Best mobile phones under Rs 25,000 in January 2025: Poco X7, OnePlus Nord CE 4 and more
Here is a curated list of the best 5G mobile phones that you can buy under Rs 25,000 in India this January.
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Wondering which phone to buy that is affordable but still delivers strong performance? Well, smartphones in the sub Rs 25,000 price bracket in India are great for everyday use and offer good performance, good cameras with good displays. In this article, we give you the best 5G smartphones that you can buy under Rs 25,000 this January. The list includes the recently launched Poco X7 5G and three other devices.
poco x7
The Poco X7 series was recently unveiled in India and the standard Poco X7 is one of the best-looking phones you can buy under Rs 25,000. The phone comes in three finishes – green, silver and classic Poco Yellow, which is basically a two-tone finish featuring yellow and black colors. Furthermore, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip delivers good performance with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate is one of the most vibrant and eye-pleasing displays you can get on a phone at this price. It also has a relatively larger 5,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging, which is again a bump from its predecessor. The triple-rear camera setup, which houses a 50MP primary rear camera, takes good photos in various lighting conditions.
Nothing Phone (2A)
Next on the list is the Nothing Phone (2A). If you want a phone that stands out, you might want to consider this – a device that comes with a transparent back design and integrated Glyph Light. However, beyond the attractive design, the phone (2a) is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, which delivers reliable performance in the sub-Rs 25,000 price segment. In fact, the software experience courtesy of Nothing OS offers a clean and intuitive user experience. Additionally, the phone (2a) has a dual-rear camera system with a 50MP primary lens with OIS, and you also get up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
oneplus nord ce4
Third on the list is the OnePlus Nord CE4, a phone that offers a number of upgrades over its predecessor. Of course, the highlight of this phone has to be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, which offers significantly better performance than the previous generation Nord CE 3. The 120Hz AMOLED display with Aqua Touch technology is nice and vibrant and works even when the screen is wet or even when your fingers are wet. There is a 5,500mAh battery under the hood that provides solid battery life. Even if the phone runs out of battery before the end of the day, 100W fast charging ensures that a full top-up takes only 30 minutes. The camera system features a 50MP Sony LYT600 sensor, which takes good photos and videos in various lighting conditions.
lava fire 3
We are ending this list with the Lava Fire 3 5G, a smartphone that comes with a dual AMOLED display. Yes, you read that right. On the front, the main 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen offers 1.5K resolution, HDR support, and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it solid for watching videos and gaming. The Agni 3 features a 1.74-inch rear Mini AMOLED display, which is ideal for selfie previews, notifications, and widgets like music or a fitness tracker. Under the hood, the phone packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming. Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging. The phone also promises three major Android updates and four years of security updates, providing a clean, bloatware-free software experience.