The best 5G smartphones under 25000 pack impressive specs — fast processors, large AMOLED displays, 64 MP or 108 MP cameras, and 5,000 mAh batteries — making this budget range one of the most competitive in India. Here are five phones worth considering if you are shopping for a new 5G device right now.
Top 5G Smartphones Under 25000 to Consider
Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is powered by the Exynos 1280 processor and supports all 12 bands of 5G. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone carries a quad camera setup at the back — a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP secondary camera, and two 2 MP cameras — paired with a 32 MP front camera for selfies. A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 21,999, while the 8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage model costs Rs 23,999.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G offers a 6.59-inch Full HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The triple camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, a 2 MP depth camera, and a 2 MP macro lens, with a 16 MP selfie camera up front. Battery capacity sits at 5,000 mAh. The 6 GB RAM / 128 GB model is available at Rs 18,999 and the 8 GB RAM / 128 GB variant at Rs 20,999.
iQOO Z6 Pro 5G
The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset — one of the most capable processors in this price segment. It sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The triple rear camera lineup consists of a 64 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide, and a 2 MP macro, while the front camera is 16 MP. The 4,700 mAh battery is slightly smaller than rivals. Pricing starts at Rs 23,999 for 6 GB RAM / 128 GB and goes up to Rs 24,999 for the 8 GB RAM / 128 GB version.
Redmi K50i 5G
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, the Redmi K50i 5G brings flagship-grade silicon into the sub-25K segment. It has a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display and a triple camera setup featuring a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. The front camera is 16 MP. A large 5,080 mAh battery rounds out the package. The 6 GB RAM / 128 GB model is priced at Rs 23,999.
realme 9 Pro 5G
The realme 9 Pro 5G runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor and offers a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display. The triple camera array features a 64 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, along with a 16 MP selfie shooter. Battery capacity is 5,000 mAh. The 6 GB RAM / 128 GB variant costs Rs 19,900, and the 8 GB RAM / 128 GB model is priced at Rs 20,990.
Quick Spec Comparison: 5G Smartphones Under Rs 25,000
| Model | Processor | Display | Main Camera | Battery | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy M53 5G | Exynos 1280 | 6.7-inch AMOLED 120 Hz | 108 MP | 5,000 mAh | Rs 21,999 |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G | Snapdragon 695 | 6.59-inch FHD+ 120 Hz | 64 MP | 5,000 mAh | Rs 18,999 |
| iQOO Z6 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 778G | 6.44-inch AMOLED 90 Hz | 64 MP | 4,700 mAh | Rs 23,999 |
| Redmi K50i 5G | Dimensity 8100 | 6.6-inch FHD+ | 64 MP | 5,080 mAh | Rs 23,999 |
| realme 9 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 695 | 6.6-inch FHD+ | 64 MP | 5,000 mAh | Rs 19,900 |
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