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Updated 24 October 2026 · 76 phones ranked

Best value for money phones in India 2026

Top 10 value for money phones in India

How the overall score compares with what is typical at the phone's price. We fit overall score against the logarithm of price across all ranked phones. A phone exactly on that line scores 50; every overall point above or below it adds or removes 2.5, capped at 0 and 100. A value score is given only when at least 3 other ranked phones cost between two-thirds and one-and-a-half times as much, so the line is never stretched far from real comparisons Formula

  1. Motorola Signature

    best pick pending verification

    84/100 overall at ₹59,999 · +16 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹59,99990/100

  2. Vivo X200T

    pending verification

    82/100 overall at ₹59,999 · +14 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹59,99986/100

  3. iQOO 15R

    pending verification

    81/100 overall at ₹56,975 · +14 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹56,97584/100

  4. Poco X8 Pro Max

    pending verification

    77/100 overall at ₹45,999 · +14 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹45,99984/100

  5. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

    pending verification

    76/100 overall at ₹47,999 · +11 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹47,99978/100

  6. Motorola Edge 70 Pro

    pending verification

    72/100 overall at ₹39,999 · +11 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹39,99977/100

  7. Xiaomi 17

    pending verification

    86/100 overall at ₹89,999 · +11 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹89,99977/100

  8. Motorola Edge 70 Max

    pending verification

    77/100 overall at ₹54,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹54,99976/100

  9. Poco X8 Pro

    pending verification

    71/100 overall at ₹37,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹37,99975/100

  10. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

    pending verification

    67/100 overall at ₹30,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price

    ₹30,99975/100

Summary

The best value for money phone in India right now is the Motorola Signature (₹59,999), with a value score of 90/100: overall score 84 at ₹59,999 and +16 points versus phones at a similar price.

It is followed by the Vivo X200T (86, ₹59,999) and the iQOO 15R (84, ₹56,975).

We ranked 76 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24.

Specs compared

Best value for money phones in India (2026): key specifications. Prices in ₹.
# Phone Price (₹) Value score Chipset Display Battery Charging Main camera Weight
1 Motorola Signature ₹59,999 90 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.8" AMOLED 165Hz 5,200 mAh 90W 50 MP 186 g
2 Vivo X200T ₹59,999 86 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ 6.67" AMOLED 120Hz 6,200 mAh 90W 50 MP 203 g
3 iQOO 15R ₹56,975 84 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.59" AMOLED 144Hz 7,600 mAh 100W 50 MP 202 g
4 Poco X8 Pro Max ₹45,999 84 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz 9,000 mAh 100W 50 MP 219 g
5 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ ₹47,999 78 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 190 g
6 Motorola Edge 70 Pro ₹39,999 77 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 183 g
7 Xiaomi 17 ₹89,999 77 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 6.3" AMOLED 120Hz 6,330 mAh 100W 50 MP 191 g
8 Motorola Edge 70 Max ₹54,999 76 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.82" AMOLED 144Hz 7,100 mAh 90W 50 MP 221 g
9 Poco X8 Pro ₹37,999 75 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 100W 50 MP 201.47 g
10 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion ₹30,999 75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 7,000 mAh 68W 50 MP 193 g

Best within this list for…

The top phones in this list when ranked by a single category.

Best camera phone

  1. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · 94
  2. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL · ₹1,34,999 · 85
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro · ₹1,19,999 · 85

87 phones qualify.

Best phone for video recording

  1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra · ₹1,94,999 · 100
  2. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 95
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL · ₹1,34,999 · 93

47 phones qualify.

Best selfie phone

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 100
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 100
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 100

9 phones qualify.

Best battery phone

  1. Vivo S2 FE · ₹38,999 · 100
  2. Oppo F35 5G · ₹38,999 · 100
  3. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max · ₹49,999 · 100

141 phones qualify.

Best fast charging phone

  1. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 93
  2. Xiaomi 17 Ultra · ₹1,27,997 · 92
  3. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · 90

132 phones qualify.

Best performance phone

  1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · ₹1,79,900 · 100
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro · ₹1,64,900 · 100
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · ₹1,27,999 · 98

121 phones qualify.

Best gaming phone

  1. Vivo X300 Ultra · ₹1,59,999 · 91
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · ₹1,79,900 · 91
  3. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · 90

101 phones qualify.

Best display phone

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 100
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Max · ₹54,999 · 97
  3. Realme 16 Pro+ 5G · ₹55,999 · 97

127 phones qualify.

Best phone for long software support

  1. Motorola Razr Fold · ₹1,49,999 · 100
  2. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 100
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL · ₹1,34,999 · 100

97 phones qualify.

Best durable phone

  1. Vivo S2 FE · ₹38,999 · 100
  2. Oppo F35 Pro 5G · ₹45,999 · 100
  3. Poco X8 Power · ₹30,999 · 100

141 phones qualify.

Best phone for music

  1. Poco M8x 5G · ₹18,999 · 100
  2. Motorola Moto G Max · ₹19,499 · 100
  3. Motorola Moto G77 Power · ₹18,999 · 100

29 phones qualify.

By brand

The highest-ranked phones from each brand in this list.

Best Apple value for money phone

  1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · ₹1,79,900 · 40
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro · ₹1,64,900 · 24

2 phones qualify.

Best Samsung value for money phone

  1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · ₹1,27,999 · 51
  2. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G · ₹26,399 · 43
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE · ₹72,999 · 42

11 phones qualify.

Best Google value for money phone

  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro · ₹1,19,999 · 43
  2. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL · ₹1,34,999 · 42
  3. Google Pixel 11 · ₹89,999 · 41

5 phones qualify.

Best OnePlus value for money phone

  1. OnePlus Nord 6 · ₹45,993 · 74
  2. OnePlus Nord CE 6 · ₹35,924 · 57
  3. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite · ₹27,270 · 13

3 phones qualify.

Best Xiaomi value for money phone

  1. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 77
  2. Xiaomi 17T · ₹71,980 · 56

2 phones qualify.

Best Redmi value for money phone

  1. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ · ₹37,789 · 70
  2. Redmi Note 15 Pro · ₹29,999 · 67
  3. Redmi Note 15 5G · ₹27,943 · 43

6 phones qualify.

Best Poco value for money phone

  1. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 84
  2. Poco X8 Pro · ₹37,999 · 75
  3. Poco M8 Power 5G · ₹22,999 · 48

4 phones qualify.

Best Vivo value for money phone

  1. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  2. Vivo X300 FE · ₹89,999 · 69
  3. Vivo V80 · ₹62,999 · 65

11 phones qualify.

Best iQOO value for money phone

  1. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  2. iQOO Z11 · ₹34,999 · 57
  3. iQOO Z11x · ₹18,999 · 39

4 phones qualify.

Best Oppo value for money phone

  1. Oppo Find X9s · ₹84,999 · 70
  2. Oppo Reno15 Pro · ₹67,999 · 68
  3. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · 65

9 phones qualify.

Best Realme value for money phone

  1. Realme P4 Power · ₹29,999 · 72
  2. Realme Narzo Power · ₹29,777 · 70
  3. Realme 16 Pro+ 5G · ₹55,999 · 68

5 phones qualify.

Best Motorola value for money phone

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 77

7 phones qualify.

Best Nothing value for money phone

  1. Nothing Phone (4a) · ₹35,999 · 52
  2. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro · ₹49,999 · 48
  3. Nothing Phone (4b) · ₹29,999 · 32

3 phones qualify.

Best Infinix value for money phone

  1. Infinix Note 60 Pro · ₹35,999 · 53
  2. Infinix Hot 70 Pro · ₹24,999 · 28
  3. Infinix Smart 20 · ₹13,499 · 0

3 phones qualify.

Best Tecno value for money phone

  1. Tecno Pova 8 · ₹29,999 · 14

1 phone qualifies.

With a specific feature

Only phones in this list that have the feature.

Best value for money phone with 5G

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

75 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with an AMOLED or OLED display

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

65 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a 144Hz or faster display

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78

25 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with an LTPO display

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 77
  3. Vivo X300 FE · ₹89,999 · 69

17 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with IP68 or IP69 water resistance

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

54 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with IP69 water resistance

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

37 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with wireless charging

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78

21 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with 100W or faster wired charging

  1. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  2. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 84
  3. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 77

7 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with eSIM support

  1. Motorola Edge 70 Max · ₹54,999 · 76
  2. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra · ₹1,27,999 · 51
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro · ₹1,19,999 · 43

9 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a 3.5 mm headphone jack

  1. Motorola Moto G77 Power · ₹18,999 · 25
  2. Vivo T5 Lite 5G · ₹19,999 · 4
  3. Redmi 17C 5G · ₹20,999 · 2

3 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a microSD card slot

  1. Poco M8 Power 5G · ₹22,999 · 48
  2. Redmi Note 15 5G · ₹27,943 · 43
  3. Motorola Moto G77 Power · ₹18,999 · 25

7 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with clean, near-stock Android

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 77

12 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with stereo speakers

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 77

18 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a periscope telephoto camera

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78
  3. Realme 16 Pro+ 5G · ₹55,999 · 68

16 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a 200 MP camera

  1. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ · ₹37,789 · 70
  2. Oppo Reno15 Pro · ₹67,999 · 68
  3. Realme 16 Pro+ 5G · ₹55,999 · 68

12 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery

  1. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  2. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  3. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 84

53 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery

  1. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  2. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 84
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Max · ₹54,999 · 76

29 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a variant with 8GB or more RAM

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

70 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a variant with 12GB or more RAM

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹61,995 · 84

41 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a variant with 16GB or more RAM

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹64,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X300 Ultra · ₹1,59,999 · 62
  3. Motorola Razr Fold · ₹1,59,999 · 54

8 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a variant with 256GB or more storage

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84

65 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 84
  3. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 77

33 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a MediaTek Dimensity chip

  1. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · 86
  2. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 84
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78

30 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a weight of 185 g or less

  1. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 77
  2. Redmi Note 15 5G · ₹27,943 · 43
  3. Redmi Note 15 SE 5G · ₹25,999 · 38

8 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · 77

16 phones qualify.

By budget

The same ranking limited to a price band.

Best value for money phone under ₹15,000

  1. Infinix Smart 20 · ₹13,499 · 0

1 phone qualifies.

Best value for money phone under ₹18,000

  1. Infinix Smart 20 · ₹13,499 · 0

1 phone qualifies.

Best value for money phone under ₹20,000

  1. iQOO Z11x · ₹18,999 · budget 100 · national 39
  2. Motorola Moto G77 Power · ₹18,999 · budget 67 · national 25
  3. Vivo T5 Lite 5G · ₹19,999 · budget 33 · national 4

4 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹25,000

  1. Poco M8 Power 5G · ₹22,999 · budget 100 · national 48
  2. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G · ₹24,999 · budget 89 · national 41
  3. iQOO Z11x · ₹18,999 · budget 78 · national 39

10 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹30,000

  1. Realme P4 Power · ₹29,999 · budget 100 · national 72
  2. Realme Narzo Power · ₹29,777 · budget 92 · national 70
  3. Redmi Note 15 Pro · ₹29,999 · budget 83 · national 67

13 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹35,000

  1. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion · ₹30,999 · budget 100 · national 75
  2. Realme P4 Power · ₹29,999 · budget 93 · national 72
  3. Realme Narzo Power · ₹29,777 · budget 87 · national 70

16 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹40,000

  1. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · budget 100 · national 77
  2. Poco X8 Pro · ₹37,999 · budget 96 · national 75
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion · ₹30,999 · budget 91 · national 75

24 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹50,000

  1. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · budget 100 · national 84
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · budget 97 · national 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · budget 93 · national 77

31 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹60,000

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · budget 100 · national 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · budget 98 · national 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · budget 95 · national 84

41 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹70,000

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · budget 100 · national 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · budget 98 · national 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · budget 95 · national 84

44 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹80,000

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · budget 100 · national 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · budget 98 · national 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · budget 96 · national 84

47 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone under ₹1 lakh

  1. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · budget 100 · national 90
  2. Vivo X200T · ₹59,999 · budget 98 · national 86
  3. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · budget 96 · national 84

52 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000

  1. Infinix Smart 20 · ₹13,499 · 0

1 phone qualifies.

Best value for money phone between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000

  1. iQOO Z11x · ₹18,999 · budget 100 · national 39
  2. Motorola Moto G77 Power · ₹18,999 · budget 50 · national 25
  3. Vivo T5 Lite 5G · ₹19,999 · budget 0 · national 4

3 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000

  1. Realme P4 Power · ₹29,999 · budget 100 · national 72
  2. Realme Narzo Power · ₹29,777 · budget 92 · national 70
  3. Redmi Note 15 Pro · ₹29,999 · budget 83 · national 67

13 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone between ₹30,000 and ₹50,000

  1. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · budget 100 · national 84
  2. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ · ₹47,999 · budget 94 · national 78
  3. Motorola Edge 70 Pro · ₹39,999 · budget 88 · national 77

18 phones qualify.

Best value for money phone above ₹1 lakh

  1. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · budget 100 · national 65
  2. Vivo X300 Ultra · ₹1,59,999 · budget 92 · national 62
  3. Motorola Razr Fold · ₹1,49,999 · budget 83 · national 54

13 phones qualify.

For different users

Weighted blends of category scores; see the methodology for weights.

Best phone for students

  1. Poco X8 Pro Max · ₹45,999 · 88
  2. iQOO 15R · ₹56,975 · 87
  3. Xiaomi 17 · ₹89,999 · 84

76 phones qualify.

Best phone for seniors

  1. Oppo F35 Pro 5G · ₹45,999 · 96
  2. OnePlus Nord CE 6 · ₹35,924 · 95
  3. Oppo K14 Plus 5G · ₹29,999 · 95

127 phones qualify.

Best phone for content creators

  1. Oppo Find X9 Ultra · ₹1,69,999 · 91
  2. Motorola Signature · ₹59,999 · 90
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL · ₹1,34,999 · 90

41 phones qualify.

Best phone for business users

  1. Vivo X300 Ultra · ₹1,59,999 · 91
  2. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max · ₹49,999 · 90
  3. Redmi Note 17 Pro · ₹36,778 · 90

97 phones qualify.

All 76 ranked phones

Every eligible phone in this list, ranked.
# Phone Price (₹) Value score Chipset Display Battery Charging Main camera Weight
1 Motorola Signature ₹59,999 90 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.8" AMOLED 165Hz 5,200 mAh 90W 50 MP 186 g
2 Vivo X200T ₹59,999 86 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ 6.67" AMOLED 120Hz 6,200 mAh 90W 50 MP 203 g
3 iQOO 15R ₹56,975 84 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.59" AMOLED 144Hz 7,600 mAh 100W 50 MP 202 g
4 Poco X8 Pro Max ₹45,999 84 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz 9,000 mAh 100W 50 MP 219 g
5 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ ₹47,999 78 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 190 g
6 Motorola Edge 70 Pro ₹39,999 77 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 183 g
7 Xiaomi 17 ₹89,999 77 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 6.3" AMOLED 120Hz 6,330 mAh 100W 50 MP 191 g
8 Motorola Edge 70 Max ₹54,999 76 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.82" AMOLED 144Hz 7,100 mAh 90W 50 MP 221 g
9 Poco X8 Pro ₹37,999 75 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 100W 50 MP 201.47 g
10 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion ₹30,999 75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 7,000 mAh 68W 50 MP 193 g
11 OnePlus Nord 6 ₹45,993 74 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 6.78" AMOLED 165Hz 9,000 mAh 80W 50 MP 217 g
12 Realme P4 Power ₹29,999 72 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 10,001 mAh 80W 50 MP 219 g
13 Realme Narzo Power ₹29,777 70 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 10,001 mAh 80W 50 MP 219 g
14 Oppo Find X9s ₹84,999 70 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 7,025 mAh 80W 50 MP 202 g
15 Redmi Note 15 Pro+ ₹37,789 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 100W 200 MP 207 g
16 Vivo X300 FE ₹89,999 69 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 6.31" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 190 g
17 Oppo Reno15 Pro ₹67,999 68 MediaTek Dimensity 8450 6.78" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 80W 200 MP 205 g
18 Realme 16 Pro+ 5G ₹55,999 68 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz 7,000 mAh 80W 200 MP 198 g
19 Redmi Note 15 Pro ₹29,999 67 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz 6,580 mAh 45W 200 MP 210 g
20 Oppo Find X9 Ultra ₹1,69,999 65 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 6.82" AMOLED 144Hz 7,050 mAh 100W 200 MP —
21 Vivo V80 ₹62,999 65 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.59" AMOLED 144Hz 7,200 mAh 90W 50 MP 203 g
22 Vivo T5 Pro ₹36,999 64 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.83" AMOLED 144Hz 9,020 mAh 90W 50 MP 213 g
23 Vivo V70 ₹59,999 64 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 187 g
24 Oppo K14 Plus 5G ₹29,999 63 MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max 6.78" AMOLED 144Hz 8,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 207 g
25 Vivo X300 Ultra ₹1,59,999 62 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 6.82" AMOLED 144Hz 6,600 mAh 100W 200 MP 232 g
26 Realme 16 Pro ₹46,999 60 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 6.78" AMOLED 144Hz 7,000 mAh 80W 200 MP 192 g
27 Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini ₹64,999 60 MediaTek Dimensity 8450 6.32" AMOLED 120Hz 6,200 mAh 80W 200 MP 187 g
28 Oppo Reno15 ₹50,999 59 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 80W 50 MP 197 g
29 Vivo V70 FE ₹44,999 57 MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz 7,000 mAh 90W 200 MP 200 g
30 iQOO Z11 ₹34,999 57 MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo 6.83" AMOLED 144Hz 7,050 mAh 44W 50 MP 199 g
31 OnePlus Nord CE 6 ₹35,924 57 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.78" AMOLED 144Hz 8,000 mAh 80W 50 MP 215 g
32 Xiaomi 17T ₹71,980 56 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz 6,500 mAh 67W 50 MP 200 g
33 Motorola Razr Fold ₹1,49,999 54 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 8.1" OLED 120Hz 6,000 mAh 80W 50 MP —
34 Infinix Note 60 Pro ₹35,999 53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.78" AMOLED 144Hz 6,500 mAh 90W 50 MP 200 g
35 Oppo Reno 16 ₹72,999 53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.32" AMOLED 120Hz 6,700 mAh 80W 50 MP —
36 Nothing Phone (4a) ₹35,999 52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 6.78" AMOLED 120Hz 5,400 mAh 50W 50 MP 205 g
37 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹1,27,999 51 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz 5,000 mAh 60W 200 MP 214 g
38 Vivo T5 ₹34,999 50 MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo 6.83" AMOLED 144Hz 7,050 mAh 44W 50 MP 199 g
39 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro ₹49,999 48 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 6.83" AMOLED 144Hz 5,400 mAh 50W 50 MP 210 g
40 Poco M8 Power 5G ₹22,999 48 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz 8,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 225 g
41 Oppo Reno16 c ₹52,999 47 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 6.57" AMOLED 120Hz 7,000 mAh 80W 50 MP —
42 Samsung Galaxy M47 5G ₹26,399 43 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 6,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 206 g
43 Google Pixel 11 Pro ₹1,19,999 43 Google Tensor G6 6.3" OLED 120Hz 4,850 mAh 30W 50 MP 204 g
44 Redmi Note 15 5G ₹27,943 43 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz 5,520 mAh 45W 108 MP 178 g
45 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE ₹72,999 42 Samsung Exynos 2500 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 4,900 mAh 45W 50 MP 193 g
46 Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ₹1,34,999 42 Google Tensor G6 6.8" OLED 120Hz 5,115 mAh 45W 50 MP 226 g
47 Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G ₹24,999 41 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 6,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 206 g
48 Google Pixel 11 ₹89,999 41 Google Tensor G6 6.3" OLED 120Hz 4,985 mAh 30W 48 MP 197 g
49 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ₹1,79,900 40 Apple A20 Pro 6.9" OLED 120Hz 5,391 mAh — 48 MP 249 g
50 Redmi Note 17 5G ₹27,999 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 6.99" AMOLED 120Hz 8,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 225 g
51 iQOO Z11x ₹18,999 39 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo 6.76" LCD 120Hz 7,200 mAh 44W 50 MP 219 g
52 Redmi Note 15 SE 5G ₹25,999 38 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz 5,800 mAh 45W 50 MP 178 g
53 Poco M8 ₹24,999 36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz 5,520 mAh 45W 50 MP 178 g
54 Google Pixel 10a ₹52,999 36 Google Tensor G4 6.3" OLED 120Hz 5,100 mAh 30W 48 MP 183 g
55 Samsung Galaxy A57 5G ₹56,999 33 Samsung Exynos 1680 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 5,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 179 g
56 Samsung Galaxy A37 5G ₹45,999 33 Samsung Exynos 1480 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 5,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 196 g
57 Nothing Phone (4b) ₹29,999 32 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz 6,000 mAh 33W 50 MP 210 g
58 Samsung Galaxy S26 ₹87,999 29 Samsung Exynos 2600 6.3" AMOLED 120Hz 4,300 mAh 25W 50 MP 167 g
59 Infinix Hot 70 Pro ₹24,999 28 MediaTek Dimensity 7100 6.76" LCD 144Hz 6,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 204 g
60 Motorola Moto G77 Power ₹18,999 25 MediaTek Dimensity 6400 6.72" LCD 120Hz 7,000 mAh 30W 50 MP 215 g
61 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ₹1,94,999 24 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 8" AMOLED 120Hz 5,000 mAh 45W 200 MP 215 g
62 Apple iPhone 18 Pro ₹1,64,900 24 Apple A20 Pro 6.3" OLED 120Hz 4,056 mAh — 48 MP 211 g
63 Vivo X Fold6 ₹2,19,999 23 MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition 8.02" AMOLED 120Hz 6,900 mAh 80W 200 MP 228 g
64 iQOO Z11xa 5G ₹27,365 22 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo 6.76" LCD 120Hz 7,200 mAh 44W 50 MP 219 g
65 Oppo F35 5G ₹38,999 21 MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max 6.57" AMOLED 120Hz 8,000 mAh 80W 50 MP 205 g
66 Vivo T5x ₹27,999 21 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo 6.76" LCD 120Hz 7,200 mAh 44W 50 MP 219 g
67 Samsung Galaxy A27 5G ₹28,999 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz 5,000 mAh 25W 50 MP 200 g
68 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ₹1,74,999 16 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 7.6" AMOLED 120Hz 4,800 mAh 45W 50 MP 201 g
69 Realme P4R 5G ₹20,999 14 MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6.8" LCD 144Hz 8,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 224 g
70 Tecno Pova 8 ₹29,999 14 MediaTek Dimensity 7100 6.76" LCD 144Hz 8,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 225 g
71 OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite ₹27,270 13 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex 6.72" LCD 144Hz 7,000 mAh 45W 50 MP 208 g
72 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹1,14,999 11 Samsung Exynos 2600 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz 4,300 mAh 25W 50 MP 180 g
73 Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold ₹1,86,999 7 Google Tensor G6 8" OLED 120Hz 4,806 mAh 30W 48 MP 239 g
74 Vivo T5 Lite 5G ₹19,999 4 MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6.74" LCD 120Hz 6,500 mAh 44W 50 MP 209 g
75 Redmi 17C 5G ₹20,999 2 MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6.9" LCD 120Hz 6,000 mAh 33W 50 MP 211 g
76 Infinix Smart 20 ₹13,499 0 MediaTek Helio G81 6.78" LCD 120Hz 5,200 mAh 15W 8 MP 189 g

Not ranked: not enough data

These phones match, but too many of the formula's inputs are unknown to score them fairly: Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra, Ai+ Pulse 2, Apple iPhone 17e, Lava Blaze Duo 3, Lava Bold N2 Pro, Lava Bold N2, Lava Bold N4 Lite, Lava Virat Curve 5G, Lava Virat V1 5G, Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G, Lava Virat V1, Lava Yuva Star 3, Mivi One, Motorola Moto G Max, Motorola Moto G37 Power, OnePlus N6 Lite, OnePlus N6, OnePlus N6x, Oppo A6 5G, Oppo A6 Pro, Oppo A6s 5G, Oppo F33 Pro, Oppo F33 5G, Oppo F35 Pro 5G, Oppo K14 Lite, Oppo K14 5G, Oppo K14x 5G, Oppo Reno15 c, Poco C85x 5G, Poco M8x 5G, Poco X8 Power, Poco X8 5G, Realme 16, Realme 16x 5G, Realme C83 5G, Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G, Realme Narzo 100x 5G, Realme P4 Lite 5G, Realme P4 Lite, Redmi 17 5G, Redmi A7 Pro 5G, Redmi A7, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, Redmi Note 17 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A07 5G, Samsung Galaxy A08, Samsung Galaxy F70 5G, Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G, Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26+, Tecno Pop X 5G, Tecno Pop X, Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G, Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G, Tecno Spark 50s 5G, Tecno Spark Go 3, Vivo S2 FE, Vivo S2, Vivo T5e, Vivo V70 Elite, Vivo Y11 5G, Vivo Y21 5G, Vivo Y31t 5G, Vivo Y51 Pro 5G, Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

What changed since Week 42, 2026 (12–18 October)

  • New at #1: Motorola Signature
  • New at #2: Vivo X200T
  • New at #3: iQOO 15R
  • New at #4: Poco X8 Pro Max
  • New at #5: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • New at #7: Xiaomi 17
  • New at #8: Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • New at #9: Poco X8 Pro
  • Up from #7 to #6: Motorola Edge 70 Pro
  • Down from #8 to #10: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
  • Dropped out (was #1): OnePlus 15
  • Dropped out (was #2): Vivo X300 Pro
  • Dropped out (was #3): OnePlus Nord 6
  • Dropped out (was #4): iQOO 15
  • Dropped out (was #5): OnePlus 15R
  • Dropped out (was #6): Vivo V80
  • Dropped out (was #9): Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Dropped out (was #10): Vivo X Fold6

How this list is ranked

How the overall score compares with what is typical at the phone's price. We fit overall score against the logarithm of price across all ranked phones. A phone exactly on that line scores 50; every overall point above or below it adds or removes 2.5, capped at 0 and 100. A value score is given only when at least 3 other ranked phones cost between two-thirds and one-and-a-half times as much, so the line is never stretched far from real comparisons

The price line is fitted to the phones in our catalogue, so it moves a little as phones are added.

Ranked phones are on sale in India and had their first India sale in 2026; the 2025 models have their own lists. Prices are the cheapest variant's current official price, or its launch price where no current price is confirmed. A phone qualifies for "under ₹X" when that price is ₹X or less. Scores use fixed, published scales (formula version 2.6), so a phone's score is the same on every list; on budget lists the budget score shows where it sits among phones at that price. Full methodology.

Questions

Which is the best value for money phone in India?
The best value for money phone in India right now is the Motorola Signature (₹59,999), with a value score of 90/100: overall score 84 at ₹59,999 and +16 points versus phones at a similar price.
What are the top 3 value for money phones?
1. Motorola Signature (₹59,999), 2. Vivo X200T (₹59,999) and 3. iQOO 15R (₹56,975).
Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion at ₹30,999, ranked #10.
How is this list ranked?
How the overall score compares with what is typical at the phone's price. We fit overall score against the logarithm of price across all ranked phones. A phone exactly on that line scores 50; every overall point above or below it adds or removes 2.5, capped at 0 and 100. A value score is given only when at least 3 other ranked phones cost between two-thirds and one-and-a-half times as much, so the line is never stretched far from real comparisons The price line is fitted to the phones in our catalogue, so it moves a little as phones are added. 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.

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