5 Phones That Feel Premium Under Budget in 2026

5 Phones That Feel Premium Under Budget in 2026: if you are looking for a 5G smartphone that feels premium under a budget of roughly 18k to 25k then here I have provided top 5 phones that feel premium under this price segment as of February 2026. These phones come with high end aesthetics like vegan leather back panels and aggressively curved AMOLED displays that were previously reserved for flagships. Here are their design specifications and all features as well as prices given below.

1. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 5G

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 5G phone comes with ultra slim body with high quality vegan leather or infinite black finishes and an aggressively curved display. The phone has a large 6.67 inch 1.5K 120 Hz POLED display and it is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset and it gets 50 MP main OIS sensor plus 13 MP camera setup and it is currently priced around 21,999 rupees.

2. Nothing Phone 3a / 3a Pro

Nothing Phone 3A / 3A Pro phones continue to lead in industrial premium design. The transparent back and unique Glyph interface lighting make it stand out from typical plastic budget phones. The phone features glass back panel which is rare at this price, uniform bezels and the iconic transparent aesthetic.

It is currently available as low as 24,999 rupees and features a large 6.77 inch flexible AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and dual 50 MP rear cameras and the phone also gets a massive 5000 mAh battery pack with 50 w fast charging support.

3. Realme P4 Pro 5G

Realme P4 Pro 5G phone is specifically designed to bring Pro aesthetics to a lower price point and it feels much more expensive than its price tag suggests.

The phone features 4D curved edge display that wraps around the sides and a very slim tapered profile. The phone gets 6.8 inch 120 Hz AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and it is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The phone is currently priced around 24,999 rupees.

4. Vivo T4 5G

Vivo T4 5G phone uses its flagship V series design language here and it focuses on a curved look that feels very smooth in the hand and it comes with a slim lightweight chassis with a high gloss finish. The phone also gets a large 6.77 inch AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and it is powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and features a huge 7300 mAh battery pack with 90 w fast charging support. The phone is available as low as 22,872 rupees.

5. Poco X7 Pro 5G

Poco X7 Pro 5G phone comes with premium glass feel back and is the first in its segment to feature UFS 4.0 storage for flagship level speed. It also has a large 6.67 inch AMOLED display and it is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset and gets a massive 6550 mAh battery pack with 90 w fast charging support and it is currently priced around 21,999 rupees in India.