OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It comes in two configurations: 8GB+128GB priced at ₹39,999 and 16GB+256GB priced at ₹45,999. The device includes a triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera, along with a 16MP front camera. It packs a 5,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, but there is no wireless charging option.
Google Pixel 8a (Best Android Experience)
The Pixel 8a, powered by Google's Tensor G3 chip, offers advanced AI tools like Best Take and Magic Editor. Its 6.1-inch display now has a 120Hz refresh rate, and it offers a 256GB storage option. The dual-camera setup consists of a 64MP main sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, with a 13MP front camera. Google's AI enhances the user experience with features like Gemini, an AI assistant, and Circle to Search for easy information retrieval. Available in Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, and Porcelain, the Pixel 8a is priced starting at ₹52,999 for 128GB and ₹59,999 for 256GB.
Xiaomi 14 CIVI
The Xiaomi 14 CIVI sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, it offers a triple rear camera system with two 50MP sensors and a 12MP ultrawide sensor, along with dual 32MP front cameras. The 4700mAh battery supports 67W fast charging, ensuring good battery life. Running on HyperOS based on Android 14, the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at ₹42,999, while the 12GB RAM and 512GB variant costs ₹47,999, with a ₹3,000 discount for HDFC and ICICI bank card holders.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro (Best Gaming Experience)
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and the in-house supercomputing chip Q1, features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. It includes the flagship 50MP Sony IMX920 camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The device is backed by a 5,160 mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Running on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, the phone offers three years of Android updates and four years of security updates. It is priced at ₹35,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, ₹36,999 for 8GB+256GB, and ₹38,999 for the 12GB+256GB configuration.
Samsung Galaxy A55
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its camera system includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 32MP front camera. Powered by Android 14 with One UI 6.1, it offers 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB configurations, priced at ₹39,999, ₹42,999, and ₹45,999, respectively. It has a 5,000mAh battery and promises four generations of OS updates and five years of security updates. HDFC Bank and One cardholders get an additional ₹3,000 discount.
realme gt 6
The Realme GT 6, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, offers up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It features a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. The rear triple-camera setup includes three 50MP sensors (wide, ultrawide, and telephoto), while the front has a 32MP lens. It packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging, which reaches 50% in under 10 minutes. Available in Fluid Silver and Razor Green colour, it comes in three variants: 8GB+256GB priced at ₹40,999, 12GB+256GB priced at ₹42,999, and 16GB+512GB priced at ₹44,999. Pre-orders are open till June 24, and select bank cardholders will get an instant cashback of Rs 4,000.
Vivo V30 Pro (Best Camera Experience)
The Vivo V30 Pro sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by a MediaTek 8200 chipset. It supports up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The camera setup impresses with a trio of 50MP sensors on the rear – consisting of a primary, a telephoto, and an ultra-wide angle lens. For selfies, there is a 50MP front camera. With a 5,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging capability, the Vivo V30 Pro is aimed at power users. Prices start at ₹41,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant and ₹46,999 for the 12GB/512GB model.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola's Edge 50 Ultra sports a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 2,800 nits of peak brightness. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, it features a triple camera setup (dual 50MP + 64MP) and a 50MP front camera. It packs a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 125W TurboPower charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W wireless power sharing. Running on Android 14, the phone promises three OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Available in Nordic Wood, Forest Grey, and Peach Fuzz, it will sell for ₹54,999 starting June 24. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank cardholders will also get an additional ₹5,000 discount.
iPhone 14 (Bonus for Apple fans)
However, I would not recommend buying the iPhone 14 right now as it has an old Lightning port and does not have a dynamic island. Still, let me tell you that this device is currently available on Flipkart for ₹ 56,999 and if you are exchanging an old smartphone, then its price can easily be less than ₹ 50,000. However, the advice is to spend some extra money and buy the iPhone 15. The discounts available on the device are as follows. Thank me later.