Best Phones for Students (April 2024) in India

The Moto G64 5G has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage option. A 6,000 mAh battery fuels the device with 33W fast charging. It runs Android 14-based My UX and has a dual rear camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Upfront, the phone gets a 16MP camera sensor for selfies and videos.

The Samsung Galaxy M15 5G sports a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM that also supports an additional storage expansion via a microSD slot. The Galaxy M15 5G runs Android 14 OS and packs a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 25W charging. There is a triple camera setup on Galaxy M15 5G including a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and videos, the phone gets a 13MP sensor at the front. It is offered in three distinct colour options namely - Celestial Blue, Stone Grey, and Blue Topaz.

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is a mid-range phone, that comes with a starting price of Rs 19,999 for the base 8GB/128GB model. There is another 8GB/256GB model, priced at Rs 21,999. In terms of features, the Narzo 70 Pro 5G has a 6.67"" FHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset and is also claimed to provide a Near-Stock Android experience. For imaging, the phone offers a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP camera sensor. Other aspects include a 16MP camera sensor, a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC technology, Air gesture control, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO Z9 5G is the latest mid-range offering from the brand, which features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. For imaging, the iQOO Z9 sports a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX88 primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support and a 2MP secondary camera. Upfront, it has a 16GB selfie camera sensor. Further, the phone runs Android OS and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging. The device also includes an IP54 rating and dual stereo speakers.

The Nothing Phone (2a) comes as a successor of the Nothing Phone 2. The handset comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The Nothing Phone 2a is powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset runs Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. For imaging, the Nothing Phone 2a offers a 50MP main sensor with OIS support and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera. The Nothing Phone 2a also includes a Glyph Interface, allowing users to personalize the lighting effects at the rear panel.

The Vivo Y200e is the latest mid-range device from the brand. If you are looking for a premium-looking phone with decent features, the Vivo Y200e can be a good pick. The Vivo Y200e is touted to be India's first phone to feature a durable eco-fiber leather design. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, the Vivo Y200e comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset sports a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera. It is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 44W FlashCharge fast charging.

The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is the latest F-series device from the brand, which comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. There is a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP sensor, and a 2MP camera. Other features of the Samsung Galaxy F15 include a 13MP selfie camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor.

The Realme 12 Pro 5G arrives in India’s mid-range market with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 2 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset also sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Curved Pro-XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. On the back, the phone opts for a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, a 32 MP Sony IMX709 telephoto-portrait lens, and an 8 MP ultrawide shooter. The Realme 12 Pro also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

The Poco X6 5G features a 6.67-inch, 120Hz refresh rate, Super AMOLED display. At its heart lies Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC coupled with either 8 or 12GB of RAM with 256GB/512GB Storage (depending on the storage configurations). There is a triple-camera array at the back: a 64MP main camera with PDAF, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The front houses a 16MP selfie shooter. Power is provided by a 5,100 mAh Li-Po battery that supports 67W wired fast charging.

The Redmi Note 13 5G features a 6.67-inch, 120Hz, AMOLED display. At its core is a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080 coupled with either 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of Storage (depending on storage configurations). There is a triple-camera array on the back: a 108MP f/1.75 main camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. The front houses a 16MP selfie shooter. Power is provided by a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery that supports 33W wired fast charging. The device comes in three colors: Arctic White, Stealth Black and Prism Gold.