2025 KE BEST BUDGET PHONES UNDER (13500) ONLY

📅 Launch & Pricing

India mein official launch: 11 April 2025, available from 22 April via Amazon aur iQOO Store
Launch price (India):
- ₹13,499 (6 GB RAM + 128 GB),
- ₹14,999 (8 GB + 128 GB),
- ₹16,499 (8 GB + 256 GB)

6.72″ FHD+ IPS LCD display, 120 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness ~1050 nits—outdoor use ke liye bright
Thode “thick” bezels ke saath centered punch‑hole selfie camera hai
IP64 dust/water resistance, MIL‑STD‑810H certification (military‑grade durability) – long-term rough use ke liye ideal
Body: plastic back + frame, weight ~204g

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm); benchmarks: ~688K‑689K AnTuTu, Geekbench single ~1,028‑1,029 / multi ~2,813‑2,816
RAM/Storage: 6/8 GB LPDDR4X + UFS 3.1 storage—fast app opens & multitasking
Gaming: BGMI HDR + Ultra (60 fps), COD Mobile high-settings, smooth with minimal throttling—heat bhi under control
Software: Android 15 + FunTouch OS 15, AI features (AI Erase, translation, translation, doc scan); 2‑year OS upgrades + 3‑year security patches
- Issues: kuch bloatware & push-notifications hain but removable/disable options available .

Battery: 6,500 mAh (6500 vs pehle ke 6,000 mAh) .
Real-world battery life: Woodstock tests indicate 1.5‑2 din ka use; ~9‑10 ghante Screen‑on Time; 2‑day use under light/moderate load
Benchmarks: PCMark ~28h; gaming half-hour battery drain ~4‑7%
Charging: 44W fast charge; 0–100% in ~1h 15‑1h 42min; charger included
Reverse wired charging support bhi hai

Rear: 50 MP main (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth; Front: 8 MP selfie
Daylight photos: accurate color, warm skin tones; detailed; low-light performance “surprisingly good”
Feature: 4K video recording rear aur 1080p selfie video

Battery lovers ke liye boon—travelers, field workers, students.
Casual gaming & multitasking users ke liye performance‑wise kaafi achha.
Camera‑focused users ko portrait or selfie flaws bother kar sakte hain.
Bloatware ya heavy updates dislike karne walon ko FunTouch ke pop‑ups pasand nahi aayenge.