The Rs 50,000 price bracket caters to users who want a bang for their buck without splurging an exorbitant amount of money on a flagship smartphone. Every major smartphone manufacturer offers a spec-heavy device in this segment. Alternatively, you can also go for a flagship from yesteryears that has had a few thousand bucks shaved off its asking price. Here are the top 10 smartphones you priced under Rs 50,000 that you can buy in May 2025.
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OnePlus 13R
Key Specs
| Display | 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
The phrase ‘flagship killer’ gets thrown around far too liberally these days, but it perfectly describes the OnePlus 13R. Launched alongside the flagship OnePlus 13, the 13R is powered by last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Its 6.71-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The triple rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The massive 6,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our OnePlus 13R review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Good set of cameras
- Powerful processor
- Big battery
Cons
- Lacks IP67 rating
Google Pixel 9a
Key Specs
| Display | 6.3-inch P-OLED |
| Chipset | Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh |
Every year, Google puts out an affordable version of its current-gen Pixel series. This year’s Google Pixel 9a offers incredible value compared to its direct Apple rival in the iPhone 16e. The Pixel 9a flaunts a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,700 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone runs on Google’s in-house Tensor G4 processor. This is the same chipset that powers the Pixel 9 series. One of the biggest highlights of the Pixel 9a is its negligible camera bump. The device does not wobble when placed on a flat surface. The dual rear camera array comprises a 48MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. The 5,100mAh battery pack under the hood of the device supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. We reviewed the Google Pixel 9a as soon as it was launched. Make sure you check it out before making the purchase.
Pros
- Good cameras
- Great battery life
- 7 major OS upgrades
Cons
- Thick bezels around the display
Samsung Galaxy A56
Key Specs
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
Samsung’s midrange A series spawns one of the best smartphones in the Rs 50,000 price category every year. Launched in March, the Galaxy A56 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. At the heart of the smartphone lies Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1580 chipset. The device runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. Its triple rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. For more details, check out our Samsung Galaxy A56 review.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good build quality
- AI features
Cons
- No telephoto lens
Oppo Reno13 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,800 mAh |
The Oppo Reno13 Pro has a clean design, sturdy hardware, and a good mix of AI features. It has an IP69 rating, which means it is immersible up to 2m for 30 minutes. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Under the hood, the smartphone packs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC. Its triple rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,800mAh battery pack supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Pros
- Clean design
- IP69 rating
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Average processor
Buy on Oppo e-store for Rs 49,999
Vivo V40 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
Vivo’s midrange V series is designed for photography enthusiasts. Last year’s Vivo V40 Pro flaunts a camera setup that is tuned by Zeiss Optics. There are 4 50MP sensors on this phone, 3 on the back panel and 1 inside the punch-hole cutout on the display. The rear camera panel houses a wide-angle primary shooter, an ultrawide sensor, and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For more details, read our Vivo V40 Pro review.
Pros
- Great cameras
- Sleek profile
- Fast charging
Cons
- Contains bloatware
iQOO 12
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
If you’re keen on getting a flagship device, last year’s iQOO 12 would be a good pick. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and runs the Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. The Snapdragon chipset works alongside the Supercomputing Chip Q1 to deliver an amazing gaming performance. The smartphone has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 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 the device.
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- Good internal heat management
- Amazing value for money
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
Realme GT 7 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,800 mAh |
Realme’s flagship smartphone is priced just above Rs 50,000, but it is a great buy if you can splurge the extra money. It is the only smartphone on this list to be powered by Qualcomm’s current-gen 3nm flagship processor – Snapdragon 8 Elite. The smartphone’s 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The triple rear camera 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 charging. We reviewed the Realme GT 7 Pro as soon as it was launched in India. We recommend giving it a read if you intend to buy this smartphone.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Underwater mode for the camera
- Great battery life
Cons
- Selfie camera can’t record in 4K
OnePlus 12
Key Specs
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,400 mAh |
OnePlus’ 2024 flagship is priced just above Rs 50,000, but it is too good a purchase to be excluded from this list. 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 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The 5,400mAh battery pack holds enough juice to last a day and supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. Read our OnePlus 12 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Great build quality
- Smooth display
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lacks an IP68 rating
Samsung Galaxy S24
Key Specs
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
Samsung’s compact flagship for 2024 is currently one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 50,000. It rocks a 6.2-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the smartphone draws power from the Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 4,000mAh battery pack supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Read our Samsung Galaxy S24 review for more details about its everyday performance.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Smooth display
- Galaxy AI
Cons
- Average processor
Buy on Samsung e-store for Rs 44,999
Google Pixel 8
Key Specs
| Display | 6.2-inch OLED |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh |
2023’s Google Pixel 8 is still a great buy in 2025. The smartphone has a 6.2-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It packs Google’s in-house Tensor G3 chipset under its hood. The smartphone runs Android 14 OS 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. A 10.5MP front-facing sensor is nestled inside the punch-hole cutout on the display. The 4,575mAh battery pack supports 27W wired and 18W wireless charging. For more details, read our Google Pixel 8 review.
Pros
- Stock Android OS
- 7 major OS upgrades
- Cool design
Cons
- Slow charging
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 that you can buy in May 2025. Keep watching this space for more recommendations in other price brackets. If you think we missed a smartphone that deserves to be on this list, give it a shout-out in the comments!
