Top 5 Best Smartphones in 25K+ Budget: Official & Unofficial (SamZone Review)
Introduction: The Current Smartphone Market Situation
Hello everyone, and welcome to this detailed smartphone review article. Today, we are going to talk about a very helpful video made by the popular tech YouTube channel, SamZone. Finding the best smartphone in a specific budget has become a very big challenge right now.
Why is it so difficult? Because the prices of smartphones are going up very fast. A few months ago, you could buy a very powerful phone for a low price. But now, the same phone costs a lot more money. There is a high chance that prices might go up even more in the future. The video creator, SamZone, mentioned that it is a terrible situation. Phones that they previously told people not to buy are now being recommended because there are no other better options in the market at that price point.
However, you do not need to worry. In today’s article, we have found the top 5 best smartphones that you can buy right now. If your budget is from 25,000 Taka to around 31,000 Taka, this article is perfect for you. In this list, we have 4 “Unofficial” phones (which means they are from the grey market without official brand warranty but offer great features) and 1 “Official” phone (which comes with full brand warranty and peace of mind).
Please remember that the prices mentioned here are based on current market rates (like SMS Gadget shop mentioned in the video). Prices can go up or down, so always check the latest price from the shop’s website before you decide to buy.
Let us look at the 5 best smartphones you can buy in this budget!
1. Motorola Smartphone (Mentioned as Moto G96)
The first smartphone on our list is a great device from Motorola. According to the video, the 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage version of this phone is currently available for around 27,000 Taka.
Display and Design: This Motorola phone follows the regular, clean design that Motorola is famous for. But the main attraction is the display. It has a beautiful pOLED panel. An OLED screen means the colors will look very bright, rich, and beautiful. The black color will look very deep, which is great for watching movies. Also, it gives you a 144Hz high refresh rate. This means when you touch the screen and scroll through your Facebook or Instagram, it will feel super smooth like butter. Finding a 144Hz refresh rate for 27,000 Taka is very unique and rare! The screen is also very bright with 1600 nits peak brightness, so you can easily see the screen under direct sunlight.
Performance and Processor: Inside the phone, it uses a Snapdragon processor. A few months ago, you could find even better processors for 27,000 Taka, but right now, this Snapdragon chip is a very standard and reliable choice. It has UFS 2.2 storage type, which means apps will open quickly. You can easily do your daily tasks like browsing the internet, watching YouTube, and even do some normal gaming without any big problems.
Camera and Battery: For taking photos, it has a 50-Megapixel main camera on the back. It also has an Ultrawide camera. Many phones in this budget are removing the ultrawide camera, so it is great that Motorola kept it. For selfies, there is a very sharp 32-Megapixel front camera. You can record high-quality 4K videos at 30 frames per second. To keep the phone running, it has a massive 5500 mAh battery with a 30-watt fast charger. It also has stereo speakers for loud and clear sound.
Why you should buy it: If you want a balanced phone with a super smooth display, clean software, and a very big battery for 27,000 Taka, you should definitely check this out.
2. Honor Smartphone (Mentioned as Honor 200 Lite)
If you love the Honor brand and can increase your budget by just 1,500 Taka, you can look at this Honor smartphone. You can buy it for 28,500 Taka.
Huge Memory and Display: The biggest selling point of this phone is the memory. For 28,500 Taka, you are getting a massive 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Having 12GB RAM means you can open many apps at the same time and the phone will not slow down. 256GB storage means you can save thousands of pictures, videos, and large games without worrying about space. It also has a beautiful AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, so the screen is very colorful and smooth to touch.
Performance and Processor: This phone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra processor. This is not a super high-end gaming processor. It is an entry-level to mid-range processor. It is made for normal, day-to-day work. If you are a normal user who uses social media, makes phone calls, and takes pictures, this processor will handle everything very nicely.
Camera and Battery: The back camera is huge! It has a 108-Megapixel main camera. This means your photos will have a lot of details. You can zoom into the photos and they will still look clear. However, the video reviewer mentioned that the front selfie camera is only 5-Megapixels, which is a bit disappointing for this price. It is okay for normal video calling, but the main focus is the back camera. It has a big 5230 mAh battery with a 35-watt fast charging system.
Why you should buy it: If you really need a phone with huge storage (256GB) and huge RAM (12GB), and you love to take photos with a 108MP camera, this Honor phone is a good choice.
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3. CMF Phone by Nothing (Mentioned as CMF Phone 2 Pro)
If you can increase your budget a little more, to around 30,500 Taka, you can get the Indian version of the CMF phone. This is a very popular and unique device in the market right now.
Display and Design: CMF is a sub-brand of “Nothing”, so their designs are very unique and different from regular phones. It looks very cool in the hand. It comes with a stunning AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz high refresh rate. Watching videos and playing games on this screen is a very enjoyable experience.
Performance and Gaming: This phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor. This is a very balanced processor. It handles regular daily tasks perfectly. But the good news is for gamers! If you love playing popular games like Free Fire or PUBG Mobile, this processor will give you a very standard and good gaming performance for the price.
Amazing Camera Setup: The camera is the main magic of this phone. It has a 50-Megapixel main camera. But the most surprising thing is that it also has a 50-Megapixel Telephoto Zoom lens! In this budget, it is the only unique smartphone that gives you a telephoto lens for optical zoom. This means you can zoom in on far objects without losing quality, and it takes amazing Portrait photos with natural background blur. It also has an 8-Megapixel ultrawide lens and a 16-Megapixel front camera for nice selfies. It can record beautiful 4K videos.
Battery: It comes with a standard 5000 mAh battery and a 33-watt charging system. The battery backup is very solid and will easily last for one full day of normal use.
Why you should buy it: If you want a phone that looks unique, plays games well, and has an amazing camera with a special zoom lens, this is highly recommended!
4. iQOO Smartphone (Mentioned as iQOO Z10 Indian Version)
For those who have a budget of around 31,000 Taka, the iQOO Indian version is a fantastic option, especially if you care about raw performance and battery.
Super Bright Display: This phone has a gorgeous AMOLED panel with a high refresh rate. But the craziest feature is its brightness. It has 5000 nits of peak brightness! This means even if you are standing under the burning hot mid-day sun, the screen will be super bright and easy to read.
Fast Performance: It uses a powerful Snapdragon processor with UFS 2.2 storage. iQOO phones are known for their speed, and this one is no different. The performance is very good, and it handles heavy apps and multitasking with ease.
Camera and Massive Battery: It has a 50-Megapixel main camera on the back and a high-resolution 32-Megapixel selfie camera on the front. It can also record 4K video. While the camera is good, the video reviewer mentioned that the CMF phone’s camera might be a little better. However, the iQOO wins in the battery department. It has a massive battery (the video mentioned a huge capacity, which gives exceptional backup) and supports an incredibly fast 90-watt charging system! This means your phone will charge from 0 to 100% in a very short time.
Why you should buy it: Despite having a huge battery, the phone’s design is very slim and beautiful. If you want a phone that charges extremely fast, has a bright screen, and gives great performance, this iQOO is a top choice.
5. Tecno Camon Series (Mentioned as Tecno Camon 40 Pro) – The Official Choice
So far, all the phones we discussed were “Unofficial” (grey market). But many people do not like to buy unofficial phones. They want official warranty, customer care support, and peace of mind. For those people, we have an official phone: the Tecno Camon phone. You can find it for around 28,000 Taka in official showrooms.
Display and Performance: This official smartphone gives you a very nice AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display looks very beautiful and colorful. Inside, it has the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate processor. For an official phone at this price, the display and performance combination is actually very good. It can handle your daily lifestyle smoothly.
The Best Official Camera: The Tecno Camon series is famous for its cameras. It has a 50-Megapixel main camera on the back, and also an Ultrawide camera. The biggest surprise is the front camera. It has a huge 50-Megapixel selfie camera! If you love taking selfies or making TikTok videos, this is amazing. SamZone mentioned that as an official device, there is probably no better camera phone than this one in the market right now.
Battery and Features: It also features stereo speakers for loud music. The battery is a large 5200 mAh capacity, and it comes with a fast 45-watt charger inside the box.
Why you should buy it: If you strictly want an official phone with a brand warranty, a beautiful display, and the best possible camera for 28,000 Taka, you should definitely buy this Tecno smartphone.
Final Thoughts and Market Warning
To conclude this review, we must remind you about the warning SamZone gave at the end of the video. The smartphone market is going through a very tough time. Prices of phones have increased by 4,000 to 5,000 Taka per model! Experts believe that this bad situation might continue until the first quarter of the year 2027. We are also not seeing many new phones launching right now.
Another important warning is about Power Banks. The prices of batteries in China are going up very fast. Because of this, the prices of power banks, electric vehicles, and battery-run motorcycles will also increase a lot. If you are planning to buy a power bank, it is highly recommended to buy it right now while the price is still somewhat low.
We hope this simple and detailed article helped you understand which phone is the best for your 25K+ budget. Please insert your favorite phone pictures in the empty spaces above.
Let us know in the comments: What budget should we cover in our next review article? Thank you for reading!
