Is it possible to find a smartphone for under 25,000 dollars? In Pakistan, most smartphone users and would-be smartphone users opt for a phone that has the most up-to-date technology, looks good, and isn’t too expensive. They are looking for low-cost cellphones that function well. To address this, there has recently been a lot of competition among smartphone brands in Pakistan. Right today, we have a plethora of possibilities in every category from which to choose the finest one that meets our requirements.
We analysed all smartphones now available on the market for around 25,000 PKR, and after hours of testing, we compiled a list of the 9 Best Smartphones Under 25,000 to assist you in selecting your next cheap Android smartphone.
Best Smartphones Under 25,000 in Pakistan
1) Tecno Pova (6GB, 128GB):
The new Tecno Pova is more powerful than previous models. This Tecno smartphone boasts some high-end specs that will undoubtedly make it a popular pick among most consumers, and as a result, it has taken the top slot on our list. The new Tecno Pova is powered by the latest Android 10 operating system and has the ability to receive future updates.
The smartphone is powered by the Helio G80 chipset, which has an octa-core processor, making it a formidable gadget. In terms of display, the Pova has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen. The smartphone has a quad-camera array, with the main sensor measuring 13 MP.
Now we’ll look at the phone’s more important features, such as memory and battery life. The Pova has a massive 6GB RAM and 128 GB RAM, as well as a massive 6000 mAh battery. PKR 24,999/- is the price of the Tecno Pove.
After reading the specifications and price, it should be clear to everyone why this phone is ranked first on our list. Because no other smartphone in this price range offers G80, 6GB RAM, 128 GB ROM, quad camera, and, most importantly, a big 6000 mAh battery. As a result, this is most likely one of the greatest smartphones under $25,000.
2) Tecno Spark 7 Pro:
Tecno just unveiled the SPARK 7 Pro, a low-cost smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G80 processor and a large 5000mAh battery. The Helio G80 is ideal for gaming, and it’s a good budget smartphone option. In addition, the smartphone sports an eye-catching design with a beautiful camera setup on the back.
The IPS LCD on the Spark 7 Pro has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen is 6.6 inches in size, with an 83.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display’s finest feature, though, is the 90 Hz refresh rate, which allows the phone to work more efficiently. However, there was a minor issue when using the smartphone because the colours were not particularly brilliant.
Furthermore, the smartphone is powered by the latest Android 11 operating system. The back of the phone has a triple camera arrangement, with a 48 MP main camera and quad-LED flash. A front-facing 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash is included. There are 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage available.
Because of its G80 CPU and Android 11 operating system, the Tecno Spark 7 Pro has risen to second place on our list. Furthermore, a 90 Hz display in a low-cost smartphone is a significant feature. However, because to its limited memory space, battery life, and dark colour design, the phone is able to claim the top spot on our list.
3) Realme Nazro 30A:
The Realme Nazro 30A is the latest smartphone in the Nazro series. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85, one of the most powerful chipsets for low-cost smartphones. The smartphone’s screen measures 6.5 inches and has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
In addition, the smartphone has a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is used to protect the device’s display. In terms of memory, there is 4 GB of RAM, which is more than enough for a typical user. The Realme 30A has a 64 GB internal storage space. However, if you require additional memory, a Micro SD card is a possibility.
The Nazro 30A has a dual-camera arrangement on the back with a main sensor of 13 megapixels. Furthermore, the Realme Narzo’s 30A’s 8 MP selfie camera will let the user to take great selfies. Android 10 is the operating system on which the phone is based. In addition, the smartphone includes a fingerprint sensor on the back. Last but not least, the Realme Narzo 30A’s battery is a monster, with a 6,000 mAh capacity.
Because of its powerful G85 chipset and large 6000 mAh battery capacity, the Realme Nazro 30A is ranked third on our list. However, due to an older version of Android and a significantly weaker processor, the smartphone was unable to defeat the first two candidates.
4) Redmi 9T (4GB – 64GB)
The Redmi 9T has a 6.53-inch LCD screen. The phone’s chipset is Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, which has an Octa-core processor. The phone has a quad-camera system with 48MP (primary camera) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (macro) (depth). 4G connections are supported by the phone.
It includes an 18W rapid charging capability and a 6000mAh battery. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is used to safeguard the phone. The phone measures 162.3mm in height, 9.6mm in thickness, and 77.3mm in breadth.
The phone comes with a Type-C port for quick charging. It also has Bluetooth, two Nano SIM slots, and a micro SD card slot. The phone also has a lovely interface and allows reverse charging.
It is one of the better options available in this price range because the smartphone has a decent processor, which you won’t find in this price range. As a result, the smartphone has climbed to the fourth spot on our ranking.
5) Infinix Hot 10 (6GB, 128GB):
Infinix has been doing exceptionally well in Pakistan’s affordable smartphone market. The Infinix Hot 10 is their newest smartphone under 25,000 PKR. It has a lovely design and is made of glass on the front, plastic on the back, and plastic on the frame.
Obsidian Black, Amber Red, Moonlight Jade, and Ocean Wave are the four colours available. We had a hard time ranking the Hot 10 and the Tecno Pova in this list because they are so similar. Because they are so similar in terms of specifications, costs, and the actual value you get for your money.
The Mediatek Helio G70, a gaming CPU, powers the Infinix Hot 10. It boasts a 6.78-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1640-pixel resolution. In the upper left corner of the display, there is a little punch hole, just like on other modern phones.
On the back of the Hot 10, there is a quad-camera system with a 16MP main camera. Android 10.0 + XOS 6.0 is the operating system on which the phone runs. The phone boasts 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone’s battery has a capacity of 5200 mAh. The price of the Hot 10 is PKR 24,999.
When compared to the Redmi 9T, the Infinix Hot 10 has a little less powerful gaming chipset, the Helio G70, as opposed to the Helio G80 and Snapdragon 662. In addition, the battery is around 13% smaller, although the rest of the characteristics are nearly identical. As a result, it came in fifth on our ranking.
6) Redmi 9 (4GB, 64GB):
The 4GB edition of Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 is ranked third on our list. If you’re looking for something luxurious for around $25,000, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 4GB could be the phone for you. Although it is a low-cost smartphone, it is powered by the strong Mediatek Helio G80 processor. Xiaomi’s latest Redmi 9 3GB edition includes a dedicated slot for expanding the phone’s internal storage capacity.
In addition, the phone comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an HD resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Redmi 9 4GB comes with a quad-camera system on the back. The main sensor will be 13 megapixels, and the ultra-wide lens will be 8 megapixels. The phone is in good condition.
Between the Hot 10 and the Redmi 9, there was some stiff competition. Because of its little memory, the Redmi 9 was ranked sixth. That isn’t to say that the Redmi 9 isn’t capable. In many ways, such as display and chipset, it outperformed the phones listed below. The smartphone has earned the fourth slot on our list due to its superb specifications at a considerably lesser price.
7) Poco M3 (4GB+128GB):
In this price range, the Poco M3 is one of the best smartphones available. Qualcomm® KryoTM 260 is the chipset used in the phone (11nm). The phone contains 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in terms of memory. A 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor and an AdrenoTM 610 GPU are also included in the phone. However, because the operating system and pre-installed apps are kept in the unit, the total amount of storage and RAM available is less than the stated memory.
The Poco M3 has a 6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display. Low Blue Light certification is also included with the phone. The phone’s resolution is 2340 x 1080 pixels. A triple back camera with resolutions of 48 MP + 2 MP + 2MP is included. The selfie camera features an 8-megapixel resolution. Overall, it’s a fantastic budget-friendly phone that deserves to be given a try.
Because of the chipset, the Poco M3 is ranked seventh and hasn’t been able to overcome the Redmi 9. It has a decent camera, but the chipset is the key performance booster, thus the phone couldn’t beat the Redmi 9 and landed in fifth place on our list.
8) Galaxy M11 (3GB, 32GB):
Samsung’s M series has a new member: the Galaxy M11. The Samsung Galaxy M11 has a triple camera that gives multiple viewpoints to your images, allowing you to take better pictures. Day or night, the 13MP main camera takes sharp photographs.
A 5MP Ultra Wide Camera captures more of the world in front of you, while a 2MP Depth Camera blurs the background of your photo to focus on the topic. One of the key reasons for this phone’s placement in the second rank is its camera.
But that’s not all; the phone is also equipped with the Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 chipset, which is responsible for the device’s power and flawless operation. The Samsung Galaxy M11 costs PKR 24,999/-.
Although the phone has a smaller memory capacity (3GB RAM, 32GB ROM), its Qualcomm CPU and, more importantly, the availability of One UI in this price range is a remarkable feature that may surprise many people. Aside from that, certain bonus points have been awarded because it is a brand, and brand-conscious consumers will always prefer it to others. As a result, it ranks eighth on our list and is one of the best smartphones under $25,000.
9) Oppo A12:
Oppo has unveiled its new cheap phone. Oppo’s A12 has a 6.22-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The A12 includes a 5 megapixel selfie camera and a 13 megapixel + 2 megapixel dual back camera. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P35 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
The A12 has a 4230 mAh battery, which is adequate. The Oppo A12 runs ColorOS 6.1.2 on top of Android 9 Pie. A fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the device for security purposes. The Oppo A12 can be purchased for PKR 24,999/-.
The Oppo A12 has managed to climb to ninth place on our list for obvious reasons. Though the chipset is adequate for this price range, the device’s low ranking is due to its less capable camera, battery, and earlier Android version.
10) Vivo Y20:
Vivo Y20 is available in Pakistan for PKR 25999, which is a very affordable pricing. The Vivo Y20 is a low-cost phone with a stylish design and a user-friendly interface. It is equipped with the Helio P35 processor. Gaming will not be a problem if you play on the lowest settings. Except if you use your phone excessively, the phone’s 4/6GB RAM will be sufficient for doing various tasks and your applications will not hang.
The phone comes with a 5000 mAh battery that should last you more than a day. Here, too, the cameras are identical. When the lighting is good, they put on a decent performance. The phone has 64GB of internal memory and 4GB of external memory.
11) Samsung Galaxy A02s (4GB):
Samsung’s new affordable phone, the Samsung Galaxy A02s, was just released. The Galaxy A20s has a nice UI and is comfortable to hold. It includes a cable as well as a 15W charger, which is more than a Galaxy S21-series phone these days.
The Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 450 processor that is put in the device is a good chipset that was specifically designed for this smartphone. It contains a total of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, it includes a 1.8 GHz Octa-Core processor with an Adreno 506 GPU.
The screen is 6.5 inches in size and has a PLS LCD resolution of 720×1600 pixels. A Corning gorilla glass is used for added protection. On top of that, the phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. With 31 hours of talk time, 16 hours of browsing, and 15 hours of video playback, that same power pack received a 123-hour endurance rating.
When it comes to the camera, the phone boasts a triple configuration with 12 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP resolution. The phone has a 5 megapixel front camera. This is a wonderful option for folks who are brand conscious.
The Galaxy A02s, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the list due to its poor resolution and weak cameras, which are not up to pace when compared to the other phones on our list.
Final Words!
All of the cellphones in our list of the top smartphones under 25,000 PKR are brand new. And they’re currently on sale in the local marketplaces, both online and in person. Because it features the strongest mobile processor of all, we believe the Tecno Pova marginally outperforms the rest of the list.
If you want a brand name, the Samsung Galaxy M11 and A02s are the phones to get.
If you’re looking for cutting-edge technology, the Pova and Redmi 9T have great displays and decent performance.