How much should you spend?
Your budget, your daily needs
What it means
Your budget, your daily needs
Start with daily use
Choose the two things you use most.
Allow for extras
Keep room for a charger or case.
Choose useful features
Pay for useful features, not the biggest numbers.
Before you buy
Before paying, confirm the exact Indian variant, dated price, warranty and return terms. This is buying education, not a product test.
Before paying, confirm the exact Indian variant, dated price, warranty and return terms. This is buying education, not a product test.
Decide on a budget first, then find the best phone inside it. Most people are happiest when they pay for the two or three things they use every day, not for every feature.
Under ₹15,000
Big batteries and 5G are common. Expect LCD screens, basic cameras and entry-level processors that handle calls, WhatsApp, YouTube and UPI well, but not heavy games.
₹15,000 – ₹25,000
AMOLED screens and 120 Hz refresh rates start to appear, along with faster charging. A good range for most first-time buyers and parents.
₹25,000 – ₹40,000
Optical stabilisation on the main camera becomes common, processors get noticeably faster and build quality improves.
₹40,000 – ₹70,000
Flagship-class or near-flagship processors, better cameras and, on some models, longer software support.
Above ₹70,000
The best cameras with telephoto zoom, premium materials, strong water resistance and the longest update promises.
Not sure? Use the Phone Finder. It only recommends phones with a verified price inside your budget.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Illustrations explain concepts; they are not product tests.