Aspirations of Young India are growing and so are the aspirations on smartphone manufacturers in India. Smartphone makers are now more confident about hitting the 25K ceiling, while tier 1 brands continue to trickle down flagship features to higher mid-range devices.
With a slew of options available under Rs. 25,000 it sometimes get messy for users to zero down to ‘that’ particular device with least compromises involved. To assist our readers in finding best value for money phone under 25K we have drafted a list top 5 phones under 25,000 available in India, which shall address the needs of most conventional buyers out there.
Also Read: Best Smartphones under 13,000 INR [February 2016]
Lenovo Vibe X3
Lenovo Vibe X3 is one of the rare phones which ticks almost all the right boxes. The Lenovo Vibe X3 promises stellar multimedia experience with powerful audio oozing from dual-frontal speakers. Lenovo’s ‘Theatrema‘ for theatre-like VR experience is also baked in the software.
Besides the Vibe X3 offers capable innards, which makes it apt for all classes of users. If you have 20K rupees in your pocket, you can invest it on Lenovo Vibe X3 and you won’t regret it.
Pros:
Powerful Audio hardware
5.5-Inch full HD display
Good camera hardware
Powerful chipset
Cons:
Hybrid 2nd SIM card slot
A bit heavy
Key Specifications and Features of Lenovo Vibe X3
Model
Lenovo Vibe X3
Display
5.5 Inch Full HD
Processor
1.7GHz Snapdragon 808 quad-core
RAM
3GB
Internal Storage
32GB, expandable up to 128GB
Software
Android 5.1 Lollipop based Vibe UI
Primary Camera
23MP Sony IMX230, PDAF, LED flash, 4K Videos
Secondary Camera
8MP
Battery
3500mAh, QuickCharge 2.0
Others
4G LTE, dual SIM, Powerful Audio hardware with Dolby Atmos certification, Fingerprint Scanner, IR Blaster, TheatreMax
Price
19,999 INR
Xiaomi Mi 5:
Since its inception, Xiaomi has decided to shed its ‘budget smartphone maker’ image and step up into the big boyz league. After having a dull 2015, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has come out with its costliest device in India till date – the Mi 5.
Xiaomi Mi 5 is the first smartphone to bring Qualcomm’s best, the Snapdragon 820, to India and that too for a very reasonable price. Yes, the one selling in India is the lowest of the three available Mi 5 variants, but the difference isn’t very well pronounced for basic users. Other enticements include capable camera with 4 axis OIS, a beautiful and compact design and fast UFS 2.0 internal storage.
Pros:
Powerful processor
Great camera hardware
Great design
NFC
Rapid charging Support
Cons:
No microSD expansion
Non-removable battery
No FM radio
Key specifications and features of Xiaomi Mi 5:
Model
Xiaomi Mi5 (32GB)
Display
5.15 Inch, Full HD, 3D curved glass
Processor
1.8GHz Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, Adreno 530
RAM
3GB
Internal Storage
32GB, UFS 2.0 type storage
Software
Android Marshmallow based MIUI 7
Primary Camera
16MP sensor, dual LED Flash, PDAF, F2.0 aperture lens
Secondary Camera
4MP Front-Facing Camera, F2.0 aperture lens, 80 degree wide angle lens
Dimensions and Weight
144.55×69.2×7.25mm and 129 Grams
Battery
3000 mAh, fast charging
Others
Dual SIM, 4G LTE and VoLTE, Fingerprint sensor, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type C
Price
24,999 INR
OnePlus 2:
OnePlus won thousands of fan with its very first device, and has successfully retained their loyalty ever since. In 2015, company launched OnePlus 2 as its ‘2016 flagship killer’ which is frankly holding well even today. It isn’t a flagship killer by any yard stick, but still has enough meat to make it to our list.
OnePlus 2 have lots of things going right. It has got elegant looks with capable innards, Fingerprint sensor, OIS, cool swappable back cover options, which helps it nudge past other competitors. Also, the recent price cut works as icing on the cake.
Pros:
Accurate finger print sensor
Type C USB connector
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
Good battery capacity
Cons:
No microSD,
Missing NFC
No fast charging
Laggy home button
Also Read: Best smartphones Under 20,000 INR [February 2016]
Key features and specifications of OnePlus 2:
Model
OnePlus 2
Display
5.5-Inch Full HD
Processor
2.1 GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 810 Soc with Corning Glass 4
RAM
4GB
Internal Storage
64GB (16GB variant is also available)
Software
Android 5.1 Lollipop based OxygenOS
Primary Camera
13MP autofocus with dual LED flash
Secondary Camera
5MP
Battery
3300mAh
Price
22,999 INR
Honor 7:
Another highly recommended cool phone under the budget of 25,000 INR is Honor 7. It is a child of Huawei sub-brand Honor which doesn’t evoke same emotions among fans like its compatriot OnePlus and Xiaomi but has crafted a niche for itself with impressive smartphones.
Honor 7 is one such example of their dexterity. It has got a well thought-out design, decent cameras (selfie camera has its own flash), an accurate fingerprint sensor and customization options on EMUI (updated to Android Marshmallow) makes it a value for money smartphone.
Pros:
Excellent camera hardware
Powerful Processor
Android Marshmallow based EUI
Strong built quality
Cons:
Mediocre battery Life
No 4K support
Key specifications and features of Honor 7:
Model
Honor 7
Display
5.2-Inch, Full HD
Processor
2.2GHz Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 935; Mali-T628 MP4
RAM
3GB
Internal Storage
16GB, expandable up to 128GB
Software
Android Marshmallow based EUI 3.1
Primary Camera
20MP sensor, dual LED Flash, PDAF, F2.0 aperture lens
Secondary Camera
8MP Front-Facing Camera
Dimensions and Weight
143.19 x 71.9 x 8.5mm and 129 Grams
Battery
3100 mAh, Non-removable battery
Others
Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Fingerprint sensor, NFC, USB OTG
Price
22,500 INR
Samsung Galaxy A8
Samsung has been ruling the roost in Indian smartphone market for some time now. Consumers value Samsung branding and the south-Korean giant obliges with an extensive portfolio spread across all price ranges.
This option will make sense if you are looking for a universally recognized brand. Samsung Galaxy A8 offers a premium and ergonomic design, impressive camera performance, remarkable battery backup and a fingerprint sensor.
Pros:
Excellent display
Capable camera
Decent battery backup
Good performance
Cons:
Hybrid second SIM slot
Warms up during charging
Key specifications and features of Samsung Galaxy A8:
Model
Samsung Galaxy A8
Display
5.7-Inch, Full HD AMOLED display, 386ppi
Processor
1.8GHz Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615; Adreno 405
RAM
2GB
Internal Storage
32GB, expandable up to 128GB
Software
Android Lollipop based TouchWiz UI
Primary Camera
16MP sensor, dual LED Flash, PDAF, F2.0 aperture lens
Secondary Camera
5MP Front-Facing Camera
Dimensions and Weight
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm and 151 Grams
Battery
3050 mAh, Non-removable battery
Others
Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Fingerprint sensor, NFC, USB OTG
Price
25,990 INR
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