The Best Phone Under ₹25,000 Right Now!

Product(s) reviewed / recommended (phones under ₹25,000)

1) Moto G84 Fusion (8/256GB) — “best 256GB pick”

Price mentioned: ~₹24,999 (₹23K with card discount); often fluctuating in/out of stock

Key features

• Display: 1.5K 120Hz OLED (curved), slim/grippy OG Moto design (pink mentioned)
• Performance: Dimensity 7400
• Storage: 256GB, UFS 2.2
• Charging/Audio: 68W charger in-box, dual stereo speakers (loud)
• Durability: IP69 rating
• Expansion: microSD card slot
• Cameras: good daytime shots from both main and selfie cameras (sharp; no major overprocessing claims)
• Updates: 2 more years of OS updates
• Battery: 5500mAh (not “super huge” but “fine”)

Pros (explicit)

• Strong spec-for-price for 2026 (1.5K 120Hz OLED, IP69, dual speakers, 68W charger, microSD)
• Cameras “actually good”

Cons (explicit)

• No NFC
• Weaker vibration motor
• Curved screen may not suit everyone

Verdict (from video)

If you need 256GB under ₹25K and can find it in stock at/under that price, the speaker would “personally go for it.”

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2) Infinix GT 30 (256GB variant) — “cheapest 256GB option”

Price mentioned: ₹23,999 (₹22,800 with bank offer); described as one of the cheapest 256GB phones available then

Key features

• Display: flat 1.5K OLED (punchy/bright), slim bezels
• Audio: proper dual stereo speakers (not “very loud” but at least not single-speaker)
• Performance: Dimensity 7400, runs smooth
• Gaming: claims BGMI + COD at 90 FPS
• Cameras: “fine”; colors/skin tones good; no heavy boost/over-sharpening claim
• Battery: 5500mAh
• Software: improved UI (called “most improved UI” in a prior awards video), useful features, not much bloat
• Updates: only one update remaining (a concern for some)
• Storage: UFS 2.2

Pros (explicit)

• Great value for 256GB
• Flat 1.5K OLED + bright punchy panel
• Solid gaming performance for price
• Software improvements / fewer bloat apps

Cons (explicit)

• Back design described as too gimmicky/kinky (“too much going on”)
• Only one update remaining

Verdict

Value-for-money if you’re okay with the back design.

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3) Samsung Galaxy M56 (8/128GB) — “best overall feel at this price”

Price mentioned: ~₹23,500 (8/128GB) without bank discount

Key features / standout advantages

• Build: glass back; Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on both front and rear (rare)
• Size/weight: 7.2mm, 180g (best in-hand feel at this price)
• Display: smaller bezels than M47 and Nothing Phone 4B
• Performance: Exynos 1480 (speaker claims comparable to/improved vs M47’s chip), good for casual gaming
• RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5X, 120GB UFS 3 (not 4/6GB variants)
• Updates: 5 years of updates left (highlighted as unmatched)
• Cameras: “good for the price,” punchy shots; 2X portraits look fine

Pros (explicit)

• Excellent “in-hand” premium feel for cost (thin/light + Victus Plus)
• Long update support
• Good cameras for price

Cons (explicit)

• Single speaker only (sounds “decent-ish”)
• No charger in box
• Doesn’t have good game mode / “good lock support” (as mentioned)
• Bloatware
• Battery: 5000mAh, but speaker says ~7 hours screen-on time; still not as good as some newer batteries
• Mentioned it went out of stock then back in

Verdict

Strong choice given availability and pricing; “just so good” at ~₹22K in 2026 with options.

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4) Realme GT Ultra — “top pick all-rounder under ~₹25K (with bank discount)”

Price mentioned: ₹26,500 normally; goes under ₹25K only with bank discount

Key features

• Design/feel: more premium than others; slim frame; “quad curved” screen (balanced curvature); thin bezels
• Display: 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED (one of the best screens in this price)
• Haptics: “really good,” better than most in this segment
• Software/updates: Realme UI / ColorOS; updates till Android 18
• Performance: Dimensity 8350, “fast 8GB RAM,” 128GB UFS 3.1
• Gaming: played BGMI + COD at 120 FPS
• Battery/charging: 6000mAh, 80W charger in-box
• Heat: gets warm but no overheating noticed
• Cameras: “aren’t exactly awesome”; “boosted Realme colors” can look good or not

Pros (explicit)

• Best “complete” all-rounder experience in this bracket
• High-end feel: screen + haptics + fast charging + smooth performance
• Very strong update promise (Android 18)
• Gaming performance strong for price

Cons (explicit)

• Cameras not great / color processing inconsistency
• Mentioned it was out of stock (availability risk)

Verdict

Speaker’s “top pick” as the only all-rounder phone around this price.

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Bonus picks (slightly above ₹25,000)

Alternatives if you can stretch budget.

5) Moto Edge 60 Pro

Price mentioned: around ₹26K with bank discounts

Highlights

• Wireless charging
• Good cameras incl. 3X telephoto
• 256GB UFS 4
• Dimensity 8350
• “Most complete” at price

Con

• Screen “annoyingly too curved”
• Lens fogging issues reported by some

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6) Moto Edge 70

Price mentioned: ₹26,600 with card discount

Highlights

• Very slim/premium feel, flat screen
• Wireless charging even on thin body
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
• 256GB

Con

• Smaller 5000mAh battery
• No telephoto

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7) Realme GT 70 (performance-focused)

Price mentioned: closer to ₹30K, but sometimes ~₹26–27K with bank discount

Highlights

• Dimensity 8400 Max
• 256GB
• Huge 7000mAh “silicon carbon” battery
• IP69
• NFC
• Good speakers

Con

• Cameras “decentish at best”

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Main comparisons made (within the <₹25K context)

• 256GB focus: Two options called out explicitly:

  • Moto (more “balanced premium” but no NFC)
  • Infinix (cheapest 256GB but gimmicky back + update limit)
  • Samsung vs others: Samsung highlighted for premium build + Victus Plus + 5 years updates, but compromises on single speaker and no charger.

• All-rounder pick: Realme GT Ultra positioned as the most complete experience—winning on display + haptics + charging + gaming, while giving up on camera quality.

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Unique pros/cons mentioned across the phones (consolidated)

Common pros mentioned

• Strong display upgrades for price: 1.5K OLED / 120Hz / 144Hz
• Better-than-expected performance chips for budget: Dimensity 7400/8350, Exynos 1480, etc.
• Good audio setups: often dual stereo, with Samsung as an exception (single speaker)
• Some combination of: fast charging in-box, premium build, and/or long update support

Common cons mentioned

• Availability/stock issues and price fluctuations near ₹25K
• Tradeoffs by model:
  • Moto: no NFC, weaker vibration, curved screen
  • Infinix: gimmicky back design, only one update remaining
  • Samsung: single speaker, bloatware, no charger in box, weaker “lock support”
  • Realme: weaker camera performance

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Speaker-specific notes (different aspects)

• General viewpoint: reviewer argues there’s “no new phone” under ₹25K worth a universal recommendation, then shares rare/bargain picks that do make sense.
• Camera/real-world usage emphasis (Moto + Infinix): both claim good daylight camera results; Realme GT Ultra was criticized for camera processing.
• Updates/build emphasis (Samsung): singled out for Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and 5 years of updates.
• All-rounder/system feel (Realme GT Ultra): haptics, premium fit/finish, smooth gaming, charging, and update timeline stressed.
• Bonus picks emphasis (higher budget): focus on wireless charging, telephoto, flatter/less curved screens, or higher-end chip + larger battery + NFC/IP.

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Overall concise verdict / recommendation

• Best overall all-rounder under ~₹25K (with bank discount): Realme GT Ultra — best for display, haptics, performance, and charging; expect weaker cameras and watch for stock.
• Best 256GB value if you want stronger practical features: Moto (G84 Fusion) 8/256 if you can accept no NFC and a curved screen.
• Best cheapest 256GB alternative: Infinix GT 30 256GB if you want a flat OLED and don’t mind the gimmicky back and shorter update runway.
• If you prioritize build + long updates: Samsung Galaxy M56 for premium glass/Victus Plus feel and 5 years of updates, with compromises (single speaker, bloatware, no charger).