Best VFM Phone within 15k from a reliable brand

Posting on behalf of a friend

1. Budget? 10-15k
2. Display type and size? Any
3. Dual sim? Preferably
4. Preferred choice of brand? Any reliable brand. Micromax, Xiaomi and similar wont do.
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Whatever could accommodate in budget.
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). Android, Dont recommend other ecosystem.
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). 3G
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Normal use, email, whatsapp casual gaming and stuff etc,
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? Moto G 2nd Generation,
10. Any other info that you want to share
No heavy usage so looking for a phone which has a good battery backup and doesnt hang.

+1 to Moto G (2014)

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asus zenfone 5 > moto g

asus zenfone 5 has 2 gb ram (free ram 1.5gb) , better camera, zen ui, extendable memory card, better eyephone, usb cable.

moto g has 1gb ram, no extendable memory card, no usb cable.

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Reloaded said:
asus zenfone 5 > moto g

asus zenfone 5 has 2 gb ram (free ram 1.5gb) , better camera, zen ui, extendable memory card, better eyephone, usb cable.

moto g has 1gb ram, no extendable memory card, no usb cable.

Moto G has expandable memory card slot.

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Better to look at LG L 90 , Moto G, Sony Xperia SP.

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asus zenfone 5 still wins considering the price point.

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+1 for Moto G (2nd gen)

Better Processor (especially in terms of heat and battery consumption)
Better Speakers
Better UI (Well its subjective, but if you like the look of clean vanilla android then its Moto G for you)
Service Centers (Check locally)
Android Updates (The Moto G is currently on 4.4.4 and they have promised Android Lollipop within a few weeks. This is the biggest selling factor for me atleast. The promise of future and quick updates)

Though on the other hand the Zenfone does have 2 GB ram. But for me, updates and vanilla android trump RAM. It's upto you.

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^Even Asus is going to provide Android L to Zenphone 5 and with Android L battery backup will surly improved.You can't ignore better camera,2GB ram,marginally better chipset and not to mention it is cheaper.