Smartphones

Samsung

Excellent value below ₹76,000.

OnePlus

Best value below ₹42,000 for performance and battery.

Apple

Buy if long-term software support matters most to you.

Xiaomi

Good value below ₹36,000 if camera is the priority.

Realme

Solid pick below ₹19,000 for everyday use.

Nothing

Worth considering below ₹26,000 for design and software.

Apple

The safest long-term iPhone pick, but priced well above its rivals.

Samsung

Long software support and IP68 in the mid-range — but pricey for its performance.

Motorola

Excellent battery, display and charging for ₹40K — with a shorter update window.

Motorola

Battery-first budget phone — compromises on screen and camera.