Premium features on a budget: Here are the top 5 smartphones of 2025 that have caught everyone's attention, priced between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000..

This year has seen several impressive phones in the budget smartphone segment. Companies like Vivo, Realme, and Infinix have consistently launched new and improved products in this category. Brands like Oppo and Nothing have also entered this range, bringing smartphones that were previously lacking in this price segment.

The definition of a budget phone has also changed over time. While previously, budget phones referred to low-priced phones with basic features, now in India, smartphones priced between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000 are considered budget phones. The good news is that this range now offers users powerful processors, better cameras, large batteries, and premium designs.

Nothing has launched the CMF Phone 2 Pro under its sub-brand CMF in the mid-range segment. This smartphone is equipped with the Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset and features a triple camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The phone has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and conveniently, the charger is included in the box. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. This phone specifically targets the sub-₹20,000 price segment.

The Oppo K13x focuses on design and durability. This smartphone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, offering up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone has a very slim design, with a thickness of 7.99mm and a weight of 194 grams. However, its real strength lies in its durability. It features military-grade protection, an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, and a display with wet touch support, allowing for easy use even with wet hands. Additionally, the Oppo K13x comes with a large 6,000mAh battery. The Vivo T4x is another smartphone that makes it onto this list thanks to its large 6500mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chipset, and military-grade durability with an IP64 rating. The phone features a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 50MP main camera. Despite its large battery, this smartphone supports 44W fast charging, making it a reliable option for extended use.

Realme's lineup also includes an 'x' series phone, the Realme P4x. It boasts a massive 7,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The phone is 8.39mm thick and weighs 208 grams. This smartphone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, offering up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Finally, the Infinix GT 30 deserves a mention on this list, as it's one of the few smartphones designed with gamers in mind in more ways than one. It features a 144Hz refresh rate AMOLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. A key highlight of the phone is its GT shoulder triggers and capacitive buttons, which can be customized for gaming. Additionally, it includes a 3D vapor chamber cooling system and other performance enhancements that help the phone deliver better performance during gaming without overheating.

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