India, April 8 -- The biggest change with the 15 is not the design or the performance. It is the price. Earlier models stood out because they delivered high-end specs without asking full flagship money. That is no longer the case here. After using it as a daily driver for several weeks, the picture is fairly clear. This is a fast, polished phone with a very good display and excellent battery life. The problem is that at Rs 72,999, being good at the basics is no longer enough. At this price, the gaps matter more, and the value argument is not as easy as it used to be.

The design does not try to reinvent much, and that is not a bad thing. The familiar shape is still here, but the flatter sides make the phone feel more secure in the hand. I...