Best Smartphones Under Rs.25,000 in 2025
Phones Under ₹20,000 – ₹22,000
Phone Model: iQOO Z10
Price: ₹20,000
Key Features: 7300 mAh battery, 1.5K display, Sony IMX 882 sensor, 7s3 processor, 32MP front/back, 4K video
Pros: Battery life, camera, 4K video, 60fps gaming
Cons: No water resistance
Phone Model: Realme Fusion
Price: ₹20,000
Key Features: 6000 mAh, IP69, 7s3 processor, IMX 896 sensor, 16MP front, 90fps
Pros: Water resistant, good camera, 90fps
Cons: No 4K video
Phone Model: Realme P3 Pro
Price: ₹20,000
Key Features: Same as Fusion
Pros: Same as Fusion
Cons: Same as Fusion
Phones Around ₹22,000 – ₹23,000
Phone Model: Motorola S60 Fusion
Price: ₹22,000
Key Features: 5500 mAh, IP69, lightweight, good cameras
Pros: Waterproof, good for gifting
Cons: Not for gaming
Phone Model: Motorola Edge 60
Price: ₹22,000 – ₹23,000
Key Features: Stylus, IP69, 7s2 processor
Pros: Stylus use, waterproof
Cons: Stylus scratches, hand issues
Phones Around ₹23,000 – ₹25,000
Phone Model: iQOO 10R
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: Snapdragon 8350, 120fps, waterproof, cameras
Pros: Gaming beast, waterproof
Cons: None
Phone Model: Realme P3 Ultra
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: Dimensity 8350, 90fps, 32MP front, 4K video
Pros: Gaming, camera, waterproof
Cons: iQOO better for gaming
Phone Model: Infinix GT30 Pro
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: Dimensity 8350, 120fps, waterproof
Pros: Gaming, waterproof
Cons: Heats up, lags
Phone Model: Poco X7 Pro
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 60fps (120fps potential), waterproof
Pros: Strong processor, waterproof
Cons: No 90/120fps yet
Phone Model: Nothing Phone 3a
Price: ₹23,000
Key Features: 7s3, 5000 mAh, telephoto lens, design
Pros: Unique design, telephoto
Cons: No OIS, poor low light
Phone Model: Motorola Camera Phone
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: 50MP front/rear, 10x telephoto, macro, waterproof
Pros: Excellent camera, waterproof
Cons: None
Phone Model: Samsung M56/F56
Price: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000
Key Features: Balanced performance
Pros: Reliable for Samsung users
Cons: Not competitive
Phone Model: Vivo T3 Ultra
Price: ₹25,000
Key Features: Dimensity 9200, 90fps, 50MP cams, 1.5K display
Pros: All-rounder, gaming, camera
Cons: Older, 1-year updates
Summary Recommendations
Priority: Highest Battery Life
Recommended Phone: iQOO Z10
Reason: 7300 mAh, 4K, 32MP, decent gaming
Priority: Water Resistance
Recommended Phone: Realme P3 Pro
Reason: IP69, 6000 mAh, 90fps, good camera
Priority: Gifting (Non-Gamers)
Recommended Phone: Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
Reason: Lightweight, waterproof
Priority: Stylus
Recommended Phone: Motorola Edge 60
Reason: Stylus with IP69 water resistance
