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For parents, the best phone is the one they never have to ask about: a big, clear screen, a battery that lasts and years of security updates. These are the easiest ones to set up and forget.
Our picks right now: the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (best overall, ₹19,999), the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (water resistant, ₹36,999), the Google Pixel 10a (longest updates, ₹52,999), the iPhone 17e (best iPhone, ₹79,900), the Samsung Galaxy A07 (best under ₹15,000, ₹13,499) and the Moto G06 Power (biggest battery, ₹13,999).
The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G, our best overall pick, from ₹19,999. If it doesn't suit you, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is our water resistant pick, from ₹36,999. Each pick below says who it suits best.
The Samsung Galaxy A07, from ₹13,499, our best under ₹15,000 pick.
Where we have reviewed the phones on a list, our verdicts set the order. Until then, each one is judged on its full spec sheet, its price in India, the maker's software update promise and its service network in India. No maker or store can buy a place on the list, or a higher one. More in our How we test and editorial policy.
On 15 October 2026. Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers, and they change often, so check before you buy.
₹19,999 starting price in India
Spec score 6.8 out of 10
A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, six Android updates, 5G and OIS on the main camera for ₹19,999.
Buy it ifyou want an easy, long-lasting phone for under ₹20,000
Skip it ifyou want fast charging: it's 25W
₹36,999 starting price in India
Spec score 7.4 out of 10
IP67 water resistance, a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and six Android updates for ₹36,999.
Buy it ifyou want a phone that survives a spill or the rain
Skip it ifyou want the fastest chip for the money
₹52,999 starting price in India
Spec score 8.1 out of 10
Seven Android updates, IP68 and a 5,100 mAh battery for ₹52,999.
Buy it ifyou want the longest support and clean software
Skip it ifyou want a bigger screen: it's 6.3 inches
₹79,900 starting price in India
Spec score 8.2 out of 10
The cheapest iPhone at ₹79,900, with years of iOS updates and IP68.
Buy it ifthe family already uses iPhones
Skip it ifthe budget is tight: Android gives more for less
₹13,499 starting price in India
Spec score 5.9 out of 10
Six Android updates and a 6.7-inch screen for ₹13,499.
Buy it ifyou want years of updates for the least money
Skip it ifyou want 5G: it's a 4G phone
₹13,999 starting price in India
Spec score 5.7 out of 10
A 7,000 mAh battery and a 6.88-inch screen for ₹13,999.
Buy it ifthey forget to charge
Skip it ifyou want long updates: security support runs until October 2027
Starting prices in India. Tap a phone for every spec.
| Phone | Price | Spec score | Display | Chip | RAM | Main camera | Battery | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | ₹19,999 | 6.8 out of 10 | 6.7" | Exynos 1330 | 4GB, 6GB | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) | 5,000 mAh | 25W |
| 2Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | ₹36,999 | 7.4 out of 10 | 6.7" | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 8GB | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) | 5,000 mAh | 45W |
| 3Google Pixel 10a | ₹52,999 | 8.1 out of 10 | 6.3" | Tensor G4 | 8GB | 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) | 5,100 mAh | 45W |
| 4iPhone 17e | ₹79,900 | 8.2 out of 10 | 6.1" | A19 | Not listed | 48MP main (OIS) | Not listed | Not listed |
| 5Samsung Galaxy A07 | ₹13,499 | 5.9 out of 10 | 6.7" | MediaTek G99 | 4GB | 50MP main (f/1.8) | 5,000 mAh | Not listed |
| 6Moto G06 Power | ₹13,999 | 5.7 out of 10 | 6.88" | Helio G81 Extreme | 4GB | 50MP main | 7,000 mAh | 18W |
Prices are starting prices in India for the base variant and change often. See every phone we track.
