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Android 16 phones under ₹15,000 in India
Six Android 16 phones under ₹15,000 on sale in India, from ₹12,999 for the POCO C81 to ₹14,499 for the Redmi A7 Pro 5G.
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Every phone here ships with Android 16, under its maker's own interface.
Of the six phones on sale, five have a 120Hz or faster screen, four a battery of 6,000 mAh or more and two support 5G. The typical charging speed is about 15W.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest Android 16 phone under ₹15,000?
The POCO C81 at ₹12,999, for its base version. It has a 6,300 mAh battery.
Are all Android 16 phones under ₹15,000 5G?
No. Two of the six are 5G. The cheapest 5G one is the POCO C85x at ₹13,496.
Which has the biggest battery?
Four phones have 6,300 mAh, the most here. The cheapest is the POCO C81 (₹12,999). The typical battery here is around 6,300 mAh.
Which has the smoothest screen?
The smoothest screens here run at 120Hz, starting with the POCO C81 at ₹12,999. Five of the six have a 120Hz or faster screen.
Which is the lightest?
The Infinix Smart 20, at 189g.
Which brands have the most phones here?
POCO (2), Xiaomi (2) and Infinix (1).
How current are these prices?
We last checked them on 17 October 2026. Each is the starting price in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers. Upcoming phones show the price we expect.
Android 16 phones under ₹15,000: price list
Starting prices in India for the base version, cheapest first.
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| Phone | Starting price | Chip | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCO C81Unisoc T7250 · 6,300 mAh | ₹12,999 | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh |
| POCO C85xUnisoc T8300 · 6,300 mAh | ₹13,496 | Unisoc T8300 | 6,300 mAh |
| Infinix Smart 20Helio G81 Ultimate · 5,200 mAh | ₹13,499 | Helio G81 Ultimate | 5,200 mAh |
| vivo T5eUnisoc T7225 · 5,500 mAh | ₹13,999 | Unisoc T7225 | 5,500 mAh |
| Redmi A7 ProUnisoc T7250 · 6,300 mAh | ₹13,999 | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh |
| Redmi A7 Pro 5GT8300 · 6,300 mAh | ₹14,499 | T8300 | 6,300 mAh |
Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, last checked 25 Oct 2026. Upcoming phones show the price we expect. Bank and exchange offers are not included.