Smartphones under Rs 25,000 fall in the upper mid-range segment, and the best smartphones in this segment can go toe to toe with some of the high-end flagships not just in performance, but also in camera, software, design and the overall build quality. The best smartphone under Rs 25,000 offers a fast mid-range processor that excels in gaming and multitasking, ad-free software and multi-camera setups, along with an attractive design. So here are the top 10 best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India.
The OnePlus Nord is priced just shy of under Rs 30,000, but the experience is just as smooth and fast as the OnePlus 8, a much more expensive smartphone. Thanks to the Snapdragon 765G under the hood, the phone performs without a hitch. There are also over 300 software optimisations in place, and combined with a 90Hz display, using the OnePlus Nord is a charm in itself. The camera output is also very similar to the OnePlus 8 which is definitely a good thing considering this is priced much cheaper. In all, the OnePlus Nord just works, and that's the reason why it's one of the best Android phones you can buy right now.
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Screen Size | : | 6.44" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 8 GB |
Battery | : | 4115 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 27978 | |
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₹ 27999 | |
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₹ 27999 |
The Mi 10i is an excellent option in the sub Rs. 25,000 price segment, it strikes a good balance between overall performance/speed, features and camera quality. While the Snapdragon 750G processor makes it a 5G ready phone with good performance across applications, in terms of imaging, the Mi 10i overall does come out ahead of all the phones under Rs. 25,000. So, big wins on the performance and camera department. In our review, we did find the display to be a bit dull(low in brightness), under direct sunlight or bright outdoor environments. Which can be a factor when you consider phones above Rs. 25,000 offer sharper and brighter AMOLED technology based displays. However, with a better camera and a good design, once you overlook the slightly dull display, what you get a fairly competent package.
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Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 16 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 4820 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
Price | : | ₹21999 |
If best battery life and fast/smooth performance is your priority, the Samsung Galaxy F62 should be on top of your shortlist. The Samsung Galaxy F62 brings to the mid-range segment a flagship SoC and a kind of battery life that is only been seen in the M-series. We note that the Samsung Galaxy F62 has decent performance, going toe-to-toe with the best in the segment like the OnePlus Nord, with the battery life of almost two days giving it an edge over the existing competition. Where the Samsung Galaxy F62 skims out on segment-standard features is a high refresh rate display and the lack of HDR certification. It also comes with only a mono speaker, so using earphones or headphones while consuming content on the phone is highly recommended.
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Screen Size | : | 6.70" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 7000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Exynos 9825 |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
Price | : | ₹23999 |
The Galaxy M51 goes to the extremes with a 7,000mAh battery, an AMOLED display, a 64MP quad camera stack and the Snapdragon 730G inside. Looking at the spec-sheet, the M51 is easily one of the most powerful smartphones you can buy under Rs 25,000 and the new OneUI 2.1 software is actually quite good and delivers a smooth experience.
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Screen Size | : | 6.7" (1080 x 2340) |
Camera | : | 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 7000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 22999 |
The Moto G 5G is another great 5G ready smartphone that you can buy under Rs. 25,000. For the asking price, the Moto G 5G is a value for money pick. You get the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chip with 5G support and enough performance under the hood for gaming and heavy usage. The HDR 10 supporting large display and 5000mAh battery pack ensures it is great for content consumption as well. We also like the fact that this phone comes with a water repellent design, to protect it from accidental exposure to moisture or liquids.
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Screen Size | : | 6.7" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 2 | 16 MP |
RAM | : | 4 GB |
Battery | : | 5000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 21490 |
The Realme X3 is right now the most affordable flagship with a Snapdragon 855+ under the hood. There's a 120Hz LCD panel, while at the back is a 64MP quad camera setup that's quite versatile with a 13MP telephoto lens, an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro lens.
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Screen Size | : | 6.6" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 | 16 + 8 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 4200 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 20999 | |
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₹ 22999 | |
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₹ 24990 | |
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₹ 26999 |
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 855. Under 25k, you get the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant which is good enough for regular usage. There is a 48MP triple camera at the back and pop-up bezel-less AMOLED display.
SPECIFICATION | ||
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Screen Size | : | 6.39" (1080 X 2340) |
Camera | : | 48 + 13 + 8 | 20 MP |
RAM | : | 6GB |
Battery | : | 4000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
Processor | : | octa |
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₹ 23990 | |
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₹ 25999 |
With the Snapdragon 732 SoC, a 6,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging, the POCO X3 is quite an interesting offering that upends a lot of established contenders purely on the basis of performance. The smartphone runs on the new POCO launcher and with a 120Hz display, everything feels fast and snappy. The 64MP quad camera stack is also quite reliable and outputs sharp and bright photos in the day.
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Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080 x 2340) |
Camera | : | 64 + 13 + 2 + 2 | 20 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 6000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 15499 |
The Poco X2 is the second attempt by the young brand to cater to the masses with the latest technology. That includes a gaming-centric Snapdragon 730G SoC along with a 64MP quad camera setup and an AMOLED display. The Poco X2 uses the latest 64MP sensor from Sony and as such, delivers sharp and detailed photos.
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Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080x2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 2 + 8 + 2 | 20 + 2 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 4500 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 18499 |
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is now the starting variant of the Note series with the Note 9 Pro Max getting most of the attention. The iPhone-esque decision to diversify the portfolio meant the Pro 'Max' variant got that extra horsepower to tide you through difficult times. The Note 9 Pro Max gets a larger 64MP camera sensor at the back, a larger 32MP selfie camera and faster 33W charging out of the box. The rest of the hardware is the same as the regular Note 9 Pro. The Note 9 Pro Max offers a large 6.7-inch LCD display with a punch hole camera. It's powered by the Snapdragon 720G along with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage in the entry variant under Rs 15,000. The phone also offers a 64MP quad camera setup. There's also another 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get a 16MP front camera. The Note 9 Pro also comes with a large 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging. And there's Gorilla Glass 5 covering the front, back as well as the camera glass.
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Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080x2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 5020 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
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₹ 14999 | |
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₹ 14999 | |
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₹ 15868 | |
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₹ 20499 |
Best Smartphones Under 25000 | Seller | Price |
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OnePlus Nord | Tatacliq | ₹27978 |
Mi 10i | N/A | ₹21999 |
Samsung Galaxy F62 | N/A | ₹23999 |
Samsung Galaxy M51 | amazon | ₹22999 |
Moto G 5G | amazon | ₹21490 |
Realme X3 | HappiMobiles | ₹20999 |
Redmi K20 Pro | Tatacliq | ₹23990 |
POCO X3 | flipkart | ₹15499 |
Poco X2 | amazon | ₹18499 |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | amazon | ₹14999 |