The Indian Gadget Awards (IGA) are back with over 35 jury members shortlisting the top gadgets from over 200 nominations across 35 plus product categories. The sub-Rs 25,000 segment is a competitive space that saw plenty of action in 2023, with brands releasing phones with dependable performance, good designs, and more at attractive prices. In the Best Phone of 2023 (under Rs 25,000) category, there are 13 nominees. And the winner is…
Best Phone of 2023 (under Rs 25,000)
Winner: Motorola Edge 40 Neo
This Motorola Edge 40 Neo takes the crown for Best Phone of 2023 in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. The MediaTek Dimensity 7030-powered Motorola Edge 40 Neo brings freshness to this segment with a distinct Sea Blue colour option. It is also decent for camera-focused customers (50MP + 13MP ultra-wide). Interestingly, the ultra-wide camera can also double as a macro camera, making it a versatile camera system. Other key features include a vivid display and long battery backup per charge. Users can also enjoy a clean Android experience with Motorola Edge 40 Neo. Overall, the Edge 40 Neo has something to offer for everyone, making it a capable all-rounder smartphone.
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Phone of 2023 (under Rs 25,000).
Best Phone of 2023 (under Rs 25,000) nominees
Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is among the limited Android smartphones in the segment to feature a leather back. It also boasts a 6.67-inch Full-HD display, a 64MP primary camera, and MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC.
POCO X5 Pro 5G
The POCO X5 Pro looks and feels similar to most other POCO phones. But it remains a decent choice for those who enjoy playing games or taking photos, thanks to the Snapdragon 778G 5G and a 108MP camera.
Infinix GT 10 Pro
The Infinix GT 10 Pro takes inspiration from the Nothing Phone (1) for the design, but draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC.
Infinix Zero 30 5G
The Infinix Zero 30 5G is easily one of the most stylish smartphones in this segment. It also includes a 144Hz curved display and a 108MP camera.
iQOO Z7 Pro
If fast charging is your priority, the iQOO Z7 Pro is a good choice. It supports 66W fast charging, which can power the 4,600mAh battery in less than an hour.
Lava Agni 2 5G
Indian phone maker Lava is slowly emerging as a formidable payer in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. The company’s Lava Agni 2 5G boasts a crisp 6.78-inch display AMOLED display with curved edges.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G offers a balanced performance. Key highlight of the smartphone includes a Snapdragon 695 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 108MP camera.
Realme 11 Pro 5G
The Realme 11 Pro 5G looks similar to the more expensive Realme 11 Pro+ with some tweaks here and there. However, it includes a reliable 100MP primary camera.
Samsung Galaxy F34 5G / GalaxY M34 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F34 5G and Samsung Galaxy M34 offer similar features as the duo packs a Samsung Exynos 1280 SoC. There’s a big focus on the battery with the 6,000mAh battery onboard.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The key strength of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G includes the display. Our favourite feature is the native reader mode, which offers a Kindle-like e-ink finish, making the reading experience greatly comfortable.
Vivo T2 Pro 5G
Vivo continues to gradually improve its T-series phones with this year’s Vivo T2 Pro 5G. Key features include a tall AMOLED display, fast charging support, and 5G.
OPPO A79 5G
The OPPO A79 5G is a no-frills smartphone, which could be ideal for elderly customers. It includes a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 5000mAh batter, and a 2MP camera.
