Smartphones under Rs 25,000 fall in the upper mid-range segment and the best smartphones in this segment can go toe to toe with some of the high-end flagships not just in performance, but also in the camera, software, design, and the overall build quality. The best smartphone under Rs 25,000 offers a fast mid-range processor that excels in gaming and multitasking, ad-free software, and multi-camera setups, along with an attractive design. So here are the top 10 best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India.
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 855. Under 25k, you get the 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant which is good enough for regular usage. There is a 48MP triple camera at the back and pop-up bezel-less AMOLED display.
The Poco X2 is the second attempt by the young brand to cater to the masses with the latest technology. That includes a gaming-centric Snapdragon 730G SoC along with a 64MP quad-camera setup and an AMOLED display. The Poco X2 uses the latest 64MP sensor from Sony and as such, delivers sharp and detailed photos.
The Realme X2 is a refresh of the Realme XT with a more powerful Snapdragon 730G SoC. Alongside, you get a 64MP quad-camera setup that takes really good photos, albeit with a high level of saturation. You also get a 32MP front camera for selfies.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is now the starting variant of the Note series with the Note 9 Pro Max getting most of the attention. The iPhone-Esque decision to diversify the portfolio meant the Pro 'Max' variant got that extra horsepower to tide you through difficult times. The Note 9 Pro Max gets a larger 64MP camera sensor at the back, a larger 32MP selfie camera, and faster 33W charging out of the box. The rest of the hardware is the same as the regular Note 9 Pro. The Note 9 Pro Max offers a large 6.7-inch LCD display with a punch-hole camera. It's powered by the Snapdragon 720G along with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage in the entry variant under Rs 15,000. The phone also offers a 64MP quad-camera setup. There's also another 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens, and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get a 16MP front camera. The Note 9 Pro also comes with a large 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging. And there's Gorilla Glass 5 covering the front, back as well as the camera glass.
The Realme 6 Pro continues the legacy of Realme's Pro series of incrementally introducing new features in the mid-range segment. This time it's a 90Hz refresh rate display and a Snapdragon 720G SoC along with a 64MP quad-camera setup. And this is Samsung's second-generation camera sensor tuned to improve the sharpness and details. On the front, you have a dual punch-hole camera and a 4300mAh battery with 30W fast charging. That's a good wholesome package on offer for this budget.
Vivo V17 is one of the latest editions to the Vivo smartphone lineup. It features one of the smallest punch-hole displays in the world. The handset is being marketed as a device that can capture above-average low-light photos. It sure is a competitor in smartphone under 25k.
The latest addition to the redmi family, the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. It is powered by the Mediatek Helio G90T chipset. It sports a 64MP quad rear camera setup. The smartphone packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is one of the best smartphones under 25k.
The Nokia 8.1 features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset. It sports a 12MP dual rear camera setup. The smartphone packs a 3500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is Nokia's best smartphone under 25k.
The Galaxy M40 looks set for 2019 with a punch-hole camera and a bright and vibrant display. The phone features a triple-camera setup on the back which includes a Sony IMX586 48MP camera and a wide-angle sensor. On the front is a 16MP selfie shooter.
The Oppo Reno 2F features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display. It is powered by the Mediatek Helio P70 chipset. It sports a 48MP quad rear camera setup. The smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. It is Oppo's best phone under Rs 25,000.
