In recent years, communication has significantly boomed. Communication is the key to communicating with others by using a means. There are different ways to communicate, and one of the means is mobile phones: mobile phones are a form of communication that reaches practically everywhere. Mobile phones have now made a new chapter in mass communication. It makes the daily task of an individual very easy and comforting. Now people can do their tasks with a  click on their mobile phones.

There are numerous choices for buying a mobile phone, and it will confuse you. Buying a phone online is one of the most convenient ways one can opt for. It consumes your time and other additional costs as it delivers all the information on the go through which you can buy the phone you like. 

Let's list out some of the leading brands which have stood out in recent times and have aced in their marketing strategies -

• Redmi - Redmi has become one of the most dominant companies recently. Their phones are authentic and are power-packed with one of the best features, which gives an excellent android experience. It has given its consumers a quality experience at just an affordable price. They are bound to give a quality experience with great hardware intact. They have a collection of fantastic and affordable phones, which gives their complete consumer satisfaction in what they buy.
• Micromax - Micromax is an Indian-based company that is headquartered in gurugram. Micromax is known for its handsets and low-cost features. Micromax has faced stiff competition due to the Chinese market, but now they have found a way to enter again in the Indian market and are doing a lot better.
• Oppo - Oppo is one of the leading brands. It was launched in 2004, and by 2016 it became one of the biggest smartphone brands. The brand was first registered and launched in China, and then slowly, they captured the Indian market by publishing great features at affordable prices.
• Realme - Realme is a Chinese smartphone company launched on the 4th of May 2018. The company first launched its first smartphones realme1 and realme, two pros, making them one of India's fastest-selling smartphones.
• Samsung - It is a South Korean company that has become the world's largest corporation. The company ran its sales in more than 61 countries and became one of the biggest IT makers in 2009. The company deals with different divisions like consumer electronics, information technology, device solutions, etc. 

Here are some of the best phones under Rs.10000-Rs.15000 -

• Redmi 10 prime -

Redmi 10 prime is one of India's latest budget phones for Rs.15000. Redmi 10 prime features a stunning 50MP AI Quad camera with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and with 2MP macro lens. It has a massive 6000mAh battery. For students and all new readers, it has a new reading mode, 3.0, with sunlight mode and dark mode features. It comes with a corning gorilla glass protection which is dust & splashproof. It also has dual graphite sheets for heat dissipation. It also contains a 3.5mm audio jack and is made in India.

• Pros - 

1. Massive 6000mAh battery
2. 6.5 inch full HD + gorilla glass protection
3. Reading mode with sunlight and dark mode
4. Corossion proof ports
5. Splash and dustproof

• Cons -

1. Non-removable battery
2. No fingerprint sensor
3. No face unlock feature

• Available Sites -

1. Amazon.in - Rs. 12,499
2. Croma - Rs. - 13,499

2. Micromax IN Note 1 - 

Micromax IN Note 1 is one of the budget-friendly phones in India. It comes with a 5000mAh battery with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It has various options, such as 48 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM, and is expandable to 256 GB. It has a 16.94cm ( 6.67 inches) full HD+ display. It has a 16MP front camera i.e, 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP.

• Pros - 

1. Indian brand 
2. Stock android

• Cons - 

1. Immature software 
2. Low camera quality

• Available sites - 

1. Amazon.in - Rs. 107,50
2. Flipkart - Rs. 9,999

3. Oppo A15s - 

Oppo A15s has a triple AI camera with a 13MP primary lens to preserve clarity, a 2MP microlens to capture fine details, and a 2MP depth lens to make every portrait picture perfect. A screen of 16.55cm (6.52 inches). It contains a 4230mAh battery which stays up to 6 hours long. It has an octa-core processor running with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. 

• Pros -

1. Latest android
2. 3.5mm audio jack
3. Display

• Cons -

1. Water/dust resistant
2. Fast charging
3. Micro USB 2.0

• Available sites -

1. Amazon.in - Rs. 10,990
2. Flipkart - Rs. 12,990
3. Oppo.com - Rs. 11,990

4. Realme Narzo 50A - 

Realme Narzo 50A comes with an Helio G85 processor that delivers an exceptional gaming experience. It contains a 6000mAh mega battery that can support continuous usage for 111 hours and has an 18w quick charge. It has a 50MP AI triple camera with a 50MP primary camera, 2MP portrait lens, and 2MP microlens, with an 8MP, AI selfie camera. It has a 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) mini drop full screen. 

• Pros - 

1. Smooth performance 
2. Great for gaming 
3. Camera quality 

• Cons - 

1. No ultra-wide camera
2. It takes a lot of time to charge
3. No stereo speakers

• Available sites - 

1. Realme.com - Rs.11,499
2. Amazon.in - Rs.12,499
3. Flipkart - Rs.11,649

5. Poco M3 - 

Poco M3 is an excellent deal breaker. It comes with snapdragon 662, which helps people work and multitask in the same way. A 6.53 inches full HD+ display and stereo speakers. It has a 48MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. Battery life of 6000mAh goes on and on and 18w fast charging (charger in the box). It also has corning gorilla glass 3 with reverse charging. 

• Pros -

1. 5G phone at a reasonable price
2. Gorilla Glass 3 protection
3. Long battery life
4. Latest android version

• Cons - 

1. Average performance
2. Heat problems
3. No wireless charging 

• Available sites -

1. Flipkart - Rs.11,549
2. Amazon.in - Rs.13,740

6. Samsung Galaxy M12 - 

Samsung Galaxy M12 is another budget buy for people looking for phones under 15000. It comes with a quad rear camera that contains a 48MP primary camera + 5Mp ultra-wide camera + 2MP depth camera + 2MP macro camera, and an 8MP front camera. It comes with 6000mAh battery life, a 1-year manufacturer warranty for the device, and six months manufacturer warranty for accessories. It has 16.55 centimeters, i.e., (6.5 inches) HD display. It also has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory, which is expandable up to 1TB. 

• Pros - 

1. Quad rear camera
2. Android 11
3. Affordable

• Cons -

1. It does not have an FHD display
2. Night mode
3. Video stabilizing

 

• Available sites - 

1. Samsung.com - Rs.10,499
2. Amazon.in - Rs.11,499
3. Flipkart - Rs.12,779

7. Redmi Note 10T - 

Redmi Note 10T is one of the best affordable 5G smartphones. It has dual 5G sim slots. A 16.5 cm (6.5) FHD + IPS display optimizes battery usage. It has a 48MP AI vision-powered triple camera with a 48MP primary, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP macro and 8MP front camera. It has a massive battery life of 5000mAh which can go on for two days, and an 18w fast charge. It comes with corning gorilla glass, splashproof, and corrosion-proof ports. It also contains a 3.5mm audio jack, and lastly, it is made in India.  

• Pros -

1. One of the best phones with refresh rates
2. Long battery life
3. Fast charging
4. Reasonable price and performance ratio

• Cons -

1. Not that great camera quality
2. An OLED panel with a low refresh rate.

8. Oppo A54 -

Oppo A54 has a sleek 3D delicate design with a 0.2mm- thinned midframe. It has a fingerprint sensor just on the right side. A battery life of 5000mAh with 41 hours of continuous entertainment. It has a super-saving mode that keeps you connected even when your battery falls to 10%. It also has a C-type charging port with 18w fast charging. It contains 3 card slots, dual sim + MicroSD and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB. A bigger screen of 16.55cm (6.51) punch-hole display for better viewing. It contains a 16MP selfie camera.

• Pros -

1. Sleek body design
2. Massive 5000mAH battery

• Cons -

1. Decent camera quality
2. No FHD+ display

• Available sites -

1. Oppo.com - Rs.13,990
2. Amazon.in - Rs.14,990
3. Flipkart - Rs.13,990

9. Vivo Y21 -

It has a 5000 large mAh battery with an 8.0 mm thin body. The screen is a 16.55cm (6.51 inch) HD+ display and additional eye protection mode for better viewing. It has a side unlock fingerprint sensor and face unlock sensor. It has a long-lasting 5000mAh battery with an 18w fast charge. It contains a multi-turbo 5.0, which enhances data connection and performance level to another level. 

• Pros -

1. 5G connectivity
2. Long-lasting 5000mAh battery
3. Decent camera quality

• Cons -

1. No gorilla glass
2. Not for gaming purposes
3. No 4k recording

• Available Sites -

1. Flipkart - Rs. 13,990
2. Amazon.in - Rs. 13,990
3. Vivo.com - Rs.15,490

10. Samsung Galaxy M32 -

Samsung Galaxy M32 comes with a 16.21cm (6.4 inches) super AMOLED infinity display FHD+ display and is protected by corning gorilla glass 5. It has a versatile 64MP quad-camera with a 64MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide camera + 2MP depth camera + 2MP macro camera and a 20MP front camera. A long-life battery of 6000mAh and storage up to 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 1TB. It comes with MediaTek Helio G80 Octa Core Processor. It contains a 1-year manufacturer warranty for the device and six months manufacturer warranty for accessories.

• Pros -

1. 20MP selfie camera 
2. 25W fast charging
3. 64MP quad camera

• Cons -

1. 1080p video recording 
2. 15w charger in the box

• Available sites - 

1. Amazon.in - Rs.12,999
2. Samsung.com - Rs.12,999
3. Flipkart - Rs.14,05