Skip to content
My Phone:Not added yetAdd your phone

Best phones under ₹70,000 in India (October 2026)

Our top pick for the best phones under ₹70,000 in October 2026 is Poco X8 Pro Max at ₹49,999, because it has the best all-round rating here. The cheapest pick is Lava Bold N2 at ₹7,499.

46 phones ranked by best all-round rating. Prices checked 19 October 2026. No brand pays to be here. How we score

  1. #1Poco X8 Pro Max

    ₹49,999
    Our pick: buy this

    Flagship-level speed and a giant battery at a mid-range price.

    • Excellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging.
    • Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera.
    • Dimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games.
    • Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.5/10
    Full details and price history →
  2. #2OnePlus 15R

    ₹59,999
    Best alternative

    A fast, tough phone with one of the longest-lasting batteries you can buy.

    • Outstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging.
    • Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens.
    • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games.
    • No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹59,999 since launch.
    • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  3. #3iQOO 15R

    ₹53,999

    A fast gaming phone in a smaller size, with a huge battery and 100W charging.

    • Excellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming.
    • Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens.
    • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily.
    • Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999.
    • OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  4. #4Poco X8 Pro

    ₹39,999

    Near-flagship speed, a great screen and long battery life at a mid-range price.

    • Long battery life (16 hours 52 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 100W charging to full in 48 minutes.
    • Good main camera photos and video, but no zoom lens and a basic 8MP wide-angle.
    • Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and holds its speed well, though the phone gets hot in long games.
    • No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.1/10
    Full details and price history →
  5. #5OnePlus Nord 6

    ₹46,999

    A mid-price phone with a giant battery, a very smooth screen and strong water protection.

    • Huge 9000mAh battery, the biggest OnePlus has made, with a full charge in about 70 minutes.
    • Decent main camera for daylight; the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens.
    • Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is quick for the price and handles games well.
    • Plastic frame and back, a weak 8MP wide-angle camera, and the India price has already gone up since launch.
    • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8/10
    Full details and price history →
  6. A slim, premium-feeling Motorola with a gorgeous curved screen, a big battery and strong water resistance.

    • 7000mAh battery in a slim 8mm body, with fast 68W charging.
    • Stabilised 50MP Sony main camera, a 13MP wide-angle and a 32MP selfie camera; 4K video front and back.
    • Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use and handles most games well.
    • No zoom camera, no microSD slot, and the price has risen from ₹26,999 to ₹33,999.
    • Hello UI (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 8/10
    Full details and price history →
  7. A stylish, see-through design with a clean, fun interface and a versatile triple camera.

    • Average battery life for the price; the India model gets a bigger 5500mAh battery.
    • Three 50MP cameras including a 3x zoom, good for most everyday shots.
    • Fast in short bursts, but it heats up and slows down in long gaming sessions.
    • Battery life and charging speed are only average, and it throttles heavily under load.
    • Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17), 5 years of updates • 8/10
    Full details and price history →
  8. #8Xiaomi 17T

    ₹69,999

    A compact Leica camera phone with a strong 5x zoom lens and long battery life.

    • Long battery life (17 hours 16 minutes in GSMArena's test) with 67W charging.
    • Among the best cameras in its class, especially the 50MP 5x zoom.
    • Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and rarely slows down under load.
    • Plastic frame, 67W charging feels slow, and the price has risen from ₹59,999 to ₹69,999.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 5 years of updates • 8/10
    Full details and price history →
  9. #9Realme P4 Power

    ₹32,999

    A battery monster: over 10,000mAh in a phone that is still under 1cm thick, plus a bright curved screen.

    • 10,001mAh battery lasted over 25 hours in GSMArena's test, and 80W charging gets it to 50% in about 36 minutes.
    • Stabilised 50MP Sony main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; good in daylight.
    • Dimensity 7400 Ultra is smooth for everyday use and handles most games well.
    • Thick and heavy-ish at 219g, no NFC or headphone jack, and the price rose from ₹25,999 to ₹32,999.
    • Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.9/10
    Full details and price history →
  10. #10Vivo V80

    ₹62,999

    A slim, light phone with a big battery and a proper 3x zoom camera for portraits.

    • Large 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box.
    • Zeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera.
    • Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse.
    • Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage.
    • OriginOS 7 (Android 17), 4 years of updates • 7.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  11. #11Google Pixel 10a

    ₹55,999

    A tough, compact Pixel with a flat back, a bright screen, strong battery and seven years of updates.

    • Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day.
    • Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras.
    • Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip.
    • Almost the same as the Pixel 9a, has a plastic back and thick bezels, and Google raised the US price to $599 (about ₹56,900) in October 2026.
    • Android 17 QPR1, 7 years of updates • 7.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  12. A slim, light phone with a curved screen, long battery life and a fast chip for the price.

    • Excellent battery life (18 hours 59 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 90W charging.
    • Good 50MP main camera and 50MP wide-angle; the Indian model has no zoom lens.
    • Dimensity 8500 Extreme is fast for games and multitasking.
    • Plastic frame, curved screen is easier to touch by mistake, and only 3 Android updates.
    • Hello UI (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  13. A big-screen, long-lasting Motorola with near-stock Android and magnetic wireless charging.

    • Solid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging.
    • Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera.
    • Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking.
    • Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size.
    • Hello UI (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.6/10
    Full details and price history →
  14. #14Samsung Galaxy A57

    ₹62,999

    A slim, well-built mid-range Samsung with a big screen, full water resistance and six years of updates.

    • Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour.
    • Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic.
    • Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming.
    • Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026).
    • One UI 9 (Android 17), 6 years of updates • 7.6/10
    Full details and price history →
  15. #15Redmi Note 15 Pro+

    ₹39,999

    A tough, well-built mid-ranger with a big bright screen and long battery life.

    • Strong battery life from 6500mAh, with fast 100W charging (full in about 40 minutes).
    • Dependable 200MP main camera, but the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens.
    • Fine for everyday apps, but slower than rivals at this price for gaming.
    • Performance is behind rivals, storage is slower UFS 2.2, and it ships with older Android 15.
    • HyperOS 3.1 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 7.5/10
    Full details and price history →
  16. #16Oppo Reno 16

    ₹66,999

    A small, premium-feeling phone with four 50MP cameras, a 3.5x zoom and long battery life.

    • Very good battery life for a compact phone (16 hours 45 minutes in GSMArena's test); 80W charging fills it in about an hour.
    • Solid photos from all cameras, including a 3.5x zoom and class-leading selfies; video is only average.
    • Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price.
    • Expensive for its chip, and the price has risen from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999.
    • ColorOS 16 (Android 16), 5 years of updates • 7.5/10
    Full details and price history →
  17. A stylish, clean-software Nothing phone with a good AMOLED screen and a solid main camera.

    • 5000mAh battery lasts a full day (15 hours in GSMArena's test); 33W charging fills it in about 67 minutes.
    • Large 50MP main sensor takes good photos and 4K video, plus an 8MP wide-angle.
    • Dimensity 7300 Pro with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
    • Smaller battery than rivals, a single speaker, and the price rose from about ₹20,999 to ₹27,999.
    • Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  18. A giant 10,000mAh battery, a bright screen and very tough build in one Redmi.

    • One of the longest-lasting phones tested (22 hours 31 minutes in GSMArena's test of the 9210mAh EU model); 100W charging.
    • Decent 50MP main camera with a larger sensor and 4K video, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom.
    • Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 handles daily apps well but is slow for heavy games at this price.
    • Heavy at about 230g, and the chip is slow for ₹49,999.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 7.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  19. #19iQOO Z11x

    ₹27,999

    A tough, water-resistant iQOO with a big battery and a capable chip for casual gaming.

    • 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming.
    • 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth.
    • Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well.
    • LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999.
    • OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.3/10
    Full details and price history →
  20. #20Nothing Phone (4a)

    ₹44,999

    A stylish Nothing phone with a Glyph light bar, clean software and a 3.5x zoom camera.

    • About a day of use (13 hours 34 minutes in GSMArena's test of the global model); 50W charging takes about 64 minutes.
    • Good 50MP main camera and a 50MP 3.5x zoom lens, but a basic 8MP wide-angle.
    • Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price.
    • Prices have risen four times since launch (₹31,999 to ₹44,999), and it is only splash resistant (IP64).
    • Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.3/10
    Full details and price history →
  21. A slim Samsung with an AMOLED screen, a stabilised camera, a 6000mAh battery and six years of Android updates.

    • 6000mAh battery lasted 19 hours 20 minutes in MySmartPrice's PCMark test, a long full day; 45W charging.
    • 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus wide-angle and macro cameras, and 4K video.
    • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
    • Samsung's own list price was raised to ₹35,999; the ₹26,999 price is Amazon's street price. No headphone jack.
    • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 7.3/10
    Full details and price history →
  22. #22Vivo T5x

    ₹27,999

    A tough, water-resistant vivo with a 7200mAh battery and a capable chip for casual gaming.

    • 7200mAh battery lasted about two days of moderate use in Croma's test; 44W charging is full in under 2 hours.
    • 50MP Sony main camera that is good in daylight, with 4K video; no stabilisation and no wide-angle.
    • Dimensity 7400 Turbo is smooth for daily use and handles popular games on lower settings.
    • LCD screen instead of AMOLED, heavy at 219g, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999.
    • OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.3/10
    Full details and price history →
  23. A smooth OnePlus with a big battery, stereo speakers and a fast 144Hz screen.

    • 7000mAh battery with 45W charging and bypass charging, so it comfortably lasts a day and more.
    • A 50MP main camera that can record 4K; the second camera is only a 2MP mono sensor.
    • Dimensity 7400 Apex is quick for everyday use and handles most games at medium settings.
    • LCD screen, no wide-angle camera, and the price has climbed from ₹20,999 to ₹28,999 since May.
    • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  24. #24OnePlus Nord CE6

    ₹37,999

    A tough mid-ranger with a huge 8000mAh battery and a bright 144Hz screen.

    • GSMArena expects two full days of use from the 8000mAh battery; 80W charging fills it in about 66 minutes.
    • One useful 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus a 2MP helper; no wide-angle or zoom.
    • Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
    • Weak camera set, tinny speakers, and the price has jumped from ₹29,999 to ₹37,999.
    • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  25. #25Moto G57 Power

    ₹21,999

    A near-stock Android phone with a huge battery, stereo speakers and a sharp screen.

    • 7000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day; 33W charging is moderate.
    • Sony 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; decent in daylight.
    • Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and light gaming.
    • LCD rather than AMOLED, only one Android upgrade promised, and it now costs ₹21,999, up from ₹14,999 at launch.
    • Hello UI (Android 16), 1 year of updates • 7.1/10
    Full details and price history →
  26. #26Poco M8 5G

    ₹21,999

    A slim, light Poco with a bright AMOLED screen, a quick Snapdragon chip and four years of Android updates.

    • 5520mAh battery lasted about 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour.
    • 50MP main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only a helper, so there is no wide-angle.
    • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
    • Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999.
    • HyperOS 2 (Android 15), 4 years of updates • 7.1/10
    Full details and price history →
  27. #27Poco M8 Power 5G

    ₹24,999

    A big-screen Poco with an 8000mAh battery, an AMOLED display and four years of Android updates, for less than its Redmi twin.

    • 8000mAh battery gave Smartprix about 9 to 10 hours of screen time, so most people get two days; 45W charging takes almost 2 hours.
    • One useful 50MP camera that is decent in daylight but blurry indoors, and video stops at 1080p.
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media, below average for games.
    • Mono speaker, no NFC in India, weak cameras and slow charging; heavy at 225g.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 7.1/10
    Full details and price history →
  28. #28Poco X8

    ₹29,999

    A very tough budget phone with a 9000mAh battery and a big, bright screen.

    • Excellent battery life; it shares its battery and chip with the Redmi Note 17 Pro, which lasted 17 hours 32 minutes in GSMArena's test. 67W charging.
    • Basic 50MP main camera with a small sensor, and video only goes up to 1080p.
    • Fine for apps and social media, weak for heavy games.
    • Basic camera, slow chip, heavy at 223g, and the 128GB model uses slower UFS 2.2 storage.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 7/10
    Full details and price history →
  29. #29Redmi Note 17 5G

    ₹27,999

    A giant-screen Redmi with an 8000mAh battery and four years of Android updates.

    • 8000mAh battery easily lasts a full day with plenty left; 45W charging takes about 90 minutes.
    • Just one 50MP camera on the back, decent in daylight but inconsistent at night, and no 4K video.
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is slower than last year's model; fine for daily apps, weak for games.
    • Slower chip than the Redmi Note 15, a single camera and a single speaker for ₹27,999.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 6.9/10
    Full details and price history →
  30. #30Redmi Note 17 Pro

    ₹36,999

    A very tough Redmi with a huge 9000mAh battery and a big, bright screen.

    • Excellent battery life (17 hours 32 minutes in GSMArena's test of the 8340mAh global model; India gets 9000mAh), with 67W charging.
    • Basic: a small-sensor 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle, and video only goes up to 1080p.
    • Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media but weak for games.
    • Slow chip and basic cameras for ₹36,999; the Poco X8 has the same hardware for less.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 6.9/10
    Full details and price history →
  31. #31Redmi Note 15 5G

    ₹28,999

    A slim, tough Redmi with a bright AMOLED screen, a 108MP stabilised camera and four years of Android updates.

    • 5520mAh battery lasted over 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about 67 minutes.
    • 108MP main camera with stabilisation plus a wide-angle camera; solid, not outstanding.
    • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use; GSMArena found gaming battery life poor.
    • The price has jumped from ₹22,999 to ₹28,999, and the Poco M8 has the same chip, screen and battery for much less.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 6.9/10
    Full details and price history →
  32. A slim Samsung with a sharp AMOLED screen, a stabilised camera and six years of Android updates.

    • 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow.
    • 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera.
    • Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games.
    • No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999.
    • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  33. #33Samsung Galaxy A37

    ₹46,999

    A slim, water-resistant Samsung with a good screen, loud speakers and six years of updates.

    • Lasts a day (about 13 hours 49 minutes in GSMArena's test), with 45W charging.
    • Decent 50MP main camera with stabilisation, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens.
    • Exynos 1480 is fine for apps and light games, but slow for the price.
    • After three price rises it costs ₹46,999, a lot for an older, slower chip; rivals are much faster.
    • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  34. #34Oppo K14 Plus

    ₹29,999

    A very tough budget phone with a big 8000mAh battery and a sharp 144Hz screen.

    • A big 8000mAh battery should easily last a full day; no lab battery test has been published yet. 45W charging is slow to fill it.
    • One 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus a 2MP helper; no wide-angle or zoom.
    • Dimensity 7360 Max is fine for daily apps and light games.
    • No NFC, a basic camera set and slow 45W charging for a battery this big.
    • ColorOS 16 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 6.8/10
    Full details and price history →
  35. #35Poco M8x 5G

    ₹20,999

    A huge-screen Poco with a 7900mAh battery, stereo speakers and four years of Android updates.

    • 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours.
    • One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak.
    • Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle.
    • Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 6.7/10
    Full details and price history →
  36. #36Oppo K14x 5G

    ₹17,999

    A budget 5G phone with a big battery and fast charging for the price.

    • 6500mAh battery with 45W charging, so it lasts long and refills quickly.
    • A 50MP main camera that takes decent daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is basic.
    • Dimensity 6300 is fine for social media and video, not for heavy gaming.
    • Low-resolution screen and older Android 15, and the base model now costs ₹17,999 for just 64GB.
    • ColorOS 15 (Android 15), 2 years of updates • 6.6/10
    Full details and price history →
  37. #37Poco C85x 5G

    ₹14,999

    A big-screen, big-battery 5G phone for people on a tight budget.

    • 6300mAh battery lasts a long day; 15W charging is slow but the charger is in the box.
    • A 32MP main camera that is okay in good light only.
    • Unisoc T8300 copes with daily apps; games run at low settings.
    • Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 6.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  38. #38Redmi 15C 5G

    ₹18,499

    A huge-screen Redmi for watching videos, with 5G and a long-lasting battery.

    • 6000mAh battery with 33W charging, so it lasts all day and charges reasonably fast.
    • A 50MP main camera that is fine outdoors, average indoors.
    • Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps; games need low settings.
    • Only two Android updates, a low-resolution screen, and the price has jumped from ₹12,499 to ₹18,499.
    • HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 6.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  39. #39Samsung Galaxy M07

    ₹11,399

    A cheap, slim Samsung with a very long update promise, for basic everyday use.

    • 5000mAh battery gets most people through a day, with 25W charging.
    • A 50MP main camera that is decent in daylight, weak at night.
    • Helio G99 handles WhatsApp, YouTube and light games, but multitasking is slow.
    • 4G only, only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and the price has gone up from ₹6,999 to ₹11,399.
    • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  40. #40iQOO Z11 Lite

    ₹19,499

    A dependable budget iQOO with long battery life, tough build and fast-for-its-class charging.

    • 6500mAh battery lasted 15.2 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, so it easily gets through a day; 44W charging is full in just over an hour.
    • Basic 50MP main camera with no wide-angle; fine for daylight snaps.
    • Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps and stays cool in light games.
    • Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates.
    • OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 6.4/10
    Full details and price history →
  41. A clean, ad-free 5G phone from Lava with a big battery and plenty of memory for the price.

    • 6000mAh battery lasted 14.5 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, a full day; 18W charging takes over 2 hours.
    • One 50MP camera that is usable in daylight but soft and noisy at night.
    • Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats, videos and light games.
    • Dim, low-resolution screen, average cameras, slow charging and only one Android update.
    • Android 16, 1 year of updates • 6.3/10
    Full details and price history →
  42. #42Lava Shark 2 5G

    ₹11,999

    A low-cost 5G phone with clean, ad-free Android and a big battery.

    • 6000mAh battery should last a full day or more; 18W charging is slow.
    • A basic 13MP camera for daylight photos; the 5MP selfie camera is weak.
    • Unisoc T8200 is fine for calls, chats and videos, not for heavy games.
    • Only one Android update is promised, and the screen is low resolution.
    • Android 16, 1 year of updates • 6.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  43. A cheap Samsung with a nice big screen, good battery and six years of updates, but it can feel slow.

    • Big 5000mAh battery that lasts well for videos and light gaming.
    • The main and selfie cameras are decent for the price; the other two are basic.
    • Fine for calls, chat and video, but it lags, especially the 4GB version.
    • Sluggish performance, a dim screen and a single speaker; the US price has crept up from $199.99 (about ₹19,000) to $269.99 (about ₹25,600).
    • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.2/10
    Full details and price history →
  44. #44Realme P4 Lite 4G

    ₹16,499

    A slim, tough budget phone with a large battery for calls, chats and videos.

    • 6300mAh battery is big for the price; 15W charging takes a while.
    • A basic 13MP camera, fine for daylight and documents.
    • The Unisoc T7250 chip is slow; good for basics only.
    • No 5G and a weak chip, and the price has climbed from ₹9,999 to ₹13,999.
    • Realme UI (Android 15), 2 years of updates • 6.1/10
    Full details and price history →
  45. #45Vivo T5e

    ₹13,999

    A sturdy, simple Vivo phone for calls and chats, with dust and splash protection.

    • 5500mAh battery lasts a day of light use; 15W charging is slow.
    • Only an 8MP rear camera, so photos are basic.
    • Weak Unisoc T7225 chip and slow eMMC storage; apps open slowly.
    • No 5G, an 8MP camera and slow storage at ₹13,999 is poor value next to similar-priced 5G phones.
    • OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 5.9/10
    Full details and price history →
  46. #46Lava Bold N2

    ₹7,499

    One of the cheapest new phones you can buy, for calls, WhatsApp and YouTube.

    • A 5000mAh battery that lasts a day of light use, but charging is slow at 10W.
    • A basic 13MP camera that is fine for daylight snaps and documents only.
    • Very slow chip that runs the lighter Go version of Android; fine for basics, not for games.
    • 4G only with an old, weak chip and slow charging, so it will feel sluggish quickly.
    • Android 15 (Go edition), 1 year of updates • 5.8/10
    Full details and price history →

Store links may earn Tuvvo a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our rankings.

Compare the top two: Poco X8 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15R

Common questions

What are the best phones under ₹70,000 in October 2026?
Our top pick is Poco X8 Pro Max at ₹49,999, which has the best all-round rating in this list. OnePlus 15R at ₹59,999 is a close second.
What is the cheapest option here?
Lava Bold N2 at ₹7,499. One of the cheapest new phones you can buy, for calls, WhatsApp and YouTube.
Which one gets software updates for longest?
Google Pixel 10a, with 7 years of updates. It runs Android 17 QPR1 now.
How does Tuvvo pick these?
We rank phones on sale in India by scores from trusted reviews and real-world tests, and check prices and launches every day. No brand pays to be on this list.
Still not sure? Answer 5 quick questions and get your best match →

More buying guides