BEST 5G MOBILE PHONES UNDER 25000 IN INDIA

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G puts a strong emphasis on design without ignoring the essentials. Its colour-changing rear panel and Active Matrix Cube give it a distinctive look, while the chipset handles everyday tasks reasonably well. Battery life is another strong point, comfortably lasting a day and a half. However, the LCD display and average cameras hold it back. At Rs. 24,999, it is an interesting option if design matters as much as specs.

The Moto G Max was recently launched in India in the sub-Rs. 28,000 price range in India. The smartphone arrived in the country months after it was unveiled in select global markets. The 7,000mAh battery of the Moto G Max delivered nearly two days of battery life with slightly heavy usage, which is quite impressive. The rear camera performance is also among the best in this price range. However, the underpowered chipset, the same old design, and an LCD panel bring down the overall experience.

The Poco M8 Power takes the recent big-battery phone trend to an extreme with its 8,000mAh cell, while also offering a large 6.9-inch AMOLED display. Battery life is easily its biggest strength, with enough endurance to comfortably get through two days for many users. However, the phone's large battery also makes it heavy, while the chip limits gaming performance. It is an appealing option for users who prioritise battery life above everything else.

The OnePlus N6 is not the most powerful phone in its segment, and fortunately, it does not pretend to be either. Instead, it is built around practicality. The overall package somewhat justifies OnePlus's need for another series in its portfolio. With the OnePlus N6, the company has targeted those who want a reliable smartphone that lasts as long as possible on a single charge without sacrificing the software experience. So, if battery life ranks above everything else on your priority list, the OnePlus N6 makes a compelling case for itself.

At a price tag of Rs. 18,999, the Poco M8 5G is a well-rounded smartphone that's more about delivering on the basics than on fancy features. It brings quite an upgrade in terms of design, a large and colourful AMOLED display, decent performance, and lasting battery life. The promise of long-term software support further adds to its appeal. The cameras, however, are anything but impressive, and the UI is burdened with bloat. But once again, these are expected compromises at this price.

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite bridges the gap between the CMF and the Nothing mid-range 'a' series. The latest smartphone draws heavily from both lineups. While the design and software experience are more aligned with the Nothing mid-range lineup, the hardware is more aligned with the CMF series. The smartphone still offers a premium design in this price segment, and you get a Glyph interface, though it is basic. The display is good and vivid, and the performance is decent for the price. The camera is a bit of a hit-or-miss, and the lack of a telephoto lens sure makes a difference. The battery life is decent, while the software experience is still minimal. If you are looking for a unique smartphone that delivers decent performance, consider this one.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 is a mid-range smartphone that offers some notable upgrades over its predecessor, the Nord CE 4. These include a more powerful processor and a larger battery. The phone has a plastic rear panel and edges, a dual rear camera setup, a single bottom-firing speaker, and a USB Type-C port. 

The 6.77-inch AMOLED screen on the OnePlus Nord CE 5 has slim bezels and a hole punch cutout for the selfie camera. It runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15, and promised four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The handset also supports some OnePlus AI software features.

Performance is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex SoC, offering improved CPU performance over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip in the Nord CE 4. It can handle demanding tasks like 4K video editing and games. The 6.77-inch OLED display has a refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz and is Widevine L1 certified for HD and HDR video streaming.

The Oneplus Nord CE 5 has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera (Sony LYT-600) with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera (OV08D10), and a 16-megapixel selfie camera (Sony IMX480) with EIS.

You get a large 7,100mAh battery on the Nord CE 5, and it provides at least two days of battery life on a single charge. It also supports 80W SuperVOOC wired charging, which can fully charge the phone in just over an hour.