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Which Phone Should I Buy?

Answer 4 quick questions and get personalized recommendations. We score phones across camera, gaming, battery, display, and value — then match them to your priorities and budget.

What's your budget?

How our recommendations work

Each phone in our catalog is scored from 1-10 on five axes: camera quality, gaming performance, battery life, display quality, and overall value for money. When you select your priority, we weight that score 3x higher than the others. Your use-case answer gives a bonus to phones specifically designed for that purpose.

The result is a ranked list of phones that genuinely match what you care about — not just the most expensive option in your budget.

Best phones by category (June 2026)

Best camera under ₹30k: Google Pixel 7a — Google's AI processing produces photos that rival phones costing twice as much. Night mode and portrait mode are class-leading.

Best gaming under ₹30k: iQOO Neo 9 Pro — packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (last year's flagship chip) at a mid-range price. 144Hz display ensures smooth gameplay.

Best battery under ₹25k: OnePlus Nord CE4 — 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging means you get a full day on one charge and can top up in 30 minutes.

Best value under ₹20k: POCO X6 — AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 256 GB storage. Hard to beat the specs at this price.

Tips for buying a phone in India

  • Wait for sales (Big Billion Days, Great Indian Festival) — flagship phones drop 15-25%
  • Check bank offers — additional ₹1,000-₹5,000 off with specific cards
  • Exchange your old phone — stores offer ₹3,000-₹15,000 depending on condition
  • Consider last-gen flagships — they drop 30-40% within a year and still outperform new mid-rangers
  • Check software update commitment — Samsung offers 4 years OS + 5 years security, Google offers 7 years

Frequently asked questions

How often is the phone catalog updated?

We review and update the catalog monthly. New launches are added within a week of going on sale in India. Discontinued or out-of-stock phones are removed.

Are the prices accurate?

Prices shown are approximate best prices across Amazon, Flipkart, and brand stores. Actual prices fluctuate during sales and with bank offers. Click through to see the current live price.

Why only 3 recommendations?

Research shows that more than 3 options causes decision paralysis. We show the top 3 phones that best match your specific criteria — enough to compare, not enough to overwhelm.

Can I trust the scores?

Scores are based on objective specs (benchmark data, sensor quality, battery capacity) combined with real-world testing consensus from professional reviewers. We don't accept payment from brands to influence rankings.

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