India, June 29 -- The best smartphones under 25000 segment is still interesting, but it is no longer a true "mid-range" category as rising memory costs have pushed many phones into higher price brackets. The easiest buying advice now is to look for phones that balance display quality, battery life and software support instead of simply chasing the biggest spec sheet.

This segment is more competitive than usual because manufacturers are cutting costs while trying to offer better overall value. "The market is in a memory crisis," says Gadgets 360, which is why this kind of phone is equipped with basic designs, waterproofing and price cutting displays such as IPS LCD. The best smartphones under 25000 are usually not flashy all-rounders. In...