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Nothing Phone (2a), Galaxy A35, and Realme 14 Pro: Best waterproof phones under Rs 25,000 for Holi 2025 | Technology News


Holi is all about colours and water, but during this festive period, many people end up with water damaged phones. However, in the last few years, waterproof phones, which were once a novelty have gotten a lot cheaper. If you are looking to buy a new phone without breaking the bank that can easily handle water splashes, here are some of the best options under Rs 25,000.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is one of the best mid-range phones you can buy right now. Featuring the Dimensity 7300 chipset, it has a super bright 6.4-inch 120Hz LTPO P-OLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The device runs on a device near stock Android 14 out of the box with Motorola promising 5 major OS updates. You also get a capable triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary sensor in addition to a 10MP telephoto lens and 13MP ultrawide shooter, which is great for capturing those perfect Holi photos.

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Cherry on the top, the phone comes with IP68 dust and water resistance, meaning it can easily handle water splashes and dip without worry. And while it features 68W and 15W wired and wireless charging, the small 4,310mAh battery might not be enough for heavy users.

With a starting price tag of Rs 20,999, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo (review) is one of the best mid-range phones if you want a clean software experience, good cameras and a premium build.

The Poco F6 is the fastest amongst the lot. (Express Photo)

Poco F6

Want an IP-rated performance centric phone with good cameras? The Poco F6 is the way to go.

Like most mid-range phones, you get a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and IP64-rating, which makes it immune to dust and water splashes. It also boasts a dual camera setup with a capable 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens, which is average at best.

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However, even after almost a year after launch, the Poco F6 blows the competition out of the water with its performance. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which is often found on premium mid-range devices, this is undoubtedly one of the fastest phones in its price bracket.

If you are looking to buy a phone that can easily handle water splashes, has average cameras and can easily run any game at high settings, the Poco F6 (review) is a good buy. It starts from Rs 22,999, but if you can spend Rs 2,000 more, get the 12GB RAM variant.

Nothing OS 3 has a lot of features and feels refreshing. Nothing OS 3 has a lot of features and feels refreshing. (Express Photo)

Nothing Phone (2a)

Want a phone that literally stands out with its unique design and has an intuitive user interface? The Nothing Phone (2a) might cater to your needs.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, which excels in day to day tasks, this smartphone has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top.

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The device comes with Android 14, but the company has already rolled out the Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15. Slated to get two more years of OS updates, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a 50MP primary camera alongside a 50MP ultrawide sensor.

If you are looking for a mid-range phone that can handle water splashes, looks great, has a clean intuitive UI and has a capable camera, the Nothing Phone (2a) (review) is an easy recommendation for the asking price of Rs 23,999.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 has its flaws, but this is a solid mid-range smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A35 has its flaws, but this is a solid mid-range smartphone. (Express Photo)

Samsung Galaxy A35

Want a mid-range Samsung phone that will last years to come? Check out the Galaxy A35. This mid-range device comes with Exynos 1380 chipset, which definitely isn’t the fastest in its price range but offers decent performance and has a 6.6-inch 120Hz SAMOLED screen that features Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

It runs on One UI 6.1 based on Android 14 out of the box and is slated to get 4 years of OS updates, which is something other smartphone manufacturers are yet to offer for the asking price. You also get a 50MP primary camera that is capable of taking good photos, an average 8MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro shooter

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The Galaxy A35 is IP67 dust and water resistant, meaning you can dip it in up to 1m of water for up to 30 minutes. If you need a premium looking Samsung phone that offers a good One UI experience, looks premium and will last for years to come, the Galaxy A35 (review) may be a good option for Rs 23,299.

The Realme 14 Pro has the biggest battery of them all. The Realme 14 Pro has the biggest battery of them all. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme 14 Pro

The Realme 14 Pro is a great looking phone that looks and feels premium and can easily handle outdoor adventures.

Sporting the Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset, this phone has a huge 6.77-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED screen that gets super bright under direct sunlight. It also comes with MIL-STD 810H and IP68 as well as IP69 dust and water resistance, which lets you submerge the phone in water and resist high-pressure water jets.

The device runs on Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15 out of the box, but is bogged down by an average 50MP + 2MP camera setup that may not be good if you often click photos. All of this is backed by a 6,000mAh battery that can easily last a day or more on a single charge.

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The Realme 14 Pro, despites its average camera, is a great choice for those wanting to buy a smartphone with premium build, great design and a huge battery. It starts from Rs 24,999.

 



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