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 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 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 OPPO F25 Pro 5G is the latest F-series smartphone from the brand. The OPPO F25 Pro 5G sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. A 5,000 mAh battery fuels the OPPO F25 Pro 5G which comes with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging support. It is claimed to fill the battery from zero to 30 percent in just ten minutes and 100 percent in 48 minutes. There is a triple rear camera setup including a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. The OPPO F25 Pro 5G has a 32MP front-facing camera with support for 4K video recording.
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 Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G arrives in India’s premium mid-range market with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 12GB 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 IMX890 sensor with OIS, a 64 MP OV64B periscope lens, and an 8 MP ultrawide shooter. The Realme 12 Pro+ also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
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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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
Nothing Phone 2a | 23,999 |
OPPO F25 Pro 5G | 23,999 |
iQOO Neo9 Pro 5G | 35,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | 99,999 |