Looking for a Formidable Mid-Ranger? Here are our Top 5 Smartphones Under Rs 25,000 in India

The mid-range smartphone market in India is quite competitive, with several brands vying for a spot at the top. For our list, we will look at the best mid-range smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India in 2024.

If you're wondering what it takes to make our top five list? Robust performance, versatile cameras, a vibrant display, solid battery life, and good software with decent support. So without any further delays, here are our picks for the top five smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India.

Poco X6 Pro | Rs 24,999 | 8GB/256GB

The Poco X6 Pro 5G is the most powerful smartphone on our list, with the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra offering a smooth gaming experience on high settings, across a vast majority of titles. The Poco X6 Pro 5G also opts for a large 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast wired charging support.

For optics, the 64 MP primary snapper is reliable in daylight and the OIS support will help in capturing stable footage. The Poco X6 Pro also runs Android 14 with the latest HyperOS skin on top. The 120Hz AMOLED display here also supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Where the Poco X6 Pro's true struggle lies is in its overall camera performance.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G | Rs 24,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Nord CE 4 5G is yet another solid addition to India's mid-range. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC on the Nord CE 4 5G ensures reliable performance in gaming and multitasking. Moreover, it also boasts a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and massive 5,500 mAh battery with super-fast 100W wired charging.

The 50 MP primary sensor on the OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G does a solid job across most lighting scenarios. The Nord CE 4 5G also offers a bloat-free software experience. However, the downside of the Nord CE 4 is its low-resolution ultrawide lens and an average 16 MP selfie camera.

Nothing Phone (2a) | Rs 23,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Nothing Phone 2a is undoubtedly the most eye-catching smartphone under Rs 25,000 in India, in major part thanks to the transparent back with the Glyph Interface. However, the Phone 2a is not short on substance either with a 120Hz AMOLED display, a well-rounded MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Pro SoC, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Another major highlight of the Phone 2a is the combination of two 50 MP sensors for the main and ultrawide cameras. It even has a high-resolution 32 MP selfie camera and a bloat-free interface, akin to stock-Android. Although the one downside here is that you'll need to buy a charger separately to leverage that 45W wired charging support.

Realme 12 Pro 5G | Rs 24,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Realme 12 Pro 5G offers the most versatile cameras of any phone on this list and might just be the best for portrait photography in the sub-25K segment. It features a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 32 MP telephoto-portrait unit with OIS.

It also boasts a 120Hz curved AMOLED display and a large 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The Realme 12 Pro 5G also boasts a superior IP65 rating, although selfie camera performance is questionable. Moreover, Realme UI requires more refining, while the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip is one of the slowest in the segment.

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G | Rs 24,999 | 12GB/256GB

Where others opt for performance or endurance, the Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G chooses elegance. The Note 40 Pro Plus has the smallest battery on our list at 4,600 mAh but offers the fastest charging at 100W and 20 MagCharge wireless charging support, akin to the flagship iPhones. It also boasts a sleek design with a 120Hz curved AMOLED display.

The Note 40 Pro+ also features a high-resolution 108 MP primary sensor with OIS support and a 32 MP selfie camera, which is a step above most of the competition. However, the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chip is the slowest on our list, while the XOS software is far from bloat-free. Additionally, the phone also lacks camera versatility with the lack of an ultrawide lens.