 "Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Aug 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P3 Ultra 5G to iQOO Z10 5G")
A budget of Rs 25,000 can now get you a solid midrange smartphone. From ample processing power to quality cameras to a stylish design, a lot of demands can be met in this price bracket. There are a bunch of quality phones available under 25K currently, especially with the Independence Day sales in full swing. We have shortlisted the five best options for you to choose from. Here are our top 5 phones under Rs 25,000 this month.
Best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 in India
Poco F6 5G
The Poco F6 5G is easily the most powerful phone in this price bracket and remains our top pick in this budget. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is generally found in phones priced above 30K, it is great for all power-intensive tasks including gaming. You get 12 GB RAM and 256 GB faster UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with it. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger promises to top it up fully in under 40 minutes.
The Poco F6 5G has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 12-bit colour depth, 2400 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance. The display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide snapper. You get a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Poco F6 launched with Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS, with three major Android updates promised.
Poco F6 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Realme P3 Ultra 5G
The Realme P3 Ultra 5G may not have the processing muscle of the Poco F6 but isn’t far behind either, but it’s a notch or two higher when it comes to style. This less than 7.5 mm thick good looking smartphone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Ultra SoC with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. It has a large 6.83-inch 10-bit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The HDR compliant display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
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More ShortsThe camera department here comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera with 112 degrees FOV. Its 16MP front camera handles selfies and video calls quite well. A 6000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for close to two days of moderate use, and the bundled 80W fast charger promises to juice it up fully in a little over 45 minutes. The Realme P3 Ultra 5G runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 with more OS and security updates expected.
Realme P3 Ultra 5G price in India: Rs 24,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
If you are looking for another stylish phone but with a near-stock Android UI, you should strongly consider the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The phone measures just 8 mm in thickness, weighs close to 180 grams and boasts of an IP69 rating against dust and water ingression. This phone has a curved 10-bit 6.67-inch 1.5K, P-OLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7400 SoC, with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. You can also get its 12 GB RAM variant within this budget for Rs 2,000 more. The two cameras at the back are quite versatile. You get a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a quality macro camera too. And let’s not forget its 32MP selfie camera.
A 5500 mAh battery can power the phone for over a day and a half of moderate use and the bundled 68W fast charger promises to top it up briskly. The Edge 60 Fusion runs Android 15, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock user interface. The company has promised more OS updates and four years of security updates going ahead.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion price in India: Rs 22,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
iQOO Z10 5G
The iQOO Z10 5G is another good option in this budget, especially for those looking for a great battery backup. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.The phone is less than 8 mm slim despite hosting a massive 7300 mAh battery that can last for well over two days of moderate use. A 90W fast charger is bundled along to juice it up quickly.
The iQOO Z10 5G has a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 5000 nits peak brightness. Photography is handled by a 50MP primary camera with a Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS which is assisted by a 2MP depth sensor. You also get a 32MP front camera to please the selfie crowd. The phone runs Android 15 with the company promising 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security updates for the device.
iQOO Z10 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Honor 200 5G
The Honor 200 5G is a great option for camera enthusiasts in this budget, and it looks good too. This phone sports a slim design measuring just 7.7 mm in thickness. It has a 6.7-inch 10-bit OLED HDR display with 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 4000 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. It debuted with MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 and the Android 15 update has already started rolling out.
The photography department is one of its strongest attributes. You get three cameras at the back starting with a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter with auto-focus and a 50MP telephoto camera with OIS that provides 2.5X optical zoom. And that’s not all! You also get a 50MP camera up front to please the selfie enthusiasts. The Honor 200 5G has a 5200 mAh battery that keeps it going for a day and a half of moderate use and supports 100W fast charging.
Honor 200 5G 5G price in India: Rs 21,699 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
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