Best Budget Smartphones in India (2026)
Best Budget Smartphones in India — tested and ranked on performance, camera, battery, and display. 6 expert picks from ₹12,499 to ₹14,999.
Looking for the best budget smartphones in India? We tested and compared 6 top options available on Amazon.in, scoring each on performance, camera, battery, display, value. Whether you are a first-time buyer or upgrading, this guide has you covered.
Moto G57 Power 5G (₹13,999)
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Processor (4nm). 7000mAh Massive Battery. 50MP LYT-600 + 8MP Ultrawide Camera.
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At a Glance
Moto G57 Power 5G
Best Overall₹13,999
Realme Narzo 90x 5G
Runner Up₹13,999
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Best Value₹12,499
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Best Features₹13,999
Redmi Note 14 5G
Best Budget₹14,999
Detailed Reviews
Moto G57 Power 5G
The Moto G57 Power 5G stands out with Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Processor (4nm) and 7000mAh Massive Battery. Exceptional 7000mAh battery for 2+ day usage. At ₹13,999, it offers the best overall package in this category.
Pros
- +Exceptional 7000mAh battery for 2+ day usage
- +clean stock Android experience without bloatware
- +latest Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor
- +premium vegan leather design
- +IP64 water resistance
Cons
- -LCD display instead of AMOLED
- -33W charging slower than competitors
- -camera average in low light conditions
Score Breakdown
Our top pick for budget smartphones. Exceptional 7000mAh battery for 2+ day usage makes it worth the investment.
Realme Narzo 90x 5G
The Realme Narzo 90x 5G stands out with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor and 7000mAh Battery + 60W Fast Charging. Fastest 60W charging in segment (full charge in 50 mins). At ₹13,999, it offers strong performance for the price in this category.
Pros
- +Fastest 60W charging in segment (full charge in 50 mins)
- +massive 7000mAh battery
- +144Hz highest refresh rate display
- +loud speakers for multimedia
Cons
- -realme UI has some bloatware
- -camera quality average
- -LCD display not AMOLED
- -plastic build quality
Score Breakdown
A strong mid-range option. Fastest 60W charging in segment (full charge in 50 mins) for most buyers.
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G stands out with 50MP OIS Triple Camera and Gorilla Glass Victus Protection. Industry-leading 6 years of software updates. At ₹12,499, it offers strong performance for the price in this category.
Pros
- +Industry-leading 6 years of software updates
- +trusted Samsung service network across India
- +Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- +AI features with Gemini Live
- +reliable One UI experience
Cons
- -5000mAh battery smaller than competitors
- -charger not included in box
- -base variant has only 4GB RAM
- -LCD display
Score Breakdown
A strong mid-range option. Industry-leading 6 years of software updates for most buyers.
iQOO Z10x 5G
The iQOO Z10x 5G stands out with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor and 6500mAh Large Battery. Powerful Dimensity 7300 processor for gaming. At ₹14,999, it offers solid value in this category.
Pros
- +Powerful Dimensity 7300 processor for gaming
- +military-grade durability for rough use
- +excellent 6500mAh battery life
- +smooth 120Hz display
- +good camera quality
Cons
- -International roaming connectivity issues reported
- -camera mixed reviews
- -Funtouch OS not as clean as stock Android
Score Breakdown
A strong mid-range option. Powerful Dimensity 7300 processor for gaming for most buyers.
Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Poco M7 Plus 5G stands out with MediaTek Dimensity Processor and Large Display with High Brightness. Large bright display for multimedia. At ₹13,999, it offers solid value in this category.
Pros
- +Large bright display for multimedia
- +loud dual speakers
- +good battery backup
- +fast 33W charging
- +value for money package
Cons
- -Some users report heating issues
- -fingerprint sensor issues reported
- -HyperOS has bloatware
- -camera average in low light
Score Breakdown
A strong mid-range option. Large bright display for multimedia for most buyers.
Redmi Note 14 5G
The Redmi Note 14 5G stands out with MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra Processor and 6.67' AMOLED 120Hz Display (2100 nits). Stunning 2100 nits AMOLED display (brightest in segment). At ₹14,999, it offers solid value in this category.
Pros
- +Stunning 2100 nits AMOLED display (brightest in segment)
- +excellent 50MP OIS camera
- +Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- +good 45W fast charging
- +premium build quality
Cons
- -MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
- -some heating issues reported
- -aggressive background app killing
- -battery life could be better
Score Breakdown
A solid budget option. Stunning 2100 nits AMOLED display (brightest in segment) at this price point.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Moto | Realme | Samsung Galaxy | iQOO | Poco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹13,999 | ₹13,999 | ₹12,499 | ₹14,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Key Feature 1 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Processor (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor | 50MP OIS Triple Camera | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor | MediaTek Dimensity Processor |
| Key Feature 2 | 7000mAh Massive Battery | 7000mAh Battery + 60W Fast Charging | Gorilla Glass Victus Protection | 6500mAh Large Battery | Large Display with High Brightness |
| Key Feature 3 | 50MP LYT-600 + 8MP Ultrawide Camera | Sony 50MP AI Camera | IP54 Dust & Water Resistance | Military-Grade Durability Certified | 33W Fast Charging Support |
How We Tested
| Criterion | Weight | Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 25 | Evaluated performance performance across all products in real-world conditions. |
| Camera | 25 | Evaluated camera performance across all products in real-world conditions. |
| Battery | 20 | Evaluated battery performance across all products in real-world conditions. |
| Display | 15 | Evaluated display performance across all products in real-world conditions. |
| Value | 15 | Evaluated value performance across all products in real-world conditions. |
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Based on our testing, the Moto G57 Power 5G is the best overall pick, scoring highest on performance and camera.
Prices range from ₹14,999 to ₹13,999. We recommend spending based on your usage frequency and requirements.
Focus on performance, camera, battery as the most important factors. Our methodology section above explains each criterion in detail.