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Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a)
Glyph interface120Hz AMOLEDDimensity 7200 ProDual 50MP
₹22,999₹25,999Save 12%
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Best mobiles for student
The best mobiles for student use in India, led by the Nothing Phone (2a) (₹22,999) — chosen for the specs that matter to student buyers, then ranked by value.
How we picked
We compared these mobiles on verified specs, current price and buyer ratings, then ranked them by value. No paid placements — ever. See our full methodology → · Read the full buying guide →
Top 3 at a glance
| Model | Nothing Phone (2a) Nothing | realme 13 Pro+ 5G realme | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹22,999 | ₹26,999 | ₹28,999 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.4 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Category | Mobiles | Mobiles | Mobiles |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OS | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Ram | 8/12 GB | 8/12 GB | 8/12 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Storage | 128/256 GB | 256/512 GB | 128/256 GB (microSD expandable) |
| Charging | 45W wired | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide | 50MP Sony LYT-701 (OIS) + 50MP periscope telephoto + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main (OIS) + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP | 32MP |
| Buy | Amazon › | Amazon › | Amazon › |
Ranked by value
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realme
realme 13 Pro+ 5G
50MP periscope telephoto1.5K curved AMOLED80W chargingIP65
₹26,999₹32,999Save 18%
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
120Hz Super AMOLEDIP67 ratedGorilla Glass Victus+4 OS upgrades
₹28,999₹39,999Save 28%
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OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 4
All-metal unibody100W charging5500mAh batteryClean OxygenOS
₹29,999₹32,999Save 9%
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CMF by Nothing
CMF Phone 1
Dimensity 7300120Hz AMOLEDSwappable back coversClean Nothing OS
₹14,499₹15,999Save 9%
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
6 years of OS updates45W chargingGorilla Glass Victus+IP67
₹35,999₹41,999Save 14%
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Motorola
Motorola Moto G85 5G
Curved pOLEDSnapdragon 6s Gen 3Clean AndroidVegan-leather build
₹16,499₹17,999Save 8%
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realme
realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G
Sony IMX890 OISDimensity 705067W charging120Hz AMOLED
₹18,499₹19,999Save 8%
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Infinix
Infinix Note 40X 5G
Dimensity 63006.78in AMOLED 120Hz45W charging5000mAh
₹12,999₹14,999Save 13%
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
6000mAh batterySuper AMOLED 120Hz4 OS updatesExynos 1380
₹17,999₹19,999Save 10%
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Xiaomi
Redmi A4 5G
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 5G120Hz display5160mAh batteryUnder Rs 10,000
₹8,499₹9,999Save 15%
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
6000mAh batterySuper AMOLED4 OS upgrades5G under 15k
₹12,499₹15,999Save 22%
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Xiaomi
Redmi 15 5G
Huge 7000mAh battery144Hz FHD+ display33W chargingReverse charging
₹14,999₹16,999Save 12%
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Nothing (CMF)
CMF Phone 2 Pro
Triple camera with 2x telephotoAMOLED up to 3000 nitsDimensity 7300 ProClean Nothing OS
₹18,999
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iQOO
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2144Hz LTPO AMOLED120W chargingQ1 gaming chip
₹32,999₹35,999Save 8%
Buyer FAQ
Which is the best mobiles for student right now?
Our current top pick is the Nothing Phone (2a) (₹22,999). We rank on a transparent value score built from researched specs and current price — never on payment. See our methodology for the full breakdown.
What's the cheapest mobiles for student?
The most affordable pick in this guide is the POCO C71 at ₹6,499. We only include products we'd genuinely recommend, so even the budget options are worth a look.
Are these prices up to date?
Prices are researched from public sources, refreshed regularly and shown with a "price as of" date. They change constantly, so always confirm the live price on the retailer's page before buying.