EDITORIAL GUIDE

best phone under 80k

We've rigorously tested dozens of flagship and mid-range devices to bring you the definitive ranking of this year's mobile titans. From computational photography to bleeding-edge silicon.

Reviewed by the Editorial Team

Oneplus 15 5g (sand Storm, 256 Gb, 7300 Mah)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#1
Oneplus 15 5g (sand Storm, 256 Gb, 7300 Mah)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Oneplus 15

BATTERY

7300 Mah

CONNECTIVITY

5g

PROS

  • check Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
  • check Massive 7300 mAh battery with 120W fast charging
  • check Excellent triple 50MP camera setup

CONS

  • close No memory card slot

REASON TO BUY

"It has the highest spec score (97%) and AnTuTu score (3,615,565) among all listed phones, offering top performance, battery, and camera."

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vivo X300 (Mist Blue, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#2
vivo X300 (Mist Blue, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

vivo X300

COLOR

Blue

PROS

  • check Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor
  • check Large 6500 mAh battery with 90W charging
  • check High-resolution 50MP selfie camera

CONS

  • close No memory card support

REASON TO BUY

"It is the most popular phone under 80k with a 96% spec score and a strong all-rounder package of performance, camera, and battery."

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vivo X300 (Mist Blue, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#3
vivo X300 (Mist Blue, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

vivo X300

COLOR

Blue

PROS

  • check Exceptional 200MP main camera
  • check Large 6040 mAh battery with 90W charging
  • check High spec score of 96%

CONS

  • close No memory card slot

REASON TO BUY

"It boasts a standout 200MP rear camera and a 96% spec score, making it a top choice for photography enthusiasts."

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Samsung Galaxy S26 5g (sky Blue, 256 Gb, 4300 Mah)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#4
Samsung Galaxy S26 5g (sky Blue, 256 Gb, 4300 Mah)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Samsung Galaxy S26

BATTERY

4300 Mah

CONNECTIVITY

5g

COLOR

Blue

PROS

  • check Premium Dynamic AMOLED 2x display
  • check Samsung Exynos 2600 processor for smooth performance
  • check Compact and premium design

CONS

  • close Relatively smaller 4300 mAh battery
  • close Slow 25W charging

REASON TO BUY

"It offers a top-tier Samsung flagship experience with a 96% spec score and a vibrant Dynamic AMOLED display at a competitive price."

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OPPO Find X9 (Titanium Grey, 512 GB)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#5
OPPO Find X9 (Titanium Grey, 512 GB)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

OPPO Find X9

COLOR

Grey

PROS

  • check Massive 7025 mAh battery with 80W charging
  • check Triple 50MP rear cameras for versatile photography
  • check High spec score of 84

CONS

  • close No memory card support

REASON TO BUY

"It features an enormous 7025 mAh battery and a powerful triple 50MP camera system, making it a strong contender for battery life and photography."

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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Icyblue)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#8
SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB, Icyblue)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

SAMSUNG Galaxy S25

RAM

12GB

CONNECTIVITY

5G

PROS

  • check Compact and premium design
  • check Powerful Snapdragon 8Elite processor
  • check Good triple camera setup

CONS

  • close Small 4000 mAh battery
  • close Slow 25W charging

REASON TO BUY

"It is a well-rounded flagship from Samsung with a powerful processor and compact form factor, available at a great price of ₹62,999."

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Apple iPhone 17 (White, 256 GB)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#6
Apple iPhone 17 (White, 256 GB)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Apple iPhone 17

STORAGE

256 GB

COLOR

White

PROS

  • check Latest Apple A19 chip for seamless iOS performance
  • check Excellent camera system with 48MP dual sensors
  • check High user rating of 4.6/5

CONS

  • close Price is slightly above 80k at ₹82,900
  • close Smaller 3692 mAh battery

REASON TO BUY

"It is a highly popular iPhone with a 94% spec score and a great camera, though it slightly exceeds the 80k budget."

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Apple iPhone 16 (128GB, Black)

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#9
Apple iPhone 16 (128GB, Black)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Apple iPhone 16

COLOR

Black

PROS

  • check Reliable Apple A18 chip and iOS ecosystem
  • check Compact and premium build quality
  • check Strong resale value

CONS

  • close 60Hz display refresh rate
  • close Dual camera setup only

REASON TO BUY

"It is a solid iPhone option under 70k with a trusted processor and ecosystem, though it lacks a high refresh rate display."

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Google Pixel 10 (Indigo, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#10
Google Pixel 10 (Indigo, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

Google Pixel 10

STORAGE

256 GB

RAM

12 GB

PROS

  • check Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
  • check Excellent camera processing and AI features
  • check Competitive price of ₹65,800

CONS

  • close Average battery life
  • close Charging speed is not the fastest

REASON TO BUY

"It offers a pure Android experience with top-tier camera software at a reasonable price, making it a great choice for software enthusiasts."

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vivo X200T (Stellar Black, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

star star star star star_half 9.8 / 10
#7
vivo X200T (Stellar Black, 256 GB) 12 GB RAM

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Display

6.8" AMOLED 120Hz

Main Camera

200MP Quad Array

Battery

5000mAh, 45W

PROS

  • check Powerful Dimensity 9400 Plus processor
  • check Large 6200 mAh battery with 90W charging
  • check Triple 50MP cameras for detailed shots

CONS

  • close No memory card support

REASON TO BUY

"It offers a high spec score of 88 with a strong processor and large battery, providing excellent value under 60k."

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