTek. The processor is paired with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, a 48MP triple camera system, and an 8MP front camera. The device draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

7. iQOO Z6

IQOO Z6 running a The Snapdragon 695 5G processor and combine it with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Z6 has a 6.58-inch FHD+ display, a 50MP triple-camera setup, and a 16MP front-facing camera sensor. It draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery and has connectivity features like Wi-Fi 5.1, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G, GPS and more.

8. Realme 9 5G

The Realme 9 5G is another 5G offering in the affordable range from the popular Chinese smartphone maker. It is powered by the Dimensity 810 5G chipset from MediaTek and pairs it with options of 4GB or 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It has an AI-based 48MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie camera. The 6.5-inch screen has FHD+ resolution and is supported with a 90Hz high refresh rate. The Realme 9 5G relies on a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

9. Samsung Galaxy M13 5G

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G runs on MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and supports 5G connectivity. The device has 4GB or 6GB RAM options and up to 128GB internal memory. It has a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP dual camera, and a 5MP front camera. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery.

10. iQOO Z6 Lite

IQOO Z6 Lite is equipped with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor combined with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and allows support for 5G connectivity. The Z6 Lite has a 6.59-inch display with FHD+ resolution. The device has a dual 50MP camera and an 8MP front camera. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery and runs on Android 12 mobile operating system.