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Tag: Above Rs 80,000

  • Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

    The ROG Phone 8 Pro launched in India in January 2024 at Rs 99,999 for 16 GB plus 512 GB. Asus redesigned the series to look and feel more like a normal flagship, slimming the body, adding IP68 water resistance for the first time on a ROG phone and introducing a camera gimbal, while keeping the gamer-focused AniMe Vision mini-LED panel on the back.

    The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED runs at up to 165Hz in games and drops to 1Hz when idle. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the fastest Android chip of its generation, supported by effective cooling, AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons and an optional AeroActive Cooler accessory. Asus kept a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a rarity among 2024 flagships.

    The camera system improved substantially, with a 50 MP gimbal-stabilised main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP 3x telephoto. The 5500 mAh battery delivers excellent endurance with 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. Against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iQOO 12, it is the clear choice for serious mobile gamers, though its cameras are not quite class-leading.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 99,999 (base variant)
    India launchJanuary 2024
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.78-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 1080 x 2400
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
    RAM16 GB / 24 GB
    Storage512 GB / 1 TB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main (gimbal) + 13 MP ultrawide + 32 MP 3x telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery5500 mAh
    Charging65W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14, ROG UI
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackYes
    Weight225 g
    ColoursPhantom Black

    What we like

    • Top-tier gaming performance and cooling
    • 165Hz LTPO display
    • IP68 and headphone jack together
    • Excellent battery life

    What could be better

    • Very expensive
    • Cameras good but not class-leading
    • Heavy at around 225 g

    Who should buy it

    Serious mobile gamers who want the fastest, best-cooled Android phone with a headphone jack.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

    Google brought the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to India in August 2024 at Rs 1,72,999 for 16 GB plus 256 GB, the first Pixel foldable sold in the country. It abandoned the short, wide shape of the original Pixel Fold for a taller design whose 6.3-inch cover screen feels like a normal phone, and an 8-inch inner display that is the largest on any foldable of its year.

    The inner LTPO OLED and the cover screen both run at up to 120Hz with high brightness. The phone is thin when open and uses Tensor G4 with 16 GB of RAM, enough for multitasking and Gemini features. Software support for split screen and the taskbar is good, though the Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers more refined multitasking tools and Snapdragon performance.

    Cameras are a step below the slab Pixel 9 Pro: a 48 MP main, a 10.5 MP ultrawide and a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto, still producing reliable Pixel results. The 4650 mAh battery lasts a day, though charging is slow at 21W. Against the Z Fold 6 it offers a more usable cover screen and better camera processing, but loses on performance and the IP rating, which is only IPX8.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 172,999 (base variant)
    India launchAugust 2024
    SegmentFoldable
    Display8-inch, Foldable LTPO OLED, 6.3-inch OLED cover display, 120Hz, 2076 x 2152
    ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4
    RAM16 GB
    Storage256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras48 MP main + 10.5 MP ultrawide + 10.8 MP 5x telephoto
    Front camera10 MP
    Battery4650 mAh
    Charging21W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIPX8
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight257 g
    ColoursObsidian, Porcelain

    What we like

    • Large 8-inch inner display
    • Normal-width cover screen
    • Thin and well-built
    • Seven years of updates

    What could be better

    • Extremely expensive
    • Weaker cameras than the Pixel 9 Pro
    • Slow charging and only IPX8

    Who should buy it

    Productivity-focused buyers who want a large-screen foldable with Google software and a phone-like cover display.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (August 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

    The Pixel 9 Pro XL launched in India in August 2024 at Rs 1,24,999 for 16 GB plus 256 GB. It is the large-screen version of the Pixel 9 Pro and the successor to the Pixel 8 Pro, positioned against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The flat aluminium sides and rounded corners make it more comfortable than its size suggests.

    Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED runs at 1344 x 2992 and up to 120Hz, with excellent brightness and colour accuracy. Tensor G4 and 16 GB of RAM drive Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Add Me and Magic Editor. As with earlier Tensor phones, sustained gaming performance and heat management are behind Qualcomm's best, but the phone feels quick in daily use.

    Cameras are identical to the smaller Pro: a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, 48 MP 5x telephoto and a 42 MP selfie camera, all capable of excellent results, with Video Boost for cloud-processed footage. The 5060 mAh battery is the largest in the 2024 Pixel line, charging at up to 37W with a compatible adapter. The S24 Ultra counters with the S Pen and 10x zoom.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 124,999 (base variant)
    India launchAugust 2024
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.8-inch, LTPO OLED (Super Actua), 120Hz, 1344 x 2992
    ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4
    RAM16 GB
    Storage256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5x telephoto
    Front camera42 MP
    Battery5060 mAh
    Charging37W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight221 g
    ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz

    What we like

    • Large, bright LTPO display
    • Excellent triple camera
    • Largest battery in the Pixel 9 line
    • Seven years of updates

    What could be better

    • Very high price
    • Heavy at around 221 g
    • Tensor G4 lags in gaming

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a big-screen Android flagship with top cameras and long support, and do not need an S Pen.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (August 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro

    For the first time Google offered its Pro-tier Pixel in a compact size. The Pixel 9 Pro was announced for India in August 2024 at Rs 1,09,999 for 16 GB plus 256 GB, sharing the 6.3-inch footprint of the regular Pixel 9 while adding the telephoto camera, a sharper LTPO screen and more memory. It competed directly with the iPhone 16 Pro.

    The Super Actua LTPO display runs at 1280 x 2856 and up to 120Hz, with very high peak brightness. Tensor G4 with 16 GB of RAM handles Gemini Nano and Google's AI suite smoothly, though gaming performance and efficiency still trail Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple's A18 Pro. The polished frame and matte glass back give it a premium feel.

    Its triple camera, with a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide and 48 MP 5x telephoto, is among the most consistent of its year, and the 42 MP selfie camera with autofocus is a big step up for video calls and group shots. The 4700 mAh battery lasts a day with 27W charging. For buyers wanting a small phone with a top-tier zoom camera, few alternatives existed on Android.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 109,999 (base variant)
    India launchAugust 2024
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.3-inch, LTPO OLED (Super Actua), 120Hz, 1280 x 2856
    ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4
    RAM16 GB
    Storage256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5x telephoto
    Front camera42 MP
    Battery4700 mAh
    Charging27W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight199 g
    ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz

    What we like

    • Full Pro camera system in a compact size
    • 42 MP autofocus selfie camera
    • 16 GB RAM for on-device AI
    • Seven years of updates

    What could be better

    • Very expensive
    • Tensor G4 trails rivals in gaming
    • 27W charging is slow

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a compact Android flagship with a 5x zoom camera and Google's AI features.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (August 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Google Pixel 8 Pro

    Google launched the Pixel 8 Pro in India in October 2023 at Rs 1,06,999 for 12 GB plus 128 GB, putting it in the same bracket as the iPhone 15 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra. It moved to a flat 6.7-inch display, a matte glass back, and introduced a temperature sensor, a curious extra that saw little real-world use.

    The Super Actua LTPO OLED is one of the brightest displays of its year, running between 1 and 120Hz. Tensor G3 brings on-device AI features including Video Boost, Magic Editor and Best Take, though it remains behind Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Apple A17 Pro in graphics performance and efficiency. Seven years of updates make it a long-term proposition.

    The camera system was upgraded to a 50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide and 48 MP 5x telephoto, with Pro controls for manual settings. Image quality is excellent across lenses, especially in low light. The 5050 mAh battery gives a full day, charging at 30W wired and supporting wireless. Its high Indian price was the biggest obstacle compared with the S23 Ultra.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 106,999 (base variant)
    India launchOctober 2023
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.7-inch, LTPO OLED (Super Actua), 120Hz, 1344 x 2992
    ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3
    RAM12 GB
    Storage128 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5x telephoto
    Front camera10.5 MP
    Battery5050 mAh
    Charging30W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight213 g
    ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay

    What we like

    • Outstanding triple camera with Pro controls
    • Very bright flat LTPO display
    • Seven years of updates
    • Useful on-device AI features

    What could be better

    • Very expensive in India
    • Tensor G3 gaming performance lags rivals
    • Temperature sensor adds little

    Who should buy it

    Photography-focused buyers who want Google's best camera and long software support and can absorb the premium price.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Google Pixel 7 Pro

    The Pixel 7 Pro launched in India in October 2022 at Rs 84,999 for 12 GB plus 128 GB, taking on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro. It was Google's most complete phone up to that point, refining the bold camera-bar design of the Pixel 6 Pro with a polished aluminium finish and a slightly less aggressive curve to the display.

    The 6.7-inch LTPO OLED runs at a sharp 1440 x 3120 with a variable 120Hz refresh rate. Tensor G2 is quick in everyday use and excels at speech recognition and image processing, though it trails Snapdragon rivals in gaming and efficiency. Android 13 here felt fluid, with exclusive features such as Call Screen, Recorder transcription and Photo Unblur.

    The triple camera, with a 50 MP main, a 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus for macro shots and a 48 MP 5x telephoto, is among the best of its year. Super Res Zoom stays usable well beyond 10x. The 5000 mAh battery lasts a day, though charging at 23W is slow. Against the S22 Ultra it lacks the S Pen and 10x lens but matches it on overall photo quality.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 84,999 (base variant)
    India launchOctober 2022
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.7-inch, LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1440 x 3120
    ProcessorGoogle Tensor G2
    RAM12 GB
    Storage128 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5x telephoto
    Front camera10.8 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging23W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 13
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight212 g
    ColoursObsidian, Snow, Hazel

    What we like

    • Class-leading camera with 5x zoom
    • Sharp 1440p LTPO display
    • Clean software with exclusive Pixel features
    • Premium build with IP68

    What could be better

    • Tensor G2 efficiency and thermals
    • Slow 23W charging
    • Only 128 GB storage in India

    Who should buy it

    Photography enthusiasts who want a top-tier zoom camera and the purest Android experience.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

    The Razr 50 Ultra launched in India in July 2024 at Rs 99,999 with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, competing head-on with the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Motorola enlarged the cover display to 4 inches, wrapping it around the cameras for the largest outer screen on any flip phone at the time, and added IPX8 water resistance after the IP52 of its predecessor.

    The 6.9-inch inner LTPO pOLED and the cover panel both run at up to 165Hz. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is quick and runs cool in the slim body. Motorola also leaned into AI, with Google Gemini usable directly from the cover screen and several Moto AI features for photos and summaries.

    The camera pairing is unusual: a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 50 MP 2x telephoto instead of an ultrawide, which favours portraits over landscapes. The 4000 mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging is an improvement on the 40 Ultra. Against the Z Flip 6, it offers a bigger cover screen and more storage, while Samsung counters with longer update support.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 99,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2024
    SegmentFoldable
    Display6.9-inch, Foldable LTPO pOLED, 4-inch pOLED cover display, 165Hz, 1080 x 2640
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8s Gen 3
    RAM12 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 50 MP 2x telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery4000 mAh
    Charging45W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 14, Hello UI
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIPX8
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursMidnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz

    What we like

    • Largest cover screen on a flip at launch
    • 2x telephoto for portraits
    • IPX8 water resistance
    • 512 GB base storage

    What could be better

    • No ultrawide camera
    • Battery still average for heavy users
    • Expensive at launch

    Who should buy it

    Flip-phone fans who want the most capable cover screen and portrait-friendly cameras in a compact foldable.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

    When the Razr 40 Ultra launched in India in July 2023 at Rs 89,999, its 3.6-inch outer display was its biggest talking point. It ran full apps, not just widgets, which made the phone genuinely usable while closed and forced Samsung to respond with a larger cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 the same month.

    The main 6.9-inch foldable pOLED refreshes at up to 165Hz, the fastest of any foldable then, and the cover screen manages 144Hz. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was a generation old but still fast and cooler-running than the 8 Gen 1. The hinge folds completely flat with no gap, and the phone feels compact and sturdy in the pocket.

    Compromises sit in the cameras and battery. A 12 MP main and 13 MP ultrawide produce good but not flagship-level photos, though the big cover screen makes rear-camera selfies easy. The 3800 mAh battery with 30W charging needs careful management on heavy days. It undercut the Z Flip 5 on price at launch while offering a more capable outer display.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 89,999 (base variant)
    India launchJuly 2023
    SegmentFoldable
    Display6.9-inch, Foldable pOLED, 3.6-inch pOLED cover display, 165Hz, 1080 x 2640
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
    RAM8 GB
    Storage256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras12 MP main + 13 MP ultrawide
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery3800 mAh
    Charging30W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 13
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP52
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight188.5 g
    ColoursInfinite Black, Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta

    What we like

    • Cover screen runs full apps
    • 165Hz inner display
    • Gapless, flat-folding hinge
    • Fast Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

    What could be better

    • Small 3800 mAh battery
    • Cameras trail similarly priced slab phones
    • Weak IP52 rating

    Who should buy it

    Flip-phone buyers who want to do real work on the cover screen without opening the phone.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • OnePlus Open

    OnePlus entered the foldable market in October 2023 with the Open, priced at Rs 1,39,999 for 16 GB and 512 GB. Co-developed with Oppo, it was praised for its light weight, almost invisible crease and a cover screen with a normal phone aspect ratio, which made it far more usable when closed than Samsung's narrow Galaxy Z Fold5.

    The inner 7.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED and the 6.31-inch cover display both refresh at 120 Hz and are very bright. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is fast and efficient, and OxygenOS includes Open Canvas, a clever multitasking system for running several apps at once. The triple camera system pairs a 48 MP main, a 48 MP ultrawide and a 64 MP 3x telephoto, and it is one of the best on any foldable. The 4,805 mAh battery charges at 67 W.

    Its main rival was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, which offered IPX8 water resistance, wireless charging and S Pen support. The Open countered with a better camera, a more practical cover screen and faster charging at a lower price. Its IPX4 rating and lack of wireless charging were the main compromises.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 139,999 (base variant)
    India launchOctober 2023
    SegmentFoldable
    Display7.82-inch, LTPO AMOLED (6.31-inch cover display), 120Hz, 2268 x 2440
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
    RAM16 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 64 MP 3x telephoto
    Front camera32 MP (cover) + 20 MP (inner)
    Battery4805 mAh
    Charging67W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 13, OxygenOS 13.2
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIPX4
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursEmerald Dusk, Voyager Black

    What we like

    • Light for a book-style foldable
    • Practical, normal-width cover screen
    • Excellent triple camera
    • Open Canvas multitasking

    What could be better

    • Only IPX4 splash resistance
    • No wireless charging
    • Very expensive

    Who should buy it

    Professionals who want a large screen for multitasking in a foldable that still works well as a normal phone.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Xiaomi 15 Ultra

    Xiaomi brought the 15 Ultra to India in March 2025 in a single 16 GB and 512 GB configuration, priced above most Android rivals and pitched less as an all-rounder than as a camera you can make calls on. The Leica co-branding, the large circular camera island and the optional photography grip kit all push the same message: this phone is for people who shoot a lot and care about how the files look.

    Under the glass sits the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which handles games, 4K video and heavy multitasking with ease, and a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel at 1440p that is bright and accurate. The rear array is the real story: a 1-inch type main sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, a 50 MP 3x telephoto and a 200 MP periscope at roughly 4.3x. The Indian unit uses a 5,410 mAh silicon-carbon cell with 90 W wired and 80 W wireless charging.

    Against the Galaxy S25 Ultra it gives up the S Pen and Samsung's seven-year update promise, but its main camera and long-zoom detail are generally stronger, especially in low light. The Vivo X200 Pro is its closest rival on imaging and costs less. Buyers who mostly want a fast phone with a good camera will find the OnePlus 13 far cheaper; the 15 Ultra makes sense only if photography is the priority.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 109,999 (base variant)
    India launchMarch 2025
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.73-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1440 x 3200
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite
    RAM16 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP 1-inch main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 3x telephoto + 200 MP periscope telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery5410 mAh
    Charging90W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 15, HyperOS 2
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo

    What we like

    • 1-inch main sensor with excellent low-light detail
    • 200 MP periscope gives usable long-range zoom
    • Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
    • Fast wired and wireless charging

    What could be better

    • Very expensive, single configuration in India
    • Heavy and top-heavy because of the camera island
    • Shorter software support than Samsung or Google

    Who should buy it

    Photography enthusiasts who want the most capable zoom and low-light camera on an Android phone and will pay for it.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.