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Oppo Find X8 Ultra raises the bar for what a flagship camera smartphone should look like. The cut down on the weight works wonders for the Find X8 Ultra in daily use. The performance is top-notch, and the display is fantastic. Of course, the cameras are the biggest marquee feature and will remain one of the reasons why people may opt to buy this one. However, the limited availability of the Find X8 Ultra makes this one a tough recommendation. In China, the phone starts at roughly Rs. 76,000.

Vivo X200 Pro is an all-rounder with outstanding cameras. If you're a camera enthusiast, your search should end with this phone, as it offers a better camera setup than most phones in this price segment. In of performance, the phone delivers flagship-grade prowess with no complaints. The battery performance is class-leading, too, with no match in the entire Android smartphone range. 

The iPhone 16 Pro Max adds more screen real estate and offers one of the best battery life we have ever recorded in an iPhone. The new Camera Control is a fun addition and makes using the camera handy. Apple Intelligence features look promising, though some wait for that as it is not here. Cameras are a big step up, and it offers a stunning display. If you're still using the iPhone 14 Pro Max or older models, then the 16 Pro Max makes total sense.

Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL has a design made from glass and aluminium with well-rounded corners. It’s also IP68 rated for dust and water resistance and manages to pack a vapour chamber cooling system and wireless charging coil despite its slim appearance.

It has a flat display which gets really bright and can tackle direct sunlight well all while showcasing natural-looking colours. The software experience is top notch and the AI features are very capable and also useful depending on what you want to use.

Overall performance is quite solid for daily use and also for gaming. Camera quality is very impressive and the Video Boost feature sure works wonders to improve video recordings.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with nearly the same battery capacity as its predecessor and so will remain a one-day smartphone for power s. Charging speeds have improved provided you can get your hands on Google’s proprietary charger.

The Pixel 9 Pro ticks most checkboxes for a compact flagship smartphone. It packs a solid build and an excellent display. The performance is decent for everyday tasks until you are more inclined towards gaming. On the camera front, the 9 Pro outshines some expensive rivals. There are tons of AI features, and it also comes with Google's 7 years of software . All of these features make the Pixel 9 Pro an excellent device.

OnePlus 13s is a smartphone equipped with a 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm, along with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It runs on Android 15 with the company's OxygenOS 15 interface, and is slated to receive four Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

This compact flagship sports a 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid . It offers vibrant visuals with up to 1600 nits peak brightness, in a more compact form factor than its more expensive sibling, the OnePlus 13. The display features Crystal Shield Glass protection and the phone has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

The OnePlus 13s has 50-megapixel main camera capable of 4K video recording, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. It also has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The phone packs a 5,800mAh battery with for 80W SuperVOOC charging. The phone also features an infrared port, and biometric authentication is handled by an under-display optical fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo T4 has a slim and stylish design that is inspired by models in the company’s lineup of smartphones. Its frame and rear are made of polycarbonate, but the phone still manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance is not a problem with the Vivo T4 as the phone handles applications and multitasking without breaking sweat. 3D games also work well with the phone maintaining its cool.

The phone only offers one -accessible rear facing camera which offers good daylight and low light performance provided you don’t zoom in. Video recordings come out well and also pack in good detail in all lighting conditions.

The phone’s high-capacity battery can easily last days with light usage. With heavy usage it can still easily last over a day. It is also surprisingly quick while charging with the bundled charger.
 

Motorola’s Edge 60 Fusion is a stylish mid-range smartphone that offers a design with its various vegan-leather finishes. The phone offers both IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Its display curves aggressively on the left and right sides but this only enhances the look and feel of the smartphone. It’s also bright enough to tackle direct sunlight.

The phone’s software experience remains near-stock in of visuals but comes stuffed with plenty of bloatware underneath. Luckily, performance is on point and one can enjoy gaming on it as well.

Camera performance is great as well. Both the primary camera and ultrawide camera perform well in all types of lighting conditions. Also good is its video recording capabilities. Battery life is average but can easily get past a day even with heavy use.
 

The Nothing Phone 3a has a unique design which sets it apart from any other smartphone at its price point. The phone’s rear is made of glass, which also allows for a better IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. The Glyph interface present on all Nothing phones remains the same as before in of form and function.

Software performance with everyday use is quite solid. It works smoothly without any hiccups and contains no bloatware either. Everything from wallpapers to fonts to themes is very tastefully accomplished. And the same applies to the AI feature called Essential Space.

Camera performance is a bit of a mixed bag. The main camera performs well, but the newly introduced telephoto camera works best in daylight. Low-light video recording needs work and is strictly average.

Despite its standard battery, Nothing has managed to optimise it well with Nothing OS. It can easily handle a whole day of heavy usage. Charging speeds are relatively a bit slow.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ comes with a tried and tested formula proven for the company. It nails performance, packs one of the best displays for multimedia, offers decent battery life, and there's AI baked in well. The cameras are solid for the price segment and can also be your go-to gaming device. Samsung offers seven years of software promise for people who wish to hold onto their devices for longer. Overall, the Galaxy S25+ is a solid package at its price.

Samsung Galaxy S25 ticks all the right boxes for what a smartphone should offer under Rs. 1 lakh. It packs a solid design, an IP68 rating, the fastest SoC you will find in phones this year, and the best seven years of software promise from Samsung, the current industry benchmark. If you have always wanted a compact phone, the Galaxy S25 fits all the requirements and is actually better than the Google Pixel 9, another compact phone in the tier, in most things, plus AI features. Long thing short, it is a better offering than last year's S24.

The Oppo Reno 13 Pro 5G brings a lot of improvement to the Reno series. The latest smartphone from the brand offers a sleeker design language with aluminium frames and an  IP69 rating. The handset also packs a punch in of performance and gives you a good value-for-money proposition in this price segment. The cameras are capable of clicking some good photos in different lighting conditions. The Oppo Reno 13 Pro also has a good battery life, lasting slightly more than a day and having moderate to heavy usage. That said, if you are looking for an all-round package, consider this smartphone. 

The OnePlus 13 has a brand-new design that’s now available in a vegan leather option as well. Accompanying the new design are new cases with magnets in place to hold the new wireless charging accessories. The phone is both IP68 and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance.

OnePlus has a new quad-curved screen for its mostly flat display, which is a departure from the curved edge displays on previous models. The phone runs OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15 and comes with many new and useful AI-enabled features.

The phone offers plenty of raw performance for regular use and demanding tasks like gaming and camera usage thanks to its new 3nm processor. The camera performance is unparalleled at this price point, and the same holds true for video recording.

The high-capacity battery life easily lasts beyond a day of casual use and also charges up faster than most devices using both wired and wireless sources.

The Realme GT 7 Pro has an IP69-rated design that is made of metal and glass. Both the front and rear glass s have 3D-curved edges on all four sides, making it comfortable to hold given its large footprint.

The phone processor offers more than enough raw performance for casual use and can handle any game you can throw at it without breaking sweat. The software experience is buttery smooth and has been updated to the latest version of Android.

Camera performance is good for its price tag, but this performance is mainly limited to its primary and telephoto cameras. The ultrawide camera is subpar, and the video recording quality is average for a smartphone in this price bracket.

Battery life, given the battery’s massive capacity, easily lasts two days with regular use. Charging speed is speedy even for a flagship device. However, this phone lacks wireless charging.

The Oppo Find X8 Pro goes with the typical Oppo design language consisting of curved sides and rounded corners. It sticks with metal and glass but goes with 3d-curved screens offering a quad-curved for its display.
While the quad-curved display looks attractive, it’s not the best outdoors as it produces one too many reflections which can get distracting.

Oppo has included top-notch camera hardware but sadly hasn’t optimised it well, resulting in images that aren’t really best in class. Contrary to its camera capabilities, we were impressed by its video recordings.

Battery life thanks to its new energy-dense battery technology is stellar. The same applies for charging speeds which are class-leading both for wired and wireless charging.

Software is a bit of a mixed bag. Oppo has added plenty of customisation options especially for its lockscreen, but fumbles a bit when it comes to AI features.

The Oppo Find X8 has a modern-looking design that uses a mix of metal and glass. Its design is also IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water resistance and despite its slim overall appearance manages to squeeze in features like high-speed wireless charging as well.

The phone’s highlight apart from its cameras is also its compact design, which makes it one of the few compact flagships available in the market.

The Find X8 is well-equipped when it comes to cameras. They offer good overall performance and are also good when it comes to recording video.

Software is a bit of a mixed bag with Oppo attempting to be the jack of all trades. It offers immense customisation options with a new found focus on the lockscreen, but comes up a bit short with its image editing tools.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a leap forward in design and battery. The performance is also great, and the feature list is long - which is good. It gets an IP68 rating, which should give consumers peace of mind and additional brownie points for durability tests. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a game changer for the Note series and a solid contender under Rs. 40,000. It also packs some AI features. However, there are a few areas where Redmi Note 14 Pro+ could have been better, like the software window. Overall, it is a phone you can easily recommend under Rs. 40,000.

The iPhone 16 Plus is for those who want the latest iPhone under a lakh but do not want a smaller screen and compromise on the battery front. The 16 Plus should appeal to heavy multimedia s who love to be on their phones while on the go. The battery performance is amazing, and this one can handle anything and everything thrown at it during everyday use. The cameras are solid and overall, the 16 Plus is the iPhone to consider this year under a lakh, which can offer pro features without actually buying one. 

The iQOO Z9s Pro brings a lot of improvement to the Z-series. The latest smartphone from the brand offers a sleeker design language and is available in different finishes. The handset also packs a punch in of performance and gives you a good value-for-money proposition under Rs 30,000. The cameras have also improved from its predecessors, and the phone is capable of clicking some good photos in different lighting conditions. The iQOO Z9s Pro also brings a good battery life, lasting one full day with moderate to heavy usage. That said, if you are looking for an all-around package, then consider this smartphone. 

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro brings a design language to the table with a dual-tone design that offers both matte and glossy finish. The phone also comes with an IP65 rating, which was not present in its predecessor. 

The handset also delivers decent performance with the customised version of the Dimensity chipset. It can also handle heavy 3D games with ease. However, what makes it stand out from the crowd is the AI features, which are quite fun to use. 

The phone also brings good camera performance in different lighting conditions, though the wide-angle lens seems to be its weak point. The battery life is solid for a sleek phone, and the charging speed is good enough.

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro brings a design language to the table with a dual-tone design that offers both matte and glossy finish. The phone also comes with an IP65 rating, which was not present in its predecessor. 

The handset also delivers decent performance with the customised version of the Dimensity chipset. It can also handle heavy 3D games with ease. However, what makes it stand out from the crowd is the AI features, which are quite fun to use. 

The phone also brings good camera performance in different lighting conditions, though the wide-angle lens seems to be its weak point. The battery life is solid for a sleek phone, and the charging speed is good enough.

The Moto G85 5G is a mid-range smartphone that is desiged to combines a modern design with reliable performance. It boasts a large curved display with a high refresh rate for smooth visuals and vibrant colours that enable s to watch content on a range of applications.

Powered by a recently launched midrange processor, the Moto G85 handles multitasking and gaming efficiently and comes with enough memory and internal storage, which are both expandable as per your needs.

For photography, the Moto G85 features a dual-camera setup with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also has a high-resolution front-facing camera for selfies. The It packs a large battery with for fast charging, ensuring all-day use.

Running on Android 14, the Moto G85 5G includes useful software features and security updates but comes with some bloatware and notification spam. Its practical design includes a plastic frame and back, and the phone has an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating.

The CMF Phone 1 has interesting features and specifications that make it stand out. The swappable rear s are a unique thing that you will find in this price segment nowadays. The phone also has an IP65 rating, good enough for minor spills. The handset also delivers decent performance in this price segment. The gaming is handled reasonably, and so does everyday tasks. Moreover, the phone brings a custom interface that gives a unique look and feel. The phone also brings good camera performance in different lighting conditions. However, there is no for a wide-angle lens or telephoto lens. The battery life is solid for this one, and the charging speed is good enough. 

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has a compact design that finally gets an IPX8 rating for water resistance. There’s a brand-new hinge which makes its design more compact and the hinge more reliable.

The practical cover display has now grown bigger and comes with some new tricks including the ability to access Google’s Gemini AI model for all sorts of queries. Simply put, a lot of tasks can be accomplished without ever opening the main display.

Performance is not a problem when it comes to daily use and even for some 3D gaming. The phone can handle it all, but gets hot when using the camera, particularly when recording video.

Battery life is as good as it can possibly get with a slim and stylish foldable. But charging too has gotten faster. The phone can also charge fast wirelessly but needs a proprietary charger to accomplish that.

The Realme GT 6 sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1264x2780 pixels. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, another 50-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel camera. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel front camera. Running on Android 14, it’s powered by a 5500mAh battery with SuperVOOC fast charging . You can choose from 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM, along with 256GB or 512GB storage options. It runs on Realme UI 5, based on Android 14. Plus, it’s IP65-rated for dust and water protection .

Xiaomi 14 Civi is here to shake things up in the sub-Rs. 50,000 price segment. Its slim design, Leica camera prowess, solid performance credentials, and decent speakers make it a solid package worth considering in this price category. On the downside, the missing IP68 rating is a much-needed feature at this price point, and random app notifications from installed apps may sometimes bother you. Nevertheless, it's a noteworthy addition to the sub-Rs. 50,000 smartphone portfolio and is an excellent value proposition.