Latest news with #Rs.25000
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
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5 best phones under ₹25000: Nothing Phone 3a, Vivo T4 5G, and more
In recent months, we witnessed the launch of several feature-filled smartphones in the mid-range segment from top brands, including Samsung, Nothing, and others. However, some of the newly launched smartphones caught our attention with innovative design, powerful performance, pleasing camera, and others. Therefore, if you are in search of all-arounder phones under Rs.25000, then we have got you covered. We have compiled a list of the latest mid-range smartphones under the budget, allowing buyers to make an informed decision. Here are the 5 best phones you can buy in the given price range. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra get a huge price cut in Amazon Summer Sale Nothing Phone 3a: This year, Nothing has made some significant upgrades to the camera, performance, and AI integration. The Nothing Phone 3a is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor for performance. It also comes with a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. Therefore, this could be an ideal choice under Rs.25000. Vivo T4 5G: Another smartphone to consider under the price range is Vivo's new T series model, the Vivo T4 5G. It is a slim smartphone backed by a massive 7,300mAh battery, offering lasting battery life. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, offering promising day-to-day performance and AI experiences as well. The Vivo T4 5G comes at a starting price of just Rs.21999. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: The next smartphone on the list is Motorola's new Edge series smartphone, the Edge 60 Fusion. The smartphone comes with a sleek design and a vegan leather rear panel. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor and a 5500mAh battery, making it a great deal under Rs.25000. The Edge 60 Fusion comes with a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main and a 13MP ultrawide camera. Also read: iPhone 17 Air likely to come with optional accessories for lasting battery life- Details Oppo F29 5G: This is also a new smartphone which is known for its durability features. The Oppo F29 comes with military grade certification and three IP ratings, making it one of the most durable phones in the segment. The Oppo F29 is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor for performance and a massive 6500mAh battery. Therefore, the Oppo F29 5G could also be a great phone for your consideration. Samsung Galaxy A26: Lastly, we have the Samsung Galaxy A26, which is a decent phone for day-to-day performance with the Exynos 1380 processor. While the camera performance is average, it offers a great day-to-day experience, lasting battery life with 5a 000mAh battery, and it also has a big 6.7-inch display for entertainment purposes.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy A26: Is this mobile a good buy under ₹25,000? First impressions here
Samsung's A series smartphones are quite popular around the globe due to their powerful performance, advanced AI features, promising capabilities, and more. However, the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are priced slightly on the higher side despite being mid-range phones. Therefore, to bring the right balance to its A series models, Samsung introduced the Galaxy A26, which offers similar features, a new processor, promising AI additions, and more at under Rs.25000. I have been using the Samsung Galaxy A26 for a couple of days to examine if it's worth the hype. Initially, I quite like the display experience with vibrant visuals, the camera performance is also decent, and it manages day-to-day tasks swiftly. If you are planning to buy this smartphone, then here's the Samsung Galaxy A26's first impression. Also read: Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Galaxy A36: Which mid-ranger should you buy? The Samsung Galaxy A26 comes with design refinement as it is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor. The smartphone is 7.7 mm slim, making it one of the slimmest smartphones in the segment. It retains a similar design profile as its siblings, the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56, but it comes with a plastic build. With Galaxy A26, Samsung has also made some compromises by removing the 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker, which may not be appreciated by budget-conscious buyers. Apart from this, the smartphone has upgraded durability with an IP67 rating. For display, the Galaxy A26 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. In terms of viewing and entertainment purposes, it produces pleasing visuals with vibrant colours and detailing, but its thick bezels may hamper your experience. Additionally, Samsung has not confirmed the smartphone's brightness, and it is not very bright to use in direct sunlight. Also read: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G with 50MP camera launched in India: Check features, price and more The Samsung Galaxy A26 features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. Coming to the camera performance, the smartphone captures decent daylight images with great detailing, but the colours appear faded. The smartphone also struggles to capture low-light images, and you may have to manage the exposure to get a lit image. While the camera has shortcomings, its macro lens works quite well in capturing detailed close-up portraits. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is powered by the in-house Exynos 1380 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. In terms of performance, the Galaxy A26 manages day-to-day performance such as social media scrolling, browsing, chatting, and other tasks with ease. However, the smartphone struggles with heavy-duty tasks, and I also notice a slight stutter with longer durations. Yet the smartphone is smooth and quick with action, like switching between apps or running multiple apps in the background. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch date, pre-order, sale, and more tipped- Details Coming to gaming performance, the Galaxy A26 provides decent gameplay with low to medium graphics settings. Therefore, if you are a casual gamer, then it should not be a problem. However, longer duration games on heavy graphics showcase frame drops and frequent lag that may hamper your gaming experience. Additionally, there is a slight overheating as well, but nothing concerning. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that provides a decent battery life for basic tasks. The smartphone can easily last you an entire day with medium usage. The smartphone sports a 25W charger, and the charging time is daunting. It's not only with Galaxy A26, most of the Samsung phones have slow charging speed, where brands are providing up to 125W chargers. It should also be noted that Samsung does not provide a charger in the box, therefore, you have to keep an extra budget for the adapter.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vivo T4 5G vs Oppo F29 5G: Which phone under Rs.25000 to buy
Vivo has launched a new T series model in India, the Vivo T4 5G, at under Rs.25000. The smartphone is packed with a massive 7300mAh battery, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and others, providing plenty of attractive features. But, does it compete with other smartphone models under the same price bracket? Well, to gain a greater understanding, we have compared the smartphone with Oppo's latest F series model, the Oppo F29 5G, which was launched earlier this year with some great durability features. Therefore, know how the Vivo T4 5G compares to Oppo F29 5G and which smartphone should you buy under Rs.25000. Also read: Vivo V50e review in 10 points: What's good and what's not The Vivo T4 5G is 7.9mm slim and weighs only 199 grams, which is impressive considering the massive battery size. It features a circular camera module on the rear panel housing two lenses and an LED ring light. It also offers IP65 and MIL-STD-810H ratings for enhanced durability. On the other hand, the Oppo F29 5G comes with a unique and durable design, as it has received military-grade certification as well as three IP ratings of IP66, IP68, and IP69. For display, the Vivo T4 5G features a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 5000nits peak brightness. Whereas, the Oppo F29 comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1200nits peak brightness. Also read: Vivo T4 5G launched with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC in India at Rs.21999- All details The Vivo T4 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. On the other hand, the Oppo F29 is equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, offering smooth day-to-day performance. Both smartphone offers plenty of AI-powered features. For lasting performance, the Vivo T4 5G is backed by a 7300mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging. Whereas, the Oppo F29 comes with,500mAh battery that comes with 45W SUPERVOOC charging support The Vivo T4 5G features a dual camera setup that includes 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera and a 2MP secondary camera. Whereas, the Oppo F29 also features a dual camera system with 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, Vivo T4 5G features 32MP selfie camera, and Oppo F29 features 16MP front camera. The Vivo T4 5G comes at a starting price of Rs.21999 for 8GB+128GB storage variant, and the Oppo F29 comes at a price of Rs.23999 for a similar storage variant.
