With iQOO and Nothing launching their new mid-range devices, the competition for the best phone under ₹25,000 has intensified. Poco had already launched its X7 Pro earlier, making it one of the most popular choices in this price segment. Here’s a detailed comparison of the three devices to determine which one offers the best value.
iQOO Neo 10R – Specifications & Features
✔ Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits peak brightness
✔ Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm TSMC process), AnTuTu score: 1.7 million+
✔ Gaming Features: 90fps gaming mode, 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate, e-sports mode
✔ Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP Sony OIS primary sensor + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
- Front: 32MP selfie camera, supports 4K 60fps video recording
✔ Battery & Charging: 6,400mAh battery, 80W fast charging (bundled charger included)
✔ Software & Build: 7.98mm thickness, Android 15
Poco X7 Pro – Specifications & Features
✔ Display: 6.73-inch AMOLED flat display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits peak brightness
✔ Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4nm TSMC process), clock speed: 3.25GHz
✔ Memory & Storage: LPDDR5X RAM & UFS 4.0 storage
✔ Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS primary sensor + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens (120° FOV)
- Front: 20MP selfie camera, supports 4K 60fps video recording
✔ Battery & Charging: 6,550mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, 90W HyperCharge (full charge in 47 minutes)
✔ Software & Build: Runs on Xiaomi HyperOS (Android 15), IP66, IP68 & IP69 water & dust resistance
Nothing Phone 3a – Specifications & Features
✔ Display: 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness
✔ Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
✔ Memory & Storage: LPDDR4x RAM & UFS 2.2 storage (slower than iQOO & Poco)
✔ Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP primary sensor + ultra-wide-angle lens + 50MP 2x telephoto lens
- Front: 32MP selfie camera
✔ Battery & Charging: 5,000mAh battery, 50W fast charging (no adapter included in the box)
✔ Software & Build: Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15), IP64 rating (splash & dust resistance)
Comparison: Which is the Best Phone Under ₹25,000?
1. Performance & Gaming:
🏆 Winner – iQOO Neo 10R & Poco X7 Pro
- Both phones have flagship-grade chipsets (Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 & Dimensity 8400 Ultra), far superior to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 in the Nothing Phone 3a.
- Faster storage (UFS 4.0) & RAM (LPDDR5X) on iQOO & Poco compared to LPDDR4x & UFS 2.2 on Nothing Phone 3a.
- iQOO offers 90fps gaming mode & 2,000Hz touch sampling, making it ideal for gaming.
2. Display Quality & Brightness:
🏆 Winner – iQOO Neo 10R & Poco X7 Pro
- Both iQOO & Poco feature 1.5K AMOLED displays, whereas Nothing Phone 3a has a Full HD+ panel.
- Poco X7 Pro has a 3,200 nits peak brightness, while iQOO Neo 10R leads with 4,500 nits, making them far superior to the 1,300 nits on the Nothing Phone 3a.
3. Camera Performance:
🏆 Winner – iQOO Neo 10R & Poco X7 Pro
- iQOO Neo 10R & Poco X7 Pro both feature a 50MP Sony primary sensor with OIS, while Nothing offers a 50MP telephoto shooter but lacks the image processing optimization seen on iQOO & Poco.
- Video recording is better on iQOO & Poco as they support 4K 60fps recording, unlike Nothing.
4. Battery & Charging Speed:
🏆 Winner – Poco X7 Pro
- Poco X7 Pro offers a 6,550mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with 90W HyperCharge (full charge in 47 minutes).
- iQOO Neo 10R has a 6,400mAh battery with 80W charging.
- Nothing Phone 3a has the smallest 5,000mAh battery and only 50W charging, plus no adapter included in the box.
5. Water & Dust Resistance:
🏆 Winner – Poco X7 Pro
- Poco X7 Pro is the only phone on this list with IP69 rating (fully waterproof & dustproof).
- iQOO has no official rating, and Nothing Phone 3a is only IP64-rated (splash-resistant).
6. Software & Future Updates:
🏆 Winner – Poco X7 Pro
- Poco runs on Xiaomi HyperOS (Android 15) with 3 years of updates.
- Nothing OS 3.1 & iQOO’s Android 15 both offer smooth UI, but Nothing has had past optimization issues.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
