Best Mobile Phones Under 25000

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is easily the strongest Core Edition phone yet, packing a massive battery, a super bright AMOLED display, a powerful Dimensity processor, good cameras, and long-term software support. All of this at a starting price of Rs 24,999 makes it a solid recommendation for the price.

The Realme P3 Ultra is the kind of mid-range phone that ticks all the boxes and nails the essentials with surprising finesse. The cameras are reliable, software is mature and performance is amazing for the price. The stunning quad-curved AMOLED is an absolute delight, and all of this is wrapped up in a body that feels more expensive than it actually is. Sure, there's some bloatware and minor quirks, but they fade fast once you start using the phone daily. After a week with it, I can confidently say that the Realme P3 Ultra is just the perfect blend for most people.

The Vivo T4 5G packs a big 7300 mAh battery bundled in a premium-looking design and an equally elegant but vibrant quad curved display. But it also compromises on audio quality with a single speaker, issues with the fingerprint scanner and a single main camera at the back. It's a solid option at Rs 20,999 for those who want long battery life, but its cons can't be ignored.

The Realme Narzo 80 Pro is a good package for those who want to experience a clean design and 90 FPS gaming in BGMI. It has a good all-day battery backup with fast charging and bypass charging. However, the display quality and cameras are not the best for the price. The phone offers a dependable processor but it’s prone to heating, especially during gaming.

The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is a unique and refreshing utility phone that is as attractive as it’s feature-rich. It’s a genuinely functional phone for creative professionals as it offers a rare built-in stylus along with an immersive screen and extremely fast charging. But if you prefer raw processing power and good cameras, its competitors in the segment may be more suitable for you.

If you’re looking for a phone solely for media consumption, iQOO Z10R is the ideal choice. The phone gets a premium display with stereo speakers that get plenty loud. It also has a dependable chipset to power you through most day-to-day tasks. Beyond that, the compromises kick in, as the phone lacks a versatile camera and has subpar battery and OS support. If that matters to you, look at other options.

The Oppo F29 Pro 5G is clearly built with offline buyers in mind rather than online value users. It focuses on looks rather than practicality. The slim and sturdy build, along with solid IP Protection, makes it one of the attractive options in the segment. The included battery can easily last for more than a day and it charges pretty quickly. Where the Oppo F29 Pro struggles is in the chipset and camera department as you may find better performing alternatives for the price.

The Infinix GT 30 Pro has its priorities clear. It’s an unapologetic mid-range gaming phone with a beautiful screen and attractive design. By sacrificing software and battery, it’s not a complete experience because its target buyers aren’t looking for one. However, it’s a good phone for those who live on the gaming adrenaline and need a phone that could turn heads, and shoot them at the same time.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro is a by-the-numbers mid-range phone that delivers a crisp, vivid and responsive AMOLED display. Even the design is quite ergonomic and durable and the battery life easily lasts more than a day. But the camera produces soft images and HyperOS packs multiple bloatware apps. This is why it is only recommendable if you can get it at a discount.

The Nothing Phone (3a) stands out with its standout, transparent design and reliable performance. Its display is crisp, and the main camera is solid, but its telephoto sensor falters in dim lit conditions. It has an enduring battery, and while the UI is clean, the recent bloatware additions mar the experience slightly. The Phone (3a) faces stiff competition from better-equipped rivals, making it a smart purchase only if you get a significant discount.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro trades a bit of its modularity for a sleeker design and stands tall as a budget phone with a charger in the box. While its subpar mono speaker is a bit underwhelming, it more than makes up with an excellent display, telephoto lens, stable performance and clean software. All that coupled with an attractive price tag makes the CMF Phone 2 Pro one of the best budget smartphones to consider right now.

The Realme 14 Pro Lite is an underwhelming overall package. At its price, it only has a couple of tricks up its sleeve with a good design and display. But if you prioritise camera, performance, battery and a pleasant user experience, there are better options available at the same price.

The Realme 15T is a unique budget phone that feels genuinely premium in sort of an unconventional manner. Instead of boasting raw power or a multitude of sensors, Realme has opted for a segment-leading display, a really large battery and a dedicated cooling system that’s never before seen at the price. It’s a solid phone as long as your priority isn’t extended gaming or shooting pictures.

The Vivo Y400 Pro is perfect for the younger audience as it upgrades on its standard sibling with a more dependable processor while still being a gem to watch content on for long hours. Yes, it’s not the best offering out there in terms of battery but it more than makes up with a pretty fast charging solution. However, if you want better value for your money, you’re likely going to have abundant choices.

The Infinix Note Edge 5G has some serious engineering behind it. It packs a massive battery while being really thin alongside an excellent curved AMOLED display. The performance is decent and the charging speeds are okay. Unless you’re looking for a solid camera phone, the Infinix Note Edge 2026 is more than enough to get you through on a daily.

The iQOO Z11x is a battery and durability monster. It can last for two days on a single charge, is incredibly tough and boasts excellent performance. However, it compromises heavily with the display and cameras. But if you’re looking for battery endurance and ruggedness with a touch of gaming, it’s a great smartphone. Binge-watchers might want to stay away, though.