India’s budget smartphone market has gained two new contenders this month, with Xiaomi’s Redmi brand and Poco going head-to-head. Both the Redmi 15 5G, launched on Tuesday, and the recently unveiled Poco M7 Plus 5G promise large batteries, smooth displays and AI-driven features, all within a sub- ₹17,000 price range.
Redmi 15 5G vs Poco M7 Plus 5G: Pricing and availability
The Redmi 15 5G starts at ₹14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, going up to ₹16,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option. It will be available from 28 August via Amazon, Xiaomi’s…

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