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Best phones under Rs 25,000 (May 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme GT 6T 5G to CMF Phone 2 Pro
A budget of Rs 25,000 is just perfect to score a good midrange phone. Be it raw processing power for gaming or high quality cameras or stylish design, one can expect most of it in this price band. There are quite a few quality phones under 25K, and choosing the right one can be tough. That's where we come in to shortlist the best of the lot for you. Here are our top 5 picks this month.
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Best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 in India
Poco F6 5G
The Poco F6 5G remains our top pick in this budget. It is easily the most powerful phone in this price bracket. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, which is generally found in phones priced above 30K, it is great for all power-intensive tasks including gaming. You get 12 GB RAM and 256 GB faster UFS 4.0 internal storage to go with it. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W fast charger promises to juice it up fully in under 40 minutes.
The Poco F6 5G remains our top pick in this budget
The Poco F6 5G has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a higher than Full HD resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, support for 12-bit colour, 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 department comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. You get a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Poco F6 launched with Android 14 with Xiaomi's HyperOS, with three major Android updates promised.
Poco F6 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Realme GT 6T 5G
Spotting the Realme GT 6T 5G under 25K was a pleasant surprise. This good looking smartphone is powered by a potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, however you can only get its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage variant in this budget. It has a 6.78-inch 10-bit LTPO AMOLED display with higher than Full HD resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 6000 nits of peak brightness. The HDR compliant display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
the Realme GT 6T 5G under 25K was a pleasant surprise
The camera department here comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera with 112 degrees FOV. Its 32MP front camera should please the selfie crowd. A 5500 mAh battery keeps the phone running for over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 120W fast charger juices it up fully in just half an hour. The Realme GT 6T launched with Android 14 and Realme UI 5.0 with more OS and security updates promised.
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Realme GT 6T 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
If you are looking for another stylish option and with a near-stock Android UI, you should strongly consider the new Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. The phone measures just 8 mm in thickness, weighs close to 180 grams and boasts of an IP69 rating against dust and water ingression. This phone has a curved 10-bit 6.67-inch P-OLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7400 SoC, with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. You also get its 12 GB RAM variant for Rs 2,000 more. There are two cameras at the back that are quite versatile. You get 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 its 32MP front camera for selfie enthusiasts.
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A 5500 mAh battery can power the phone for over a day and a half of moderate use and the bundled 68W fast charger promises to top it up briskly. The Edge 60 Fusion runs Android 15, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock user interface. The company has promised more OS updates and four years of security updates going ahead.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion price in India: Rs 22,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
OnePlus Nord CE4
The OnePlus Nord CE4 is another reliable option in this budget. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, which is good enough for this segment. You can get its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage variant in this budget. The phone launched with Android 14 with OxygenOS 14, and the company has committed to more OS and security updates over the next few years.
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The OnePlus Nord CE4 is another reliable option
The Nord CE4 has a 10-bit 6.7-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compliance. Photography is handled by 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 about half an hour.
OnePlus Nord CE4 price in India: Rs 23,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
We deliberated between the newly launched CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and eventually went ahead with the latter given its current sub-21K selling price. However, the former is an equally good option if you like its design more. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus sports the company's trademark transparent back design. The Glyph lights at the back provide functionality and customisation both. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip, accompanied by 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.
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It 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 is bound to impress the selfie enthusiasts.
The newly launched CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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 already have one. A good 50W or higher USB-PD/PPS charger can juice it up fully in under an hour. The phone launched with Android 14 and Nothing OS 2.5.x, and the company has promised three major Android and security updates over time.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus price in India: Rs 20,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
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