Phones reviewed in April 2025 – tell us your thoughts!

The month of April has been quite busy with multiple smartphone launches in India, ranging from budget to mid-range models. This also means we have spent hours reviewing them by putting them to the test in different scenarios.

Following the tradition, we now bring you a quick recap of the phones we reviewed this month, along with their pros, cons and specs recap. We also have a unique poll question for our readers, where you can cast your answer to let us know your views. Let’s get started.

CMF Phone 2 Pro

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Quick Specs

  • 6.77-inch AMOLED display
  • MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
  • 50MP + 50MP + 8MP triple cameras
  • 16MP front camera
  • 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
  • Unique screw design

Pros

  • Unique design
  • Respectable performance
  • Clean software
  • Versatile camera setup

Cons

  • Charging speeds need improvement
  • Mediocre ultrawide camera

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Is offering a unique design a key factor in buying a phone in 2025?

    Realme 14T

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    Quick Specs

    • 6.67-inch FHD+ display
    • MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    • 50MP + 2MP dual cameras
    • 16MP front camera
    • 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging

    Pros

    • Sleek design with IP69 rating
    • Rich multimedia experience
    • Good thermals
    • Decent battery life

    Cons

    • Performance could be better
    • Average low-light photography
    • Pre-installed apps

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    Should more budget phones have a water and dust resistance rating?

      Vivo T4

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      Quick Specs

      • 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
      • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
      • 50MP + 2MP dual cameras
      • 32MP front camera
      • 7,300mAh battery, 90W fast charging

      Pros

      • Sleek & durable design
      • Capable performance
      • Massive battery
      • Speedy charging

      Cons

      • No ultrawide lens
      • Lacks NFC support

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      Is a 7,300mAh battery too much for a smartphone?

        Samsung Galaxy A26

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        Quick Specs

        • 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
        • Exynos 1380
        • 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
        • 13MP front camera
        • 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging

        Pro

        • Sleek design with IP67 rating
        • Vibrant AMOLED display
        • 6 years of software support
        • Decent selfie camera
        Cons
        • Cameras need improvement
        • No charger in the box
        • Single speaker

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        Is 25W charging speed enough in 2025?

          iQOO Z10

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          Quick Specs

          • 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
          • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
          • 50MP + 2MP dual cameras
          • 32MP front camera
          • 7,300mAh battery, 90W fast charging

          Pros

          • Impressive performance
          • Outstanding battery life
          • Fast charging speeds
          • Punchy display

          Cons

          • No ultrawide camera
          • Average low-light photography

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          Is the iQOO Z series the best mid-range offering?

            Vivo V50e

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            Quick specs

            • 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
            • MediaTek Dimensity 7300
            • 50MP + 8MP dual cameras
            • 50MP front camera
            • 5,600mAh battery, 90W fast charging

            Pros

            • Sleek & lightweight design
            • Vibrant AMOLED display
            • Reliable battery life
            • Decent primary camera

            Cons

            • Lacks the punch in performance
            • Ultrawide & low-light images need improvement

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            Is having good cameras more important than performance?

              iPhone 16e

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              Quick Specs

              • 6.1-inch OLED display
              • In-house A18 chipset
              • 48MP single main camera
              • 12MP front camera
              • Apple Intelligence

              Pros

              • Compact & lightweight
              • Good performance & battery life
              • Software support & Apple Intelligence
              • Most affordable modern iPhone

              Cons

              • Pricey
              • Single camera
              • 60Hz display & wide bezels
              • No MagSafe & UWB

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              Is iPhone 16e the best entry-level iPhone?

                OPPO F29 Pro

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                Quick Specs

                • 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display
                • MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
                • 50MP + 2MP dual cameras
                • 16MP front camera
                • 6,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging

                Pros

                • IP69-rated durability
                • Tall, vibrant display
                • Solid battery
                • OPPO AI features

                Cons

                • Pre-installed apps
                • Limited OS support
                • No ultra-wide camera

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                How often do you use the ultra wide-angle camera?

                  Infinix Note 50x

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                  Quick Specs

                  • 6.67-inch HD+ display
                  • MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultimate
                  • 50MP dual cameras
                  • 8MP front camera
                  • 5,500mAh battery, 45W fast charging

                  Pros

                  • Competitive price
                  • Great performance
                  • Decent cameras
                  • Good battery life

                  Cons

                  • No headphone jack
                  • Only HD+ display

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                  Would you buy a phone with an HD+ display in 2025?

                  Motorola Edge 60 Fusion

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                  Quick Specs

                  • 6.67-inch FHD+ pOLED display
                  • MediaTek Dimensity 7400
                  • 50MP triple cameras
                  • 32MP front camera
                  • 5,500mAh battery, 68W fast charging

                  Pros

                  • Smooth performance with 256GB base storage
                  • Great display & Dolby Atmos speakers
                  • Sharp photos in daylight
                  • Good battery with fast charging

                  Cons

                  • Low-light camera performance could be better
                  • No NFC support

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                  Is the lack of NFC a deal breaker?

                    Nothing Phone (3a)

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                    Quick Specs

                    • 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display
                    • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
                    • 50MP + 8MP + 50MP triple cameras
                    • 32MP front camera
                    • 5,000mAh battery, 50W fast charging support

                    Pros

                    • Vibrant display
                    • Clean OS
                    • Good cameras
                    • Solid battery

                    Cons

                    • Bulky design
                    • No charger in the box

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                    Is the Glyph Interface still relevant?