With new smartphones flooding the market left and right, it’s hard to pick the one for you. Flagship prices are also slightly in control now, meaning if you stretch your wallet a bit, you might be able to get your hands on the best the smartphone world has to offer.
In this article, we’re looking at the seven best smartphones under ₹80,000.
OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Brand: OnePlus | Price: ₹59,199
The first phone on our list comes from OnePlus, and it’s their latest available flagship before the OnePlus 10 makes its international debut. You’re getting a Snapdragon 888, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage on this device with a rear quad camera setup developed in partnership with Hasselblad.
| Specifications | OnePlus 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inches AMOLED 120Hz LTPO |
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 |
| Memory & Storage | 12GB RAM 256GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP Main camera 50MP Ultrawide camera 8MP Telephoto 2MP Monochrome |
| Front Camera | 16MP hole punch |
| Battery and Charging | 4500mAH 65W wired charging 50W wireless charging |
You can get the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G here.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹58,999
Next up, we have Samsung’s Fan Edition of their 2021 flagship, the S21. You get an Exynos 2100 octa-core processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, all behind a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen that does 120Hz for a smooth experience. Here are the hardware specs of the phone.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inches AMOLED 120Hz |
| Processor | Exynos 2100 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM 256GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP Main camera 12MP Ultrawide camera 8MP Telephoto camera |
| Front Camera | 32MP hole punch |
| Battery and Charging | 4500mAH 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging |
You can get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G here
Google Pixel 6 5G
Brand: Google | Price: ₹65,000
Even though the Pixel 6 isn’t officially available in India, you can still get it through the Google store on Amazon at a fair price. The phone features Google’s in-house tensor chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and some of the best cameras on a smartphone in 2022. Do keep in mind that you’ll not get the warranty in India.
| Specifications | Google Pixel 6 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inches AMOLED 90Hz |
| Processor | Google Tensor |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM 128GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main camera 12MP Ultrawide camera |
| Front Camera | 8MP hole punch |
| Battery and Charging | 4614mAH 30W wired charging 21W wireless charging |
You can get the Google Pixel 6 5G here
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹68,200
Next up is the third generation flip phone from Samsung — the Flip3 is selling for a pretty good amount, at least at the time of writing this. You get flagship-level performance with the Snapdragon 888, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in a phone that can fold into half.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inches AMOLED 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM 128GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP Main camera 12MP Ultrawide camera |
| Front Camera | 10MP hole punch |
| Battery and Charging | 3300mAH 15W wired charging 10W wireless charging |
You can get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G here
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹72,249
Samsung’s 2022 flagships are pretty expensive, but this listing on Amazon Renewed is a good deal if you want the best the South Korean phone manufacturer has to offer. You get an Exynos 2200 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in this model and a triple camera setup at the back.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inches AMOLED 120Hz LTPO |
| Processor | Exynos 2200 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM 128GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main camera 10MP 3x telephoto 12MP Ultrawide camera |
| Front Camera | 10MP hole punch |
| Battery and Charging | 4500mAH 45W wired charging 15W wireless charging |
You can get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G here.
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Apple iPhone 13
Brand: Apple | Price: ₹73,990
The only iPhone on the list, the iPhone 13, is among four of Apple’s latest offerings until the iPhone 14 arrives. You get the A15 Bionic, one of the most powerful smartphone processors on the planet currently, along with 128GB storage. The dual-camera setup at the back and the overall build will leave you wanting for nothing more should you decide to go the Apple way.
| Specifications | Apple iPhone 13 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inches Super Retina OLED |
| Processor | A15 Bionic |
| Memory & Storage | 4GB RAM 128GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP Main camera 12MP Ultrawide camera |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Battery and Charging | 3240mAH 23W wired charging 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 7.5W wireless charging via Qi |
You can get the Apple iPhone 13 here.
Huawei P50 Pro 4G
Brand: Huawei | Price: ₹86,000
This is an odd spot as Huawei’s phone is the only 4G device here on this list, but it can go toe to toe on all other aspects. You get their Kirin 9000 or the Snapdragon 888 based on where you buy the phone and 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There’s a quad-camera setup at the back that’s unique in terms of visual appeal and, indeed, in the way it takes photos.
| Specifications | Huawei P50 Pro 4G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inches OLED 120Hz |
| Processor | Kirin 9000 or Snapdragon 888 |
| Memory & Storage | 8GB RAM 256GB Storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main camera 64MP Telephoto camera 13MP Ultrawide camera 40MP monochrome camera |
| Front Camera | 13MP |
| Battery and Charging | 4360mAH 66W wired charging 50W wireless charging |
You can get the Huawei P50 Pro 4G here.
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