I’d like to suggest choosing a smartphone under ₹25,000 on Amazon India that offers a great balance of performance, features and future-proofing. Focus on models that provide 5G support, at least 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (or more), a smooth 120 Hz AMOLED display, a large battery with fast charging, and a clean, well-supported software update policy.
1. Nothing Phone 3a
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a mid-range 5G smartphone which blends distinctive design with solid performance. It features a transparent rear panel with the brand’s signature Glyph lighting interface, offering a standout aesthetic. Under the hood it runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, has a large 6.77″ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery with 50W wired charging.
2. OnePlus Nord CE4
The OnePlus Nord CE4 is a premium mid-range 5G smartphone offering a bold mix of features and performance. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, it delivers smooth operation for daily tasks and moderate gaming. The large 6.7″ (or 6.78″) FHD+ AMOLED display runs at 120 Hz for fluid visuals.Photography is covered by a 50 MP main camera (with optical image stabilization) plus an 8 MP ultra-wide sensor, with a 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies. A standout highlight is its massive 5,500 mAh battery paired with lightning-fast 100 W SUPERVOOC wired charging, taking the battery from 0 to full in roughly 29 minutes.
3. POCO X7 Pro 5G
The POCO X7 Pro 5G is a strong mid-to-upper-mid-range smartphone that brings together premium-grade display and charging features at a more affordable price point. It sports a 6.73-inch flat AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness reaching around 3,200 nits, giving bright and fluid visuals. Under the hood sits the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage for fast performance.
4. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
The Galaxy A35 5G is a mid-range smartphone that balances premium design elements and useful features at a more accessible price. It sports a 6.6″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate—a smooth experience for browsing and media. Under the hood is the Exynos 1380 chipset paired with up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256 GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 1 TB). On the photography front, it comes with a 50 MP main rear camera featuring OIS, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5 MP macro lens. A 13 MP front camera handles selfies. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the set-up and supports 25W fast charging.
5. iQOO Z10 5G
The iQOO Z10 Pro 5G is a feature-packed smartphone aimed at users looking for strong performance and solid battery life in the mid-to-upper-mid segment. It reportedly comes with a 6,000 mAh (or larger) battery and supports fast charging. On the camera front, it features a 50 MP main sensor with OIS or a similarly strong rear setup. The display and other internal specs are tuned for smooth user experience, making it a compelling choice if you want flagship-style features without the flagship price.
