Best phones under 18000: Need an excellent phone priced below ₹18,000? This month’s set features five good-looking and feature-rich phones that promise to impress without stretching your wallet. Some have better cameras, some provide improved battery life, and others offer sharper screens. If you can’t decide on which one to buy, we’ve deconstructed them for you to make the right decision without any ambiguity.

Moto G85

Moto G85 is light to hold and has a sleek appearance. Its pOLED display provides reasonable clarity, and the refresh rate provides smooth performance for day-to-day use. Camera configuration features a 50MP main sensor, and the front camera provides average shots. Equipped with a Snapdragon 6s Gen3 chipset, the device allows memory expansion and virtual RAM. You also receive 33W fast charging with a 5000mAh battery, making it dependable for prolonged use.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

This phone commands attention through its marginally larger AMOLED screen and thinner body. It shines in sunlight and has a more refreshing refresh rate. The Dimensity 7300 chip performs tasks efficiently under the hood, but is launched with just 6GB of RAM and no memory expansion slot. Rear and front cameras are adequate for the price. Battery life is good, and 45W fast charging keeps things rolling with minimal downtime.

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

Samsung’s model comes with a Super AMOLED Plus display that is superior in terms of peak brightness and has a larger front camera. It comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor and 256GB of storage, which provides superior internal space when compared to the rest in this list. Triple rear camera setup and 4K recording capabilities make it suitable for content creation. It supports reverse charging and an overall balance between performance, design, and battery, which is decent.

Oppo A5 Pro

The A5 Pro sports a less magnificent LCD screen with lower resolution, but it does get the benefit of a high refresh rate. The camera system is minimalistic but gets the job done. It runs on the Dimensity 6300 chip and has virtual RAM. The large 5800mAh battery is a big highlight, and SUPERVOOC fast charging gives it a lot of boost. Lack of sharp display can be a deal-breaker for some, though.

Vivo Y39

Vivo Y39 is differentiated in terms of battery life through a whopping 6500mAh battery cell. Its build is impressive and is the biggest in this lineup, and the LCD is also not as sharp. Cameras are relatively entry-level, and there is no memory card support. It is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and has support for 44W fast charging. A side-mounted fingerprint reader is a change from the in-display style of others.

Final Thoughts

All of these phones under ₹18,000 offer something unique. Moto G85 and Samsung Galaxy F55 5G feel more balanced, while Tecno Pova Curve 5G attracts with looks and performance. Oppo A5 Pro and Vivo Y39 excel in battery but make some trade-offs elsewhere. Choose the one that fits your requirement be it, a better screen, longer battery life, or greater storage.