--- title: "Best phones under ₹25,000 in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best phones under ₹25,000 in India (2026) In the top price window, ₹20,001 to ₹25,000, and across the whole list, the best phone is the Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999, 51/100), ahead of the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999, 50/100). The best phone under ₹25,000 in India right now is the Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999), with an overall score of 51/100: battery score 97, software support score 77 and display score 75. It is effectively tied with the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (50): the gap is under 2 points. Among the 10 ranked phones under ₹25,000 it has a budget score of 100/100; its national overall score is 51/100. Next is the Poco M8 (48, ₹24,999). We ranked 10 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24. The Poco M8 Power 5G's 8,000 mAh battery is larger than 89% of the 9 other phones under ₹25,000 we track. The Poco M8 Power 5G's 1,800-nit peak brightness is brighter than 89% of the 9 other phones under ₹25,000 we track. ## Best by price window ### ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 (6 ranked) 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) ₹22,999, 51/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) ₹24,999, 50/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) ₹24,999, 48/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera · 5,520 mAh battery ### ₹15,001 to ₹20,000 (3 ranked) 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/) ₹18,999, 44/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo · 50 MP main camera · 7,200 mAh battery 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/) ₹18,999, 39/100. MediaTek Dimensity 6400 · 50 MP main camera · 7,000 mAh battery 3. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/) ₹19,999, 32/100. MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 6,500 mAh battery ### ₹10,001 to ₹15,000 (1 ranked) 1. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/) ₹13,499, 17/100. MediaTek Helio G81 · 8 MP main camera · 5,200 mAh battery ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) | ₹22,999 | 51 (budget 100) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 2 | [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) | ₹24,999 | 50 (budget 89) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery | | 3 | [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) | ₹24,999 | 48 (budget 78) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera · 5,520 mAh battery | | 4 | [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/) | ₹24,999 | 45 (budget 67) | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 · 50 MP main camera · 6,000 mAh battery | | 5 | [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/) | ₹18,999 | 44 (budget 56) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo · 50 MP main camera · 7,200 mAh battery | | 6 | [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/) | ₹18,999 | 39 (budget 44) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 · 50 MP main camera · 7,000 mAh battery | | 7 | [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/) | ₹20,999 | 36 (budget 33) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 8 | [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/) | ₹19,999 | 32 (budget 22) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 6,500 mAh battery | | 9 | [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/) | ₹20,999 | 32 (budget 11) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 6,000 mAh battery | | 10 | [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/) | ₹13,499 | 17 (budget 0) | MediaTek Helio G81 · 8 MP main camera · 5,200 mAh battery | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone under ₹25,000 1. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 96/100, national 29/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 96/100, national 29/100 3. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 85/100, national 23/100 (14 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording under ₹25,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 66/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-5g/): ₹17,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-video) ### Best battery phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 97/100 2. [OnePlus N6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-n6/): ₹22,502, budget score 98/100, national 89/100 3. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 95/100, national 87/100 (55 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone under ₹25,000 1. [Oppo A6 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-a6-pro/): ₹21,999, budget score 100/100, national 78/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 98/100, national 61/100 3. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 94/100, national 57/100 (51 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-charging) ### Best performance phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 36/100 2. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 98/100, national 35/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 94/100, national 34/100 (43 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-performance) ### Best gaming phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 48/100 2. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 96/100, national 46/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 93/100, national 44/100 (29 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 83/100 2. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 98/100, national 80/100 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 95/100, national 75/100 (41 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-display) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/): ₹18,499, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 (27 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-software) ### Best durable phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 99/100, national 100/100 2. [Oppo A6 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-a6-pro/): ₹21,999, budget score 99/100, national 100/100 3. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 95/100, national 95/100 (55 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music under ₹25,000 1. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 2. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 3. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 (17 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/audio-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-audio) ### Best value for money phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 48/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 89/100, national 41/100 3. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 78/100, national 39/100 (10 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Samsung phone under ₹25,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, 50/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-samsung) ### Best Redmi phone under ₹25,000 1. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, 32/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-poco) ### Best Vivo phone under ₹25,000 1. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹19,999, 32/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-vivo) ### Best iQOO phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, 44/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-iqoo) ### Best Realme phone under ₹25,000 1. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, 36/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola phone under ₹25,000 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, 39/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-motorola) ### Best Infinix phone under ₹25,000 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, budget score 0/100, national 17/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#brand-infinix) ## With a specific feature ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with 5G 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 88/100, national 50/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 75/100, national 48/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-5g) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with an AMOLED or OLED display 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 50/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-amoled) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a 144Hz or faster display 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, budget score 0/100, national 36/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-144hz) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with IP68 or IP69 water resistance 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 0/100, national 44/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-ip68) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with IP69 water resistance 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, 44/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-ip69) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a 3.5 mm headphone jack 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹19,999, budget score 50/100, national 32/100 3. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-headphone-jack) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a microSD card slot 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 80/100, national 39/100 3. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, budget score 60/100, national 36/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with clean, near-stock Android 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, 39/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-stock-android) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with stereo speakers 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 50/100, national 32/100 3. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, budget score 0/100, national 17/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 86/100, national 50/100 3. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 71/100, national 45/100 (8 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-6000mah) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 67/100, national 44/100 3. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 33/100, national 39/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-7000mah) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a variant with 8GB or more RAM 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹20,999, budget score 100/100, national 44/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 39/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a variant with 256GB or more storage 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 44/100 2. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-256gb) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 50/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-snapdragon) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a MediaTek Dimensity chip 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 80/100, national 44/100 3. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 60/100, national 39/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-dimensity) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a weight of 185 g or less 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, 48/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-lightweight) ### Best phone under ₹25,000 with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, 48/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/#with-slim) ## How this list is ranked A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/overall/ ## FAQ **Which is the best phone under ₹25,000 in India?** In the top price window, ₹20,001 to ₹25,000, and across the whole list, the best phone is the Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999, 51/100), ahead of the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999, 50/100). **What are the top 3 phones under ₹25,000?** 1. Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999), 2. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and 3. Poco M8 (₹24,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Infinix Smart 20 at ₹13,499, ranked #10. **What is the best phone between ₹20,001 and ₹25,000?** Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999, 51/100), then Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and Poco M8 (₹24,999). **What is the best phone between ₹15,001 and ₹20,000?** iQOO Z11x (₹18,999, 44/100), then Motorola Moto G77 Power (₹18,999) and Vivo T5 Lite 5G (₹19,999). **What is the best phone between ₹10,001 and ₹15,000?** Infinix Smart 20 (₹13,499, 17/100). **How is this list ranked?** A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best phones under ₹25,000 in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-25000/