Best Smartphones under 25k: If you’re looking for a feature-rich smartphone with a budget of ₹25,000, you’re in luck. Poco F6, Realme 12+ 5G, and Nothing Phone 3a are three heavy-hitters loaded with cutting-edge designs, dynamic displays, and silky smooth performance. With price cuts and enticing exchange offers in effect now, it could be the ideal time to get your upgrade. Let’s see what each phone has to offer.

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Poco F6 5G

Poco F6 makes a splash with a high-end AMOLED screen, delivering sharp graphics due to its 1220 x 2712 pixel resolution and 446 ppi. It has Dolby Vision support and achieves a whopping peak brightness of 2400 nits. Shatter-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus also covers this 6.67-inch display, which features a 120Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 480Hz touch sampling rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen3, clocked at 3GHz, it’s a performance beast backed by 8GB RAM (plus 8GB virtual) and 256GB storage. Its dual rear camera setup, led by a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor, supports 4K at 60fps. The 5000mAh battery supports 90W Turbocharger and reverse charging. Currently priced at ₹23,999 after ₹12,000 off, it also offers up to ₹20,450 discount on exchange.

Realme 12+ 5G

Realme 12+ 5G also has a 6.67-inch display but with marginally lower 1080 x 2400 resolution and 395 ppi. Nevertheless, it supports HDR10+ certification and a satisfactory 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, clocked at 2.6GHz. It features 8GB RAM (and 8GB virtual) and 128GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 2TB using a hybrid slot. Its triple rear camera system features a 50MP primary shooter, an  8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens, while the 16MP front-facing camera takes selfies. A 5000mAh battery and 67W SUPERVOOC charging make it run. It’s now priced at ₹15,999 after a ₹10,000 discount, with exchange benefits up to ₹13,550.

Nothing Phone 3a

Nothing Phone 3a is a premium feel all the way with its 6.77-inch AMOLED display. Though its resolution is marginally lower at 1080 x 2392 and 387 ppi, it compensates with 3000 nits peak brightness and robust color contrast. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen3 chip and 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There’s a triple-camera setup at the back, two 50MP sensors and an 8MP sensor, and selfies get a 32MP front camera. The 5000mAh battery has support for fast charging of 50W and reverse 7.5W. Following a ₹3,000 price reduction, the phone is available at ₹24,999 with exchange value up to ₹22,200 and extra bank discounts.

Final Verdict

Poco F6 dominates raw performance, charging speed, and screen quality, best suited for power users. Realme 12+ delivers good value for the money, best for users on a leaner budget. Nothing Phone 3a excels in camera flexibility and design, best suited for users who appreciate a refined experience. They all have great deals currently, so purchasing these offers might cut costs significantly.