Due to the easier availability of better smartphones at better prices, it is very confusing, nowadays, how to buy a better smartphone without any regret? But, now no need to worry. Before purchasing the brand new smartphone let’s go through the following consumer-based review. As the following review is based on user experience as well as the suggestions of tech geeks, it will help you to clear your confusion, and make your purchase easier within your budget.

Factors

Internal Storage

Internal storage is often referred to as the saving capacity of any device. Internal storage is a kind of non-volatile memory that stores all the files, application data, photos, audio, video, and other stuff that are saved in this internal storage. This memory is manageable i.e. you can make some more extra space by deleting some saved data or you can expand the internal storage by inserting an SD card.

ROM and RAM

ROM

Commonly known as Read-Only Memory. It is a permanent memory. The higher the ROM of the device higher the internal data it can store.

RAM

Commonly known as Random access memory. It is a temporary and volatile memory. Data saved in this memory is vanished after cutting the electric supply. Higher the RAM of the device, smoother will be the functioning of your device.

Battery Capacity

Scientifically, battery capacity is the measure of the charge stored by the battery. Battery capacity determines the working capacity in hours of your device. In short, the higher the mAH higher the time you can use it.

Operating System

The operating system handles every process running on your smartphone. It allows applications and programs to run on any smartphone.

Processor

As its name suggests, the processor processes every information received in a well-arranged and accessible manner. The processor is the central part, it establishes the communication between all the internal parts of the device. The processor is the essential component for the efficiency of any electronic device.

Display Size

Screen size is the actual size of the screen you can see.

The Camera

Cameras are of two types – primary camera and secondary camera. The secondary camera is used to take selfies. A primary camera is used to capture a picture of any object or person. The quality of the camera is determined by megapixels.

Weight

Weight is the heaviness or lightness of your device. Higher the weight, the heavier the mobile it will be. Lower the weight, lighter and slimmer mobile it will be.

Best smartphone under 15000 in India

The products being considered here are all in the same price range of 13k-15k. So the price will remain constant while comparing.

Realme 6

POCO M3

Realme Narzo 20

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy M21

Samsung A21

Motorola G9 Power

Performance of product on respective factors:

Internal Storage & RAM & ROM

Realme 6 : 6GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 256 GB

POCO M3 : 6 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 512 GB.

Realme Narzo 20 : 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 256 GB.

Redmi Note 9 Pro max : 6 GB RAM | 128 GB ROM | Expandable up to 512 GB.

Samsung Galaxy M21: 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 512 GB.

Samsung Galaxy A21: 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 512 GB.

Motorola G9 Power: 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 512 GB

Battery Capacity

Realme 6:
4300 mAH
Few Realme 6 users say that the battery charges very quickly (in 1 hour), but its battery capacity is somewhat low when compared to its functioning. So. sometimes heating occurs.

POCO M3:
6000 mAH
The battery of this device is the best. It charges quickly, as well as, lasts for a long time. Many users say that there are no issues like heating and time lag with this phone.

Realme Narzo 20:
6000 mAH
The battery backup of this phone is excellent. It charges quickly and lasts for more than 24 hours. No heating issues are reported by users.

Redmi Note 9 Pro max:

5020 mAH
The heating issue is quite prominent with this smartphone, the battery charges fastly but it does not last for a long time. Users are not content with battery backup.

Samsung Galaxy M21:
6000 mAH
With a fast-charging and an excellent battery backup, users are satisfied with the battery backup of this phone.

Samsung Galaxy A21:
5000 mAH
Good but heating issues occur sometimes. Charging is not much faster but it lasts for a longer time.

Motorola G9 Power:
6000 mAH Battery.
Excellent battery backup, fast charging so users are happy and satisfied with the battery.

Operating System

Realme 6: Android 10

POCO M3: Android 10

Realme Narzo 20: Android 10

Redmi Note 9 Pro max: Android pie 10

Samsung Galaxy M21: Android pie 10

Samsung Galaxy A21: Android 10Motorola G9 Power: Android 10

Processor

Realme 6:

Media Tek Helio G90T
The processor is excellent. Some users say that it feels like handling butter while working with this phone.

POCO M3:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Unless you are a gamer, the processor is decent at this price. Works decently without hanging.

Realme Narzo 20:

Media Tek Helio G85
For gamers, this is the best choice with a lag-free experience. Users are happy with its performance while playing high-quality games.

Redmi Note 9 Pro max:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
With a clock speed of 2.3 GHz, the phone processor performs very smoothly and efficiently.

Samsung Galaxy M21:

Exynos 9611- Octa-Core Processor
It is not a good choice for gamers. This processor does not perform well while playing high-quality games. Except for gamers, anyone else can buy it.

Samsung Galaxy A21:
Exynos 850 Octa core
The processor is quite good for nongamers as well as for gamers. The processor works smoothly with no lagging.

Motorola G9 Power:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Best for multitasking like video making, gaming, and much more. This processor gives a seamless experience as said by many users.

Display Size

Realme 6: 16.51 cm(6.5) inch

POCO M3: 16.59 cm(6.53) inch Realme Narzo 20: 16.56 cm(6.52) inch

Redmi Note 9 Pro max: 16.94 cm(6.67) inch

Samsung Galaxy M21: 16.26 cm(6.4) inch

Samsung Galaxy A21: 16.51 cm(6.5) inch

Motorola G9 Power: 17.22 cm(6.78) inch

The Camera

Realme 6:
Primary Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Based on the reviews of users, characteristic functions of the camera like beauty, slo-mo, filters, timelapse, and continuous capture modes are making Realme 6 – the best choice of buyers for pictures and selfies in the midrange.

POCO M3:
Primary Camera:  48 MP + 2MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 8MP – No flashlight
The people who brought this camera, most of the users are happy with the primary camera as it captures pictures with original colors and micro-detail. But users are not happy with the secondary camera. Selfies taken by the camera of this phone are not high quality and clear, so if you are among them who loves to take selfies think again before buying it.

Realme Narzo 20:
Primary Camera:  48MP + 8MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 16MP – No flashlight
This triple-camera adds extra angles to pictures. The primary camera works great in bright light as compared to low light. For selfies, the secondary camera works very well as said by buyers.

Redmi Note 9 Pro max:
Primary Camera:  48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 16MP – No flashlight
AI-supported selfie camera makes it the best choice for selfie lovers. The primary camera captures every perfect moment perfectly, the camera feature of this phone is flawless.

Samsung Galaxy M21:
Primary Camera:  48MP + 8MP + 5MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 20MP – No flashlight
Neither disappointing nor much pleasing. This camera finds midway. Photos are good-looking, as said by the users.

Samsung Galaxy A21:
Primary Camera:  48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 13MP – No flashlight
Users are loving the primary camera, it captures every moment perfectly in the natural color.

Motorola G9 Power:
Primary Camera:  64MP + 2MP + 2MP – with flashlight
Secondary Camera: 16MP – No flashlight
Images captured using this camera sharp, stunning, and high resolution. The primary camera works fine but the secondary camera does not work well at night.

Weight

Realme 6:  191g

POCO M3: 197g

Realme Narzo 20: 209g

Redmi Note 9 Pro max: 209g

Samsung Galaxy M21: 188g

Samsung Galaxy A21: 191g

Motorola G9 Power: 221g

Let’s Compare them side by side:

Factors	Realme 6	POCO M3	Realme Narzo 20	Redmi Note 9 Pro max	Samsung Galaxy M21	Samsung Galaxy A21	Motorola G9 Power
Internal Storage	64 GB	64GB	64GB	128GB	64GB	64GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4300mAH	6000mAH	6000 mAH	5020mAH	6000mAH	5000mAH	6000mAH
Operating System	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	Android pie 10	Android pie 10	Android 10	Android 10
Processor	Media Tek Helio G90T	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662	Media Tek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G	Exynos 9611-Octa-Core	Exynos 850 Octa Core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Display Size	16.51 cm(6.5) inch	16.59 cm(6.53) inch	16.56 cm(6.52) inch	16.94 cm(6.67) inch	16.26 cm(6.4) inch	16.51 cm(6.5) inch	17.22 cm(6.78) inch
Camera (Primary) And (Secondary)	(64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) 16 MP	(48 MP + 2MP + 2MP) 8MP	(48MP + 8MP + 2MP) 16MP	(48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP) 16MP	(48MP + 8MP + 5MP) 20MP	(48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) 13MP	(64MP + 2MP + 2MP) 16MP
Weight	191g	197g	209g	209g	188g	191g	221g
ValueMantra Score (Overall)	4.4	4.5	4.3	4.6	4.1	4.0	4.2

Conclusion:

Best Value For Money: Motorola G9 Power
Best All-Rounder: POCO M3
Best Premium: Samsung Galaxy M21