Best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India, this March

The sub-Rs 25,000 price segment is seeing a lot of action lately, and smartphone manufacturers are fighting out to offer the best value for money devices. We can now add 5G network support to the mix to make your device future-ready. At the same time, there's no denying that 5G isn't available in India, but it's always nice to have a feature on your device that keeps you ahead of the curve and that too at a reasonable price. Many smartphone manufacturers offer mid-premium grade devices in this price bracket that packs a decent punch on paper, including a processor that can handle day-to-day usage and provide impressive gaming performance. Here are our top picks for your consideration.

Mi 10i

Xiaomi Mi 10i was the first smartphone from the company this year and comes with some excellent specs under the hood. It has been launched at a starting price of Rs 20,999 and goes up till Rs 23,999 for the top variant. The Mi 10i features a Snapdragon 750G processor and packs 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary sensor. It features a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ display and packs a 4820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It also supports 5G network.

Moto G 5G

The Moto G 5G was launched as one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in November last year. However, the smartphone no longer flaunts that tag as Realme X7 5G at Rs 19,999 is now the most affordable 5G handset in the country. Launched at Rs 20,999, the Moto 5 5G comes with some decent under the hood prowess. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. It runs on Android 10 and packs a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The smartphone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Vivo V20

The Vivo V20 was launched back in October and price in India starts at Rs 24,990. It features a 6.44-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display and runs on Android 11 with the company's FuntouchOS 11 on top. The smartphone is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 720G processor coupled with 8GB of RAM. It comes with a sleek design and sports a 64-megapixel primary sensor. There's a 44-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. A 4000mAh battery backs the smartphone with 33W fast charging support.

 

Our verdict: The Vivo V20 comes with an excellent design that feels premium for the price tag. If you want a good looking smartphone with a decent spec sheet, then V20 could be a good fit. However, the smartphone isn't the perfect choice for gaming.

Samsung Galaxy M51

The Samsung Galaxy M51 is currently retailing at Rs 22,999 for the 6GB RAM variant. It comes with a massive 7000mAh battery, which is the smartphone's biggest highlight. It features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. The smartphone sports a 64-megapixel primary sensor and packs a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It doesn't support 5G network.

Poco X3

The Poco X3 is probably the cheapest smartphone in our list and is currently retailing at as low as Rs 14,999. Launched in September last year, the Poco X3 packs a large 6000mAh battery which is its highlight. It is powered by Snapdragon 732G processor. It features a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It packs quad rear cameras with a 64-megapixel primary sensor. It supports 33W fast charging. The impressive spec sheet for the price is a reason why we included the Poco X3 in this listicle.