Top 5 Smartphone Between Rs. 20,000 To Rs. 25,000

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In last one year, we have noticed a significant shift in consumer mentality. Many second time buyers are looking for a quality phone rather than an affordable phone, and are willing to extend their budgets. This, in turn, has lead to more competitive higher mid-range space, which is always a good thing. If you are looking a smartphone under 25000 budget, here are some of the best available choices.

Asus Zenfone 3:

Asus’s ambitious attempt, the Zenfone 3, has certainly set the ball rolling for the company with its premium design, capable hardware, and excellent camera. The phone ditches lethargic design of the past for an elegant dual glass and metal design, which feels extremely premium (especially in Black).

Asus Zenfone 3 (19)

To recall, the Zenfone 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. The phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow based ZenUI. To capture images, it gets a 16MP rear camera with all the fancy tech and an 8MP  front camera for selfies. The overall practical experience that this mid-range smartphone offers makes it a worthy contender for under Rs. 25,000 budget.

Asus Zenfone 3 Full Specification and Price In India

Pros

  • Wonderful Camera
  • Great quality IPS LCD Display
  • Feels premium and compact
  • Smooth performance

Cons

  • Attracts smudges
  • Software is tad overwhelming

Lenovo Moto Z Play:

The Modular smartphone has finally become practical with Lenovo Moto Z and Moto Z play. The Moto Z is more of a flagship device while the Moto Z Play is more of a pocket-friendly variant with extensive support.

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The Moto Z Play features include a glass-panel-dominated design, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 530 GPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB on-board storage and 3510 mAh battery.

Buy it if you wish to try those jazzy Mods or even otherwise.

Pros:

  • Modular design
  • Excellent camera
  • Bloatware free UI
  • Slim outfit
  • Moto Mods

Cons:

  • Expensive accessories

Oppo F1 Plus:

Oppo F1 Plus USP in the eyes of its makers is its camera hardware. The Chinese brand can be seen extensively promoting Oppo F1 Plus optics across advertising platforms. The self-proclaimed selfie-expert F1 Plus packs a 16-megapixel front facing camera while a 13-megapixel rear camera takes care of the rest.

OPPO NEO 5S review

The phone gets a metal-clad design with curved edges. It features Helio P10 chipset under the hood, clocked at 2GHz. The phone is supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

The Oppo F1 Plus draw its juice from a mediocre 2850mAh non-removable battery that supports VOOC fast charging technology ( an Oppo proprietary technology). On the downside, in the age of Android Nougat, it is still running on Android Lollipop.

Oppo F1 Plus Full Specification and Price In India

Pros:

  • Sleek, stylish Design
  • Excellent Selfie Camera
  • Good quality Display

Cons:

  • Still running Android Lollipop
  • Average gaming performance

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016):

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) evokes a premium flagship feel. Like most of its contemporaries, it has a metal chassis sandwiched between 2.5D curved glass which clearly makes it tempting. Samsung’s Super AMOLED display further raises the bar with its punchy colors, deep blacks, and excellent brightness levels.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2016: Best smartphone under 30,000 INR

Samsung uses its capable octa-core Exynos 7580 chipset along with 3GB RAM to ensure phone manages to perform most tasks without breaking a sweat.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 Specification and Best Price In India

Pros:

  • Stylish and eye-catching design
  • Stunning display
  • Capable camera with OIS

Cons:

  • Sluggish GPU performance
  • No 4K video recording

Also read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Specifications Reportedly Include 4K display & Optical Fingerprint Sensor

Xiaomi Mi 5:

Although Xiaomi Mi 5 (review) has a compact form factor (much suited to all those with small palm), but is packed with immense raw power.

Xiaomi Mi 5: Best phone under 25,000 INR

It employs Qualcomm’s top of the line Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset where all cores are ticking at 1.8GHz. Another highlight of Mi 5 is its ergonomic, lean body. For shutterbugs, it has enough arsenal. There is a 16MP rear with 4-axis OIS and 8MP front camera that offer reasonably good camera performance.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Full Specification and Price In India

Pros:

  • Good camera hardware
  • Great design
  • NFC
  • Rapid charging Support

Cons:

  • No microSD expansion
  • Non-removable battery
  • No FM radio

Also read: Smartprix App Review – India’s Best Online Shopping App Now On.iOS

Deepak RajawatDeepak Rajawat
Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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tanveer alam
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9 years ago

I want to buy phone samsung on nxt or samsung on which would u recommend

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Deepak Singh
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9 years ago

On Nxt seems like a better option

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