Best phones under Rs 75,000 (Dec 2024): Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Vivo X200 to Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G

If you intend to buy a premium phone under Rs 75,000 before the year ends, we have shortlisted some top options for you to choose from. Be it high-end gaming or near-professional grade photography or ample storage, we have you covered. Here are the best flagship-grade phones under Rs 75,000 in India at the end of 2024.

Best phones to buy under Rs 75,000 in India

Apple iPhone 15/15 Plus

Let’s start with the Apple iPhone 15 that you can comfortably buy in this budget now. If you prefer a bigger screen and a higher capacity battery, the iPhone 15 Plus is also an option. Even better, you can get their 256GB storage variants under 75K on Flipkart. The iPhone 15 series phones bring a lot of new things to the table as compared to their predecessors, starting with the USB-C charging port instead of the proprietary Lightning port.

The iPhone 15 has a bright 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels, 2000 nits peak brightness and HDR10 and Dolby Vision compliance. It has the Dynamic Island too which was first introduced in the 14 Pro series. The phone feels great in hand due to its compact size and lightweight, and has IP68-rated ingress protection.

The main camera has now been upgraded from 12MP to 48MP and offers dual-pixel PDAF and optical image stabilisation (OIS). You also get a 12MP ultra-wide shooter and a 12MP selfie camera. The performance in photography and videography is excellent, as one expects from an iPhone. The Apple iPhone 15 now runs iOS 18 with more OS updates to follow over the years.

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has similar specs as the non-Plus model barring screen and battery. The Plus sports a larger 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 2796 x 1290 pixels and a 4383 mAh battery as opposed to 3349 mAh on the iPhone 15. Both phones support wired and wireless charging and are powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, which is sufficiently powerful for most tasks.

Apple iPhone 15 price in India: Rs 70,999 for 256GB storage
Apple iPhone 15 Plus price in India: Rs 74,999 for 256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy S24 5G/S24+ 5G

Just like Apple, you have the Samsung pair to choose from. They too are similar in most ways barring their sizes. The 512GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G from their current generation flagship lineup can be purchased under Rs 75,000 on Amazon India. The phone is powered by an Exynos 2400 chip which is almost as powerful as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and you get 8GB RAM to go with it. This phone too is fairly compact and has IP68 rated dust and fluid resistance.

It sports an Armor Aluminium 2 frame and a glass back with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which also protects the screen. The Samsung Galaxy S24 5G has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits, HDR10+ compliance and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone launched with Android 14 and Samsung’s One UI 6.1. The company has promised 7 major Android updates in the future!

Photography department consists of three cameras at the back comprising a 50MP primary camera with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with Super Steady video support and a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS for 3X optical zoom. You also get a 12MP front camera with PDAF for selfies and video calls. The camera performance is best in class, and can also record videos in up to 8K resolution.

If you prefer a larger screen, opt for the Samsung Galaxy S24+ variant instead. It has a larger and higher resolution (3120 x 1440 pixels) 6.7-inch display. While the two phones are identical when it comes to processing power and cameras, the Plus variant does have a bit more RAM and a larger 4900 mAh battery as compared to 4000 mAh on the S24. It supports faster wired charging too, while wireless charging specs are the same for both.

Samsung Galaxy S24 5G price in India: Rs 71,999 for 8GB RAM/512GB storage
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G price in India: Rs 63,999 for 12GB RAM/256GB storage

Vivo X200 5G

The newly launched Vivo X200 5G packs impressive features, especially for photography enthusiasts, and has IP69 rated ingress protection. You get a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance, 4500 nits peak brightness and a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels. This phone is powered by a powerful Mediatek Dimensity 9400 SoC, and you can choose between 12GB or 16GB RAM along with 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.

The cameras on this phone have been designed in collaboration with Zeiss optics. You get three 50MP units at the back, with the primary camera flaunting a Sony IMX921 sensor and OIS. Giving it company is an ultra-wide shooter with 119-degrees FOV and auto-focus, along with a telephoto camera with Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS that facilitates 3X optical zoom. Collectively, they cover all the key bases including macro and portrait photography.

The 32MP front camera will impress the selfie enthusiasts. The phone’s larger 5800 mAh battery comfortably lasts over a day of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger juices it up briskly. The Vivo X200 5G runs the latest Android 15 with the company’s Funtouch 15 UI. Vivo has promised four major Android updates for this device.

Vivo X200 5G price in India: Rs 65,999 for 12GB RAM/256GB storage; Rs 71,999 for 16GB RAM/512GB storage

Google Pixel 8 Pro

With the right credit cards, one can score a 256GB variant of the Google Pixel 8 Pro under 75K. This phone is powered by Google’s previous flagship Tensor G3 processor and you get 12GB RAM to go with it. It sports an excellent 6.7-inch LTPO OLED HDR10+ display with a resolution of 2992 x 1344 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate and 2400 nits peak brightness. The screen as well as its glass back are protected against scratches by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

This phone too sports an IP68 rating to keep it safe from dust and water ingression. As you expect from Pixel phones, you get the purest version of Android 15 with the Material You design language. Google promises at least 6 more years of OS and security updates for this phone. Other than speedy OS updates, Pixel phones are known for their camera capabilities, and the Pixel 8 Pro is still among the very best camera phones in the country.

You get a 50MP primary camera with laser auto-focus and OIS and a 48MP ultra-wide camera with 126-degrees FOV and dual-pixel PDAF that lets you capture some excellent macro shots too in addition to its primary functionality. And let’s not forget the 48MP telephoto camera with dual-pixel PDAF and OIS that provides you with 5X optical zoom. The cameras do a spectacular job across different lightings and modes.

Google Pixel 8 Pro price in India: Rs 72,999 (effectively) for 12GB RAM/256GB storage

Pro tip:
If you prefer a faster processor and more modern AI features instead of a telephoto camera, you can purchase a Google Pixel 9 with similar RAM and storage in this price range.

Other honorable mentions:
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