Best Mobile phones under 15,000 in India (Jul 2025)

1. TECNO POVA 7 ULTRA   

Tecno is gearing up to bring its premium mid-range marvel—the Pova 7 Ultra 5G—to India. Brimming with high-end specs and unique features, it’s positioned to challenge established brands in the sub‑₹25,000 segment.

Launch Date: July 4, 2025
Expected Price in India: ₹20,999 (8GB+256GB)
Available on Flipkart

• Display: 6.67″ 1.5K AMOLED, Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits brightness

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4 nm, up to 3.35 GHz)

• RAM/Storage: 8GB + 256GB (expandable RAM up to 24GB via MemFusion)

• Battery: 6000 mAh with 70 W wired + 30 W wireless charging

• Camera:

  • Rear: 108MP + 8MP ultra-wide

  • Front: 13MP

• OS: Android 15 with HiOS 15

• Extras: Delta Light LED interface, Dolby Atmos, Ella AI (supports Indian languages), FreeLink offline messaging, IP64 rating, 3.5mm jack

Why It’s a Good Buy

• Top-tier gaming and multitasking performance

• Super bright AMOLED with high refresh rate

• Massive battery with fast charging (wired + wireless)

• Stylish LED design and useful smart features

2. iQOO Z10x 

Launch & Price (India):
Released April 22, 2025.
Pricing: ₹13,499 (6 GB/128 GB), ₹14,999 (8 GB/128 GB), and ₹16,499 (8 GB/256 GB) on Amazon India and the iQOO e‑store, Reddit (+15), Mathrubhumi (+15), and Business Standard (+15).

Key Features at a Glance

• Display: 6.72″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh, up to 1050 nits brightness Reddit + 4, Beebom, GSMArena + 4

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm), Mali‑G615 GPU, ~680–689 K AnTuTu score Reddit + 4 Editorji + 4 @mathrubhumi + 4

• Memory & Storage: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM + 8 GB virtual RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage The Times of 8iQOO + 8 @mathrubhumi + 8

• Battery & Charging: 6,500 mAh battery, 44 W fast charging (~1 h 42 m full charge), reverse wired charging support @mathrubhumi + 5 Gizmochina + 5 Editorji + 5

• Camera: Rear: 50 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth; Front: 8 MP; supports 4K at 30 4K@30fps, gyro‑EIS Business Standard + 13 iQOO + 13 Beebom + i + Gadgets + 13

• Software: Android 15 with FunTouch OS 15; AI tools like AI Erase, AI Translate & Document Scanner; update support for 2 Android versions + 3 years security

Build & Extras

• Body: IP64 (dust/splash resistance), MIL‑STD‑810H compliant, weighs ~204 g; dimensions 165.7 × 76.3 × ~8 mm GSMArena+10GSMArena+10Beebom Gadgets+10

• Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, IR blaster, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4; lacks NFC and headphone jack.

Why It Stands Out

• Excellent battery life—lasts up to two days on moderate use, even with gaming and streaming. Reddit + 3 Gizmochina + 3 The Times of India + 3

• Smooth daily performance with fast UFS 3.1 storage and responsive UI in FunTouch OS

• Military-grade durability plus AI features add value in this price range.

3. VIVO T4X

Launch & Price (India):
Announced March 5, 2025; available from March 12 on Vivo India, Flipkart & retail.
Prices: ₹13,999 (6 GB/128 GB), ₹14,999 (8 GB/128 GB), ₹16,999 (8 GB/256 GB)

Key Specs at a Glance

• Display: 6.72″ FHD+ LCD, 120 Hz refresh, up to 1,050 nits brightness, TÜV Rheinland eye‑protection Indiatimes+7Gadgets 360+7Cinco Días+7

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) paired with up to 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage Reddit +14, Vivo +14, Financial Express +14

• Battery & Charging: 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W fast charging (≈50% in ~40 min), reverse‑wired charging supported. The Times of India + 11 Gadgets 360 + 11 svztechinfo.com + 11

• Cameras:

  • Rear: 50 MP (AF) + 2 MP depth

  • Front: 8 MP selfie

  • Supports 4K at 30 fps and AI modes (AI Erase, Photo Enhance, Document Mode, Night). Business Standard + 15 Gadgets 360+15 HT Tech+15 India TV News+3Business Standard + 3 HT Tech+3

• Software & Updates: Funtouch OS 15 on Android 15; guaranteed 2 years Android updates, 3 years security patches

Build & Extras

• Durability: IP64 rating + MIL‑STD‑810H certified shock resistance Vivo + 6 Financial Express + 6 ACKODrive + 6

• Design: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, USB‑C, no NFC, no 3.5 mm jack navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+15Vivo+15India Today+15

• Connectivity: 5G (bands n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78), Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual‑SIM capability.

Why It Stands Out

• A huge 6,500 mAh battery with fast charging ensures long endurance.

• Smooth and reliable performance thanks to Dimensity 7300 + UFS 3.1.

• Certified durability and splash resistance add real‑world resilience.

• Clean, responsive software with AI tools and regular updates is supported.

4. POCO M7 PRO

Launch & Price (India):
Announced December 17, 2024; launched December 20 in India.
Price: ₹14,999 (6 GB/128 GB), ₹16,999 (8 GB/256 GB)

Key Features at a Glance

• Display: 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED (G‑OLED), 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision & HDR10+, peak brightness ~2100 nits Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7PriceKeeda+7

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm; dual‑core A78 at 2.5 GHz + hexa A55) Gadgets 360+9Wikipedia+9PriceKeeda+9

• Memory & Storage: 6 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage; micro‑SD slot expansion supported Gadgets 360+8Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8

• Battery & Charging: 5,110 mAh battery, 45 W fast charging included in the box

Camera Setup

• Rear: 50 MP Sony LYT‑600 main (f/1.5, 1/1.95″ sensor with OIS) + 2 MP depth sensor

• Front: 20 MP (f/2.5) with HDR & panorama; both support 1080p@30fps video

Design & Extras

• Size & Weight: 162.4 × 75.7 × 7.99 mm, ~190 g

• Durability: IP64 dust/splash resistance; punch-hole AMOLED

• Extras: In-display fingerprint sensor, stereo Dolby speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack, IR blaster, NFC, dual-SIM, USB‑C

Software & Updates

• Ships with Android 14 + HyperOS; offers ≈2 Android upgrades and ≈4 years of security updates (Indian model)

Why It’s Worth Buying

• Best-in-class AMOLED 120 Hz display for under ₹15K

• OIS-stabilized 50 MP rear camera is uncommon at this price point

• Long-lasting battery with 45 W fast charging

• Feature-rich: headphone jack, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers

5. OPPO K13x

Launch & Price (India):
Launched June 23, 2025; first sale from June 27 on Flipkart and OPPO India.
Variants & Pricing:

• 4 GB + 128 GB – ₹11,999

• 6 GB + 128 GB – ₹12,999

• 8 GB + 128 GB – ₹14,999
  Intro offers: ₹1,000 bank discount on lower variants, ₹2,000 on 8 GB version; exchange bonus up to ₹1,000; 3-month no‑cost EMI support.

Key Specs at a Glance

• Display: 6.67″ HD+ LCD (1604×720), 120 Hz refresh, 1000 nits brightness, 89.9% screen‑to‑body ratio Editorji+11OPPO+11Choose Your Mobile+11

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), 5G-ready with smooth daily performance Business Today + 8 Tech Observer + 8 Choose Your Mobile+8

• Memory/Storage: 4/6/8 GB LPDDR4x RAM + 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage; dedicated micro‑SD slot up to 2 TB Reddit+12OPPO+12Choose Your Mobile+12

• Battery & Charging: 6000 mAh battery; 45 W SuperVOOC fast charging with ~50% in ~30 min Reddit+9Editorji+9Reddit+9

• Cameras: Rear: 50 MP main (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth; Front: 8 MP (f/2.0). Both support 1080p video, dual‑view recording, AI Unblur, Reflection Remover, Reimage, and other AI photo modes. Navbharat Times + 14 OPPO + 14 Indiatimes + 14

• Software: ColorOS 15 based on Android 15; promises ~2 years of Android upgrades and ~3 years of security patches

Build & Extras

• Durability: MIL‑STD‑810H certified, IP65 water/dust resistance, 360° Damage Armour body with AM04 aluminum frame and Crystal Shield glass, plus sponge‑based shock absorption. Beebom day +8, business today +8

• Design & Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, micro‑USB‑C, 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB‑OTG, AI tools like AI Recorder and Gemini integration; no NFC

Why Choose OPPO K13x 5G?

• Exceptional battery endurance—easily 1.5+ days with moderate use; ideal for long workdays or extended travel. Tech Observer

• Rugged build unheard of at this price: drop-tested, splash-proof, and dust-resistant

• Smooth display and software, future-ready 5G coverage, and useful AI photography/e‑productivity tools

• Full feature set including 3.5 mm jack and micro‑SD slot—rare under ₹15K