The best phone under ₹25,000 for most people is the OnePlus Nord CE5: It has a fast Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, a 7,100mAh battery and the longest update promise in this list. Among other phones under 25000, the Poco X7 Pro is the pick for gaming, the Nothing Phone (3a) for cameras, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion for durability and the iQOO Z10 for battery life.
These picks are based on specs, reviews and our research. Every one of these phones under 25000 is on sale in India, and prices are a late-October 2026 snapshot: festive-sale discounts are ending and listed prices differ between sellers, so check the live price before you buy.
Best Phones under 25,000: a quick comparison
Phone | Price as of 31 Oct 2026 [CHECK] | Chipset | Display | Main camera | Battery / charging | IP rating | Updates (OS / security) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OnePlus Nord CE5 | ₹21,750 (8GB+128GB) | Dimensity 8350 Apex | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 50MP Sony LYT-600, OIS | 7,100mAh / 80W |
| 4 / 6 years |
Poco X7 Pro | ₹23,999 (8GB+256GB) | Dimensity 8400 Ultra | 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz | 50MP Sony LYT-600, OIS | 6,550mAh / 90W | IP66/68/69 | 3 / 4 years |
Nothing Phone (3a) | ₹24,999 (8GB+128GB) | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 50MP OIS + 50MP 2x telephoto | 5,000mAh / 50W | IP64 | 3 / 6 years |
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion | ₹22,999 (8GB+256GB) | Dimensity 7400 | 6.7-inch curved pOLED, 120Hz | 50MP Sony LYT-700C, OIS | 5,500mAh / 68W | IP68/69 | 3 / 4 years |
iQOO Z10 | ₹19,999–21,999 (8GB+128GB) | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 50MP Sony IMX882 | 7,300mAh / 90W | IP65 | 2 / 3 years |
OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nord CE5 is the most balanced phone at this price. MediaTek's 4nm Dimensity 8350 Apex is a genuine upper-mid-range chip, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, so apps open quickly and it handles games well.
The 7,100mAh battery is the second-largest in this list, and 80W SuperVOOC charging fills it in just over an hour, according to OnePlus. It also supports bypass charging for gaming while plugged in.
The camera setup is a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide, with 4K 60fps video. The biggest reason to choose it over rivals is software support: OnePlus promises four Android updates and six years of security patches, a first for the CE series.
It launched in July 2025 at ₹24,999 (8GB+128GB); recent listings show it around ₹21,750.
Buy it if
You want one phone that does everything well for three to four years.
Skip it if
You need a telephoto camera.
Poco X7 Pro
If performance per rupee is what you care about, the Poco X7 Pro is hard to beat. Its Dimensity 8400 Ultra is the fastest chip in this list, and it's backed by LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, which most phones under 25000 don't offer.
The 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel is sharper than Full HD and rated up to 3,200 nits peak brightness. Poco also lists IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection.
You get a 6,550mAh battery with 90W charging, a 50MP Sony main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide. It launched in January 2025 at ₹27,999 (8GB+256GB) and now sells for about ₹23,999.
Buy it if
You play BGMI, Genshin or other demanding games.
Skip it if
Camera quality is your priority. Not sure how MediaTek compares with Snapdragon for gaming?
Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nothing Phone (3a) is the only phone here with a dedicated 50MP 2x telephoto camera, and that makes a real difference for portraits and zoomed shots.
Alongside it you get a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 32MP selfie camera. The telephoto also doubles as a “telemacro” for close-ups from about 25cm.
It runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen (up to 3,000 nits peak), a 5,000mAh battery and 50W charging. Nothing promises three Android updates and six years of security patches.
The trade-offs are slower LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, IP64 rather than IP68, and no charger in the box.
Launch price in March 2025 was ₹24,999 (8GB+128GB), and that's still the typical listed price.
Buy it if
You shoot a lot of photos and want proper zoom.
Skip it if
You want the biggest battery.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
Motorola's Edge 60 Fusion is the toughest phone in the group: IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance plus MIL-STD-810H certification.
It also has the most premium-looking display, a curved 6.7-inch pOLED at 120Hz with HDR10+, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i.
The Dimensity 7400 is a mid-range chip, slower than the Nord CE5 and Poco X7 Pro but fine for everyday use and casual gaming. The camera uses a 50MP Sony LYT-700C sensor with OIS plus a 13MP ultra-wide that doubles as a macro.
Battery is 5,500mAh with 68W charging, and Motorola promises three OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Note that it uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, but the base model gets 256GB.
It launched in April 2025 at ₹22,999 (8GB+256GB)
Buy it if
You want a near-stock Android phone that survives rain and drops.
Skip it if
You're a heavy gamer.
iQOO Z10
The iQOO Z10 squeezes a 7,300mAh battery and 90W charging into a phone with a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display (iQOO quotes 5,000 nits peak).
It also supports 7.5W reverse wired charging, so it can top up earbuds or a friend's phone.
Inside is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, the same chip as the Nothing Phone (3a), with IP65 protection. The camera is a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with a 2MP depth sensor, so there's no ultra-wide.
iQOO promises two Android updates and three years of security patches, the weakest commitment here.
It launched in April 2025 at ₹21,999 (8GB+128GB); listings in October 2026 range from about ₹19,999 to ₹24,999 depending on variant and seller.
Buy it if
You're away from a charger all day.
Skip it if
You want an ultra-wide camera or long-term updates.
Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
If ₹25,000 is a stretch, the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 6.77-inch curved AMOLED, 5,800mAh with 45W) has been listed between ₹17,999 and ₹23,999 this year.
Our best smartphones under ₹20,000 guide covers more options at that level.
How to pick the best mobile under 25,000?
Every phone on this list has a 120Hz OLED screen and a 5,000mAh-plus battery, so the differences between these phones under 25000 are in the details below.
- Chipset decides how long the phone feels fast
The Dimensity 8400 Ultra (Poco) and 8350 Apex (OnePlus) are a tier above the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Dimensity 7400.
- Check RAM and storage type, not just size
LPDDR5X and UFS 3.1/4.0 (OnePlus, Poco) load apps and games faster than LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 (Nothing, Motorola, iQOO).
- Updates matter if you keep phones for 4+ years
OnePlus (4 OS / 6 security) and Nothing (3 / 6) lead; iQOO (2 / 3) trails.
All five use OLED screens, which give deeper blacks than LCD; our AMOLED vs LCD guide explains why that matters. If you can stretch your budget, see our best phones under ₹30,000, or browse all mobile buying guides.
FAQs
Which phone is best under 25000?
For most buyers, the OnePlus Nord CE5. It combines a fast Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, a 7,100mAh battery with 80W charging and four years of Android updates.
Which is the best camera phone under 25000?
The Nothing Phone (3a), because it is the only phone in this range on our list with a 50MP 2x telephoto camera alongside a 50MP main sensor with OIS.
Which is the best gaming phone under 25000?
The Poco X7 Pro. Its Dimensity 8400 Ultra, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage make it the fastest phone at this price.
Which Samsung phone is best under 25000?
None of our top five is a Samsung, because the picks above offer faster chips or bigger batteries for the money. If you prefer Samsung for its service network, the Galaxy F70 Pro (Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, AMOLED, 6,000mAh) is listed at about ₹24,399.