May 31st, 2021 | Updated on April 18th, 2023
After comparing phones on different parameters including camera, battery backup, operating system, design, we have found the 8 best smartphones that you can buy for under Rs 25,000. When it comes to performance, these cameras are as good as many high-end smartphones.
1. Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G
128 GB Mi 10i has a 108MP Quad camera setup that brings the highest resolution camera lens on smartphones to capture exceptional photos even in difficult lighting conditions. The 16.9cm (6.67″) large display comes with up to 120Hz AdaptiveSync display. Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G octa-core fast processor with 8nm technology makes you future-ready with support for 5G networks. Coupled with MIUI 12 system level optimizations, enables lower power consumption for a longer battery life on the 4820mAh battery that also comes with 33W Fast charger (in the box) whenever you need it. Price: ₹ 21,999.00
Technical Details
- OS: Android
- RAM: 8 GB
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 0.9 x 7.7 cm; 215 Grams
- Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
- Special features: Dual SIM, GPS, Video Player, Music Player
- Display technology: FHD+
- Other display features: Wireless
- Other camera features: 108MP
- What’s in the box: MI 10i, Power adapter, USB cable, SIM eject tool, Warranty card, User guide, Clear soft case, Screen protector pre-applied on the phone
Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G Review
For:
- Although this is a pretty bulky phone, it isn’t too hard to hold and use thanks to the rounded edges. A bit of shuffling in the hand will be necessary but at least the rear isn’t too slippery.
- One neat feature is the adaptive refresh rate, which can scale between 30Hz and 120Hz in six steps.
- Chip is newer than the Snapdragon 765G and has some advantages in the form of more modern high-performance.
Against:
- The 4,820mAh battery might not seem like much by today’s standards
- The lock screen shows sponsored content by default and it takes a bit of digging in the Settings app to turn this off.
- Fingerprint sensor is pretty narrow, and the size of this phone makes it very awkward to use
2. Samsung Galaxy F62
Designed to impress you with its speed, the Samsung Galaxy F62 smartphone takes your gaming sessions to the next level with its powerful Mali G76 GPU that includes a game booster. You can enjoy the visuals in your game and spot your enemies with accuracy on this smartphone’s stellar 16.95 cm (6.7) FHD+ sAMOLED+ Infinity-O display. Equipped with a massive 7000 mAh battery, this smartphone allows you to take photos, connect with friends on various social media platforms, and do much more throughout the day. Lastly, this smartphone features a stylish Laser Gradient design and a sleek build which will surely fetch you admiring glances from your friends.
Technical Details
- OS: Android
- RAM: 6 GB
- Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 7.6 x 1 cm; 218 Grams
- Special features: Front Camera
- Battery Power Rating: 7000
- Phone Standby Time (with data): 24 Hours
- What’s in the box: Handset, Travel Adaptor (25W), Data Cable (USB Type-C to Type-C), Sim Ejector Pin, Quick Start
- Item Weight: 218 g
Samsung Galaxy F62 Review
For:
- Offers a premium look and feel.
- Large and vibrant display makes the smartphone your ideal companion for endless binge watching
- The AMOLED display does come with HDR support
- Screen also offers good levels of brightness
- Smartphone is capable of shooting 4K videos from both rear and front cameras.
Against:
- The rear panel of the Galaxy F62 is also prone to smudges and scratches.
- When you hold the phone in landscape mode the sound gets completely blocked.
- The smartphone faces some heating issues after heavy gaming
3. Realme X7 5G
With the realme X7, boredom will become a word you hardly use, thanks to this mobile phone’s innovative features. It has a Super AMOLED 16.3 cm (6.4) Display that gives you an expansive and immersive view of your favourite content and games. With 50 W SuperDart Charge and the Powerful Battery, your device will be quickly charged in a matter of minutes. And, its slim and lightweight design will make it easy for you to hold and use the device.
This mobile phone features an octa-core CPU with a high clock speed so that you can enjoy its powerful performance while using the device. You can smoothly play high-graphics games, thanks to the power of the Mali-G57 GPU. This device ensures speed and power while using the device.
This mobile phone has a dual 5G+5G SIM support feature that also includes global 5G bands support. This way, you can enjoy 5G speed while travelling around the world.
Technical Details
- 6 GB RAM | 128 GB ROM
- 16.33 cm (6.43 inch) Full HD+ Display
- 64MP + 8MP + 2MP | 16MP Front Camera
- 4310 mAh Battery
- MediaTek Dimensity 800U Processor
- Super AMOLED Display
- 50W Fast Charging | Lightweight (176 g) and Slim
Realme X7 5G Review
For:
- Nice AMOLED panel
- Dimensity 800U has good power efficiency
- Decent daylight camera
Against:
- GPU performance is lacking
- Night mode needs more fine-tuning
- Screen brightness could have been higher
4. Realme 7 Pro
The Realme 7 Pro smartphone comes with a 4500 mAh battery for more standby time. Call more, click more and play more with an extended battery life for your smartphone.
Powerful Processor: Equipped with a Snapdragon 720G processor and a 8 GB RAM, the Realme 7 Pro smartphone breathes more processing power when you are into visually intense games or shuffling between apps on your phone.
Techincal Details
- OS: Android
- RAM: 8 GB
- Package Dimensions: 17.6 x 9.2 x 7.2 cm; 490 Grams
- Connectivity technologies: 4g
- Special features: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | 32MP Front Camera
- Display technology: Super AMOLED
- Battery Power Rating: 4500
- What’s in the box: Handset, Adapter, USB Cable, SIM Card Tool, Screen Protect Film (2D Protective Film), Case (Transparent TPU Shell), Booklet with Warranty Card, Quick Guide
- Item Weight: 490 g
Realme 7 Pro Review
The Realme 7 Pro has the apparent objective of being the best in the budget market segment, with features like 65W fast charging, an AMOLED display and reliable cameras. It succeeds in its mission for the most part, but it’s missing a few features that most 2020 smartphones have.
FOR
- Very fast charging
- Good-looking display
- Great cameras
AGAINST
- Plastic back
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Non-Pro sibling beats it in several ways
5. Samsung Galaxy M51
The symmetric Infinity-O display introduces un-interrupted visual experience for gaming, watching videos, multi-tasking, browsing and more with Versatile Quad Camera. Its Ultra wide camera captures scenes with 123˚ angle of view whilst the Depth camera brings beautiful portraits with Live Focus Effects. Price: ₹ 22,999.00.
Technical Details
- OS: Android
- RAM: 8 GB
- Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 0.9 x 7.6 cm; 213 Grams
- Connectivity technologies: 4G LTE
- Special features Dimensions: 16.95x 0.95×7.63 – Other display features: 20:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – Other Camera Features: Single Take (Rear and Front), Camera, Single Take (Rear and Front) Dimensions: 16.95x 0.95×7.63 – Other display features: 20:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Display technology: Super AMOLED Plus
- Other camera features: 64 MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
- Audio Jack: 3.5 mm
- Battery Power Rating: 7000
- What’s in the box: Handset (Non-removable Battery Included), Travel Adapter, USB Cable, Ejection Pin and User
- Item Weight: 213 g
Samsung Galaxy M51 Review
For:
- Samsung has kept the look very simple
- The 6.7-inch AMOLED runs a 1,080 x 2,400 pixel resolution.
- The camera setup performs quite well.
- No lag or heating while playing games or scrolling long documents
- A 7,000 mAh battery is the biggest selling point for this smartphone.
Against:
- The smartphone is kind of bulky (213 gm) which is expected since it holds a 7,000 mAh battery.
- The design lacks oomph, so you will have to live with that too.
6. POCO X3 Pro
For fast computing on the move, impressive photos, and all-day-long, uninterrupted performance, the POCO X3 Pro is the right device for you. This smartphone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 for smooth function, 16.94-cm (6.67) FHD+ Display for clear visuals, and a 5160 mAh Battery to ensure that your smartphone does not run out of battery quickly.
The 16.94-cm (6.67) FHD+ display of this smartphone features up to 120 Hz Refresh rate for smooth visuals. It also has up to 240 Hz touch sampling rate for a fast and high responsive gaming experience. Furthermore, the smart display adjusts the flames as per the content type to save battery life and to prevent random screen tearing. Price: Rs 20,999.
Technical Details
- 8 GB RAM | 128 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 1 TB
- 16.94 cm (6.67 inch) Full HD+ Display
- 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | 20MP Front Camera
- 5160 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer Battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Processor
- Multiple Hands-free Voice Assistants
POCO X3 Pro Review
This is the only phone in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment to come with a Snapdragon 800 series chip. Mobile gamers on a strict budget get this as a very powerful option in comparison to phones running on midrange chips. The Poco X3 Pro also offers a 120Hz IPS LCD display, a capable 64-megapixel quad-camera system, a 5160mAh battery, and 33W fast charging. Read More
7. Realme Narzo 30 Pro
If you love playing games and are looking for a smartphone that can help you enjoy a smooth and responsive gaming experience, then say hello to the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G smartphone. Boasting a powerful Dimensity 800U 5G processor, this smartphone can easily handle any task. You can capture stunning photos wherever you are as this phone comes with a 48 MP triple camera setup. Furthermore, its Super Nightscape mode helps you click clear and vivid photos even in low light conditions.
Technical Details
- OS: Android
- RAM: 8 GB
- Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 7.5 x 0.9 cm; 194 Grams
- Connectivity technologies: WiFi; 5G
- Other camera features: 16MP Front Camera, 48MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Camera
- Battery Power Rating: 5000
- What’s in the box: Handset, Adapter (5V/6A), USB Cable (Type-C), SIM Card Tool, Screen Protect Film, Case, Important Info Booklet with Warranty Card, Quick Guide
- Item Weight: 194 g
Realme Narzo 30 Pro Review
With 194 grams of weight, the phone might seem hefty but fortunately, it isn’t. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right side that doubles as a power button too. The best thing is that all the buttons around the edges have good tactile feedback to them.
The display mounted on Narzo 30 Pro 5G is not that impressive although it is something you get at this price tag. But the display has a 120Hz refresh rate which is quite awesome since it was only Poco X3 with such capabilities.
