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Best smartphones in India (2026): buy these, skip those
The best phones you can buy in India right now, from budget 5G phones to flagships, compared on camera, performance,…
Top pickSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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The best phones you can buy in India right now, from budget 5G phones to flagships, compared on camera, performance, battery and software updates.
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iPhone alternatives: Android phones worth buying instead
Love the iPhone but not the price? These Android phones give you the camera, speed and updates for less.
Top pickGoogle Pixel 9a
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro: which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Apple iPhone 17 Pro? The buy-or-skip call in one line, then the differences that actually…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: buy or skip?
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Our buy-or-skip verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and what…
VerdictBuy ₹1,05,000–₹1,30,000
Buying GuideSmartphones
Smartphones buying guide (2026): what to check before you buy
Updates: choose a phone with at least 3 to 4 years of Android updates for security and resale value.
Smartphones we have researched
Every product with its verdict. Buy picks first.
Apple · Smartphones
Apple iPhone 16
Buy it if you want a modern iPhone without paying Pro prices.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Most iPhone buyers
- Typical price
- ₹62,000–₹80,000
Pros
- Fast A18 chip
- Great everyday camera
Cons
- 60Hz display
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Apple · Smartphones
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Buy it if you use an iPhone or Mac and want Apple's best cameras and video.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- iPhone users who want the best
- Typical price
- ₹1,25,000–₹1,45,000
Pros
- Superb video recording
- Fast A-series Pro chip
Cons
- Expensive
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Google · Smartphones
Google Pixel 9a
Buy it if you want excellent photos with no effort and clean, ad-free Android.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Point-and-shoot photography
- Typical price
- ₹44,000–₹50,000
Pros
- Excellent camera processing
- Seven years of updates
Cons
- Tensor chip runs warm under load
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Nothing · Smartphones
Nothing Phone (3a)
Buy it if you want a stylish phone with clean software and a zoom camera under ₹30,000.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Style and clean software
- Typical price
- ₹24,000–₹28,000
Pros
- Distinctive design
- Clean Nothing OS
Cons
- Average low-light video
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OnePlus · Smartphones
OnePlus 13
Buy it if you want flagship speed, a big battery and very fast charging for less than a Galaxy Ultra.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Flagship power for less
- Typical price
- ₹60,000–₹72,000
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- 6,000 mAh battery
Cons
- Large phone
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OnePlus · Smartphones
OnePlus Nord 4
Buy it if you want a fast phone with quick charging.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- All-rounder
- Typical price
- ₹27,999–₹31,999
Pros
- Fast performance
- 100 W charging
Cons
- Average telephoto
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POCO · Smartphones
POCO X7 Pro
Buy it if you play games and want the most performance for your money.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Mobile gaming on a budget
- Typical price
- ₹23,000–₹28,000
Pros
- Very fast chip for the price
- Big 6,550 mAh battery
Cons
- Average cameras
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Xiaomi · Smartphones
Redmi Note 14 5G
Buy it if you want a reliable 5G phone with a good screen under ₹20,000.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Budget buyers wanting a good screen
- Typical price
- ₹16,000–₹19,000
Pros
- AMOLED display
- Decent main camera
Cons
- Preinstalled apps
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Samsung · Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Buy it if you want a phone that stays updated for years.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Long updates
- Typical price
- ₹44,999–₹52,999
Pros
- 7 years of updates
- Good cameras
Cons
- Average battery
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Samsung · Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Buy it if you want the most complete Android flagship with a superb zoom camera and seven years of updates.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Power users and photography
- Typical price
- ₹1,05,000–₹1,30,000
Pros
- Excellent 200MP main and zoom cameras
- Built-in S Pen
Cons
- Big and heavy
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Motorola · Smartphones
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
Buy it if you want clean software and a premium curved screen on a budget.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Clean software and a curved screen
- Typical price
- ₹21,000–₹25,000
Pros
- Near-stock Android
- Curved pOLED display
Cons
- Average performance
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Motorola · Smartphones
Motorola Moto G45 5G
Buy it if you want clean software and reliable 5G on a small budget.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Clean Android on a budget
- Typical price
- ₹10,000–₹13,000
Pros
- Near-stock Android
- Good 5G performance
Cons
- LCD display
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POCO · Smartphones
POCO M7 Pro 5G
Buy it if you want an AMOLED screen and good battery for under about ₹15,000.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Video watching on a budget
- Typical price
- ₹13,000–₹16,000
Pros
- AMOLED display
- Good battery
Cons
- Software ads
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Xiaomi · Smartphones
Redmi 14C 5G
Buy it if you need an affordable 5G phone for calls, UPI and social apps.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- First smartphones and backup phones
- Typical price
- ₹9,500–₹12,000
Pros
- Very affordable
- Big screen
Cons
- Basic cameras
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Xiaomi · Smartphones
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Buy it if you want a premium-looking all-rounder with a big battery and very fast charging.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- All-rounders who want fast charging
- Typical price
- ₹27,000–₹33,000
Pros
- Curved AMOLED display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Preinstalled apps
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Samsung · Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Buy it if you want a dependable Samsung with long software support.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Long software support in the mid-range
- Typical price
- ₹38,000–₹44,000
Pros
- Six years of updates
- Good AMOLED screen
Cons
- Average performance for the price
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Samsung · Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
Buy it if you want two-day battery life and Samsung software.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Long battery life
- Typical price
- ₹14,000–₹18,000
Pros
- Huge 6,000 mAh battery
- AMOLED screen
Cons
- Slow charging
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Smartphones: what to buy, what to skip (2026)
Shopping for a smartphone on Amazon.in? This hub collects every smartphone Buyrskip has checked and sorts them the only way that matters: buy it, or skip it. 10 of the 17 models here earn a straight buy; the rest are worth considering only in some homes. The best phones you can buy in India right now, from budget 5G phones to flagships, compared on camera, performance, battery and software updates.
What decides it
Updates: choose a phone with at least 3 to 4 years of Android updates for security and resale value. Battery: 5,000 mAh or more gets most people through a full day of heavy use. 5G: check support for the bands used by Jio and Airtel (n78 and n28 at minimum).
The models we would buy
Start with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: best-in-class zoom camera and S Pen. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the better buy if you use an iPhone or Mac and want Apple's best cameras and video. Usual prices run from ₹9,500 to ₹1,45,000. See the full buy-or-skip list or the head-to-head Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro.
Buying a smartphone in India
Look for bank offers and exchange bonuses during sales, and buy from the brand store or Amazon itself to avoid grey-market phones with no India warranty. Prices on Amazon.in move in a pattern. The deepest cuts land in the Great Indian Festival (around Navratri and Diwali), Prime Day in July and the Republic Day sale in January, usually with extra bank-card discounts and no-cost EMI. Judge a deal against the usual price we show, never against the MRP.
Quick answers
How much should I spend on a phone? For most people, ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 buys a phone that lasts 3 to 4 years. Flagships add better cameras and longer updates. Is a 5G phone necessary? Most new phones are 5G anyway; make sure yours supports the bands your operator uses.
Order from Amazon itself or the brand's own storefront so the India warranty applies, keep the GST invoice and register the product with the brand straight away. For ACs, geysers, chimneys and purifiers, ask whether installation and the demo visit are free before you pay.
How we make the call: we read spec sheets, manuals and warranty terms, check how good the service network is in India and track the usual Amazon.in price. A product gets “Buy” only if we would tell a friend to buy it at that price. Brands cannot pay for a verdict.