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Top mobile phones below Rs 75,000 (March 2023): From Apple iPhone 15, OnePlus 12 to Xiaomi 14
This month's compilation of high-end smartphones below Rs 75,000 in India is truly impressive.
This month, there's been a notable shuffle in our roster of top-tier smartphones priced under Rs 75,000 in India. The list is filled with high-profile devices, many of which are already well-known. So without further ado, let's explore what options you have that are available under 75K right now.
Top mobiles to purchase below Rs 75,000 in India
You can now buy the newest Apple iPhone 15 within this budget range. However, this price will only cover the basic model with 128GB storage. If you're looking for more storage space, you can opt for the 256GB versions of the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 that fall within the same price bracket. Both of these previous models are still quite reliable. However, the iPhone 15 offers numerous new features, starting with the swifter and stronger A16 Bionic chip. Additionally, it's worth noting that it uses a USB-C charging port instead of the typical Lightning port.
The phone comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen that is more luminous and has a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels. It features a peak brightness of 2000 nits and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Additionally, it includes the Dynamic Island feature, first seen in the 14 Pro series. The iPhone 15 from Apple feels comfortable to hold due to its small size and light weight, and it also offers IP68 grade protection against dust and water.
The primary camera has been enhanced from 12MP to 48MP, now featuring dual-pixel PDAF and OIS. The 12MP ultra-wide secondary camera remains, as well as the 12MP front-facing camera. The photographic and video capabilities are impressive, as anticipated from an iPhone. The iPhone 15 operates on the most recent iOS 17, with additional operating system updates expected in the future.
The cost of the Apple iPhone 15 with 128GB storage in India is Rs 71,290.
The latest in the OnePlus line, the OnePlus 12, can easily fit into your budget, even for its highest model. It maintains the same design aesthetics as the OnePlus 11, featuring a curved screen, slender edges, and a round camera setup at the rear. Although the OnePlus 12 seems similar to its predecessor, it's slightly bigger and heavier due to an increased display and battery size, as well as the addition of wireless charging capabilities – a reasonable compromise, in our opinion. This device operates on the most recent OxygenOS 14, built on Android 14, and will continue to receive future operating system and security updates.
The OnePlus 12 still comes with the curved QHD+ LTPO screen but has improved it significantly. The display is slightly bigger now, measuring 6.82 inches, and it's much brighter as the peak brightness has increased from 1300 nits (on the OnePlus 11) to 4500 nits. The phone offers a variable refresh rate that varies from 1 Hz to 120 Hz and is compatible with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The device is powered by a 5400 mAh battery that can last about one and a half day with usual usage, and it comes with a 100W charger that can fully charge it in under 30 minutes. It also has the capability of quick wireless charging.
The OnePlus 12 uses Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It offers either a 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage configuration, or a 16GB RAM with twice the storage space. The device's back camera setup is impressive, featuring a 50MP main camera with OIS and Sony's latest LYT-808 sensor. The additional cameras include a 48MP ultrawide lens with auto-focus that can also function as a macro camera, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, offering 3X optical zoom and 6X in-sensor zoom. The phone also features Hasselblad's color calibration and portrait modes.
In India, the OnePlus 12 is priced at Rs 64,999 for the model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and Rs 69,999 for the variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Xiaomi's newest high-end phone, the Xiaomi 14, is an excellent choice for those on a budget. This smaller-sized phone comes with a host of impressive features, robust processing capabilities, and boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It features a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a refresh rate that can go as high as 120 Hz and a resolution of 2670 x 1200 pixels. This Pro HDR display meets HDR10+ and Dolby Vision standards, has a maximum brightness of 3000 nits, and can display up to 68 billion different colors. The screen is also safeguarded against scratches with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
This phone also operates on Qualcomm's most potent Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and comes with a 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The phone's cameras have been developed jointly with the renowned German camera company, Leica. There are three 50MP modules on the rear, beginning with the primary one equipped with a Light Fusion 900 image sensor, Leica Summilux optics, and OIS. Additionally, there is an ultra-wide lens with a field of view of 115 degrees, and a 75mm floating telephoto lens with OIS, offering up to 3.2X optical zoom.
The zoom lens of the camera is capable of taking close-up shots from a distance of 10 cm and is equally skilled in portrait photography. The 32MP front camera provides high-quality selfies and video calls. The phone's 4610 mAh battery can easily last for more than a day with moderate use, and the included 90W charger can fully charge it in just over 30 minutes. The phone also offers 50W rapid wireless charging. The Xiaomi 14 operates on the most recent Android 14, accompanied by the company's latest HyperOS user interface.
The cost of the Xiaomi 14 in India is Rs 69,999, which includes 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is within reach for those on a budget, no tricks or special credit card deals needed, unlike the recently launched S24. The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, Qualcomm's preceding top-tier model. Accompanied by 8GB RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. This phone is also relatively small in size and offers IP68 certified protection against dust and water. Its design features an aluminum frame and a glass back, with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, providing defense against potential scratches.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 5G features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen that boasts a maximum brightness of 1750 nits, complies with HDR10+ standards, and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The device is equipped with a triple camera setup on the rear, which includes a 50MP main camera with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with Super Steady video capability, and a 10MP telephoto lens with OIS for 3X optical zoom. Its camera quality is top-notch and it even has the ability to capture videos in 8K resolution. The smartphone comes with Android 13 and Samsung's One UI 5.1 out of the box, with more updates anticipated down the line.
The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G in India is Rs 69,999, which comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro, although not the newest model, remains a solid choice for a smartphone, particularly at its current price point around 65K. The device runs on Google's own Tensor G2 processor, with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage. The phone features a curved 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1500 nits. The screen, which is HDR10+ compliant, is scratch-resistant thanks to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Additionally, this phone has an IP68 rating, meaning it's resistant to dust and water.
This device offers the ultimate Android experience, courtesy of the pristine version of Android with the Material You UI. It currently operates on Android 14, and will be among the early receivers of new OS and security updates as they roll out. The Google Pixel 7 Pro also excels in photography with its triple rear cameras. It sports a 50MP main camera with OIS, complemented by a 48MP telephoto camera with OIS that offers up to 5X optical zoom and an unexpectedly high-quality 30X digital zoom. The 12MP ultra-wide camera that comes with auto-focus is equally noteworthy and functions as a macro camera too. These cameras perform exceptionally well in various lighting conditions and modes.
The cost of the Google Pixel 7 Pro in India is Rs 65,999 for a model with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage
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