OnePlus Nord CE4 alternatives under Rs 25,000: Nothing Phone (2a), POCO X6 Pro, and more

The OnePlus Nord CE4 launched in India earlier this week and offers a robust set of specifications, which includes a tall 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary lens, a 5,500mAh battery with an impressive 100W fast charging support, all at a starting price of Rs 24,999. If the smartphone does not appeal to you, we’ve curated a list of possible alternatives available at a similar price point. Check out the list below:

OnePlus Nord CE4 alternatives: price in India

SmartphonePrice
Nothing Phone (2a)Starting at Rs 23,999
POCO X6 ProStarting at Rs 25,999
Realme 12 ProStarting at Rs 23,999
Redmi Note 13 ProStarting at Rs 25,999
Motorola Edge 40 NeoStarting at Rs 22,999


Before we begin, here are the key specifications of the OnePlus Nord CE4:

  • Price: Starting at Rs 24,999
  • Display: 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 8MP dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging

Here’s what we said in our review:

The OnePlus Nord CE4 features many thoughtful upgrades, making it a much more compelling option than last year’s Nord CE3. The phone also checks many boxes for everyday users, whether it is the display, battery, or performance. Its cameras are also good, if not the best. While the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC promises cutting-edge AI features, we are still awaiting the availability of those features from OnePlus. 

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • Price: Starting at Rs 23,999
  • Display: 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 50MP dual rear cameras, 32MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging
The Nothing Phone (2a) stands out with its unique transparent rear panel and Glyph design, which complements the smartphone’s display, cameras, battery life, and performance, making it well-suited for regular users. The smartphone offers a higher RAM variant, a higher resolution ultra-wide-lens and selfie camera, and an LTPO display panel, features that the OnePlus Nord CE4 lacks.

You can read the detailed review of the device here.

ProsCons
Standout designRear panel gets smudged easily
Great AMOLED displayCharger not included
Capable cameras
Long battery life

POCO X6 Pro

  • Price: Starting at Rs 25,999 
  • Display: 6.67-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
  • Cameras: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera, 16MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging

The POCO X6 Pro is an excellent choice for power users. Its flat AMOLED panel is one of the best in the segment, and the smartphone offers excellent battery backup paired with quick charging speeds. The POCO X6 Pro offers a substantially better performance output and higher RAM and storage variants compared to the OnePlus Nord CE4.

You can read the detailed review of the device here.
ProsCons
Striking designUI needs refinement
Impressive displayCameras could have been better
Powerful performance
Capable stereo speakers

Realme 12 Pro 5G

  • Price: Starting at Rs 23,999 
  • Display: 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ curved AMOLED display
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 32MP + 8MP triple rear camera, 16MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging
While the Realme 12 Pro offers good performance, it is not its strongest suit. The Realme 12 Pro’s telephoto camera enables you to capture some incredible pictures. The Realme 12 Pro features a more comprehensive camera system compared to the OnePlus Nord CE4 and offers a more unique design.

You can read the detailed review of the device here

ProsCons
Premium luxury watch design The processor could be better 
Vibrant curved AMOLED displayLow peak brightness level
Impressive 32MP telephoto lens
Fast charging speed

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

  • Price: Starting at Rs 25,999 
  • Display: 6.67-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 200MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera, 16MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,100mAh battery with 67W charging

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is a compelling smartphone, if sleek design, fast charging, good battery, and cameras matter to you. It also offers one of the best displays in the segment. In comparison to the OnePlus Nord CE4, the device offers a higher resolution panel, a powerful 200MP primary camera and a higher RAM variant.

You can read the detailed review of the device here.

ProsCons
Sleek designCamera struggles in lowlight 
Great daylight camerasComes with Android 13
Solid battery backup

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Price: Starting at Rs 22,999 
  • Display: 6.55-inch 144Hz FHD+ pOLED display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC
  • RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 13MP dual rear camera, 32MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 68W charging
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo impresses with its stylish design and high-quality display. Its performance also remains respectable for everyday tasks and casual gaming, and the camera setup impresses with good results in favourable lighting conditions. The smartphone offers IP68 water and dust resistance, a higher resolution ultra-wide-angle lens, a smoother refresh rate at 144Hz, and an appealing design compared to the OnePlus Nord CE4.

You can read the detailed review of the device here

ProsCons
Standout design with great coloursPhone can overheat at times
The display is quite impressive Camera oversaturates images
Good battery life 
Stock Android-like UI

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