Best phone under ₹25,000: The scene of mid-range and upper mid-range phones in 2025 has become quite explosive. Three big contenders – OPPO K13 Turbo, OnePlus Nord CE 5 and iQOO Neo 10R – have come to show their strength in the market. Every phone is special in its own way: some are kings in gaming, some are great in battery backup, and some give a balanced all-rounder experience. Let us explain to you in an easy and desi style which phone is best for which type of user.
Design & Display
Teen phones look premium in their looks and feel. There are big AMOLED displays in which OPPO and OnePlus offer 120Hz refresh rate, but iQOO Neo 10R is a bit ahead here with its 144Hz refresh rate. Meaning scrolling and gaming both will go buttery smooth. Talking about brightness, iQOO is again the champion with 4500 nits peak brightness, which will be clearly visible even in the sun.
Performance & Gaming Power
If you are a performance lover, then without a doubt iQOO Neo 10R will win your heart. With Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, its AnTuTu score is the highest. Meaning there is no tension in gaming, multitasking and using heavy apps. OPPO K13 Turbo and Nord CE 5 also come with good processors, but in terms of gaming they are not even close to iQOO.
Camera Setup
For photography lovers, both OnePlus Nord CE 5 and iQOO Neo 10R are quite great. Both have 50MP OIS main camera and 8MP ultrawide lens. OPPO K13 Turbo is a bit behind, because its second camera is only 2MP mono which is not much use. For selfie lovers, iQOO Neo 10R is the best choice with its 32MP front camera, which is much better than Nord and OPPO’s 16MP.
Battery & Charging
In the battery department, OnePlus Nord CE 5 is the winner, with a big battery of 7100mAh. OPPO K13 Turbo is in second position with 7000mAh. iQOO is a little smaller with 6400mAh battery, but both the phones support 80W fast charging. That means the charging speed is almost the same, just the backup will be a little different.
Price & Value
The price game is interesting here. OnePlus Nord CE 5 is the cheapest at a price tag of ₹24,999, and is also feature-packed. iQOO Neo 10R is a little expensive, but worth it for gaming and performance lovers. OPPO K13 Turbo is a middle option, suitable for more battery and ColorOS lovers.
Final Verdict
If you want gaming and raw performance then iQOO Neo 10R is your perfect beast.
If you want a balanced, budget-friendly and long battery life phone then OnePlus Nord CE 5 is the best pick.
And if you like ColorOS experience and a big battery backup, then OPPO K13 Turbo is made for you.
