Budget Mobile Phone Reviews

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  Poco M7 5G Review: Familiar Territory

  Poco M7 5G was recently launched in India as an entry-level phone priced under Rs. 10,000. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, runs on Android 14 , and offers 128GB of inbuilt storage, and a 50-megapixel camera. Is it the best budget smartphone with 5G connectivity you can purchase in India? Find out in our Poco M7 5G review.

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  We Switched To This Budget Phone For A Week: Here Is What We Observed

  The Motorola g35 5G may be one of the most affordable 5G phones on the market. After a week of use, heres a breakdown of what we discovered about this budget-friendly device.

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  Redmi A4 5G Review: Humble Phone, Big Ambitions

  Xiaomi’s Redmi A4 5G strives to offer a slightly different take on entry-level smartphones by offering not just a well-designed package but 5G connectivity as well. A lot of essentials are taken care of this time, but we aren’t too sure if it builds a solid case for purchasing an entry-level smartphone with better budget devices out there at a ...

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  HMD Fusion Review: A Fun, Modular Phone for the Masses

  HMD’s Fusion builds on the idea of a modular phone explored by Motorola about eight years ago. The new brand, however, challenged the norm by developing a modular platform for budget smartphones. There are two smart accessories to choose from as well, making for an interesting take on the typical budget smartphone.

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  Realme 13+ Review: Good Performance on a Budget

  Realme has been launching new phones left and right. After the Realme 13 Pro+ series launch, the company recently unveiled the Realme 13 series in India. I had the chance to test the new Realme 13+, which gets a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, 80W fast charging support, 120Hz OLED display, and a vapour cooling chamber. Should you upgrade? Read ...

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  Samsung Galaxy M35 Review: Budget Star

  The Samsung Galaxy M35 is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC and a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone also features Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the display, vapour cooling, and a large 6,000mAh battery. We tested the Galaxy M35 5G to find out if it lives up to its ‘Monster’ tagline.

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  Infinix Note 40X Review: Focused on Entertainment

  Infinix Note 40X is a budget smartphone that has arrived in India under the Rs. 15,000 mark, and the handset is equipped with 256GB of inbuilt storage. Read our Infinix Note 40X review to get a better understanding of the phone’s performance, cameras, and battery life and how it fares against competing handsets in India.

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  Infinix Note 40 5G Review: Noteworthy Budget Phone

  The Infinix Note 40 is a budget smartphone with segment-first features like wireless charging. It has the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and a 108-megapixel primary rear camera. The phone also offers a large AMOLED screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and Active Halo lighting. Is this a phone you should consider buying? Find out in our review.

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  iQoo Z9x Review: Budget 5G Redefined?

  iQoo’s Z9x budget 5G contender seems to check all the necessary boxes for a capable 5G smartphone. It offers a capable processor, decent cameras and a large battery with fast charging support. iQoo even offers an IP64 rated design, which has proper protection against dust. But a quick glance at the competition and this image starts to fade away r...

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  Poco X6 Neo Review: Budget Hero

  Poco X6 Neo is a budget smartphone that comes with a slim design and slim display bezels. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and a large display that offers 93.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. Here’s our review of the new Poco X6 Neo.

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  Poco C65 Review: Decent for the Price

  Poco C65 is the latest budget offering from the company in India. It’s got a decent set of specifications, a large display, big battery, and triple rear cameras. Here's our review of the new Poco C65. The phone is available in India via Flipkart with a starting price tag of Rs. 8,499.

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  Moto G73 5G First Impressions: Focussing on 5G

  While the Moto G72 did fairly well in our review, it lacked one important element that’s becoming common in every budget smartphone and that’s 5G connectivity. While the Moto G73 5G is the answer to the 4G-only Moto G72, it’s also the long-awaited upgrade to the Moto G62 5G. The new phone is an interesting mix of hardware and software and her...

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  Moto E13 Review: Filling the Void

  The Moto E13 is a new budget smartphone in India and is priced under Rs. 8,000. The phone features a UniSoC processor and a big battery. It runs on the latest Android 13 software and has a 13-megapixel rear camera.

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  Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Checks All the Boxes but at What Cost?

  Xiaomi’s basic Redmi Note model was always an easy choice when it came to recommending a budget smartphone. But with 5G added to the mix, Xiaomi has not been able to be as competitive as in the past, leading to a smartphone that does not come with any headlining features, is priced higher, and so ends up lacking appeal. Read more about what went ...

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  Infinix Hot 20 5G Review: 5G on a Budget

  Infinix’s Hot 20 5G appears to have everything a buyer would expect from a budget 5G smartphone on paper, but after using the phone for a week, I am convinced that this is not the case. While the phone packs capable hardware, it fails when it comes to execution, leading to poor software and camera performance. Should you still get it for its impr...