Best 5G Mobile Phones Under 25000 in India

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.

The Vivo T4 has a slim and stylish design that is inspired by premium models in the company’s lineup of smartphones. Its frame and rear panel are made of polycarbonate, but the phone still manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance is not a problem with the Vivo T4 as the phone handles applications and multitasking without breaking sweat. 3D games also work well with the phone maintaining its cool.

The phone only offers one user-accessible rear facing camera which offers good daylight and low light performance provided you don’t zoom in. Video recordings come out well and also pack in good detail in all lighting conditions.

The phone’s high-capacity battery can easily last days with light usage. With heavy usage it can still easily last over a day. It is also surprisingly quick while charging with the bundled charger.
 

Motorola’s Edge 60 Fusion is a stylish mid-range smartphone that offers a premium design with its various vegan-leather finishes. The phone offers both IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Its display curves aggressively on the left and right sides but this only enhances the premium look and feel of the smartphone. It’s also bright enough to tackle direct sunlight.

The phone’s software experience remains near-stock in terms of visuals but comes stuffed with plenty of bloatware underneath. Luckily, performance is on point and one can enjoy gaming on it as well.

Camera performance is great as well. Both the primary camera and ultrawide camera perform well in all types of lighting conditions. Also good is its video recording capabilities. Battery life is average but can easily get past a day even with heavy use.
 

The iQOO Neo 10R has a frame and rear panel made of polycarbonate but still manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone’s design and choice of materials do feel basic and this also makes it a smudge and dust magnet.

Its display is a contrast to its rear panel. It offers a high refresh rate and works well for consuming content outdoors and for gaming. The bright display also supports HDR10 for video streaming.

The device is a performance powerhouse given its price and so multitasking is a breeze. Also included are some AI tools some of which perform as expected.

Imaging is not this phone’s strong point. Video quality in daylight is impressive but we cannot say the same about low light shooting. The phone’s massive battery and fast charging make it a solid road warrior and great for those who are constantly streaming video or playing games on the move. 

The iQOO Z9s Pro brings a lot of improvement to the Z-series. The latest smartphone from the brand offers a sleeker design language and is available in different finishes. The handset also packs a punch in terms of performance and gives you a good value-for-money proposition under Rs 30,000. The cameras have also improved from its predecessors, and the phone is capable of clicking some good photos in different lighting conditions. The iQOO Z9s Pro also brings a good battery life, lasting one full day with moderate to heavy usage. That said, if you are looking for an all-around package, then consider this smartphone. 

Samsung’s Galaxy A26 has a familiar-looking design made from polycarbonate and glass. It appears slim and modern until you view the display, which has thick borders and a dated display notch. The phone gets an IP67 rating this time.

Its display offers rich colours and deep blacks but does not get sufficiently bright outdoors. The home-grown Exynos silicon is capable enough to handle daily tasks and some mid-level gaming as well. Heat is well managed both when using the camera and when playing games. There’s only one speaker and it does not sound good.

Camera performance is subpar and despite having three cameras and optical images stabilisation (OIS), all three fail to impress. Selfies are fine, and the same can be said about video recordings.

Battery life is far from impressive keeping the competition in mind. It definitely is not meant for power users. Wired charging is slow as well.

The Vivo T3 Ultra brings a lot of improvement to the T series. The latest smartphone from the brand offers a sleeker design language and is available in different finishes. The handset also packs a punch in terms of performance and gives you a good value-for-money proposition under Rs 36,000. The cameras are capable of clicking some good photos in good lighting conditions. The Vivo T3 Ultra also brings a good battery life, lasting one full day with moderate to heavy usage. That said, if you are looking for an all-round package, consider this smartphone. 

The Realme GT 6T is the first T-branded smartphone from Realme. It has a plastic back and a polycarbonate frame, but manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. However, it is a proper smudge and dust magnet.

Performance is handled by a capable mid-range processor which offers enough power for both daily use and high-end gaming. The capable software also helps balance out battery life and also gets some AI-enabled features.

Camera performance is decent for its price tag. The phone struggles a bit in low light and we weren’t impressed by the ultra-wide camera, which produced passable results in daylight. The Realme GT 6T’s video recording capabilities are far from impressive.

Its dual-cell battery easily lasts over a day and can be used for two days with casual (non-gaming) usage thanks to its large capacity. Wired charging is very fast as well.

Samsung's Galaxy M55 is a mid-range smartphone that offers a simple design and some firsts for an M-series phone. It gets an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 50-megapixel front facing camera, and is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC instead of an Exynos chip. The Snapdragon chip allows the phone to deliver good performance. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor that can take good photos in daylight conditions. The lowlight photos are also good in Night mode. The ultra-wide camera performs good in daylight, but itsn't great in lowlight conditions. Samsung has packed a 5,000mAh battery on the Galaxy M55 5G, which easily lasts a day. There's also 45W fast charging support, but there's no charger in the box. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is a decent mid-range smartphone.