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India Today
05-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Best mobile phones under Rs 25,000 in May 2025: CMF Phone 2 Pro, Poco X7 5G and more
If you're planning to buy a new smartphone under Rs 25,000 this May, you're in luck — this segment is now filled with compelling options that deliver excellent value. From eye-catching designs to capable processors and multi-lens camera systems, these budget-friendly devices don't cut too many corners. Plus, with 5G becoming standard even in mid-range phones, brands are stepping up their game to offer features once reserved for premium models. Whether you're after performance, display quality, camera versatility or long-term software support, there's something here for everyone. Here are four of the best smartphones you can get this month under Rs 25,000 in India. The list includes CMF Phone 2 Pro and three more Phone 2 ProThe CMF Phone 2 Pro brings some big improvements over its predecessor. It now features a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel telephoto lens — a rare find in this category — along with a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. The display has also been upgraded to a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, offering great visibility even outdoors. Under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro powers the phone, offering smooth performance, paired with the clean, snappy Nothing OS 3.2. The software promise is also strong — three years of Android updates and six years of security patches. The 5,000mAh battery supports 33W charging, and this time, the charger is included in the box. Another new addition is the Essential Key, which gives you quick access to notes, apps, or AI features. Priced at Rs 18,999, the Phone 2 Pro feels like a well-rounded X7 5GadvertisementThe Poco X7 5G stands out with its vibrant design and performance-first approach. Available in bold colours like silver, green, and Poco's signature yellow, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor. It also comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, ensuring the phone handles apps and multitasking with ease. A 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate delivers smooth visuals and an immersive viewing experience. The 5,500mAh battery is one of the largest in this segment, and with 45W fast charging support, it charges quickly too. On the back, a 50-megapixel main sensor takes on photography duties, capturing solid shots in most lighting conditions. All in all, the Poco X7 5G offers a balanced mix of performance and style for its Phone 3a The Nothing Phone 3a is the brand's latest take on a mid-range smartphone and offers a notable shift in performance. Ditching MediaTek in favour of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, the phone now offers better thermal control and smoother everyday use. The iconic Glyph interface makes a return, allowing for custom lighting cues for calls, notifications and more. The Phone 3a features a 120Hz AMOLED display that ensures crisp visuals and fluid scrolling. Running on Nothing OS 3.1 built over Android 15, the software experience is clean and customisable. It also packs a 5,000mAh battery and introduces a new 50-megapixel telephoto camera, giving users more options for zoomed-in shots. Priced at Rs 24,999, it comes in black, white, and a striking new blue colour Agni 3 5GFor those after something different, the Lava Agni 3 5G brings an innovative dual-display setup. It has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED front display with a 1.5K resolution, HDR support and 120Hz refresh rate. But what makes it unique is the smaller 1.74-inch rear display, which acts as a handy screen for checking notifications, controlling music, or previewing selfies. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chip, paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. A 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging ensures you won't be left waiting around too long for a top-up. Lava has also committed to three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, which is impressive for a phone in this price range. Clean software with no unnecessary apps makes the experience even better.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Mint
CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on sale in India today: 5 alternatives to consider under ₹20,000
Nothing's new CMF Phone Pro 2 is going on sale in India today but before you buy the new mid-ranger, let's take a look at the other phones in the sub- ₹ 20,000 price segment that you can consider. Infinix Note 50s 5G+ features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ 3D curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The phone comes with a slim build with a thickness of just 7.6mm, which makes it the slimmest phone in this category. The Note 50s is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the optics front, the phone comes with a dual camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX682 primary shooter and a 2MP depth shooter. There is also a 13MP front-facing shooter for selfies and video calls. The Note 50s packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for 45W of wired fast charging and 10W of reverse wireless charging. It runs on Infinix's own XOS 15 based on Android 15 with support for 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches. Oppo K13 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness. The phone has a boxy design with a thickness of 8.45 mm and a weight of 208 grams. In terms of water and dust resistance, the K13 5G comes with an IP65 rating, which means that it can handle a little splash and even light rainfall, but not full submersion under water. The Oppo K13 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of optics, the K13 5G comes with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Just like any other recent Oppo phone, the K13 5G runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and the company promises 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches It packs a massive 7,100 mAh battery with support for 80W of fast charging. Realme P3 5G sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and ProXDR support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs on Realme UI 6.0, based on the latest Android 15. The Realme mid-ranger packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. As for optics, the Realme P3 includes a 50MP primary camera alongside a 2MP secondary sensor. Both models are equipped with a 16MP front camera for high-resolution selfies and video calls. One area where P3 comes ahead of the competition is its IP68 and IP69 rating, meaning it can handle being submerged in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. Poco X7 5G is equipped with a 6.67-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victurs 2 protection on top. Under the hood, the Poco X7 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor and is paired with LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage. The phone is powered by a 5500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. In terms of photography, the Poco X7 5G boasts a 50MP primary camera with OIS and EIS. It also includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120° field of view, and a 20MP front camera for selfies. iQOO Z10 features a 6.77-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 5000 nits peak brightness (1300 nits in high brightness mode). The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner for unlocking the phone. It also has MIL-STD-810H certification for durability and IP65 certification for water and dust resistance. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor paired with the Adreno 720 graphics processor. It comes with 8/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the software front, the Z10 runs Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. The phone packs the largest battery ever for an Indian smartphone at 7,300mAh with support for 90W fast charging.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Mint
CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on sale in India today: 5 alternatives to consider under ₹20,000
Nothing's new CMF Phone Pro 2 is going on sale in India today but before you buy the new mid-ranger, let's take a look at the other phones in the sub- ₹ 20,000 price segment that you can consider. Infinix Note 50s 5G+ features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ 3D curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The phone comes with a slim build with a thickness of just 7.6mm, which makes it the slimmest phone in this category. The Note 50s is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the optics front, the phone comes with a dual camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX682 primary shooter and a 2MP depth shooter. There is also a 13MP front-facing shooter for selfies and video calls. The Note 50s packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for 45W of wired fast charging and 10W of reverse wireless charging. It runs on Infinix's own XOS 15 based on Android 15 with support for 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches. Oppo K13 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness. The phone has a boxy design with a thickness of 8.45 mm and a weight of 208 grams. In terms of water and dust resistance, the K13 5G comes with an IP65 rating, which means that it can handle a little splash and even light rainfall, but not full submersion under water. The Oppo K13 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of optics, the K13 5G comes with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Just like any other recent Oppo phone, the K13 5G runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and the company promises 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches It packs a massive 7,100 mAh battery with support for 80W of fast charging. Realme P3 5G sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and ProXDR support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs on Realme UI 6.0, based on the latest Android 15. The Realme mid-ranger packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. As for optics, the Realme P3 includes a 50MP primary camera alongside a 2MP secondary sensor. Both models are equipped with a 16MP front camera for high-resolution selfies and video calls. One area where P3 comes ahead of the competition is its IP68 and IP69 rating, meaning it can handle being submerged in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. Poco X7 5G is equipped with a 6.67-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victurs 2 protection on top. Under the hood, the Poco X7 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor and is paired with LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage. The phone is powered by a 5500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. In terms of photography, the Poco X7 5G boasts a 50MP primary camera with OIS and EIS. It also includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120° field of view, and a 20MP front camera for selfies. iQOO Z10 features a 6.77-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 5000 nits peak brightness (1300 nits in high brightness mode). The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner for unlocking the phone. It also has MIL-STD-810H certification for durability and IP65 certification for water and dust resistance. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor paired with the Adreno 720 graphics processor. It comes with 8/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the software front, the Z10 runs Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. The phone packs the largest battery ever for an Indian smartphone at 7,300mAh with support for 90W fast charging. In terms of optics, the iQOO Z10 packs a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. On the front, there is a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls. First Published: 5 May 2025, 03:16 PM IST
