Creating
Instagram Reels
has become a popular way to showcase creativity and share moments with friends and followers. To make the most of your video content, you'll need a smartphone that can handle the demands of video recording and editing without breaking the bank. Here is a list of the top smartphones that are available under Rs 15,000 and are ideal for making Instagram Reels on your phone.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (Launch price -- Rs 19,499)
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G features an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset with 8GB RAM, offering 128GB/256GB storage (expandable).
It has a ‘glastic’ back panel with a haze finish, a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits brightness. The phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, runs Android 14, and boasts a 50MP triple camera setup (50MP main + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro) with VDIS. It also has a 13MP front camera and a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (Launch price -- Rs 19,999)
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G features a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen with 550nits typical and 680nits peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It runs OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. It has a 5000mAh battery with 67W SuperVOOC charging, a 108MP main camera, 2MP depth-assist and macro lenses, dual stereo speakers, face and side-mounted fingerprint unlock and supports various network bands for LTE and 5G connectivity.
Moto G64 5G (Launch price -- Rs 14,999)
Moto G64 features a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It sports a 50MP main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset with up to 12GB RAM, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 6000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15), and IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Oppo A79 5G (Launch price -- Rs 19,999)
The Oppo A79 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset with 8GB RAM and offers 128GB internal storage (expandable). It features a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 680 nits peak brightness. Running Android 13 with ColorOS 13, it has a 50MP main camera, 2MP portrait sensor, 8MP front camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Vivo Y200e 5G (Launch price -- Rs 19,999)
The Vivo Y200e features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable to 1TB). Running FunTouch OS 14 on Android 14, it has a dual rear camera (50MP main + 2MP portrait), 16MP selfie camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, and a 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
Realme 12 5G (Launch price -- Rs 17,999)
The Realme 12 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, featuring a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and 680 nits brightness. It comes in 6GB/8GB RAM variants with 128GB storage (expandable up to 2TB). Running Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, it has a 108MP main camera, 2MP portrait camera, 8MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
iQoo Z9 (Launch price -- Rs 17,999)
The iQoo Z9 features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits brightness, protected by DT-Star2 Glass. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset with 8GB RAM, offering 128GB/256GB storage (expandable). Running FunTouchOS 14 on Android 14, it has a 50MP main camera, 16MP front camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, IP54 rating, and a 5000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
Realme Narzo 70 Pro (Launch price -- Rs 19,999)
The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness, along with Rainwater smart touch and air gesture controls. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor with 8GB RAM, it offers 128GB/256GB storage, runs Android 14 with Realme UI, and has a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 16MP selfie camera. It includes an in-display sensor, an IP54 rating, and a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
Poco X6 Neo (Launch price -- Rs 15,999)
The Poco X6 Neo features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080x2400 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset with up to 12GB RAM and offers 128GB/256GB storage (expandable to 1TB). It runs Android 13 with MIUI 14, has a dual rear camera (108MP main + 2MP depth), 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, and a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Realme P1 5G (Launch price -- Rs 15,999)
The Realme P1 features an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with Rainwater smart touch features. It has a 50MP main camera and a 16MP selfie camera, runs Android 14, and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.