Best value for money phones to buy this July in India: OnePlus 13s and 4 others

India Today

4 days ago

If you're planning to buy a new phone this July without burning a hole in your pocket, there are quite a few solid choices out there. Whether your focus is on raw performance, battery backup, camera quality or simply a dependable everyday phone, there's something here for everyone. The good news is — some of the best options right now are either recently launched or have become more affordable thanks to price cuts. We've picked five phones across different price brackets that offer great bang for your buck. advertisementHere are the best value-for-money phones to buy this July. The list includes the iQOO 13 and four more devices.OnePlus 13sThink the regular OnePlus 13 is great, but a bit too expensive? That's where the OnePlus 13s steps in. It brings nearly all the top-tier features of its pricier sibling, but in a more compact form and a more reasonable price tag. Starting at Rs 54,999 — or Rs 49,999 if you apply available bank offers — the 13s offers excellent value for anyone looking for a premium Android phone. You get the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a crisp 6.32-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also packs a surprisingly large 5,850mAh battery, complete with 80W fast wired charging.iQOO 13
If speed and raw performance are your priority, the iQOO 13 is an easy pick. Priced under Rs 60,000, this phone comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and up to 16GB RAM, making it perfect for power users and gamers alike. You also get a big 6,000mAh silicon carbon battery, 144Hz AMOLED display and 120W fast charging, which takes the phone from 0 to full in around 40 minutes. If you're someone who wants speed without paying flagship prices, this one's definitely worth a look.Nothing Phone 3a ProNothing's latest mid-range phone has caught people's attention, and not just for its looks. The Phone 3a Pro keeps the brand's signature Glyph design and transparent back, but also brings a capable spec sheet to the table. It's got a bright and colourful 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, and up to 12GB RAM. At the back, there's a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope lens — impressive stuff at a price of under Rs 35,000. If you want a phone that's different but still powerful, this might be the one.CMF Phone 2 ProLooking for something more affordable but still feature-packed? The CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing starts at just Rs 18,999 and offers more than you'd expect at this price. It's got a sharp 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, a 50-megapixel dual camera system including a telephoto lens, and a handy Essential Key to customise quick actions. Under the hood is the Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, backed by a 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging. You also get three years of Android updates and six years of security support — something most phones in this range don't offer.iPhone 16eIf you've always wanted to use an iPhone but were put off by the high prices, the iPhone 16e is worth considering. At around Rs 53,000, it's the most affordable way to get your hands on Apple's latest tech. It's powered by the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 (with just one GPU core disabled), so performance is still excellent. You won't get MagSafe or an ultra-wide camera, but for most users, that's hardly a dealbreaker. What you do get is solid software support, a clean and smooth user experience, and a reliable camera — all in a compact body.- Ends