Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Aug 2024): OnePlus Nord CE4, Motorola Edge 50 Fusion to Poco X6 Pro 5G

Aug. 16, 2024, 9:26 a.m.

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The landscape for great phones under Rs 25,000 hasn't seen major changes in the last three months. Many of the top contenders from our previous list have held their positions. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - it sets a high standard for new phones to meet. As always, we've ensured each phone on this list boasts strong hardware, quality cameras with optical image stabilization (OIS), smooth high refresh rate AMOLED displays, and ample RAM and storage. Let's dive into the best 5G smartphones available under Rs 25,000 in India right now.

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Poco X6 Pro 5G

The Poco X6 Pro 5G remains a top contender in this budget category thanks to its impressive features and performance. At its core lies the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC, delivering powerful processing capabilities. This budget-friendly variant offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, enhanced by the faster UFS 4.0 storage technology. A 5000 mAh battery provides power for over a day and a half of moderate usage, and the included 67W fast charger fully replenishes the battery in just over 45 minutes.

Image Credit: Poco The Poco X6 Pro 5G flaunts a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution exceeding Full HD, support for 12-bit color, 1800 nits peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision compatibility. The display is shielded against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Photography is handled by a 64MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. A 16MP front camera is included for selfies and video calls. This Poco phone runs the latest Android 14 operating system, enhanced by Xiaomi's new HyperOS.

Poco X6 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Advertisement Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

If you desire a sleek, stylish, yet durable device with a near-stock Android user interface, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion deserves your attention. The phone boasts a slim profile of less than 8mm in thickness, weighs approximately 175 grams, and features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It showcases a curved 10-bit 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Image Credit: Motorola This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It boasts a dual rear camera setup encompassing a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, which doubles as a macro camera. Additionally, it includes a 32MP selfie camera.

Advertisement The phone's 5000 mAh battery can easily last for over a day and a half with moderate use, and the included 68W fast charger promises to charge the battery to 50% in just 15 minutes. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion runs Android 14, and like most Motorola phones, it has a clean and near-stock user interface. Expect future OS and security updates.

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is priced at Rs 24,999 in India for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant.

Nothing Phone (2a)

The Nothing Phone (2a) might not have all the advanced features of the company's flagship phones, but it shares many similarities. It boasts the company's signature design with a transparent back and LEDs. The Glyph lights on the back are not just for show; they offer useful functionality and customization options. The phone packs decent processing power with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage.

Advertisement If you use the right credit cards, you can snag the 256GB variant for under 25K. The Nothing Phone (2a) has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, HDR10+ support, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its camera setup features a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The 32 MP front camera will be a hit with selfie lovers.

Image Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das The phone's 5000 mAh battery provides enough power for a day and a half of typical usage. It supports 45W fast charging, but the charger is not included and needs to be purchased separately. A good 45W USB-PD/PPS charger can fully charge the phone in about an hour. The phone runs Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5.x, and the company has promised further software updates in the future.

Advertisement The Nothing Phone (2a) is priced at Rs 23,999 in India for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant.

OnePlus Nord CE4

Powering the OnePlus Nord CE4 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, a solid choice for this price range. It's available in an 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage configuration within this budget. However, you can also find its 256GB variant for under 25K thanks to a Rs 3,000 instant discount on select credit cards on the company's website. The phone runs Android 14 with OxygenOS 14, and further OS and security updates have been promised.

Image Credit: OnePlus The Nord CE4 boasts a 10-bit 6.7-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. On the camera front, it houses a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a Sony LYT600 sensor, accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 16MP selfie camera. The OnePlus Nord CE4 packs a large 5500 mAh battery capable of lasting close to two days with moderate usage, and the bundled 100W SuperVOOC charger can fully charge it in just over 30 minutes.

The OnePlus Nord CE4 is priced at Rs 24,999 in India for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant.

Vivo T2 Pro 5G/iQOO Z7 Pro 5G

The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G and Vivo T2 Pro 5G are essentially the same phone, just with different color options for their attractive glass backs. Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip and offer 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. They feature a 6.78-inch 10-bit, HDR10+ compliant, Full HD+ curved AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. The phones run Android 13 with FunTouch UI 13, with an Android 14 update expected in the near future.

Image Credit: Vivo, iQOO The primary camera in these phones, a 64MP unit with OIS, is the star of the show. It's accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor and a 16MP selfie camera; an ultra-wide lens is absent. Their 4600 mAh batteries provide over a day of moderate usage, and the included 66W fast charger promises to replenish half the battery in just 22 minutes. Whether you choose the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G or the Vivo T2 Pro 5G comes down to your preferred color, brand, and effective price. Currently, they are both available at the same price.

iQOO Z7 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 21,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Vivo T2 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8GB RAM/128GB storage