As flagship smartphones get more expensive by the year, the upper-midrange category becomes more popular among buyers. The sub-Rs 50,000 price bracket is home to a lot of flagship smartphones from the previous years, as well as new flagship killers. These smartphones are equipped with powerful processors and flaunt exquisite camera panels. Let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in June 2025.
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OnePlus 13R
The flagship killer OnePlus 13R is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 in June 2025. It is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset from last year – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The smartphone’s 6.71-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. While its elder sibling, the OnePlus 13, has a curved display, the 13R uses a flat AMOLED panel. The two smartphones follow the same design language for the rear panel. The round camera panel on the 13R houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. Its 6,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For more details about its everyday performance, read our review of the OnePlus 13R.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Big battery
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lacks IP67 rating
Google Pixel 9a
Google’s A series smartphones are known for being relatively cheaper than the current-gen Pixels. The new Pixel 9a has a lot of interesting things going for it. For starters, it does not have any camera bump. The oval-shaped cutout houses a 48MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. The Pixel 9a is powered by the same processor as the rest of the Pixel 9 series, the Tensor G4 SoC. Its 6.3-inch P-OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 2,700 nits of peak brightness. The 5,100mAh battery pack can last a day with ease, and supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. Read our Google Pixel 9a review for more details.
Pros
- Wireless charging
- Good cameras
- 7 major OS upgrades
Cons
- Thick bezels around the display
Buy on Google Store for Rs 49,999
Samsung Galaxy S24
Last year’s entry-level variant in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is a great purchase under Rs 50,000 in June 2025. This compact smartphone has a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits. This panel uses an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400 processor. Its triple rear camera array houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 4,000mAh battery pack supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. To learn more about the smartphone, read our Samsung Galaxy S24 review.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Smooth display
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Mediocre processor
Oppo Reno13 Pro
The Oppo Reno13 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. It has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone is rated IP69 for dust and water resistance. It can survive being immersed in water up to 2 metres deep for 30 minutes. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. Its rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The 5,800mAh battery pack supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Pros
- IP69 rating
- Big battery
- Fast charging
Cons
- Mediocre processor
iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 from 2021 is the only iPhone you can buy under Rs 50,000 in June 2025. This smartphone is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset. Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The smartphone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. It runs iOS 15 out of the box. The smartphone’s dual rear camera array houses a 12MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Its 3,240mAh battery pack supports 15W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging.
Pros
- IP68 rating
- MagSafe
- Upgradeable to iOS 18
Cons
- Old
Google Pixel 8
2023’s Google Pixel 8 remains one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 in June 2025. This smartphone is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 processor. Its 6.2-inch OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The smartphone runs Android 14 out of the box and has been promised 7 major OS upgrades. Its rear camera visor houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 4,575mAh battery pack supports 27W wired and 18W wireless charging. Read our Google Pixel 8 review to learn about the smartphone’s everyday performance.
Pros
- 7 major OS upgrades
- Good cameras
- Unique design
Cons
- Slow charging
iQOO 12
If you’re looking for a high-end gaming smartphone under Rs 50,000, we highly recommend the iQOO 12. While it was released in 2023, iQOO 12 still remains one of the best gaming phones around. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and runs the Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1 works in tandem with the Snapdragon processor. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired charging. Read our iQOO 12 review to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Elite gaming performance
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
OnePlus 12
Last year’s OnePlus 12 is priced slightly above Rs 50,000, but it offers a big bang for the price. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and runs the Android 14-based Oxygen OS 14 out of the box. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The 5,400mAh battery pack supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. Read our OnePlus 12 review before making the purchase.
Pros
- Good hardware
- Smooth display
- Impressive cameras
Cons
- Lacks an IP68 rating
Realme GT 7 Pro
Realme’s flagship smartphone is priced just above Rs 50,000, but it deserves a shoutout in this list. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The GT 7 Pro is equipped with a 5,800mAh Si/C battery pack that supports 120W charging. For more details, read our Realme GT 7 Pro review.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Fast charging
- Underwater mode for camera
Cons
- Front-facing camera can’t record in videos in 4K resolution
iQOO 13
If you’re willing to expand your budget slightly above Rs 50,000, the iQOO 13 is a no-brainer purchase. This gaming smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Working in combination with this chipset is iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q2. The iQOO 13 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display. This display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera panel of the smartphone is surrounded by RGB lighting. This panel houses a primary shooter, a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide lens. All three cameras are equipped with 50MP sensors. For more details about the smartphone’s performance, read our iQOO 13 review.
Pros
- Great for gaming
- Dynamic light
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 in June 2025. If you’re looking for premium offerings, check out our list of the top 10 flagship phones in India. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
