Best Mobile Phones Under 25000

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 OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a good phone that got dealt a bad hand. It covers the basics well, with a smooth display, long battery life, and software that only OnePlus could deliver. The Nord CE 6 Lite could have been fair value for most if not for the recent price hike due to the ongoing hardware crisis. Currently, despite being a decent phone, it is a tough sell that even the most hardcore OnePlus fans would have to think twice about.

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 Oppo K13 is a practical smartphone that focuses on the essentials, featuring a large AMOLED display, a Snapdragon processor, and a massive 7,000mAh battery that lasts more than a single day. While the software is full of bloatware, it can be cleaned up in 30 minutes, turning this phone into an impressive pick at the Rs 18,000 starting price.

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 Moto G57 Power delivers excellent battery endurance, a set of capable cameras, a clean software and good performance all at a really affordable price. However, it compromises significantly on the media experience, with a dated LCD panel and average speakers. While the single-year update policy is limited, the phone is still an ideal choice for budget users, and it's easily one of the best sub-Rs 15,000 phones.

The Poco M8 looks great, offers a curved AMOLED screen, solid battery life, and fast charging. But its ageing chipset, average single camera, and cluttered HyperOS hold it back immensely. It is easily outmatched by its competitors in the segment, and feels like a weak entry into 2026 from the brand. It can be a decent buy, but only if it is heavily discounted; else there area a ton of better balanced phones out there.

The OnePlus N6 sets the tone for new budget phones amidst the ongoing price hikes. It offers exceptional endurance, a clean design with a large footprint, and acceptable performance alongside OxygenOS. However, the cameras and display are huge letdowns. If battery life peaks on your priority list, then this is a phone to look out for in this price segment.