Best Phones Under ₹25,000 in India (October 2026): Top 10 Ranked
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Searching for the best phone under ₹25,000 in India? In October 2026 this is the busiest price band on amazon.in, and phones here push very different strengths: curved AMOLED screens, 8,000mAh batteries, 60W charging, OIS cameras or six years of Android updates. We picked ten popular, in-stock 2025–2026 phones listed at or under ₹25,000 from POCO, Samsung, Motorola, realme, OnePlus and iQOO, and scored all of them on the same 13-point scorecard: performance, display, main and selfie cameras, video, battery, charging, RAM and storage, software updates, build and IP rating, connectivity, speakers and value.
Quick picks: the POCO M8 5G is the best all-rounder, the Galaxy M36 5G has the best cameras and longest updates, the Moto G57 Power gives 8GB RAM and 7,000mAh for about ₹21,500, and the realme P4X is the gaming pick. If battery life is all you care about, the OnePlus N6 and NARZO 100x pack 8,000mAh. One honest warning: several phones near ₹25,000 still use HD+ screens and entry-level chips, so read the specs before you pay for a big battery.
Scores are relative to each other, based on listed specifications, not lab tests. Amazon star ratings are shown separately so you can weigh real buyer feedback when choosing the best 5G phone under ₹25,000.
📊 How we score
Scores are relative within this ₹25,000 set, from Amazon listings and manufacturer spec sheets (chipset, RAM/storage type, display panel/resolution/refresh/brightness, camera sensors, OIS and ultra-wide, video resolution, battery size, charging watts, OS update promises, IP and durability ratings, NFC/5G, speaker setup). Where a spec is not clearly listed we score it conservatively; where Amazon's table conflicts with the brand's spec sheet we use the brand's sheet and say so in the review. Value also weighs price, Amazon rating and rating volume. Overall is the simple average of the 13 scores. They are not lab benchmarks. Live prices change; verify on Amazon before buying.
Quick comparison table
| Rank | Product | Price | Score | Rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  |
POCO M8 5G (6GB/128GB) Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm; POCO spec sheet) · 6GB / 128GB UFS 2.2, microSD to 1TB · 6.77" FHD+ curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 3,200 nits peak |
₹23,396 | 7.8 | ★★★★★ 4 (330) |
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| #2 |  |
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB) Exynos 1380 · 6GB / 128GB · 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, Vision Booster |
₹22,999 | 7.6 | ★★★★★ 4.1 (3,739) |
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| #3 |  |
Motorola G57 Power 5G (8GB/128GB) Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) · 8GB / 128GB (no microSD listed by Motorola) · 6.72" FHD+ LCD, 120Hz, 1,050 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i |
₹21,499 | 7.5 | ★★★★★ 4.2 (1,276) |
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| #4 |  |
realme P4X 5G (6GB/128GB) Dimensity 7400 Ultra (up to 2.6GHz) · 6GB / 128GB UFS 3.1, microSD · 6.72" FHD+ LCD, 144Hz, 1,000 nits |
₹24,800 | 7.1 | ★★★★★ 4.1 (813) |
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| #5 |  |
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB/128GB) Exynos 1330 · 6GB / 128GB, microSD to 2TB · 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
₹22,999 | 7.1 | ★★★★★ 4.1 (870) |
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| #6 |  |
realme NARZO 90x 5G (6GB/128GB) Dimensity 6300 (realme spec; Amazon table says Dimensity 900) · 6GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 · 6.8" HD+ LCD, 144Hz, 1,200 nits |
₹21,499 | 6.8 | ★★★★★ 4.2 (1,718) |
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| #7 |  |
OnePlus N6 (6GB/128GB) Dimensity 6360 Apex · 6GB / 128GB · 6.8" HD+ LCD, 120Hz |
₹24,999 | 6.8 | ★★★⯪★ 3.9 (1,382) |
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| #8 |  |
realme NARZO 100x 5G (6GB/128GB) Dimensity 6300 (realme spec) · 6GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 · 6.8" HD+ LCD, 144Hz, 1,200 nits |
₹24,499 | 6.7 | ★★★★★ 4.2 (127) |
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| #9 |  |
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB/128GB) Dimensity 6300 · 6GB / 128GB, microSD to 2TB · 6.7" HD+, 120Hz |
₹19,999 | 6.6 | ★★★★★ 4.1 (1,318) |
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| #10 |  |
iQOO Z11 Lite 44W 5G (4GB/128GB) Dimensity 6300 · 4GB / 128GB · 6.74" LCD, 120Hz, 1,200 nits peak |
₹19,497 | 6.4 | ★★★⯪★ 3.7 (251) |
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Prices as checked on 16 Oct 2026; Amazon prices change often.
Top picks in detail
POCO M8 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- Best screen here: curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 3,200 nits
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and a 20MP selfie camera
- Slim 7.35mm body with IP65/IP66, charger in box
👎 Cons
- 5,520mAh is smaller than most rivals here
- No ultra-wide camera
- Priced above its ₹18,999 launch price
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- Best camera set here: 50MP OIS + 8MP ultra-wide
- 4K video on front and rear cameras
- 6 years of OS and security upgrades
👎 Cons
- 5,000mAh and 25W charging, no charger in box
- No IP rating listed
- Exynos 1380 is good, not the fastest here
The rest of the list
Motorola G57 Power 5G (8GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- 7,000mAh battery with an efficient 4nm chip
- 8GB RAM and a real 8MP ultra-wide camera
- Stereo Dolby Atmos speakers and a 3.5mm jack
👎 Cons
- 33W charging is slow next to rivals
- LCD, not AMOLED
- Short update window (security to June 2028)
realme P4X 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- Fastest chip here: Dimensity 7400 Ultra
- 144Hz FHD+ screen and UFS 3.1 storage
- 7,000mAh with 45W and bypass charging
👎 Cons
- No ultra-wide; basic 8MP selfie
- LCD and IP64 only
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- Triple camera with 50MP OIS
- Super AMOLED FHD+ and a slim 7.5mm body
- 6 OS upgrades, IP54 and Gorilla Glass Victus
👎 Cons
- 90Hz screen, lowest here
- Exynos 1330 is average for gaming
- 5,000mAh, 25W and no charger in box
realme NARZO 90x 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- 60W charging, fastest in this list
- 7,000mAh battery and 144Hz, 1,200-nit screen
- IP65 and 4.2★ from 1,700+ ratings
👎 Cons
- HD+ resolution only
- Dimensity 6300 and eMMC storage
- Single speaker, no ultra-wide
OnePlus N6 (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- 8,000mAh battery, joint-largest here
- IP65 + MIL-STD-810 toughness
- OxygenOS 16 with 45W charger in box
👎 Cons
- HD+ LCD at nearly ₹25,000
- Entry-level Dimensity 6360 Apex
- No ultra-wide; OS update count not stated
realme NARZO 100x 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- 8,000mAh battery with a 7-year health claim
- 144Hz, 1,200-nit screen
- IP65 and Android 16 out of the box
👎 Cons
- HD+ resolution and Dimensity 6300
- Heaviest here at ~224g
- Only 127 ratings so far
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- Cheapest here at ₹19,999
- 6 OS upgrades and Android 16
- 6,000mAh battery, IP54
👎 Cons
- HD+ screen, no OIS
- Dimensity 6300 is entry-level
- 25W charging
iQOO Z11 Lite 44W 5G (4GB/128GB)
👍 Pros
- 6,500mAh with 44W charging under ₹20,000
- IP65 and military-grade durability claim
- 1,200-nit bright display
👎 Cons
- Only 4GB RAM
- Basic 5MP selfie
- 3.7★, lowest rating here
Head-to-head: POCO M8 5G (6GB/128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB)
POCO M8 5G (6GB/128GB) wins 7 · Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB) wins 5 · 1 tied/not compared
Best for…
realme P4X 5G (6GB/128GB)
Fastest chip
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (6GB/128GB)
Long OS upgrade promises
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