The budget smartphone market has evolved greatly in 2025, with high-end features appearing in much more affordable devices. No matter where you are – In India or Out of India, here’s a list of best budget smartphones of the year, providing you with information on specifications, pros and cons and pictures for you to take a wise decision.
Best Budget Smartphones Under â‚ą15,000 (India)
1. Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
- Price: â‚ą9,999
- Display: 6.7-inch HD+, PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM/Storage: 6GB, 128GB storage
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP dual rear, 8MP front
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging
- Pros: Inexpensive 5G connection, solid performance
- Cons: Display quality could have been better(91mobiles)
2. vivo T3x
- Price: â‚ą11,999
- 6.72″ FHD+, LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- RAM/Storage: 4GB/128GB
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP rear dual camera, 8MP front
- Battery: 6000mAh with quick charge
- Pros: Huge battery, smooth display
- Cons: The lowlight camera performance is average(91mobiles)
3. realme Narzo 70 Turbo
- Price: â‚ą14,599
- 6.67″ FHD+, OLED, 120 Hz Display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
- RAM/Storage: 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage
- Camera : 50MP + 2MP rear, 16MP front
- Battery: 5000mAh with ultra quick charge
- Pros: OLED screen, fast charging
- Cons: Software experience could’ve been tuned better(91mobiles, Firstpost, Tech Phone Buzz)
🌍 Best Budget Smartphones Under $500 (Global)
1. Google Pixel 9A
- Price: $499
- Display: 6.3″ OLED
- Processor: Tensor G4
- RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Camera: 48MP main, 13MP ultrawide
- Battery: 5100mAh with wireless charging
- Pros: Long software support, excellent camera performance
- Cons: Charging speed is slower compared to competitors
- Source: (The Sun)(The Sun)
2. OnePlus 13R
- Price: $449
- Display: 6.78″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Camera: Main camera with AI enhancements
- Battery: 5000mAh with 80W fast charging
- Pros: Flagship performance, fast charging
- Cons: No wireless charging
- Source: (Tech Phone Buzz)(Tech Phone Buzz, El PaĂs)
3. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
- Price: $399
- Display: 6.6″ OLED
- Processor: Exynos 1280
- RAM/Storage: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Camera: Triple rear cameras
- Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging
- Pros: IP67 water resistance, long software support
- Cons: Performance is adequate but not exceptional
- Source: (The Verge)(The Verge, Tech Phone Buzz, 91mobiles)
🔍 Comparison Table
| Model | Price | Display | Processor | RAM/Storage | Battery | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy F06 5G | â‚ą9,999 | 6.7″ HD+, 90Hz | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6GB/128GB | 5000mAh | Affordable 5G |
| vivo T3x | â‚ą11,999 | 6.72″ FHD+, 120Hz | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 4GB/128GB | 6000mAh | Large battery |
| realme Narzo 70 Turbo | â‚ą14,599 | 6.67″ FHD+, OLED | Dimensity 7300 Energy | 6GB/128GB | 5000mAh | Fast charging |
| Google Pixel 9A | $499 | 6.3″ OLED | Tensor G4 | 8GB/128GB | 5100mAh | Excellent camera |
| OnePlus 13R | $449 | 6.78″ OLED, 120Hz | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8GB/128GB | 5000mAh | Flagship performance |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | $399 | 6.6″ OLED | Exynos 1280 | 6GB/128GB | 5000mAh |
