Top 7 smartphones: Smartphone buyers on a tight budget often struggle to find a phone that delivers good features without breaking the bank. Luckily, several new phones under ₹7,000 in 2025 pack impressive displays, solid batteries, and decent cameras. Here’s a look at the best smartphones you can get in this price segment, perfect for everyday tasks, social media use, and light gaming.
POCO C71
POCO C71 is a standout in this affordable segment with a huge 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen offering a silky 120Hz refresh rate. It has Android 15 out of the box and is driven by the Unisoc T7250 processor along with 4GB RAM, providing a smooth performance. The dual-camera setup on the back features a 32MP primary lens, and at the front is an 8MP camera for selfies. It has a 5200mAh battery that includes fast charging support through a USB Type-C port. The device costs ₹6,498.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
The Redmi A5 is identical to POCO C71 in specifications, featuring the same Unisoc T7250 chipset, 6.88-inch 120Hz HD+ screen, 32MP dual rear cameras, and 8MP front camera. It just has a bit less RAM at 3GB. It also comes with Android 15 and has a 5200mAh battery with fast charging. It costs ₹6,499 and is still a good option to the POCO model for light users.
Samsung Galaxy M05
Samsung Galaxy M05 features a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD screen with a regular 60Hz refresh rate. It is driven by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor and 4GB RAM, which places it among the more capable within this price category. It comes with Android 14 and has a 50MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera. 5000mAh battery is fast charging enabled and features a USB Type-C port. The cost is ₹6,249.
Samsung Galaxy F05
Galaxy F05 is also very comparable to the M05, with an identical Helio G85 processor, 4GB RAM, and Android 14. It also has a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD display at 60Hz and boasts a 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup with an 8MP front shooter. A 5000mAh battery with fast charging provides stable battery life. Priced at ₹6,800, it provides one of the best overall specs in this segment.
Xiaomi Redmi A3X
Redmi A3X is yet another budget smartphone with a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes powered by Unisoc T603 with 3GB of RAM and Android 14. It also comes with a straightforward camera setup with an 8MP + 0.08MP dual camera at the back and a 5MP camera at the front. The phone comes with a 5000mAh battery, although there isn’t fast charging support. The phone is available at a price of ₹6,798.
Infinix Smart 9 HD
Infinix Smart 9 HD sports a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has the MediaTek Helio G50 processor and 3GB RAM, making it okay for normal use and casual apps. It operates Android 14 and packs a 13MP dual rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Its 5000mAh battery is not fast charge compliant, but it has a USB Type-C slot. The phone costs ₹6,499.
Tecno Spark Go 1
The Tecno Spark Go 1 rounds up the series with its 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Unisoc T615 processor and 3GB RAM, based on Android 14. The back camera has a 13MP sensor, and the front camera supports an 8MP resolution. It has a 5000mAh battery that supports fast charging over USB Type-C. Its price is ₹6,899.