--- title: "Best phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000 in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000 in India (2026) Priced from ₹20,001 to ₹25,000, the best phone for long software support is the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999, 88/100), ahead of the Redmi 17 5G (₹23,999, 77/100). The best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 in India right now is the Samsung Galaxy A08 (₹18,499), with a software support score of 88/100: 6 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. It is effectively tied with the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (88): the gap is under 2 points. Among the 27 ranked phones under ₹25,000 it has a budget score of 92/100; its national software support score is 88/100. Next is the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (88, ₹13,999). We ranked 27 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24. The Samsung Galaxy A08's 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 85% of the 26 other phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000 we track. The Samsung Galaxy A08's 197 g weight is lighter than 78% of the 23 other phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000 we track. ## Best by price window ### ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 (11 ranked) 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) ₹24,999, 88/100. Android 16, One UI 8.5 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates 2. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/) ₹23,999, 77/100. HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) ₹22,999, 77/100. Android 16, HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates ### ₹15,001 to ₹20,000 (10 ranked) 1. [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/) ₹18,499, 88/100. Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/) ₹16,999, 88/100. Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates 3. [Samsung Galaxy A07 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a07-5g/) ₹15,999, 88/100. Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates ### ₹10,001 to ₹15,000 (4 ranked) 1. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/) ₹13,999, 88/100. Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates 2. [Redmi A7](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-a7/) ₹12,995, 44/100. 2 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates 3. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/) ₹14,999, 26/100. Android 16 · 1 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates · clean Android ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/) | ₹18,499 | 88 (budget 92) | Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 2 | [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) | ₹24,999 | 88 (budget 92) | Android 16, One UI 8.5 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 3 | [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/) | ₹13,999 | 88 (budget 92) | Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 4 | [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/) | ₹16,999 | 88 (budget 92) | Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 5 | [Samsung Galaxy A07 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a07-5g/) | ₹15,999 | 88 (budget 92) | Android 16, One UI 8 · 6 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 6 | [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/) | ₹23,999 | 77 (budget 73) | HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 7 | [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/) | ₹18,999 | 77 (budget 73) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 8 | [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) | ₹22,999 | 77 (budget 73) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 9 | [Redmi A7 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-a7-pro-5g/) | ₹15,618 | 77 (budget 73) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | | 10 | [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) | ₹24,999 | 77 (budget 73) | Android 15, HyperOS 2.0 · 4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone under ₹25,000 1. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 96/100, national 29/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 96/100, national 29/100 3. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 85/100, national 23/100 (14 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording under ₹25,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 66/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-5g/): ₹17,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-video) ### Best battery phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 97/100 2. [OnePlus N6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-n6/): ₹22,502, budget score 98/100, national 89/100 3. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 95/100, national 87/100 (55 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone under ₹25,000 1. [Oppo A6 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-a6-pro/): ₹21,999, budget score 100/100, national 78/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 98/100, national 61/100 3. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 94/100, national 57/100 (51 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-charging) ### Best performance phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 36/100 2. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 98/100, national 35/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 94/100, national 34/100 (43 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-performance) ### Best gaming phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 48/100 2. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 96/100, national 46/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 93/100, national 44/100 (29 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 83/100 2. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 98/100, national 80/100 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 95/100, national 75/100 (41 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-display) ### Best durable phone under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 99/100, national 100/100 2. [Oppo A6 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-a6-pro/): ₹21,999, budget score 99/100, national 100/100 3. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 95/100, national 95/100 (55 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music under ₹25,000 1. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 2. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 3. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 78/100, national 100/100 (17 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/audio-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-audio) ### Best value for money phone under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 48/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 89/100, national 41/100 3. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 78/100, national 39/100 (10 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-25000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Samsung phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/): ₹18,499, budget score 60/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 60/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 60/100, national 88/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-samsung) ### Best OnePlus phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [OnePlus N6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-n6/): ₹22,502, 37/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-oneplus) ### Best Redmi phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 83/100, national 77/100 2. [Redmi A7 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-a7-pro-5g/): ₹15,618, budget score 83/100, national 77/100 3. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 17/100, national 44/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 50/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 50/100, national 77/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 77/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-poco) ### Best iQOO phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, 44/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-iqoo) ### Best Realme phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, 37/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 100/100, national 37/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 25/100, national 26/100 3. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹14,999, budget score 25/100, national 26/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-motorola) ### Best Infinix phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, 60/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-infinix) ### Best Tecno phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Tecno Pop X](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pop-x/): ₹8,499, 20/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-tecno) ### Best Lava phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 100/100, national 37/100 2. [Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-v1-pro-5g/): ₹15,999, budget score 38/100, national 20/100 3. [Lava Bold N2](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-bold-n2/): ₹10,799, budget score 38/100, national 20/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-lava) ### Best Ai+ phone for long software support under ₹25,000 1. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, 20/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#brand-aiplus) ## With a specific feature ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with 5G 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/): ₹16,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 (23 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-5g) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with an AMOLED or OLED display 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 88/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 75/100, national 77/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 75/100, national 77/100 (7 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-amoled) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a 120Hz or faster display 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/): ₹16,999, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 (25 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-120hz) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a 144Hz or faster display 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 60/100 2. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, budget score 0/100, national 37/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-144hz) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with IP68 or IP69 water resistance 1. [Infinix Hot 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-hot-70-pro/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 60/100 2. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, budget score 50/100, national 44/100 3. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 0/100, national 20/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-ip68) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with IP69 water resistance 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹18,999, 44/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-ip69) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a 3.5 mm headphone jack 1. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/): ₹16,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 3. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 71/100, national 77/100 (8 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-headphone-jack) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a microSD card slot 1. [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/): ₹18,499, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/): ₹16,999, budget score 93/100, national 88/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with clean, near-stock Android 1. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, budget score 100/100, national 37/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 70/100, national 26/100 3. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹14,999, budget score 70/100, national 26/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-stock-android) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with stereo speakers 1. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 92/100, national 77/100 2. [Redmi A7 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-a7-pro-5g/): ₹15,618, budget score 92/100, national 77/100 3. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, budget score 67/100, national 44/100 (7 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Samsung Galaxy A08](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a08/): ₹18,499, budget score 90/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 90/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 90/100, national 88/100 (21 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-6000mah) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 88/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 88/100, national 77/100 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 88/100, national 77/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-7000mah) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a variant with 8GB or more RAM 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹20,999, budget score 100/100, national 44/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 26/100 3. [Motorola Moto G37 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g37-power/): ₹22,999, budget score 50/100, national 26/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a variant with 256GB or more storage 1. [iQOO Z11x](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11x/): ₹22,999, 44/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-256gb) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 88/100 2. [Redmi 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 50/100, national 77/100 3. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, budget score 50/100, national 77/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-snapdragon) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a MediaTek Dimensity chip 1. [Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m17e-5g/): ₹13,999, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70e-5g/): ₹16,999, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A07 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a07-5g/): ₹15,999, budget score 92/100, national 88/100 (13 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-dimensity) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a weight of 185 g or less 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 50/100, national 37/100 3. [Lava Blaze Duo 3](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-blaze-duo-3/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 20/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-lightweight) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less 1. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-5g/): ₹17,999, budget score 0/100, national 70/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/#with-slim) ## How this list is ranked The maker's published update promise: promised years of os upgrades (55%, required), promised years of security updates (45%, required). Based on the maker's published update policy at launch. Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/software/ ## FAQ **Which is the best phone for long software support under ₹25,000 in India?** Priced from ₹20,001 to ₹25,000, the best phone for long software support is the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999, 88/100), ahead of the Redmi 17 5G (₹23,999, 77/100). **What are the top 3 phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000?** 1. Samsung Galaxy A08 (₹18,499), 2. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and 3. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (₹13,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G at ₹13,999, ranked #3. **What is the best phone for long software support between ₹20,001 and ₹25,000?** Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999, 88/100), then Redmi 17 5G (₹23,999) and Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999). **What is the best phone for long software support between ₹15,001 and ₹20,000?** Samsung Galaxy A08 (₹18,499, 88/100), then Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G (₹16,999) and Samsung Galaxy A07 5G (₹15,999). **What is the best phone for long software support between ₹10,001 and ₹15,000?** Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (₹13,999, 88/100), then Redmi A7 (₹12,995) and Motorola Moto G37 Power (₹14,999). **How is this list ranked?** The maker's published update promise: promised years of os upgrades (55%, required), promised years of security updates (45%, required). Based on the maker's published update policy at launch. Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best phones with the longest software support under ₹25,000 in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-25000/