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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in India: From iQOO Z10X, Poco M7 Pro, Moto G85 and More
Budget smartphones were always about delivering the bare minimum in terms of performance while bulking up on features. However, with newer chipsets and improved battery technology, budget smartphones today are more capable than ever before. From stereo speakers to IP64 ratings, to AMOLED displays, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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Samsung Tri-Fold Phone to Launch in H2 2025; Galaxy S25 FE Teased to Debut Earlier
During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier than its predecessor, possibly in August or early September. The company also announced plans to unveil its Tri-Fold smartphone, likely named Galaxy Z TriFold, and its XR headset, Project Moohan, in H2 2025. Project Moohan was recently spotted on Geekbenc...
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Vivo Y31 5G Budget Smartphone Tipped to Launch in India Soon
A recent report suggests that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y31 5G in India soon as a budget smartphone. While the company hasn’t revealed its features yet, details about the phone’s specifications, launch date, and availability are expected to surface shortly. The older Vivo Y31 4G variant was priced at Rs. 16,490 and featured a Snapdragon ...
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Xiaomi 15 Civi India Launch Cancelled as Company Rethinks 'Premiumisation' Strategy: Report
According to a report citing industry sources, Xiaomi has cancelled the India launch of the 15 Civi, likely due to the poor sales of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Launched at a starting price of Rs. 42,999, the 14 Civi is now selling for as low as Rs. 29,999 for the base variant. The cancellation suggests the company is shifting away from premiumisation. Mea...
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Nothing Tipped to Launch Budget-Friendly 'Lite' or 'T' Branded Smartphones
A tipster claims that Nothing may launch new budget-friendly smartphones with “Lite” or “T” branding, as existing premium and mid-range models aren’t performing well in the market. These new phones could be priced under Rs. 20,000, below the Phone 3a series, which start at Rs. 22,999. While unconfirmed, the rumour gains weight due to the ...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 in India (June 2025): CMF Phone 2 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Realme P3, More
For those on the hunt for a budget mid-range smartphone in India, Rs. 20,000 is a very good budget to have. This price bracket proves to be a sweet spot with handsets offering a blend of decent performance, capable cameras, pleasing aesthetics, and good battery life. In this article, we list the top smartphones in India under Rs. 20,000 for the mon...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 in India (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy M16, iQOO Z10x, Infinix Note 50X, More
Smartphones in the budget segment usually focus on two primary factors – big, bright displays and long battery life. However, that has lately changed with manufacturers going above and beyond to incorporate features from a segment above or even two. High refresh rate screens, capable cameras, 5G connectivity, and AI capabilities, these are just s...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Offers on Budget Smartphones
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is here, bringing price cuts and other offers on a wide range of consumer electronics. From smartphones, laptops to TVs and refrigerators, buyers can take advantage of hefty discounts on products across various categories. If you’re eyeing an affordable option, then there are discounts on budget smartphones during th...
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Poco M7 5G Review: Familiar Territory
Poco M7 5G was recently launched in India as an entry-level phone priced under Rs. 10,000. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, runs on Android 14 , and offers 128GB of inbuilt storage, and a 50-megapixel camera. Is it the best budget smartphone with 5G connectivity you can purchase in India? Find out in our Poco M7 5G review.
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Jailed MP Allowed To Attend Parliament, Can't Chat, Use Phone Or Internet
Jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid, attended the Parliament session amid heavy police security today after getting leave from the Delhi High Court to attend the ongoing budget session.
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Infinix Note 50X 5G Price Details and Chipset Confirmed Ahead of Launch in India
Infinix Note 50X 5G is scheduled to launch in India on March 27. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the pricing range of the upcoming handset has been confirmed by the brand. The successor to the Infinix Note 40X 5G will be introduced as an affordable option in the budget smartphone segment. Alongside, Infinix has also confirmed several specifications...
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Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Specifications Leaked, Said to Get 6.7-Inch Display, Dimensity 6300 SoC
Post the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy A06 smartphone back in August 2024, the company seems to be preparing for the launch of a 5G variant. While hardware specifications of the 5G budget smartphone have been leaked out in the past, a new source has now spilled all the beans on the Galaxy A06 5G.
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Centre Raises Budget For Electronics, Semiconductor, AI By 84% To Rs 18,000 Crore
The government has enhanced allocation for key technology projects, comprising production-linked incentives for mobile phones, IT hardware, semiconductor scheme and IndiaAI Mission, by about 84 per cent to Rs 18,000 crore for the next fiscal.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Redmi A4 5G Review: Humble Phone, Big Ambitions
Xiaomi’s Redmi A4 5G strives to offer a slightly different take on entry-level smartphones by offering not just a well-designed package but 5G connectivity as well. A lot of essentials are taken care of this time, but we aren’t too sure if it builds a solid case for purchasing an entry-level smartphone with better budget devices out there at a ...
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in India: From iQOO Z10X, Poco M7 Pro, Moto G85 and More
Budget smartphones were always about delivering the bare minimum in terms of performance while bulking up on features. However, with newer chipsets and improved battery technology, budget smartphones today are more capable than ever before. From stereo speakers to IP64 ratings, to AMOLED displays, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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Samsung Tri-Fold Phone to Launch in H2 2025; Galaxy S25 FE Teased to Debut Earlier
During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier than its predecessor, possibly in August or early September. The company also announced plans to unveil its Tri-Fold smartphone, likely named Galaxy Z TriFold, and its XR headset, Project Moohan, in H2 2025. Project Moohan was recently spotted on Geekbenc...
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Vivo Y31 5G Budget Smartphone Tipped to Launch in India Soon
A recent report suggests that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y31 5G in India soon as a budget smartphone. While the company hasn’t revealed its features yet, details about the phone’s specifications, launch date, and availability are expected to surface shortly. The older Vivo Y31 4G variant was priced at Rs. 16,490 and featured a Snapdragon ...
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Xiaomi 15 Civi India Launch Cancelled as Company Rethinks 'Premiumisation' Strategy: Report
According to a report citing industry sources, Xiaomi has cancelled the India launch of the 15 Civi, likely due to the poor sales of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Launched at a starting price of Rs. 42,999, the 14 Civi is now selling for as low as Rs. 29,999 for the base variant. The cancellation suggests the company is shifting away from premiumisation. Mea...
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Nothing Tipped to Launch Budget-Friendly 'Lite' or 'T' Branded Smartphones
A tipster claims that Nothing may launch new budget-friendly smartphones with “Lite” or “T” branding, as existing premium and mid-range models aren’t performing well in the market. These new phones could be priced under Rs. 20,000, below the Phone 3a series, which start at Rs. 22,999. While unconfirmed, the rumour gains weight due to the ...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 in India (June 2025): CMF Phone 2 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Realme P3, More
For those on the hunt for a budget mid-range smartphone in India, Rs. 20,000 is a very good budget to have. This price bracket proves to be a sweet spot with handsets offering a blend of decent performance, capable cameras, pleasing aesthetics, and good battery life. In this article, we list the top smartphones in India under Rs. 20,000 for the mon...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 in India (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy M16, iQOO Z10x, Infinix Note 50X, More
Smartphones in the budget segment usually focus on two primary factors – big, bright displays and long battery life. However, that has lately changed with manufacturers going above and beyond to incorporate features from a segment above or even two. High refresh rate screens, capable cameras, 5G connectivity, and AI capabilities, these are just s...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Offers on Budget Smartphones
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is here, bringing price cuts and other offers on a wide range of consumer electronics. From smartphones, laptops to TVs and refrigerators, buyers can take advantage of hefty discounts on products across various categories. If you’re eyeing an affordable option, then there are discounts on budget smartphones during th...
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Poco M7 5G Review: Familiar Territory
Poco M7 5G was recently launched in India as an entry-level phone priced under Rs. 10,000. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, runs on Android 14 , and offers 128GB of inbuilt storage, and a 50-megapixel camera. Is it the best budget smartphone with 5G connectivity you can purchase in India? Find out in our Poco M7 5G review.
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Jailed MP Allowed To Attend Parliament, Can't Chat, Use Phone Or Internet
Jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid, attended the Parliament session amid heavy police security today after getting leave from the Delhi High Court to attend the ongoing budget session.
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Infinix Note 50X 5G Price Details and Chipset Confirmed Ahead of Launch in India
Infinix Note 50X 5G is scheduled to launch in India on March 27. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the pricing range of the upcoming handset has been confirmed by the brand. The successor to the Infinix Note 40X 5G will be introduced as an affordable option in the budget smartphone segment. Alongside, Infinix has also confirmed several specifications...
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Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Specifications Leaked, Said to Get 6.7-Inch Display, Dimensity 6300 SoC
Post the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy A06 smartphone back in August 2024, the company seems to be preparing for the launch of a 5G variant. While hardware specifications of the 5G budget smartphone have been leaked out in the past, a new source has now spilled all the beans on the Galaxy A06 5G.
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Centre Raises Budget For Electronics, Semiconductor, AI By 84% To Rs 18,000 Crore
The government has enhanced allocation for key technology projects, comprising production-linked incentives for mobile phones, IT hardware, semiconductor scheme and IndiaAI Mission, by about 84 per cent to Rs 18,000 crore for the next fiscal.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Redmi A4 5G Review: Humble Phone, Big Ambitions
Xiaomi’s Redmi A4 5G strives to offer a slightly different take on entry-level smartphones by offering not just a well-designed package but 5G connectivity as well. A lot of essentials are taken care of this time, but we aren’t too sure if it builds a solid case for purchasing an entry-level smartphone with better budget devices out there at a ...
