If you’re looking for the best smartphone under ₹25,000 in India (April 2024), here are the top picks based on performance, camera, display, and battery life:
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1. OnePlus Nord CE 4 (Best All-Rounder)
- Display: 6.7″ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+256GB
- Cameras: 50MP (OIS) + 8MP (ultrawide), 16MP front
- Battery: 5500mAh + 100W fast charging
- OS: OxygenOS (Android 14)
- Pros: Smooth performance, great display, fast charging
- Cons: No telephoto lens
2. Nothing Phone (2a) (Best for Software & Design)
- Display: 6.7″ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Dimensity 7200 Pro
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+128GB / 12GB+256GB
- Cameras: 50MP (OIS) + 50MP (ultrawide), 32MP front
- Battery: 5000mAh + 45W charging
- OS: Nothing OS (Clean Android)
- Pros: Unique Glyph UI, good cameras, smooth software
- Cons: No wireless charging
3. Motorola Edge 40 (Best Compact & Premium)
- Display: 6.55″ pOLED, 144Hz
- Processor: Dimensity 8020
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+256GB
- Cameras: 50MP (OIS) + 13MP (ultrawide), 32MP front
- Battery: 4400mAh + 68W fast charging
- OS: Near-stock Android
- Pros: Premium design, IP68 rating, smooth display
- Cons: Smaller battery
4. Realme 12 Pro 5G (Best Camera)
- Display: 6.7″ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB
- Cameras: 50MP (OIS) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 32MP (2x portrait), 16MP front
- Battery: 5000mAh + 67W fast charging
- Pros: Good zoom camera, premium design
- Cons: Average processor
5. Poco X6 Pro (Best for Performance)
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Dimensity 8300 Ultra
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
- Cameras: 64MP (OIS) + 8MP (ultrawide), 16MP front
- Battery: 5000mAh + 67W fast charging
- Pros: Flagship-level performance, great display
- Cons: MIUI bloatware, average cameras
Best Choice Based on Needs:
- Best Overall: OnePlus Nord CE 4
- Best Software Experience: Nothing Phone (2a)
- Best Camera: Realme 12 Pro 5G
- Best Performance: Poco X6 Pro
- Best Compact Premium: Motorola Edge 40
