Over the last quarter, we reviewed a wide range of smartphones across the Indian market, from affordable daily drivers to high-end flagships. Due to the ongoing memory shortage, smartphone prices have been shifting upward across every bracket this year. Hence, we’ve updated our price ranges to reflect where devices actually sit in the market today. We’ve sorted these phones into five price bands:
- Around Rs 15,000
- Around Rs 30,000
- Rs 30,000-50,000
- Rs 50,000-80,000
- Above Rs 80,000
Using this guide, readers can quickly find the right options for their budget from the latest launches in the Indian market. But instead of just listing the phones, we’ve focused on what each one does best. That could mean the best camera phone in a segment, the strongest performer, the most well-rounded all-rounder, or the phone with the best battery life.
The aim is to keep the article easy to navigate while still adding useful context for readers who are actively looking to buy a new smartphone. This should help you quickly identify which phones deserve a closer look based on their budget and their specific strengths. Before we begin, here’s a list of all the phones we reviewed this quarter, sorted by price:
| Phone | Month (2026) | Price in India (base variant) |
|---|---|---|
| Ai+ Nova 2 | April | Rs 8,999 |
| Itel A100 Pro | May | Rs 8,999 |
| itel Zeno 200 | May | Rs 10,099 |
| HMD Vibe 2 5G | June | Rs 12,999 |
| Moto G37 Power | May | Rs 21,999 |
| Tecno Spark 50 5G | April | Rs 18,999 |
| OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | May | Rs 25,999 |
| Wobble One | April | Rs 26,999 |
| Realme 16T 5G | May | Rs 29,999 |
| POVA 8 5G | June | Rs 29,999 |
| Vivo T5 Pro | April | Rs 31,999 |
| Infinix Note 60 Pro | April | Rs 33,999 |
| OPPO F33 Pro 5G | April | Rs 33,990 |
| OnePlus Nord CE6 | May | Rs 33,999 |
| Realme 16 5G | April | Rs 34,999 |
| Redmi Turbo 5 | June | Rs 37,999 |
| Vivo V70 FE | April | Rs 37,999 |
| Motorola Edge 70 Pro | April | Rs 38,999 |
| OnePlus Nord 6 | April | Rs 42,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | April | Rs 41,999 |
| POCO X8 Pro Max 5G | April | Rs 44,999 |
| Google Pixel 10a | April | Rs 49,999 |
| Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | June | Rs 47,999 |
| Xiaomi 17T | June | Rs 59,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | April | Rs 56,999 |
| Apple iPhone 17e | April | Rs 64,900 |
| Vivo X300 FE | May | Rs 79,999 |
| OPPO Find X9s | May | Rs 79,999 |
| Motorola Razr Fold | May | Rs 1,49,999 |
| Vivo X300 Ultra | May | Rs 1,59,999 |
| OPPO Find X9 Ultra | May | Rs 1,69,999 |
Table of Contents
Phones around Rs 15,000
Tecno Spark 50 — Best overall
The Tecno Spark 50 (review) gets the basics right for everyday use, with a sturdy build, decent daylight cameras, and 45W charging that keeps things moving. It does fall a bit short under heavy multitasking, and low-light photos could be better. But for someone who wants a dependable daily driver without expecting too much, it is a good choice.
HMD Vibe 2 — Best value
The HMD Vibe 2 (review) delivers good value mainly because it gives you 5G at a sensible price in today’s market. It also brings a neat design, a tall display for entertainment, clean software, and cameras that keep things fairly realistic. If performance or fast charging matters more to you, though, there are better options to consider.
Phones around Rs 30,000
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — Best overall
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (review) feels like the most well-rounded phone here. It gives you good battery life, smooth everyday performance, and stereo speakers that make watching videos or listening to music more enjoyable. The display and cameras are not the strongest in the segment, but as an overall package, it does enough right to be the best pick here under Rs 30,000.
Vivo T5 Pro — Best cameras
The Vivo T5 Pro (review) is also a very good all-rounder, but its best strength is the camera. It handles daily use comfortably, offers excellent battery life, and gives you a great multimedia experience in a very easy-to-use form factor. It just misses out on the overall title because the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is more affordable, but if cameras matter more, the Vivo T5 Pro is the one to look at.
POVA 8 — Best battery
The POVA 8 (review) is all about the battery, which is easily its biggest strength. It also has a bold design and smooth everyday performance, but the LCD display and pricing stop it from feeling like a complete package.
Phones between Rs 30,000 – Rs 50,000
OnePlus Nord 6 — Best overall
The OnePlus Nord 6 (review) is the most complete Nord phone OnePlus has made so far. It brings better performance, a sharper display, bigger battery life, and stronger durability all at once, which makes it a very easy pick in this price range. The lack of a 512GB option and the plastic build are still small trade-offs, but the overall package is hard to ignore.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — Best cameras
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (review) is one of the most balanced phones under Rs 50,000, but its strongest appeal is the camera system. It gives you a capable periscope setup, good performance, and a bright 144Hz display in a slim and durable design. Battery life and software support are not quite at the top, but if you want the best camera phone in this price range, this is the one to go for. Check out the samples below:
Redmi Turbo 5 — Best battery
The Redmi Turbo 5 (review) is an easy pick if battery life is your main priority. It also brings strong gaming performance, 100W fast charging, and a premium build with good durability. The cameras are not its strong suit, but for endurance and performance, it is one of the best, most affordable choices in this segment.
POCO X8 Pro Max — Best performance
The POCO X8 Pro Max (review) is the best pick for performance in this price bracket. It delivers excellent speed, with a solid battery life and a good viewing experience. The software and cameras are not its biggest strengths, but for users who care most about raw performance, those trade-offs are easy to accept.
Samsung Galaxy A37 — Best software
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (review) is the ideal choice if software support matters most to you. It feels premium in hand, handles everyday use comfortably, and its 50MP main camera is reliable for regular shots.
The biggest highlight is its long software support, which includes six years of OS updates, making it a great choice for users who want their phone to stay current for a long time.
| Smartphone | Pre-Installed Apps | Software Support |
| Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | 47 | 6 Years OS Updates + 6 Year Security Updates |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus | 64 | 4 Year OS Updates + 6 Year Security Updates |
| vivo V70 | 50 | 4 Year OS Updates + 6 Year Security Updates |
Phones between Rs 50,000 – Rs 80,000
Xiaomi 17T — Best value
The Xiaomi 17T (review) is an excellent value-for-money choice in this price range. It offers good all-round value, with a capable camera system, dependable battery life, and a design that feels premium. It is not the fastest phone in the segment, and charging could be quicker, but the overall package and its competitive price make it an easy phone to recommend.
OPPO Find X9s — Best cameras
The OPPO Find X9s (review) is a great camera phone, thanks to its Hasselblad-tuned cameras that deliver reliable results across most situations. It also feels smooth in everyday use, with good performance, a refined software experience, and a polished display. The only real letdown is that the large battery could have been optimised a little better.
Vivo X300 FE — Best battery
The Vivo X300 FE (review) is a compact phone that makes a lot of sense if you want excellent battery life and great cameras. It is not the most powerful option in the segment, but it feels like one of the more practical and well-rounded choices overall.
Samsung Galaxy A57 — Best overall
The Galaxy A57 (review) is the most well-rounded phone in this price range. It pairs excellent software with one of the best camera performances, along with decent day-to-day performance and well-optimised battery life. If you want a premium smartphone experience without spending flagship-level money, this is an excellent choice.
Phones over Rs 80,000
OPPO Find X9 Ultra — Best overall
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (review) is the best overall pick if you want an ultra-premium phone that does almost everything at a very high level. It combines an excellent camera system with smooth software, a top-class display, blazing fast performance, and even better battery life than the Vivo X300 Ultra.
Vivo X300 Ultra — Best cameras
The Vivo X300 Ultra (review) is one of the best camera phones you can buy right now, even without the ZEISS teleconverter kit. It also brings flagship-level performance and a great display, making it an excellent overall device too. The only real downsides are that battery life could be better.
Final thoughts
These are the phones that stood out to us the most across the quarter, whether for performance, cameras, battery life, software, or simply offering the most complete package in their price range.
If you are planning to buy a new phone soon, this list should help you narrow down the options and focus on the models that are actually worth a closer look. You can also go through our comprehensive reviews linked with each phone to get a better sense of the device and make a more informed buying decision.
