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Authors: TheIndianSubcontinent News AgencyA good phone under Rs 15,000 isn't the most difficult to find nowadays since there are plenty to
choose from, but the options under Rs 12,000 are very limited
When you look for some good options, there are phones that were first launched at a higher price in early 2017, but are available at cheaper
A good example is the Moto G5 Plus or Honor 6X.To help you find the right phone for your budget, we have selected the best phones under Rs
The list contains phones that are old but still lead the segment and some of them have recently been launched at a lower price.Don't need to
worry about cost Check out our best phone listAsus ZenFone Max Pro M1Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 159 x 76 x 8.5 mm | OS: Android 8.1 Oreo |
Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160p | CPU: Snapdragon 636 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP +
5MP | Front camera: 8MPHumongous batteryClean softwareMediocre camera performanceBoring designAsus has made a comeback in the Indian market
with a new approach in the shape of the Zenfone Max Pro M1
The phone, unlike the previous models is free from the cluttered ZenUI and instead runs stock Android. There are more than just one
There's a 5000mAh battery that's even larger than the benchmark Redmi Note 5 Pro's 4000mAh cell
On top of that, there's Snapdragon 636, making it the cheapest phone with this chipset
The Rs 10,999 has a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, that can sail through all the basic tasks without a stutter.Read the full review: Asus ZenFone
Max Pro M1 Honor 9 LiteThe best looking budget phone out thereWeight: 149g | Dimensions: 151 x 71.9 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen
size: 5.6-inch | Resolution: 2160 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front
camera: 13MP + 2MPStunning designImpressive cameraNo fast chargeCluttered UIThe Honor 9 Lite has everything going for itself in the design
department with the shiny 2.5D glass on front and back
It looks just too premium for its price, especially in the Sapphire Blue colour variant. The 18:9 aspect ratio display is vibrant and is
reason enough to buy this phone
It also has a quad-camera setup
The front-facing cameras capture some good pictures while the rear one leaves much to be desired
There's no fast charge support which might be a deal breaker for some. Do note that only the 3GB RAM variant will fall under Rs 12K.Read
the full review: Honor 9 Lite reviewXiaomi Redmi Note 5Solid specs, strong camera and afforadable priceWeight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x
75.5 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage:
32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPValue for moneyGood battery lifeLimited to Android NougatDated designThe
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 continues to recreate the value for money proposition it has been known for
It packs a solid set of specification, a new 18:9 display, hefty battery and a decent display
The only issue with the phone is its old software and design language, which isn't bad, but it is boring. Still, for its price, the phone
offers the best value under Rs 12,000 when compared to its competitors. Read the full review: Redmi Note 5 reviewXiaomi Redmi 5Doesn't feel
like a sub 10k phoneWeight: 157g | Dimensions: 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1440 |
CPU: Snapdragon 450 | RAM: 2/3/4GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MPHuge displayValue for
moneyOlder version of AndroidAverage cameraThe Redmi 5 succeeds the Redmi 4 from Xiaomi, and it's a huge upgrade over its predecessor in
terms of display and internals
But the design still remains identical to the older Xiaomi phones. It runs Snapdragon 450, which is the latest chipset for budget phones
and works pretty well in day-to-day usage
There are three RAM variants of the phone but the 3GB variant at Rs 8,999 offers the best value for money proposition
Despite a cut in the battery, it can easily sail you through a full day of usage
The build is solid and new display looks like a great alternative to consume media on the go
Read the full review: Xiaomi Redmi 5 reviewMoto G5The best of Motorola's budget lineWeight: 145g | Dimensions: 144.3 x 73 x 9.5mm | OS:
Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 | CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB w/ microSD | Battery:
2,800mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPGreat cameraBright, crisp displayPlastic buildNo NFCWith a Snapdragon 430 processor and 3GB
of RAM, the Moto G5 does make some compromises, but provides decent day-to-day performance
Having the latest version of Android out-of-the-box makes it rare among its competitors. The 13MP rear shooter is quite dependable for the
If you want to be able to take good photos but can't afford to buy a high-end phone, this is a phone you should consider.The missing
fingerprint reader and a flush metal design is an incremental upgrade over its predecessor. Read the full review: Moto G5Honor 6XWeight:
162g | Dimensions: 150.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 4GB |
Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3340mAh | Rear camera: 12+2MP | Front camera: 8MPPremium buildImpressive cameraNo USB Type-CCharges slowlyThe
Honor 6X was the first to bring a dual camera to the mid-range segment
Not just that, the camera onboard the 6X is a pretty good snapper while the slick metal unibody makes it feel like a premium smartphone.The
hardware is not as good as the Redmi Note 4, but still the closest to it than the other competition in this range
For those who want a good camera phone with premium build quality and decent performance, the Honor 6X is pretty good.Read the full
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