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1. POCO X7 Pro 5G
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Gamers on a budget will love the POCO X7 Pro’s flagship-class Dimensity 8400 Ultra chip, 120 Hz 1.5K AMOLED panel and 90 W fast charging that tops the 6,550 mAh battery in 40 minutes. A 50 MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS brings surprisingly clean low-light shots, while the IP69 rating guards against dust and rain.gadgets.beebom+1
2. OnePlus Nord CE 5
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The Nord line’s latest “Core Edition” focuses on the essentials: a fluid 6.77-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 8350 Apex silicon and OxygenOS with three major Android updates. Its 50 MP OIS camera is tuned for natural colours, and the 7,100 mAh cell plus 80 W charging keeps power anxiety away.gadgets.beebom+1
3. Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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If you fancy transparent chic, the Phone (2a) Plus delivers glyph-lit charisma and a triple 50 MP camera setup—wide, ultrawide and selfie—backed by Samsungs GN9/JN1 sensors for sharp 4K footage. Clean Nothing OS and a flat 120 Hz AMOLED make it a delight for minimalists.gsmarena+1
4. iQOO Neo 10R
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Pure performance is the Neo 10R’s calling card: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen translate to buttery-smooth gaming. The 50 MP OIS camera is competent, and 80 W charging fills the 6,400 mAh battery swiftly.iqoo+1
5. Realme 14 Pro + 5G
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Realme’s 14 Pro + brings premium tricks under ₹25k: a 3× OIS periscope telephoto, 50 MP Sony IMX896 main sensor and quad-curve 1.5K OLED display. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 ensures solid everyday speed, while a 6,000 mAh battery plus 80 W SUPERVOOC means two days of use is realistic.smartprix+1
Honorable Mentions
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Infinix GT 30 Pro – Dimensity 8350 Ultimate & 108 MP camera for creators on tight budgets.gadgets.beebom
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Motorola Edge 50 – Stock Android feel with 68 W charging for purists.gadgets.beebom
Tips Before You Buy
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Watch festive sales: Prices often dip 10-15% with bank offers.
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Check OS policy: Samsung and OnePlus promise the longest software support in this bracket.
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Prioritize OIS if you record a lot of video—POCO X7 Pro, Nord CE 5 and Realme 14 Pro + stand out.
Pick the phone that matches your top need—be it gaming horsepower, camera versatility or clean software—and you’ll score serious value without crossing ₹25,000.