21 Oct 2025
This guide provides current market insights on smartphone purchases, affected by recent dollar price increases and phone import issues. It offers detailed comparisons of recommended phones across various price ranges, assisting consumers in making well-informed buying decisions.
The past month has seen an increase in dollar prices, complications with phone imports, and fluctuations in inventory, which have significantly impacted phone availability and pricing in the market.
Mobox offers an online buying guide article that is updated every 10 days, or more frequently if unexpected market events occur, to provide step-by-step assistance in selecting the right phone.
Primary choices in this price range are the Galaxy A6 and Redmi A; the Redmi A is recommended for its superior screen, while the Galaxy A6 is favored for its camera, processor, battery, and software performance.
Options include the Redmi 14C and the new Galaxy A7. The Galaxy A7 offers a better design, display, camera, processor (Helio G99), a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, and receives updates for a longer duration (6 years compared to Xiaomi's 2-3 years).
The Samsung Galaxy A5s and Xiaomi Redmi 13 are the main contenders. The Redmi 13 features a superior design with better materials, a more powerful Helio G91 processor, a 108-megapixel camera, and better battery performance with faster charging, whereas Samsung holds an advantage in software support.
Choices include the Samsung A16 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C. Xiaomi offers a higher quality body, Samsung provides a better screen and superior processing performance with its Helio G99 processor, and Xiaomi has a larger battery capacity (600mAh more) with faster charging.
The Redmi Note 14s is the sole recommendation in this segment, featuring an IP54 certification, a 6.1-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 120Hz display with good brightness, a Helio G99 processor, a 200-megapixel main camera, and a 5000mAh battery supported by a 67W adapter and in-box accessories.
Competitors are the Galaxy A26 and Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G. The Galaxy A26 boasts an IP67 certification and a glass back, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G offers a 14-inch FHD+ 120Hz display with a billion colors. Samsung's Exynos 1380 processor is deemed more trustworthy, and Xiaomi excels in battery performance with faster charging.
This popular segment includes the Galaxy A36, A56, and Pocophone F7. The Pocophone F7 provides a superior screen in terms of brightness, quality, and color depth. All three are suitable for gaming, with Samsung generally preferred for camera performance and long-term software support, while Poco X7 (likely F7) has better battery capacity and charging speed.
Options include the Poco X2 Pro, Motorola Edge 50, and a high-memory Galaxy A56. The Motorola Edge 50 offers a premium design with synthetic leather and a metal frame. The Poco X2 Pro excels in screen quality and processing power (Dimensity 8400) for heavy tasks, whereas the Motorola Edge 50 is recommended for its superior camera performance, as Poco phones generally have weaker photography capabilities.
High-end choices in this range include the Samsung S24, Xiaomi 14i Pro, and OnePlus Nord 5, with comprehensive specifications and expert analysis available on the Mobox website.
It is advised to postpone iPhone purchases until mid to late October to allow for clarity on registration status, part number specifics, carrier support, and price stabilization, ensuring a more informed decision after detailed review videos are released.
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| priceRange | modelsCompared | keyInsight_Screen | keyInsight_Performance | keyInsight_DesignDisplay | keyInsight_Updates | keyInsight_Design | keyInsight_Camera | keyInsight_Battery | keyInsight_Software | keyInsight_Features | keyInsight_Processor | keyInsight_Processing | keyInsight_Overall |
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| Up to 8 Million Tomans | Galaxy A6 vs. Redmi A | Redmi A is better (size, brightness, 120Hz) | Galaxy A6 is better (camera, processor, battery, software, updates) | ||||||||||
| Up to 10 Million Tomans | Redmi 14C vs. Galaxy A7 | Galaxy A7 is better (Helio G99 processor, camera, battery) | Galaxy A7 is better | Galaxy A7 gets significantly more updates (6 years vs 2-3) | |||||||||
| Up to 12 Million Tomans | Galaxy A5s vs. Xiaomi Redmi 13 | Xiaomi Redmi 13 (Helio G91 better than Snapdragon 680) | Xiaomi Redmi 13 is better (materials) | Xiaomi Redmi 13 is better (108MP) | Xiaomi Redmi 13 is better (faster charging, more capacity) | Samsung Galaxy A5s is better | |||||||
| Up to 15 Million Tomans | Samsung A16 vs. Xiaomi Redmi 15C | Samsung | Samsung (Helio G99 processor) | Xiaomi (higher quality body) | Xiaomi (larger battery, faster charging) | Samsung | |||||||
| Up to 20 Million Tomans | Redmi Note 14s (Sole Recommendation) | IP54, 6.1" AMOLED 120Hz, Helio G99, 200MP camera, 5000mAh battery with 67W charger | |||||||||||
| Up to 25 Million Tomans | Galaxy A26 vs. Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G | Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G (14" FHD+ 120Hz, billion colors) | Galaxy A26 (IP67, glass back) | Xiaomi (larger battery, faster charging) | Samsung | Galaxy A26 (Exynos 1380, more trusted) | |||||||
| Up to 30 Million Tomans | Galaxy A36 vs. A56 vs. Pocophone F7 | Pocophone F7 is better (brightness, quality, billion colors) | Galaxy A56 is stable and competitive | Poco X7 (F7) is better (larger capacity, faster charging) | All three suitable for gaming, A36 slightly better UX clarity | Very close competition, brand preference and Samsung for software updates are key factors | |||||||
| Up to 40 Million Tomans | Poco X2 Pro vs. Motorola Edge 50 vs. Galaxy A56 (high memory) | Poco X2 Pro (billion-color screen) | Poco X2 Pro (Dimensity 8400 better for gaming/heavy work) | Motorola Edge 50 (synthetic leather, metal frame, premium feel) | Motorola Edge 50 (Poco's photography is generally weak) | Poco X7 Pro (600 mAh battery) |
