A budget of Rs 25,000 gives you access to a handful of high-end features, if not in the new phones then in some slightly older ones that came out for a much higher price but are now available in this price range. Whether it’s extra processing power or impressive cameras with optical image stabilization (OIS) or even fancy displays, we’ve got it all here. And of course they are all 5G-ready. Let’s get down to business and take a look at the 5 best phones to buy under 25k this month.
Best phones to buy in India under Rs 25,000
iQOO 7 5G
Speaking of pricier phones currently available under 25,000, the iQOO 7 5G tops that list. That makes it arguably the best all-around phone in this price range, and a great option to spend your cash while supplies last. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chip, and you can buy its variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in this budget. It features a 6.62-inch HDR10+ compatible Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness.
The rear camera department is impressive too, starting with a 48MP main camera with OIS. This is joined by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Its 4400mAh battery lasts over a day with moderate use, and the included 66W fast charger promises to fully charge it in under half an hour. The iQOO 7 5G was launched with Android 11 and the FunTouch OS 11 user interface, and the company has promised two more major Android updates for this device in the future. The Android 12 update should be available by now.
iQOO 7 5G price in India: Rs 24,990 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage
Motorola Edge 30
The Motorola Edge 30 is another great phone to consider on this budget. This phone is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chip, which is more than decent for this segment, and you get up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It packs some seriously impressive features, starting with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance, and the ability to display over a billion shades of color. The screen is protected from scratches with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Motorola Edge 30’s photo department has two 50-megapixel cameras, with the primary offering OIS and the secondary camera capable of some high-quality ultra-wide shots. There’s also a 2-megapixel depth sensor (in case you’re curious). The 32MP front camera will impress selfie enthusiasts. Its 4020mAh battery lasts just over a day with moderate use and supports 33W fast charging. This phone runs Android 12, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock UI.
Motorola Edge 30 price in India: Rs 22,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage; Rs 24,999 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
At launch, we were a little disappointed with the company for removing OIS from the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G’s main camera, which was present in its predecessor, but at the end of our thorough testing process, we didn’t miss it that much. The 108-megapixel main camera takes some great pictures in different lighting conditions. It is accompanied by an 8 MP ultra wide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. The 16MP front camera is more than decent for selfies and video calls. Aside from the camera, this phone offers a lot of cool elements, starting with the display.
The Realme 10 Pro+ 5G features a 6.7-inch curved Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. A curved display is extremely rare at this budget, plus it’s HDR10+ compliant and capable of displaying over a billion shades of color. The curved display also adds tons of style to the design. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, which is decent enough for the segment. In this budget, you get the variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
The battery life of this phone is also pretty impressive. Thanks to clever energy management and an efficient SoC, the 5,000 mAh battery lasts longer than usual, even under heavy load. The company bundles a 67W fast charger that manages to fully juice it in about 50 minutes. The phone runs the latest Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0.
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G price in India: Rs 24,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The new Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is another solid all-around option on this budget. Just like the Realme phone above, this one is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a 6.67-inch 10-bit Full HD+ OLED display, and while it’s not curved, it’s compatible with both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and is protected from scratches by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Photography is handled by three cameras on the rear, and interestingly the main 50MP camera here has OIS. You also get an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro camera to back that up. On the front is a more than decent 16 MP selfie camera. This phone too has a 5000mAh battery and a 67W fast charger that claims to charge 50% of it in just 15 minutes. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G runs Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 24,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
Redmi K50i 5G
Last but not least, the Redmi K50i 5G is a great choice for gamers looking for powerful processing hardware under Rs. 25,000. It’s powered by a flagship-quality Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC, which is found in much more expensive phones like the OnePlus 10R. You get its 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage variant under 25K. The photo department isn’t bad either, with a combination of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro camera. A 16-megapixel front camera takes care of selfies and video calls pretty well.
The Redmi K50i 5G features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Liquid FFS display that is HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible. It’s protected from scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports a 144Hz refresh rate for a smooth experience in compatible apps. A 5080mAh battery will keep the phone going for almost a day and a half with moderate use, and the included 67W turbo charger is said to charge half the battery in just 15 minutes. This Redmi phone runs Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Redmi K50i 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
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