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A budget of Rs 25,000 is just right to get a good all-round midrange smartphone. From more than decent processing power to good cameras to ample storage, a lot of boxes can be ticked. As usual, there are quite a few options under 25K for you to choose from. To clear the clutter, we have shortlisted the top 5 options among them. Here are our top picks under Rs 25,000 this month.
Best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 in India
Poco F6 5G
The Poco F6 5G remains our top pick in this budget. It is easily the most powerful phone in this price bracket courtesy of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is generally found in phones priced closer to 30K. It is great for pretty much any task you throw at it including gaming. You get 12 GB RAM and 256 GB fast UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with it. A 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger promises to juice 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 comprises a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. 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 21,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Realme P3 Ultra 5G
The Realme P3 Ultra 5G may not have the processing power of the Poco F6 but isn’t far behind either. But in terms of style quotient, this Realme phone is way ahead with a 7.5 mm slim body and faux leather back. It 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 consists of 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 top it up 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 23,999 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, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is the one for you. The phone measures 8 mm in thickness, weighs close to 180 grams and boasts of an IP69 rating to protect the phone 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 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. 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 that will impress the selfie enthusiasts.
A 5500 mAh battery powers the phone for over a day and a half of moderate use and the bundled 68W fast charger promises to recharge it 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 23,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
iQOO Z10 5G
The iQOO Z10 5G is another good option in this budget and offers arguably the best battery backup in this segment. 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 close to three 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, and 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 this device.
iQOO Z10 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is another reliable option in this budget with excellent battery backup, however, you will have to make do with its 128 GB storage variant, unless you are willing to push the budget a little higher. It is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex SoC, and accompanied by 8 GB RAM. The phone runs Android 15 with OxygenOS 15, and the company has committed to 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates going ahead, which will keep the phone secure and relevant for long.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a 10-bit 6.77-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compliance. Photography is handled by a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a Sony LYT-600 sensor, along with an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 16MP selfie camera. The Nord CE5 has a huge 7100 mAh battery that lasts well over two days of moderate use and just short of three on a lighter load. The bundled 80W SuperVOOC charger can recharge it fully in about 70 minutes.
OnePlus Nord CE5 price in India: Rs 24,998 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage