Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Nov 2024): Poco F6 5G, OnePlus Nord CE4 to Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

If you are looking for a phone with raw processing power for gaming or high quality cameras or one with a stylish design or even a clean Android interface, we have you covered in this list of phones under Rs 25,000 this month. As always we have made sure each handset has main cameras with optical image stabilisation (OIS), high refresh rate AMOLED displays and ample RAM and storage. 5G compliance is a given now. Let’s look at your top 5 options.

Best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 in India

Poco F6 5G

The Poco F6 5G is by far the most powerful phone in this list and probably in this segment. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is generally found in phones priced Rs 10,000 higher. It has some serious processing power and is great for gaming too. You get 8GB RAM and faster 256GB UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with it. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it running for over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger promises to juice it up fully in less than 40 minutes.

The Poco F6 5G has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a higher than Full HD resolution, support for 12-bit colour, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2400 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance. The display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Photography is handled by a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. You get a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls. This Poco phone runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS with three major Android updates promised.

Poco F6 5G price in India: Rs 24,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

If you are looking for something sleek and stylish and also prefer near-stock Android UI, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is the right option for you. The phone measures less than 8 mm in thickness, weighs close to 175 grams and sports an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. This phone has a curved 10-bit 6.7-inch P-OLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.  

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. You get two cameras at the back that are quite versatile. It has a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a quality macro camera. And let’s not forget the 32MP selfie camera.  

A 5000 mAh battery can power the phone for over a day and a half of moderate use and the bundled 68W fast charger promises to take it from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes. The Edge 50 Fusion runs Android 14, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock user interface. One can expect more OS and security updates going ahead.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion price in India: Rs 24,999 for 12GB RAM/256GB storage

OnePlus Nord CE4

The OnePlus Nord CE4 is another excellent choice in this budget. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, which is a good choice for this segment. You can now get its 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage variant in this budget. The phone runs Android 14 with OxygenOS 14, and more OS and security updates can be expected over the next few years.

The Nord CE4 has a 10-bit 6.7-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compliance. The camera department consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a Sony LYT600 sensor, along with an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 16MP selfie camera. The OnePlus Nord CE4 has a large 5500 mAh battery that lasts close to two days of moderate use, and the bundled 100W SuperVOOC charger can recharge it fully in a little over 30 minutes.  

OnePlus Nord CE4 price in India: Rs 24,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a slightly more powerful variant of the Nothing Phone (2a) with a few minor enhancements. It sports the company’s trademark design with a transparent back and LEDs. The Glyph lights at the back provide a handful of functionality and customisation. The processing power has been bumped up a bit using a Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip accompanied by 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.  

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, HDR10+ compliance and 120 Hz refresh rate. Photography department here consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide shooter. And if two 50 MP cameras weren’t enough, you get a third one at the front that will appeal to the selfie enthusiasts.  

A 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone powered for a day and a half of moderate use. It supports 50W fast charging, however, no charger is provided with the phone and needs to be purchased separately, unless you have one already. A good 50W or higher USB-PD/PPS charger can juice it up fully in under an hour. The phone runs Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5.x, and the company has promised more OS and security updates going forward.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

It is great to see the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G selling well within this budget. This good-looking phone with IP68 ingress protection is a solid option for photography enthusiasts courtesy of its 200MP primary camera with OIS with an Imagiq 765 chip handling the image processing. Support cast includes an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, a 2MP macro camera and a 16MP selfie camera. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, and you can now get its 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 internal storage variant comfortably in this budget.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has a lively 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a higher than Full HD resolution, support for 12-bit colour, 1800 nits peak brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance. The screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. A 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 120W turbo-charger promises to recharge it fully in less than 20 minutes. This Redmi phone now runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G price in India: Rs 22,599 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage