Best 5G Smartphones Under ₹60,000 in India (2026)
Flagship performance, big batteries and great cameras — the best 5G phones to buy in India across the ₹35,000–₹60,000 range.
Updated 4 July 2026
The upper-mid and flagship-killer segment is where you get the most phone for your money in India right now. Here's what to weigh and our current picks.
What to look for
- Processor — a current Snapdragon 8-series or Dimensity flagship chip future-proofs performance for years.
- Battery & charging — 6,000mAh-class batteries with 80W+ charging are now common; a huge quality-of-life upgrade.
- Display — a 120Hz+ AMOLED is the single biggest "premium feel" factor.
- Updates — check the promised years of OS and security updates before buying.
Our top picks
- Best battery & value: Redmi Turbo 5 — a Dimensity 8500 Ultra, a massive 7,540mAh battery and 100W charging.
- Best design & clean software: Nothing Phone (3) — a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, distinctive looks and bloat-free Nothing OS.
- Best gaming performance: iQOO Neo 10 — a dedicated gaming chip, 120W charging and a very bright AMOLED.
- Best all-round flagship: OnePlus 13 — flagship performance, OnePlus AI and a premium display with a lifetime warranty.
- Best cutting-edge pick: OnePlus 15R — one of the first phones with the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 165Hz display and IP69K durability.
Quick tip
If gaming and battery matter most, prioritise the chip and charging speed. If you value photography and long-term software, the OnePlus phones pull ahead. Prices in this range move a lot during festival sales — check each product page for the live price.
