&w=3840&q=100)
Best phones under Rs 25,000 (May 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme GT 6T 5G to CMF Phone 2 Pro
Several smartphones selling in the Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 range offer excellent value for money. Here are our top picks read more
A budget of Rs 25,000 is just perfect to score a good midrange phone. Be it raw processing power for gaming or high quality cameras or stylish design, one can expect most of it in this price band. There are quite a few quality phones under 25K, and choosing the right one can be tough. That's where we come in to shortlist the best of the lot for you. Here are our top 5 picks this month.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 in India
Poco F6 5G
The Poco F6 5G remains our top pick in this budget. It is easily the most powerful phone in this price bracket. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is generally found in phones priced above 30K, it is great for all power-intensive tasks including gaming. You get 12 GB RAM and 256 GB faster UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with it. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger promises to juice it up fully in under 40 minutes.
The Poco F6 5G remains our top pick in this budget
The Poco F6 5G has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a higher than Full HD resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, support for 12-bit colour, 2400 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance. The display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Photography department comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. You get a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Poco F6 launched with Android 14 with Xiaomi's HyperOS, with three major Android updates promised.
Poco F6 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Realme GT 6T 5G
Spotting the Realme GT 6T 5G under 25K was a pleasant surprise. This good looking smartphone is powered by a potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, however you can only get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage variant in this budget. It has a 6.78-inch 10-bit LTPO AMOLED display with higher than Full HD resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 6000 nits of peak brightness. The HDR compliant display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
the Realme GT 6T 5G under 25K was a pleasant surprise
The camera department here comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera with 112 degrees FOV. Its 32MP front camera should please the selfie crowd. A 5500 mAh battery keeps the phone running for over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 120W fast charger juices it up fully in just half an hour. The Realme GT 6T launched with Android 14 and Realme UI 5.0 with more OS and security updates promised.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Realme GT 6T 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
If you are looking for another stylish option and with a near-stock Android UI, you should strongly consider the new Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The phone measures just 8 mm in thickness, weighs close to 180 grams and boasts of an IP69 rating against dust and water ingression. This phone has a curved 10-bit 6.67-inch P-OLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7400 SoC, with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. You also get its 12 GB RAM variant for Rs 2,000 more. There are two cameras at the back that are quite versatile. You get a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a quality macro camera. And let's not forget its 32MP front camera for selfie enthusiasts.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
A 5500 mAh battery can power the phone for over a day and a half of moderate use and the bundled 68W fast charger promises to top it up briskly. The Edge 60 Fusion runs Android 15, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock user interface. The company has promised more OS updates and four years of security updates going ahead.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion price in India: Rs 22,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
OnePlus Nord CE4
The OnePlus Nord CE4 is another reliable option in this budget. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, which is good enough for this segment. You can get its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage variant in this budget. The phone launched with Android 14 with OxygenOS 14, and the company has committed to more OS and security updates over the next few years.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
The OnePlus Nord CE4 is another reliable option
The Nord CE4 has a 10-bit 6.7-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compliance. Photography is handled by a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a Sony LYT600 sensor, along with an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 16MP selfie camera. The OnePlus Nord CE4 has a large 5500 mAh battery that lasts close to two days of moderate use, and the bundled 100W SuperVOOC charger can recharge it fully in about half an hour.
OnePlus Nord CE4 price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
We deliberated between the newly launched CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and eventually went ahead with the latter given its current sub-21K selling price. However, the former is an equally good option if you like its design more. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus sports the company's trademark transparent back design. The Glyph lights at the back provide functionality and customisation both. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip, accompanied by 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
It has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, HDR10+ compliance and 120 Hz refresh rate. Photography department here consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide shooter. And if two 50 MP cameras weren't enough, you get a third one at the front that is bound to impress the selfie enthusiasts.
The newly launched CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
A 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone powered for a day and a half of moderate use. It supports 50W fast charging, however, no charger is provided with the phone and needs to be purchased separately, unless you already have one. A good 50W or higher USB-PD/PPS charger can juice it up fully in under an hour. The phone launched with Android 14 and Nothing OS 2.5.x, and the company has promised three major Android and security updates over time.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus price in India: Rs 20,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Flipkart secures NBFC licence from RBI, to begin lending from own books
Ecommerce giant Flipkart has received a non-banking finance company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India . Armed with this licence, the Walmart-owned firm can now extend credit from its own books. Responding to ET's queries, a Flipkart spokesperson confirmed the development. After Flipkart entered UPI payments, this is the second major fintech foray from the ecommerce major. In May, Flipkart UPI processed 3.47 million transactions, settling Rs 195 crore. This comes at a time when Flipkart has firmed up its plans to list on Indian stock exchanges. ET reported on April 22 that the company had received a nod from its board of directors to shift its parent entity from Singapore to India. While the new licence will allow Flipkart to lend from its own books, the company is already working with Axis Bank for a credit card product and with other lenders for consumer loans and buy-now-pay-later offerings. Now that Flipkart has its own NBFC, it can bring part of the loan book in-house. News agency Reuters reported the development first. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories 'Lenders are increasingly wanting to work with regulated partners given the regulatory scrutiny in this space. An NBFC licence can enable co-lending partnerships, which can help Flipkart's partners scale up credit disbursals,' said a founder at a fintech lending startup. Flipkart's NBFC push also comes at a time when its rival Amazon is in the process of acquiring Axio, a lending startup, as it looks to expand financial services under Amazon Pay. Its broader fintech ambitions are also playing out through an entity it backs. Bengaluru-based offers UPI payments, digital loans, and credit cards. The ecommerce company was last valued at $37 billion in 2024, when it raised $1 billion from its parent Walmart .
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
CtrlS Datacenters to power BSE's critical digital infrastructure
CtrlS Datacenters to power BSE's critical digital infrastructure HYDERABAD: CtrlS Datacenters Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to power critical data centre infrastructure for the premier financial institution that caters to over 11 crore investors and processes over 700 crore daily transactions. With trading transitioning to electronic platforms, reliable digital infrastructure has become essential for maintaining market integrity, ensuring transaction security, and providing seamless access to financial services. The strategic collaboration underscores the critical role data centres play in modern financial markets, CtrlS said. Stressing on the need for world-class technology that is capable of supporting critical transactions, BSE CEO and managing director Sundararaman Ramamurthy said data centre infrastructure is crucial for stock exchanges. 'The shift to electronic trading has been a significant factor in the stock exchanges' use of data centres.' CtrlS Datacenters founder & CEO Sridhar Pinnapureddy said: 'The scale and criticality of BSE's operations represent not just a technological challenge, but a responsibility to India's economic sovereignty and growth.' 'Every transaction processed through our infrastructure impacts investors, businesses, and ultimately, the nation's financial health. We have engineered our solutions to deliver uncompromising reliability, microsecond-level performance, and ironclad security that BSE's operations demand,' he added. Set up in 1875, BSE is Asia's first and largest stock exchange. It is ranked the sixth largest globally by market capitalisation of around Rs 400 lakh crores (US$4.6 trillion approx) across over 5,500 listed companies. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Apple inks 10-yr Rs 17.4 lakh/month retail deal in Borivali's Sky City Mall
Apple India has secured a premium commercial lease for a retail unit at Sky City Mall, Borivali East, Mumbai, marking a significant addition to its offline footprint in the city. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, a data-driven real estate firm, the company has leased the unit for 10 years and 10 months with a monthly rent of Rs 17.35 lakh and a security deposit of over Rs 1.04 crore. The lease agreement was officially registered on May 28, 2025, and covers a carpet area of 12,616 sq. ft., including five car parkings. The starting rent per sq. ft. is set at Rs 138 per square feet, with rent escalation fixed at 15% every three years. Apple will benefit from a 10-month rent-free period, after which the rent will commence. Notably, the lock-in period spans the entire lease duration for the licensor, while the licensee (Apple) has a lock-in of 6 years and 6 months. The agreement also includes a revenue share clause, with Apple committing to share 2% of quarterly revenue for the first 42 months, which will increase to 2.5% thereafter. Additionally, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges have been set at ₹75 per sq. ft. "From flagship stores in BKC and Saket to now leasing at ₹138 per sq. ft. in Borivali's Sky City Mall, Apple's retail strategy in India is clearly evolving. This ₹17 lakh-a-month lease with a ₹1 crore-plus deposit shows that the brand sees value not just in prestige locations, but in high-potential suburban hubs. As real estate data analysts, we view this as a turning point—global brands are starting to chase footfalls and formats over just pin codes," said Abhishek Kiran Gupta, CEO & Co-founder, CRE Matrix. Sky City Mall, located off the Western Express Highway in Borivali East, is a strategic commercial hub with excellent metro and road connectivity. Apple's move to expand in this suburban hotspot underscores its commitment to tapping into growing retail demand in India's financial capital. This is Apple's India fourth store in the country. Earlier this year, Apple had leased an office spread over 6,526 sq ft in Mumbai's business district Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) through a lease at monthly rentals of Rs 738 per sq ft. According to the documents, Apple India Private Limited, the Indian arm of US-based multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, has leased the commercial space in a building named Maker Maxity-5 for five to the documents, Agni Commex LLP (the landlord) leased the space for Rs 48.19 lakh per month and Apple India paid a deposit of Rs 4.33 crore.
