Best 5G Phones under Rs 15000 (2022)

In fact, according to a recent report, 5G is not far off in India. Even if you don't want to go all out, now is a good time to get your hands on less than 15,000 standard 5G phones in India. 5G connectivity will be rolled out to his 25 cities in India by the end of 2022.

Poco M4 Pro

Poco M4 Pro supports a number of 5G bands, including n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78. It has a 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), supports a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a punch-hole cutout in the top centre. A Dimensity 810 processor powers the M4 Pro with an octa-core CPU, paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage capacity.

On the back is a dual camera with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front is a 16 MP selfie camera. The Poco M4 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging right out of the box.

It's safe to say that POCO M4 Pro 5G is currently the best 5G phone under 15000 in India. There is also the possibility of being in the top 5 picks under 20000. The main reason for this is the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G.

The Poco M4 Pro is currently available for Rs 14750 on Amazon. Additional bank offers are also available which will further decrease the price.

iQOO Z6

One of India's cheapest 5G mobile phones, the iQOO Z6 is powered by a Snapdragon 695 processor. It features a 6.58-inch Full HD+ display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and is ready for next-gen connectivity with support for the much-needed 5G band expected to go live in India.

On the back, we have a triple camera with a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a 16MP front camera. The iQOO Z6 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The base model of the iQOO Z6 is currently available for Rs 14999 on the Amazon website.

Samsung Galaxy F23

The Samsung Galaxy F23 is a solid affordable 5G smartphone in India. It supports 12 5G bands covering the full set of frequencies in India. It also brings a powerful Snapdragon 750G chip to the table. This is great. Not to mention that the phone comes with an excellent camera set with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

As for the display, the Galaxy F23 features a Full HD+ 120Hz LCD display, which is excellent at this price point. It also has a 5,000mAh high-capacity battery that lasts for more than a full day.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 is currently listed for Rs 17499, there is additional Rs 5500 cashback. This makes the effective price of the smartphone well under Rs 15000.

Infinix Note 12 5G

Infinix Note 12 5G is the brand's first 5G smartphone in India. The phone features a standard 6.7-inch FullHD+ AMOLED panel that supports 100% DCI P3 colour space. A Mediatek Dimensity 810 runs the show. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card.

On the back, there's a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth lens, and a QVGA lens, which the company says will help capture AI footage. A waterdrop notch on the front houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera for clicking selfies and video calls. Starting with XOS 10.6 on Android 12 and finally turning on the Infinix Note 12 5G, it has a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone comes with its wide 5G band.

The Infinix Note 12 5G is currently available for Rs 12999 on both Flipkart and Amazon. There are additional exchange and bank offers which can make the effective price even less.

Redmi Note 11T

Redmi Note 11T is compatible with 5G networks on N1, N3, N5, N8, N28, N40, and N78 (SA/NSA) bands. The Note 11T packs a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display that offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The front of the screen has a punch-hole notch for a 16-megapixel selfie camera and is covered with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor with an octa-core CPU, it has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

On the back is a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The rear camera can record at 1080p, 600 FPS. The phone has stereo speakers and is Hi-Res certified. The power button doubles as a fingerprint reader and the Redmi Note 11T comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Currently, the Redmi Note 11T 5G is listed for Rs 15999 on Amazon. You can avail additional 10% discount which makes the 5G smartphone come to around Rs 14749.

Reliance JioPhone (upcoming)

Reliance Jio is preparing to launch India's cheapest and most affordable 5G phone. Jio Phone 5G is expected to be priced at Rs 9,000-12,000. Inside, it is said to feature a Snapdragon 480 5G chipset along with X51 5G modem. Spec-wise, it looks like a budget smartphone with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 720p display. Read our in-depth article to learn more about Jio Phone 5G.