Mobiles in the Indian smartphone market range from ultra-affordable handsets to cutting-edge flagship phones. The competition in this market is fierce, but some players have emerged and risen to the top. Check out our list if you're looking for the best smartphone money can buy.
Without any delays, here are the best Android mobiles that make the cut:
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro is the latest mid-range offering from the brand and comes with a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits of peak brightness level, and HDR10+ support. The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. Running Android 14-based Hello UI, the phone comes with a 50MP selfie camera and a triple-camera setup at the rear panel which houses a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, a 13MP ultrawide Macro Vision camera and a 10MP telephoto shooter. Further, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro packs a 4,500 mAh battery with 125W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor and has an official IP68 rating.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14 with One UI 6.1, and a choice of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. With a 12MP selfie camera, 4000mAh battery, and vibrant color options, it delivers a powerful and stylish experience.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,412 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, coupled with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset also packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. There is a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera at the rear panel. Other features include a 16MP front-facing camera sensor and an official IP54 rating.
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 iQOO Neo 9 Pro debuts as the most affordable smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Also, the device has a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has a VC Cooling system, an official IP54 rating, and packs a 5,160 mAh battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC charging. For optics, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera. Other aspects include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and many more.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ launched on January 17, available since January 24, features a 6.7-inch display, Android 14, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Exynos 2400, triple cameras (50MP wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide), and supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Comes in various colors.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide. Offering storage up to 1TB, stereo speakers, and available in Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, and Silver, the phone houses a 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired, 80W wired (USA), 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Features include an IP68 rating, stylus with Bluetooth, Quad camera setup (200MP wide, 50MP periscope telephoto, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide), and a 12MP selfie camera. With 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, it houses a 5000mAh battery.
The OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G features a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4nm) chip. It runs on Android 14 with ColorOS 14, offering up to 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. The phone boasts a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 32MP periscope telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is 32MP. It offers stereo speakers, 80W wired charging, and comes in Pearl White and Rock Grey colors.
The Vivo X100 sports a 6.78" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm) chipset and comes with an option of either 12GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. It has a triple camera setup with a primary camera of 50MP, a ultra-wide camera of 50MP, and an telephoto camera of 64MP. The front camera is a single 32MP camera. The phone also has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
Here is the list of top 5 best Android mobiles
Best Android Phones | Price in India |
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Motorola Edge 50 Pro | 31,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
OnePlus Nord CE4 | 24,999 |
Nothing Phone 2a | 23,999 |
iQOO Neo9 Pro 5G | 39,999 |