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.

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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.

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The Realme Narzo 5G is a battery-first smartphone, packing a behemoth 10,001mAh unit which should go on for at least 3 days. It offers a 144Hz display, great levels of water and dust protection, decent everyday performance and an okay-ish main camera. The software experience and build quality aren't that great. But if you are looking for a top-notch battery performance, then the Realme Narzo Power is an easy recommendation.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy M56 is a phone of contradictions. It pairs a great AMOLED display with a weak mono speaker, undermining the media experience. Likewise, its excellent One UI software experience is let down by a sluggish Exynos chipset. This imbalance makes the Galaxy M56 a miss, and most buyers will be able to find better-rounded alternatives.

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 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.

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The Galaxy A26 is a mid-range device whose biggest selling points are its display and long software support. However, the phone struggles to get the basics right it as drastically falls short compared in terms of hardware and battery. Not to mention, the 25W charging isn’t close to the standard in this segment. All-in-all, it’s a tough recommendation even for those who value software above performance.