The ₹25,000 smartphone segment in 2026 has become a bit tricky. There aren’t many options that truly stand out, which is why this list is limited to just a handful of devices that actually make sense to buy. Some of these phones were previously available closer to ₹20K, but recent price increases—largely due to rising component costs—have pushed them into this bracket.
At this point, ₹25K feels more like a budget-to-lower mid-range segment, as most newer launches no longer justify being called true mid-range smartphones. That said, there are still a few devices that offer good value for money, especially options like the Moto Edge 70 Fusion and Realme P3 Ultra, which remain solid choices despite the shifting market.
If you’re open to stretching your budget slightly, it’s worth checking out my other post on smartphones under ₹30,000, where you’ll find significantly better all-rounder options for a small jump in price.
Selection Criteria:
- Focused on smartphones launched in 2025 and later.
- Required a good quality AMOLED/OLED display, and min 120Hz refresh rate.
- At least a dual-camera setup, with an ultra-wide or telephoto lens for versatility.
- Focus was also placed on practical premium features such as NFC support, an IP rating, and fast charging capabilities.
Note: The smartphones listed below are not ranked in any particular order. The buy links provided will direct you to authorized sellers.
1. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
 | AMOLED, 144Hz |
 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) 8/128GB |
 | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
 | 7000 mAh 68W wired |
2. Realme P3 Ultra
| AMOLED, 120Hz |
| MT Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4 nm) 8/128GB, UFS 3.1 |
| 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| 6000 mAh 80W wired, PD |
3. vivo T4 Pro
| AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) 8/128GB, UFS 2.2 |
| 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto) |
| 6500 mAh 90W wired, PD |
4. Motorola Edge 60
| P-OLED, 120Hz |
| MT Dimensity 7400 (4 nm) 8/256GB, UFS 2.2 |
| 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS 10 MP, f2.0, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide) |
| 5500 mAh 68W wired |
5. Samsung Galaxy M56
| Super AMOLED+, 120Hz |
| Exynos 1480 (4 nm) 8/128GB, UFS 3.1 |
| 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| 5000 mAh 45W wired |
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