You’re looking at a fantastic lineup of mid-range to upper-mid-range smartphones! It’s great to see how competitive this segment has become, especially with recent and upcoming releases. Let’s break down the Vivo T4, Poco X7 Pro, Realme 15, and OnePlus Nord CE 5, incorporating the latest available information and current pricing in India.
Top 4 phone under 25K
- Realme 15
- OnePlus Nord CE 5
- Poco X7 Pro
- Vivo T4
Display:
Realme 15: 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1280×2800 pixels resolution (1.5K), 2,500Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. It also features 4D curves and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1080×2392 pixels resolution (FHD+), 300Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 1430 nits (HBM) / 800 nits (typical)
Poco X7 Pro: Offers a higher resolution (1.5K) on its 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display, resulting in a sharper image (~446 PPI). It also boasts Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for protection.
Vivo T4: Features a slightly larger 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. While it has an impressive 5000 nits local peak brightness, its overall resolution and PPI are lower. It also doesn’t specify a screen protection type.
Performance:
Realme 15: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ processor.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex processor.
Poco X7 Pro: Has a significant edge here with the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra.
Vivo T4: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Camera:
Realme 15: Dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor (Sony IMX882 with OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. It features a 50MP front camera. 4K 30fps video recording on the front.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: Dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor (Sony LYT-600 with OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. It features a 16MP front camera. 4K 60fps video recording on the rear.
Poco X7 Pro: Features a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor (Sony LYT-600 with OIS) and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. The main camera is generally well-regarded. The front camera is 20 MP.
Vivo T4: Also has a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor (Sony IMX882 with OIS) and a 2 MP depth sensor. It lacks an ultrawide lens, which might be a drawback for some users. However, it boasts a higher resolution 32 MP front camera.
Both can record 4K videos from the rear camera.
Battery & Charging:
Realme 15: 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: 7,100mAh battery with 80W fast charging
Vivo T4: Comes with a massive 7300 mAh battery with 90W fast charging
Poco X7 Pro: 6550 mAh battery with 90W fast charging
6. Software:
Realme 15: Ships with Android 15 based on Realme UI 6.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: Ships with Android 15 based on OxygenOS 15. OnePlus promises four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
Vivo T4: Android 15, with their respective custom UIs: Funtouch OS 15 for Vivo
Poco X7 Pro: Android 15 HyperOS 2.0 for Poco
Other Features:
Realme 15: IP69 rating (high-level protection against dust and water), in-display fingerprint sensor, AI Edit Genie, AI Party Mode, AI Ultra Control.
OnePlus Nord CE 5: IP65 rating (dust tight and water resistant), in-display fingerprint sensor, OnePlus AI software features, Google Gemini integration
Poco X7 Pro: IP68/IP69 rating in-display fingerprint sensor, Poco AI software features
Vivo T4: IP65 rating in-display fingerprint sensor, Vivo AI software features
Recommendations:
This is a tough choice as all these phones are very competitive in the mid-range segment, pushing into “flagship killer” territory with some of their specs.
For Raw Performance & Gaming:
Poco X7 Pro (Dimensity 8400-Ultra) and OnePlus Nord CE 5 (Dimensity 8350 Apex) are likely the top contenders here, offering near-flagship performance.
For Battery Life & Charging Speed:
Vivo T4, Realme 15, and OnePlus Nord CE 5 all boast massive batteries (7000-7300mAh range) and fast charging (80W-90W), making them excellent choices for heavy users. The Realme 15 and Vivo T4 might have a slight edge in pure battery capacity.
For Display Quality (Brightness & Features):
Realme 15 claims an astonishing 6500 nits peak brightness, which would be incredible for outdoor visibility.
Vivo T4 also has a very high 5000 nits peak brightness and a curved AMOLED.
Poco X7 Pro offers a 1.5K resolution, which is slightly sharper than FHD+, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
For Camera:
All have a 50MP OIS primary camera which is good.
Poco X7 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 5 offer 4K 60fps video, which is a plus for videography.
Realme 15 stands out with a 50MP front camera if selfies are a priority.
For Durability:
Poco X7 Pro (IP68/IP69) and Realme 15 (IP69) offer superior dust and water resistance compared to Vivo T4 (IP65).
For Software Updates:
OnePlus Nord CE 5 promises excellent long-term software support.
hich one should you choose?
If you prioritize raw performance, gaming, and top-tier durability (IP68/IP69): The Poco X7 Pro is a very strong contender.
If you want the absolute longest battery life, incredibly fast charging, and a super bright display, along with a good selfie camera: The Realme 15 looks extremely compelling based on its specs.
If a massive battery and a curved, bright display are your main concerns, with good overall performance: The Vivo T4 is an excellent choice.
If you value a balanced package of strong performance, a large battery, good camera, and excellent long-term software support from a well-regarded brand: The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is a solid option.
Consider your absolute top priorities. If it’s gaming and raw speed, Poco X7 Pro. If battery life and outdoor display visibility are paramount, Realme 15. If a premium display and truly gigantic battery are key, Vivo T4. If you want a well-rounded phone with great software longevity, OnePlus Nord CE 5. rtstech