A budget of Rs 60,000 can fetch you powerful and flagship-grade phones from top brands. Here’s a roundup of the best phones to consider within this price range for February-March 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G / S24+ 5G
Samsung offers two choices from its previous flagship lineup. Both the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2400 chip, comparable to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The S24 comes with 8 GB RAM, while the S24+ offers 12 GB RAM, both featuring 256 GB internal storage.
– *Display*:
– Galaxy S24: 6.2-inch Full HD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 2600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance, 120 Hz refresh rate.
– Galaxy S24+: 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels.
– *Camera*: Triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera (dual pixel PDAF and OIS), 12MP ultra-wide camera with Super Steady video support, and a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS for 3X optical zoom. 12MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
– *Battery*: S24 – 4000 mAh; S24+ – 4900 mAh with faster wired charging.
– *Software*: Launched with Android 14 and Samsung’s One UI 6.1. Promised 7 major Android updates.
– *Price*:
– Galaxy S24 5G: Rs 57,999 for 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
– Galaxy S24+ 5G: Rs 59,999 for 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
### Realme GT 7 Pro
The Realme GT 7 Pro is a powerhouse with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Available in two variants: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage.
– *Display*: 6.78-inch QHD+ 10-bit LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 6500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
– *Camera*: Dual 50MP cameras (primary and telephoto with 3X optical zoom, both with OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. 16MP front camera.
– *Battery*: 5800 mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
– *Software*: Runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0. Promised 3 major OS and 4 years of security updates.
– *Price*:
– Rs 54,999 for 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
– Rs 59,999 for 16 GB RAM / 512 GB storage
### iQOO 13 5G
The iQOO 13 5G is another powerful contender powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Available in 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variants.
– *Display*: 10-bit 6.82-inch HDR10+ compliant LTPO AMOLED, 3168 x 1440 pixels resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits brightness.
– *Camera*: Triple 50MP units (primary with OIS, ultra-wide with auto-focus, and telephoto lens with OIS for 2X optical zoom). 32MP front camera.
– *Battery*: 6000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
– *Software*: Runs Android 15 with FunTouch OS 15. Promised four major OS updates.
– *Price*:
– Rs 54,999 for 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
– Rs 59,999 for 16 GB RAM / 512 GB storage
### Apple iPhone 16e
The newly unveiled Apple iPhone 16e provides a good entry point to the iOS ecosystem with newer processing hardware, but at a cost.
– *Display*: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532 x 1170 pixels resolution, 1200 nits peak brightness, HDR10 compliance.
– *Camera*: 48MP rear camera with OIS, 12MP front camera with auto-focus.
– *Processor*: Powered by Apple’s latest A18 SoC with 8 GB RAM.
– *Other Features*: Compact size, low weight, IP68 rated ingress protection, USB-C port.
– *Software*: Runs iOS 18.3 with more updates to follow.
– *Price*: Rs 59,900 for 128 GB storage
These options cater to a variety of users, offering flagship-grade features and performance within the Rs 60,000 budget. Choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences.
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