Best phones under Rs 75,000 (Sept 2025): Apple iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to OnePlus 13

The festive sales have just begun and that gives you a chance of scoring an even better deal in any given budget. In Rs 75,000, one can easily get some current and previous generation flagship phones. There are some great deals on Amazon India and Flipkart and we have shortlisted the top 5 for you in this price range. Here are the best phones to consider under Rs 75,000 in India at the moment.

Best phones to buy under Rs 75,000 in India

Apple iPhone 16

The Apple iPhone 16 with 256 GB storage can be purchased comfortably in this budget on Flipkart. It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels, 2000 nits peak brightness and HDR10 and Dolby Vision compliance. The iPhone 16 feels great in hand due to its compact size and low weight. It has IP68 rated ingress protection and supports wireless charging. And of course, it also has a USB-C port for wired charging as well as the new Action button that offers a few new tricks.

The device is powered by Apple’s A18 chip and runs iOS 18. It is upgradable to the latest iOS 26 with more OS updates to follow over the years. The camera department comprises a 48MP main camera with dual-pixel PDAF and optical image stabilisation (OIS). The secondary 12MP ultra-wide camera now gets auto-focus, and thus, macro capabilities; a welcome addition. The same old 12MP front camera has been retained. The performance in photography and videography is excellent, as one expects from an iPhone.

Apple iPhone 16 price in India: Rs 64,999 for 256 GB storage

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

This is a huge surprise and a great deal on Amazon India. One of the absolute top phones of 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is now available for probably its lowest ever price. From raw performance to a stacked photography department to the versatile S Pen, this is a true flagship device in every sense. Powered by Qualcomm’s previous flagship, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, you can get its 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage variant in this budget. It handles everything effortlessly, be it day-to-day apps or gaming or photo editing with a dash of AI, without overheating or lagging.

The crown jewel of the S24 Ultra’s photography department is the 200MP primary camera with multi-directional PDAF and OIS. Giving it company is a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS for 3X optical zoom and a second 50MP periscope telephoto camera for 5X optical zoom. There’s also a 12MP ultra-wide camera with dual-pixel PDAF. The cameras do a stellar job across the board in photography and videography both and can record videos in up to 8K resolution.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a sharp and vivid 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with HDR10+ compliance and 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone launched with OneUI 6.1 based on Android 14 (Android 15 update available), and Samsung has committed to seven more years of OS and security updates, keeping this device secure and relevant for a long time. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it powered for well over a day of moderate use and supports both wired and wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in India: Rs 71,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage

Vivo X200 5G

The Vivo X200 5G remains a solid option in this budget courtesy of its impressive features for photography enthusiasts as well as some serious processing muscle. This phone is powered by Mediatek’s flagship Dimensity 9400 SoC, and you can choose between 12 GB or 16 GB RAM along with 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. You get a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance, 4500 nits peak brightness and a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels.

The cameras on this phone have been designed in collaboration with Zeiss. You get three 50MP units at the back, with the primary camera hosting a Sony IMX921 sensor and OIS. Giving it company is an ultra-wide shooter with 119-degrees FOV and auto-focus, along with a telephoto camera with Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS that facilitates 3X optical zoom. Collectively, they cover all the key bases including macro and portrait photography with excellent results.

The 32MP front camera is bound to impress the selfie crowd. The phone’s large 5800 mAh battery comfortably lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger juices it up briskly. An IP69 rating protects it from dust and water ingression. The Vivo X200 5G runs Android 15 with the company’s Funtouch 15 UI. Vivo has promised four major Android updates for this device.

Vivo X200 5G price in India: Rs 65,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage; Rs 71,999 for 16 GB RAM/ 512 GB storage

OnePlus 13 

The OnePlus flagship is another excellent option in this budget and now at a discounted price. While the OnePlus 13 does look a bit like its predecessors with the circular camera island at the back, the company has made the phone slimmer and lighter and added IP68/IP69 ingress protection. You still get a large 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO4 AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits, 120 Hz variable refresh rate and compliance with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is protected by a layer of Ceramic Guard glass.

The OnePlus 13 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and you can now get its top variant with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage comfortably in this budget. A massive 6000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for close to two days of moderate use and supports 100W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. The phone runs the latest OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 with four major Android updates to follow.

The impressive rear camera department is loaded with three 50MP units. The primary camera is fitted with a Sony LYT-808 sensor with OIS. The support cast includes a 50MP ultrawide camera with auto-focus that also doubles up as a macro camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS that provides 3X optical zoom. Hasselblad colour tuning and portrait tricks are also available, probably for the last time on a OnePlus phone. The 32MP front camera does a good job with selfies and video calls.

OnePlus 13 price in India: Rs 61,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage; Rs 68,999 for 16 GB RAM/ 512 GB storage

Xiaomi 15

If you like compact flagship phones, Xiaomi 15 should be a good fit for you. It packs true flagship-grade features in a relatively compact body with an IP68 rated ingress protection. You get a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz and a resolution of 2670 x 1200 pixels. The Pro HDR display is HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant, with a peak brightness of 3200 nits and supports up to 68 billion colour shades. 

The Xiaomi 15 too is powered by Qualcomm’s processing monster, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. Just like its predecessor, the cameras on this phone have been designed in collaboration with Leica. You get three 50MP modules at the back, with the primary camera flaunting a Light Fusion 900 image sensor, Leica Summilux optics and OIS. You also get an ultra-wide shooter with 115-degrees FOV and a 60 mm floating telephoto camera with OIS that provides up to 2.6X optical zoom.

The telephoto camera is competent at portrait photography as well. The 32MP front camera is quite good for selfies and video calls. The battery capacity has been bumped up to 5240 mAh and it lasts for a day and a half of moderate use. The bundled 90W fast charger promises to juice it up fully in about 45 minutes. The phone also supports 50W fast wireless charging. The Xiaomi 15 runs Android 15 with the company’s HyperOS 2.0 UI with the company promising four major OS updates going forward.

Xiaomi 15 price in India: Rs 64,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 512 GB storage