The mid-range smartphone segment is getting quite crowded. This is because so many brands, like, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, have smartphones in this price bracket. As a result, it gets difficult for the consumers to make a choice. So here we have compiled a list of the top 5 smartphones available under Rs 25000 in India.
Vivo T2 5G
The T2 5G costs Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant while the 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs 20,999.
The Vivo T2 5G gets a 6.38-inch AMOLED full-HD+ display with a 2408 x 1080 Pixel resolution. It has a teardrop notch at the centre. In addition the display will have a 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz sampling rate.
The handset packs a Snapdragon 695 Chipset under the hood. The phone runs FunTouch OS 13 based on Android 13 on the software side. You get up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage that is expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card.
There is a dual camera setup on the back of the Vivo device. This includes a 64MP primary camera with f/1.8 Aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, this one has a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
The phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 44W Fast charging support. The phone comes with connectivity features like 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/Galileo and USB Type-C.
Pros
- Slim profile
- 3.5mm Headphone jack
- 90Hz high refresh rate AMOLED display
Cons
- Unnecessary secondary rear sensor
- Smaller battery compared to competitors
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
Priced at Rs 24,999 for the base variant, the Realme 10 Pro+ sports a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED Display with an FHD+ Resolution and offers 10-bit colour depth, 120Hz refresh rate, and 950 nits peak brightness. The device can cover 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.
Under the hood, the Realme smartphone equips a Dimensity 1080 SoC, up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. For optics, it comes with a 108MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it sports a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
Next, it packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging. The smartphone runs on Android 13 based Realme UI 4.0 out of the box. Additional features include in-display fingerprint sensor and dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options include Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 5G, NFC, USB-C port and Bluetooth 5.1.
Pros
- 67W fast charging
- Super AMOLED curved display
- 5G connectivity
- Big battery
- Stereo speakers
Cons
- Bloatware
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G comes in three colours, blue, black and purple. It comes in three storage variants, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB + 256GB. They have a retail price of Rs 24,999, Rs 26,999, and Rs 27,999, respectively.
The Note 12 Pro gets a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 900 nits. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
On the camera front, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is equipped with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel IMX766 f/1.88 primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The smartphone features a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 5, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS and NFC. Additional features include X-Axis Linear Haptics Motor, IR Blaster and dual stereo speakers.
Pros
- X-Axis haptics motor
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED panel
- Large battery
Cons
- Bloatware-filled Software UI
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G comes in two variants, out of which the 8GB + 128GB trim costs Rs 19,999 while the 8GB + 256GB model comes in at Rs 21,999. It comes in Lime and black colour options.
The OnePlus handset comes with a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The Nord device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage which is expandable as well.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G runs on Android 13 OS out of the box. As for the cameras, the handset has triple cameras on the back, with a 108MP Samsung primary sensor and a couple of 2MP lenses for macro and depth shooting. There is a 16MP f/2.4 selfie shooter.
The phone will has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite packs a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS. The device has stereo speakers as well.
Pros
- MicroSD card support
- Big battery
- Fast charging
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Latest Android 13
Cons
- LCD panel and not AMOLED
- No ultra-wide angle rear sensor
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G starts at Rs 18,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB storage model in India. The phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB storage version which is priced at Rs 20,499. The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G comes in two colour options — Green and Blue
The Galaxy M33 5G sports a 6.6-inch TFT Infinity-V full-HD+ (1,080×2,408 pixels) display. It is powered by Exynos 1280 octa-core processor. It can be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. This can be expanded by up to 1TB with a Micro-SD card.
The Galaxy M33 5G has a quad rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture lens, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 lens and two 2-megapixel macro and depth cameras with f/2.4 lenses. There is an 8-megapixel front camera paired with f/2.2 lens for selfies and video calls.
The Galaxy M33 has a 6000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. However, the fast charger is sold separately. It features Samsung Knox and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Besides, the phone runs on OneUI 4.1 based on Android 12 out of the box and will receive 3 years of OS updates with 4 years of security patches.
Pros
- Big battery
- 5G connectivity
- 3 years of OS updates
- Quad cameras
- MicroSD card support
Cons
- Poor processor efficiency for demanding tasks
- Fast charger is sold separately
- Only supports 25W fast charging
So this was our list of top 5 smartphones under Rs 25000. We feel these smartphones will provide you with the best value for your money amongst other options available in the market.