Flagship phones keep getting pricier every passing year. Paying an exorbitant amount of money for a top-of-the-line device makes little sense when you can get a similar performance from a phone that costs almost half the price. If you’re buying in the sub-Rs 50,000 bracket, you can get phones that offer flagship-grade gaming and photography experiences. Here is our list of the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in December 2025.
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Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung’s A-series midranger is one of the finest smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000. It is powered by the Exynos 1580 processor and runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS out of the box. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. Check out our Samsung Galaxy A56 review for a deeper analysis of its everyday performance.
Pros
- Nice design
- Smooth display
- AI features
Cons
- Does not have a telephoto lens
Oppo Reno14 Pro
The portrait master Oppo Reno14 Pro rocks three 50MP sensors in its rear camera array. This array comprises a primary shooter, an ultrawide lens, and a telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode. Powering this device is the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based ColorOS 15. The 6,200mAh battery pack supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Read our Oppo Reno14 Pro review to learn more about its cameras.
Pros
- Good cameras
- Cool design
- IP69 rated
Cons
- Mediocre gaming performance
Realme GT 7 Pro
Realme’s flagship phone from 2024 is still a good purchase in 2025. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The camera island on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,800mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W fast charging. For a detailed analysis of its gaming performance, read our review of the Realme GT 7 Pro.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
- Affordable
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging
iPhone 15
If you’re an Apple loyalist with a Rs 50,000 budget, check out the base variant in the iPhone 15 series lineup. This smartphone is powered by Apple’s in-house A16 Bionic processor and runs iOS 17 out of the box. It flaunts a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 48MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 12MP front-facing camera is nestled inside the Dynamic Island on the display. The 3,349mAh battery pack supports USB-C and wireless charging.
Pros
- Nice design
- Good cameras
- Powerful processor
Cons
- No telephoto lens
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing’s latest premium offering is a great buy under Rs 50,000. The Phone (3) retains the see-through design that we’ve come to associate with Nothing. However, it drops the LED Glyph lighting on the back panel for a Glyph Matrix. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Its 6.67-inch OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. Read our review of the Nothing Phone (3) for more details.
Pros
- Cool design
- Clean OS
- Smooth display
Cons
Gets warm while gaming
Google Pixel 9a
One of our favourite things about the Pixel 9a is the lack of any camera bump on the back panel. It does this by raising its thickness to 8.9mm and packing a bigger battery. This 5,100mAh unit supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. The 6.3-inch P-OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 48MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. Read our Google Pixel 9a review to learn more about its everyday performance.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- No camera bump
- Wireless charging
Cons
- No telephoto lens
iPhone 16e
Apple’s new compact iPhone has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. This panel can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Apple A18 chipset and runs iOS 18 out of the box. The rear camera array comprises a lone 48MP primary shooter. The notch on the display houses a 12MP front-facing camera. The 4,005mAh Li-ion battery pack supports 7.5W Qi wireless charging.
Pros
- Compact
- Powerful processor
- Clean OS
Cons
- No ultrawide or telephoto lens
OnePlus 13s
OnePlus’s compact offering is powered by the ultra-powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Software duties in this device are handled by the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 out of the box. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The 5,850mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Check out our OnePlus 13s review for more details.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Powerful processor
- Big battery
Cons
- No ultrawide lens
iQOO 13
iQOO’s flagship phone from 2024 is priced just over Rs 50,000 this month. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera island is surrounded by an ambient ‘Dynamic’ light that also works as a fill light for portraits. This camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired charging. Read our iQOO 13 review to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging
Vivo X200 FE
Vivo’s ‘FE’ model for the X200 series has a compact form factor. 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. At the heart of the device lies the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. The triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,500mAh battery pack supports 90W wired charging. Read our Vivo X200 FE review to learn more about the phone.
Pros
- Compact
- Fluid display
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging
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Final Thoughts
These are our favourite smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in December 2025. If you want to go all out and buy a flagship device, check out our list of the best smartphones on the market. Got any questions? Let us know in the comments!
