Budget and midrange smartphones are often very surprising when it comes to battery size and performance. One of the better aspects of having a smaller chipset is that the device is able to accommodate a bigger battery. If you think that 5,000 mAh is the ceiling for battery capacity, there are several smartphones that will prove you wrong. In this article, we bring you the top 10 smartphones under Rs 25,000 with large batteries.
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Samsung Galaxy M34
Price: Rs 16,499 on Samsung.in
Key Specs
| Display | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
Samsung’s M series smartphones are known for their big battery packs and high performance. When we tested the Galaxy M34, it easily lasted 2 days on moderate usage. The smartphone supports 25W wired charging, which takes 2 hours to fully charge the 6,000 battery pack. Apart from amazing battery specs, the M34 also features a great 50MP primary lens that takes vibrant and punchy images in well-lit conditions. An 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor complete the three-lens vertical camera array.
Samsung Galaxy F54
Price: Rs 24,999 on Samsung.in
Key Specs
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
Like the Galaxy M series, Samsung’s F series also gets a large 6,000 mAh battery pack. This year, the Samsung Galaxy F54 stands ahead of the pack with its crisp display, amazing cameras, versatile processor, and of course, a long-lasting battery. The smartphone lasted an entire day for us on heavy usage. Our daily usage included multiple gaming sessions, watching content across different platforms for a couple of hours, and social media browsing. Users who are more conservative with their smartphone usage will be able to push the F54’s battery to two days. To see how the smartphone performed in other aspects, read our Samsung Galaxy F54 review.
Samsung Galaxy M14
Price: Rs 11,990 on Samsung.in
Key Specs
| Display | 6.6-inch PLS LCD |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
Samsung’s budget M series offering has got a lot going on for it. Firstly, it does not compromise on the battery pack, retaining the 6,000 mAh unit from the higher-placed M series models. This battery pack can easily last for 2 days on the M14. The smartphone also supports 25W charging. The 50MP primary camera on this smartphone takes detailed, rich, and vibrant pictures with very punchy colours. At this price point, there aren’t many devices that can beat the Galaxy M14. Read our full review of the smartphone here.
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Price: Rs 25,999 on Mi.com
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch OLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Redmi Note 12 Pro was one of the first smartphones to come out this year. We reviewed the device as soon as it was released and were thoroughly impressed by its performance across the board. The Note 12 Pro gets a massive 5,000 mAh that can easily last an entire day. The 67W power adapter that comes inside the box, can charge the smartphone from 10-50% in under 20 minutes. It takes just under 50 minutes to fully charge the device. The Note 12 Pro+ variant comes with a 200MP primary camera and support for 120W charging. It retains the 5,000 mAh battery pack.
OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite
Price: Rs 19,999 on OnePlus.in
Key Specs
| Display | 6.72-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
OnePlus’ most affordable phone in India, the Nord CE3 Lite follows the design language of the rest of the series. It has a pastel-coloured plastic back and two individual cutouts for the rear cameras. The CE3 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 under the hood, which is a decent chipset in this price range. The 5,000 mAh battery pack on this device lasts an entire day with absolute ease. Also included in the box is an 80W SuperVOOC charger. The smartphone, however, only supports wired charging up to 67W. Read our review of the OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite here.
Infinix GT 10 Pro
Price: Rs 21,999 on Flipkart
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Infinix GT 10 Pro was one of the better gaming smartphones to come out this year. There aren’t many smartphones in its price range that can match the GT 10 Pro’s gaming performance. The smartphone’s 5,000 mAh battery pack can easily last an entire day even after multiple gaming sessions. Infinix GT 10 Pro also has a ‘Bypass Charging’ feature that directly charges the motherboard while gaming, leading to less heat generation. Read our full review here.
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Price: Rs 14,999 on Amazon
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The new Tecno Pova 5 Pro gets an experimental back design, with RGB lighting around the camera module and a see-through back panel. The ‘Nothing’ influence is palpable here. The MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC can expertly handle everyday tasks and even puts an admirable gaming performance. While testing the Pova 5 Pro, the 5,000 mAh battery pack lasted a full day for us.
Nokia C32
Price: Rs 8,999 on Nokia.com
Key Specs
| Display | 6.5-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| RAM | 3GB, 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
Moving on to the budget offerings, the Nokia C32 is one of the standout phones of its segment. While we truly believe that Nokia needs to move on from the Unisoc chip, the C32 has some surprises that play the balancing act to its processor. The first is an extraordinary glass back, which is a very rare sight in this price range. The 50MP primary camera on the smartphone delivers a great performance under optimum lighting. Lastly, the 5,000 mAh battery is a total stunner, easily lasting more than a day even after heavy usage. Read our Nokia C32 review here.
Poco M6 Pro
Price: Rs 9,999 on Flipkart
Key Specs
| Display | 6.79-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Poco M6 Pro is one of the best budget smartphones you can buy right now. It gets a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. The 90Hz refresh rate of the LCD display is an attractive selling point as well. The rear camera unit of the M6 Pro comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000 mAh battery puts up a good performance as well. You can stretch the battery life on this device to 2 days on minimal usage. To know more about the M6 Pro, read our review of the smartphone.
Redmi A2+
Price: Rs 7,499 on Amazon
Key Specs
| Display | 6.52-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| RAM | 2GB, 3GB, 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
Ending this list is the ultra-affordable Redmi A2+. The smartphone gets a pastel-coloured plastic back with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The two-step camera cutout houses an 8MP primary shooter and a 0.08MP depth sensor. The MediaTek Helio G36 chipset handles all the basic tasks without breaking a sweat. You can easily push the battery life on this smartphone to 2 days. If your tasks only involve texting and calling, the 5,000 mAh battery pack on the Redmi A2+ can last up to 3 days. Read our full review here.
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Conclusion
These are our picks for the top 10 smartphones under Rs 25,000 with large batteries. While buying a smartphone, you should also take into account the charging speed specs of the device. While Samsung phones aren’t known for their fast charging, you can get pretty good speeds out of Xiaomi devices. Think there’s a smartphone that deserves a spot on this list? Let us know in the comments!
