1. Xiaomi Mi A1
One of the newest phones to make the cut, the Xiaomi Mi A1 did well in the Gadgets 360 review on all fronts except battery life, and even that wasn't bad. The brand's budget offerings have lacked in the camera department, and the Mi A1 corrects that with a dual-rear camera, while being a part of the Android One means it's going to get regular updates.
2. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
A good phone from Samsung with a superb screen and a great design at a reasonable price, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime scored well in our review. For people who still want to stick to a big brand, this is a great option under Rs. 15,000.
3. Moto G5S
Another new phone, the Moto G5S continues the company's strong performance in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price band. It's rated well overall in our review, though the camera is a little disappointing in our opinion. Despite that, it's still one of the best phones under Rs. 15,000.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
An older offering, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 remains a good choice even today at a very budget-friendly price, beating out a number of phones that are more expensive in this price range, as our review shows.
5. Honor 8
The highest rated phone in our list, the Honor 8 actually launched at Rs. 29,999 - however the phone has seen a major discount and that means you can actually get it for under Rs. 15,000. At this price, this phone seems like an obvious choice given how well it performed in our review, though it's a single-SIM phone, a rarity these days, which might be a problem if you use a second SIM for data
6. Moto G5 Plus
There's also the Moto G5 Plus, which got a price cut recently bringing it under Rs. 15,000. We noted in our review that the phone did well on most parameters, and the build quality and display are particular selling points, along with the battery life.
7. Lenovo Z2 Plus
The Lenovo Z2 Plus is also slightly old at this point, and a price cut actually brings it into the under-Rs. 10,000 band, but it can compete with the more expensive offerings. As we pointed out in our review, it's let down by the camera, but does well on other fronts, particularly the battery life and performance.
