If you’re in the market for a premium smartphone that’ll last you a long time, you don’t need to break the bank on a flagship. Upper-midrange smartphones in the sub-Rs 50,000 price bracket pack flagship-grade processors. Their displays and primary cameras come very close to the flagships as well. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones you can buy for under Rs 50,000 in July 2025.
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OnePlus 13R
OnePlus’s midrange flagship alternative remains one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 in July 2025. At the heart of this smartphone lies the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which is last year’s flagship chipset from Qualcomm. The 6.71-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The smartphone’s design is nearly identical to the flagship OnePlus 13. The only thing missing from the back panel is the Hasselblad branding. OnePlus 13R’s rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our review of the OnePlus 13R to learn more about its everyday performance.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Smooth display
- Big battery
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
Oppo Reno14 Pro
Oppo’s newly launched pro midranger is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in July 2025. Its wide 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone is rated IP69 for protection against exposure to dust and water. It is immersible up to 2m for 30 minutes. Under the hood of the smartphone lies the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC. All four cameras on this device have a 50MP sensor. The rear camera panel comprises a primary shooter, an ultrawide lens, and a periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The 6,200mAh battery pack supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Pros
- Wide display
- IP69 rated
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
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Google Pixel 9a
Google’s latest iteration in its A series is priced under Rs 50,000 and is one of the finest smartphones you can buy in July 2025. The unique design and thick form factor of the smartphone ensure that it does not have a camera bump. It also enables the device to pack a large 5,100mAh battery. This battery pack supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. The 6.3-inch compact 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. The smartphone is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G4 SoC. This is the same processor that does duty on the flagship Pixel 9 series. Read our Google Pixel 9a review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- No camera bump
- Good battery life
Cons
- Thick bezels around the display
Realme GT 7 Pro
Realme has one of the most affordable flagship smartphones on the market right now. The GT 7 Pro 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 smartphone’s rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The main camera can record 8K videos at 24fps. The 5,800mAh Si/C battery under the hood of the device supports 120W fast charging. For more details about the smartphone, read our Realme GT 7 Pro review.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Selfie camera can’t record 4K videos
Samsung Galaxy S24
The entry-level model in last year’s Galaxy S24 series still holds up as an excellent device. It flaunts a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits. At the heart of the device lies Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400 chipset. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based One UI 6 OS out of the box, and has been promised 7 major OS upgrades. Its triple rear camera array comprises 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. Read our Samsung Galaxy S24 review to learn more about the compact smartphone’s everyday performance.
- Pros
Compact form factor - Smooth display
- 7 major OS upgrades
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
iPhone 16e
If you’re an Apple loyalist, the new iPhone 16e is one of the most affordable iPhones you can buy right now. This compact smartphone has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. It is powered by the Apple A18 chipset and runs iOS 18 out of the box. The rear panel houses a single 48MP primary shooter. The 12MP front-facing camera is housed inside a notch on the display. The 4,005mAh battery pack supports 7.5W Qi2 wireless charging.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Powerful processor
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Pricey
OnePlus 12
OnePlus’s last year’s flagship smartphone is still a great buy in 2025. It flaunts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 4,500 nits of peak brightness. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and runs the Android 14-based OxygenOS 15 out of the box. It has been promised 4 major OS upgrades. The 5,400mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. For more details, read our OnePlus 12 review.
Pros
- Flagship hardware
- Good cameras
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks an IP68 rating
Google Pixel 8
The entry-level model in the 2023 Pixel 8 series is a great buy under Rs 50,000. It is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 processor and runs stock Android 14 out of the box. It can be upgraded to Android 16, with 5 more major OS upgrades on the way. The camera visor on the back of this smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 6.2-inch OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The 4,575mAh battery pack supports 27W wired and 18W wireless charging. Read our Google Pixel 8 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Cool design
- Good cameras
- Amazing software support
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
iQOO 12
The iQOO 12 is powered by a combination of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1. This performance beast has a 6K Vapor Chamber for cooling its internals. The smartphone can run gaming titles at their maximum graphics. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone runs Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. Its 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 review of the iQOO 12 to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Great for gaming
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 may be a few years old, but it holds up quite well in 2025. Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display has a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic processor and runs iOS 15 out of the box. It is eligible to receive the upcoming iOS 26 update. The smartphone’s rear camera panel houses a 12MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 12MP front-facing camera is housed inside the notch on the display. The 3,240mAh battery supports 15W wireless charging.
Pros
- Cool design
- Good cameras
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Not the most powerful smartphone in 2025
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in July 2025. If you can expand your budget, check out our list of the best premium smartphones in India this month. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
