Best 2022: Smartphones for under Rs 25000 that ruled this year – India Today

By Aman Rashid: 2022 saw a slew of smartphone launches, and if you’ve been waiting all along and keeping your money, now might be the best time to upgrade to a brand new device. In this article we are specifically focusing on smartphones released with a budget under Rs 25,000 and if your budget happens to drop to around Rs 25,000 then read on.

The Sub-Rs 25,000 is a unique price point as phones in this category offer excellent designs and solid hardware while still remaining reasonably priced. But with so many options on the market, it might be difficult to choose the one that works best for you. So let’s get straight to the point here. The top smartphones of 2022 for under Rs. 25,000 are highlighted in this piece. Here, we’ve listed our top five picks in no particular order.

1. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G

We start the list with the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G, a sort of no-nonsense smartphone that offers reliable performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The phone features an excellent 90Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and 1300 nits of peak brightness for an immersive viewing experience. There’s also a 4,700mAh battery under the hood, which can be quickly recharged in around 30 minutes thanks to the included 66W charger.

The iQOO Z6 Pro omits stereo speakers, but the single bottom-firing speaker is still good enough to provide decent audio output. Powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC, several phones have used this proven chipset, and rest assured, the Z6 Pro scores high in everyday performance. In fact, during our testing, we found the multitasking experience to be solid, as not only was the device able to launch apps quickly, but it was also able to store a significant number of apps in the background.

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is currently available at a starting price of Rs 22,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. You can buy this smartphone from Amazon India.

2. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

One of the main reasons for a OnePlus phone is its software, which is clean, has few pre-installed apps, and is easy to use. The icing on the cake is that you don’t need to shell out the top dollar for a OnePlus phone as the company offers the premium software experience on a phone that retails for less than Rs 25,000. We’re talking about the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.

The Nord CE 2 5G features a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display also supports HDR10+ playback along with a peak brightness of 600 nits. Apart from that, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC which ensures that the phone can handle all kinds of performance-oriented tasks with ease. In terms of optics, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 can capture some detailed shots in a variety of lighting conditions, and you can rest assured that the camera performance is on par with the rest of the competition. Finally, the phone has a 4,500mAh battery under the hood that can be fully charged in around 30-45 minutes thanks to the included 65W fast charger.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G currently starts at a price of Rs 23,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option, and you can officially buy the phone through the official website of OnePlus and Amazon India. However, in recent listings, the phone has also sold for around Rs 20,000. So, be sure to check out the offers and discounts before making a final purchase.

3.Redmi K50i 5G

One of the excellent choices for anyone who considers themselves a performance user is the Redmi K50i. Powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC, the phone starts at a price of around Rs 27,000. But these days you can find one for a starting price of around 24,000 rupees. And on this kind of budget, the value you get is second to none.

The Redmi K50i has a solid battery life thanks to a large 5,000mAh battery, and the camera performance is also quite good for the price. Additionally, things like the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IP53 rating, and an IR blaster all add to the user experience. What’s more, you get the latest Android 12 update along with a promise of three years of software support. The 144Hz IPS display offers wide viewing angles for a smooth and immersive experience.

The Redmi K50i is currently available at a starting price of Rs 23,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. You can buy this smartphone from Amazon India and Xiaomi official website.

4.Moto G82 5G

The Moto G82 is currently the highest-end offering in the Moto G series, and it packs a ton of features commonly found on expensive smartphones. For example, the Moto G82 has a 6.6-inch 10-bit pOLED display on the front that refreshes with a 120Hz refresh rate and has a 360Hz sampling rate. And despite a large display, the phone is quite handy to use since the Moto G82 weighs only 173 grams and has a thickness of 7.9 mm. There’s also a 50MP primary rear camera with optical image stabilization, and again that’s another notable feature you don’t typically see at this price point.

Other notable features of the Moto G82 include the Snapdragon 695 SoC, IP52 certification, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging and a stock Android 12 operating system. Overall, the Moto G82 5G is a standout choice not only in the sub-Rs 25,000 price range but also in the sub-Rs 20,000 price range thanks to a solid multimedia experience, a streamlined software experience and the inclusion of OIS in the main rear camera.

You can buy the Moto G82 priced at Rs 19,999 from Flipkart. The phone comes in a single 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

5. Realme 9 Pro+ 5G

One of the top phones to launch in 2022 was the Realme 9 Pro+, and this device is specifically aimed at those who want a sleek and good-looking 5G phone that also happens to offer good camera performance. So if you like clicking lots of Instagram-worthy shots, this phone won’t disappoint. And for those who want to know the camera specs, the Realme 9 Pro+ has a triple rear camera system, including the 50MP Sony IMX766 OIS primary camera.

Otherwise, the Realme 9 Pro+ offers a nice 90Hz AMOLED screen at the front. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC which ensures that the 9 Pro+ won’t let you down in terms of performance. In addition, the phone packs a respectable 4,500mAh battery under the hood that can be charged at 60W.

You can buy the Realme 9 Pro+ at a starting price of Rs 24,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. Watch out for card deals and discounts though as just recently the phone sold for just Rs 20,999 with discount offers during the Flipkart sale.

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