u/MaxPayne848 — 9 days ago
r/IndianTechCentral
Hello everyone!
We know you’ve been anticipating Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and we’re delighted to share more information on key gameplay topics through a series of deep dive articles over the next several weeks, starting with the evolution of Edward’s ground gameplay.
We’re joined by Paul Fu, Creative Director and veteran developer of the original Black Flag, to provide additional insights.
Parkour, Stealth, and Combat in Resynced have all been rebuilt from the ground up using the latest advancements across the franchise, including some of the Anvil engine technology developed for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
“Our goal was to honor the foundations of the original game while enhancing the experience for an action-adventure game,” says Paul.
So, let’s step out of the Jackdaw for now, and look at how our famous Pirate-Assassin, Edward James Kenway, moves and engages on the ground in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Please note that all footage is from a work-in-progress build. Make sure to watch in 4K for the best quality. HUD settings may vary depending on the capture to showcase examples of customizable options. And in case you’re wondering, all HUD elements can be individually hidden as desired using the Interface customization menu. You can even play with nothing activated, if you dare...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Leap of Faith
Parkour & Core movement
Parkour remains at the heart of what it means to be an Assassin, and even a pirate like Edward is no exception to that.
Core Movements
Our intention was to keep Edward’s responsive movement from the original and make it snappier and more deliberate. Whether you’re jumping across the colorful rooftops of Havana, the wild and untamed jungles, or the raw scaffolds of Nassau, parkour has been tuned to prioritize responsiveness and player choice.
“One thing that we worked on a lot and iterated with feedback we received early on from community members during playtests was to nail the responsiveness and pace of Edward.” says Paul.
A variety of steps were taken to make it work:
Throughout development, the landing animations were refined, so that Edward recovers more quickly from a drop. This removes any sense of stumbling or heaviness and keeps movement feeling smooth and continuous. Jumping from one spot to the other is also more responsive; we know keeping a sense of flow is what makes a parkour run most rewarding.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Core Parkour Movements
We also made subtle changes to heighten this sense of fluidity; for example, when mantling after a wall run, Edward will have a short speed boost that allows him to keep the pace of his run despite slightly recovering. You can also roll upon hitting the ground to maintain a sprinting pace – which ends up being very useful during chase missions.
Of course, that smoothness is supported by the depth of design and the tools available for you to leverage.
In cities, familiar features like the corner swing and lifts return. We’ve also included brand new Ziplines scattered across the cities that Edward will visit, connecting you from high to low ground over a longer distance, and at a much faster pace.
The Caribbean landscape that Edward has to contend with is very different to that of his predecessors, and the wild untamed jungles encountered while island hopping will be full of flora to climb and parkour.
Advanced Parkour Returns
The Advanced Parkour options available in the original Black Flag are back, but with all the modern tech of the latest updates to the Anvil engine which reintroduced them in a recent major update for AC Shadows.
Advanced Parkour untethers Edward’s full traversal skillset and enables a deeper deal of control, making side ejects and back ejects possible from virtually any height - including non-targeted jumps into the void. With this system active, you can use parkour down to trigger more precise side-eject behavior, while parkour up continues to prioritize height gains and upward momentum.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Advanced Parkour Returns
These tools give experienced players finer control of their traversal lines across Havana’s rooftops, Kingston’s balconies, and Nassau’s rigging networks. However, you can disable it if you prefer a more guided approach.
And yes, we also have a manual jump that reinforces control and decision-making – something we know is heavily discussed amongst players. Manual jump offers more direct control over traversal, allowing you to take shortcuts and increase velocity while parkouring for a smoother flow of movement.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Manual Jump in Havana
Stealth
Introducing the Observe Feature
Classic Assassin’s Creed Eagle Vision returns for Edward, allowing him to highlight enemies hidden behind walls and objects, as well as isolating any relevant sounds they make.
Now, this skill is enhanced by the Observe feature – first introduced in Assassin’s Creed Shadows – which adds the ability to observe your surroundings to find your quest objectives, clues, and tag enemies. Bringing the camera in closer during Observe mode creates a more cinematic and immersive experience as Edward surveys his surroundings.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Using the Observe Feature
Edward can Crouch Anytime
To expand Edward’s stealth options, he can now crouch at any time, and will remain hidden from view anywhere on rooftops, in any suitable vegetation, behind walls or buildings, or behind objects like crates scattered throughout the Caribbean.
Edward is also even less visible at night when crouching, and enemies will take longer to spot him in the dark; however, he will not be fully hidden, so you’ll still need to watch your surroundings and stay out of sight.
“Crouching modifies Edward’s visibility meter, affecting enemy visibility at medium to long range. This is especially useful while stalking through bushes and rooftops. It also reduces movement stimuli, making it easier for Edward to perform stealth kills,” says Paul.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Light and Visibility
Edward’s Tools
Edward has a full arsenal of tools at his disposal to increase his stealth capabilities:
Blowpipe (Berserk and Sleep Dart)
Edward’s blowpipe returns, loaded with two distinct dart types. Using a Berserk dart will cause an enemy to start attacking his own, creating windows of chaos ideal for slipping past guards undetected (or, if you like to go in guns blazing, Edward can join in the carnage).
Meanwhile, the Sleep dart neutralizes targets silently, making it useful for clearing lightly guarded entrances or setting up diversionary tactics.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Edward's Blowpipe Returns
Smoke Bomb
The Smoke Bomb returns, allowing Edward to assassinate basic enemies while shrouded in smoke, making it a lethal offensive tool as well as a defensive one. And for players needing a fast escape, the smoke bomb is a great quick-use option.
Rope Dart
Edward’s Rope Dart tool has also returned, which will allow him to strike targets from short to medium ranges, pulling them in closer for an attack, as well as giving him the ability to suspend enemies from beams, both killing them and serving as a distraction to others. And to make the Rope Dart a much more strategic item for Edward, he will be able to get his hands on it much earlier (sequence 3 in Resynced vs. sequence 11 in the original).
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Rope Dart Assassination
Taking Edward’s Hood On or Off
Sail, fight, or sneak how you wish with the hood on/off toggle. With a quick press of a button, Edward can throw his hood on or off, allowing you to take full advantage of those stylish Assassin robes when adventuring across the Caribbean.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Putting Edward's Hood On
Edward’s Social Stealth Mechanics in Urban Centers
Edward can exploit the dense urban environments of the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy to outmaneuver and evade enemies through a refined set of social stealth tools.
Improved Tailing and Eavesdropping Missions
“One thing that we really wanted to improve from the original when it comes to stealth was how you would desync from tailing and eavesdropping missions when you were out of range, and that this could be super punishing. We’ve removed this, so that if you get sidetracked and lose a target while trailing or eavesdropping, you’ll still be able to complete the mission,” says Paul.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Social Stealth Returns!
Hiring NPCs
The Hiring Dancers feature returns from the original game. Edward can recruit a group of dancers who accompany him through the streets, providing natural cover in busy areas. Edward can use them to blend in passively or direct them to distract nearby guards while he plunders loot or retreats after an assassination.
Crowd Blending
Crowd blending also makes a comeback, but with an update: Edward can now blend into any groups of three civilians or more to remain unseen. Benches, walls, haystacks, and closets are also classic returning hiding spots within a busy city.
Throwing Money
And for those who like creating chaos, throwing money remains an option to lure guards and citizens to a location. Edward will have to be selective when using this as it will cost 10 Reales per use, with a very short cooldown window to make you don’t empty your pockets too fast.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Throwing Money as a Distraction
Combat
Our combat system is designed to capture the full experience of being a pirate: charismatic, swashbuckling, dual‑wielding swordplay mixed with stylish gunplay.
“At its core, Resynced is an action-adventure game, and combat is designed to be systematic and deliberate; every move is designed to have an advantage, a disadvantage, and a specific role to play,” says Paul.
Takedowns: The Core Combat Loop
The foundation of Resynced’s combat revolves around triggering takedowns – a state where enemies are vulnerable to a deadly finisher. There are many ways to trigger a takedown, each suited to different situations:
- Hidden Blade Takedown: Breaking an enemy’s defense with multiple attacks will trigger a Hidden Blade takedown
- Perfect Parry Takedowns: Triggered by timing a Perfect Parry, Edward can chain his takedowns to up to four nearby enemies, depending on the sword he carries.
- Wall Takedown: Kick an enemy into a wall to initiate a fatal takedown.
- Ground Takedown: Grounded enemies (from an explosion or Sweep move) can be killed by a Ground Takedown
“Unlocking the Hidden Blade in the story will increase the visual variety of Takedowns in general, as Edward will then use the Hidden Blade as part of his Takedown animation variations, including Chain Takedowns” says Paul.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Chaining Takedowns in Combat
Environmental Combat
Environments can have a big effect on fights: ledges allow fatal kicks, tight corridors are ideal spaces for Chain Takedowns, powder kegs can be blown up, to drop enemies for a Ground Takedown, walls are killing surfaces which allow Edward to perform Wall Takedowns after a well-placed kick. As Paul puts it, “We wanted each fight situation to feel different without introducing RPG stats.”
Advanced Attacks
Edward also has a new Dodge Attack, which causes additional damage if executed with precise timing – as a Perfect Dodge attack.
The Heavy Attack is another new advanced move to add to his combat kit, performed by holding the attack button. The Heavy Attack provides the highest damage, suitable against advanced foes, but takes a moment to wind up before landing. For maximum punish damage, perform a Heavy Strike at the end of Edward’s basic combo.
Heavy Attacks also vary in function depending on which type of weapon Edward is carrying:
Rapier: Heavy Strikes are more damaging and can pierce through foes. Cutlass: Heavy Strikers cover a wide area, hitting multiple enemies. Pistol-Sword: Two damaging shots are fired, allowing Edward to focus fire on one enemy or spread the damage on two.
Adaptive Enemies
Combat in Resynced is more demanding than before, and enemies can react to repetitive behavior, so players will need to vary their playstyle.
“For example, wait around too much for a Parry, and enemies will react by performing Unstoppable Attacks that cannot be parried. Abuse a Kick too much, and enemies will quickly dodge them. The trick is to alternate between offense and defense. Varying your combos helps. Rotate between Kicks, Sweeps, Rope Darts, Pistols and Heavy Strikes at the end of your attack combos to confuse enemies.” Paul explains.
Advanced Enemy Archetypes and How to Deal with Them
Soldiers coordinate attacks against Edward, which requires him to parry twice in quick succession before performing a Double Takedown.
Not all enemies are made equal, and each requires different tools, tactics, and skills to ensure Edward not only survives an encounter but comes out on top.
Advanced archetypes such as the Brute, Captain, and the new Demolitionist pack a punch and are harder to take down than your average soldier. They will deny Chain Takedowns if they have defense, so Edward will need to use his Flintlock to break defense between Chain Takedowns. This maneuver was inspired by fan-made combat videos from the original Black Flag. Not only this, but these archetypes also have high defense and will more often employ unblockable attacks, making parry opportunities rarer and forcing you to find other strategies like dodges and combos to deal with them.
Edward has several tools and abilities to help him against enemies who have adapted to more predictable combat patterns.
The Rope Dart’s most common utility is drawing an opponent in for a combo, or a direct Sweep into a Ground Takedown. As mentioned, it’s also a ranged attack counter.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Advanced Combat Moves
A quick shot from the pistol instantly breaks the guard of any advanced archetype, opening them up for attacks they would otherwise deny.
The iconic Gun Kata also returns, allowing Edward to kill multiple nearby enemies in quick succession when you have progressed enough in the game.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Deep Dive Gameplay: Edward's Gun Kata
And that’s what we had for today!
We hope you enjoyed this look at the ground gameplay of Black Flag Resynced. Stay tuned for our next deep dive article looking at Naval gameplay!
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|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,350 · Alt | Samsung Galaxy F06 5G (4/128GB) {Android 15, 4 OS + 5yr security} |
6.7" HD+ 90Hz LCD · Dimensity 6300 · 50MP dual · 5000mAh 25W · No NFC · 194g | Cheapest Samsung 5G with a solid 4+5yr update promise. HD+ screen and basic camera are expected trade-offs at this price. |
| ₹11,636 · Alt | Realme P4 Lite 5G (4/64GB) {Android 15, 2–3yr OS} |
6.8" FHD+ 144Hz LCD · Dimensity 6300 · 50MP · 7000mAh 15W · 211g | Huge battery and 144Hz LCD at rock-bottom price. Very slow 15W charging, weak camera, and only 64GB storage hold it back. Only 2–3yr updates. |
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6.6" FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED · Dimensity 6100+ · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 2MP · 6000mAh 25W · IP54 · Gorilla Glass Victus+ · 202g | Best in this price range. AMOLED with OIS camera and a 6-year update promise is unmatched at this price. 25W charging is slow and there is no charger in the box. |
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6.67" 1.5K 120Hz pOLED · Dimensity 7400 · 50MP Sony OIS · 6720mAh 33W · 198g | Cheapest 1.5K pOLED in India with a large battery and clean Android. No ultrawide. Moto's after-sales is weak — best for 2-year upgrade users who prioritise display quality. |
| ₹18,524 · Alt | Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 5G (8/128GB) {Android 15, 3yr OS} |
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| ₹21,998 · Alt | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G (8/128GB) {Android 15, 4 OS + 5yr security} |
6.7" FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED+ · Exynos 1480 · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 2MP · 5000mAh 45W · 180g/7.2mm | Same hardware as the F56 5G but priced around ₹950 more. AMOLED+, OIS, 45W charging, 4+5yr support in a 7.2mm slim body. No IP rating. No charger in box. The F56 is the better value unless the M56 drops to parity on Amazon. |
| ₹22,324 · Alt | Vivo T4 5G (8/128GB) {Android 15, 3yr OS + 5yr security} |
6.77" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 50MP OIS · 7300mAh 90W · 195g | OIS camera, 7300mAh battery, and 90W charging in one package at this price is strong value. No ultrawide. FunTouch OS is bloated. Good for power users on a budget who prioritise battery life. |
| ₹23,999 · Alt | Realme P4 Power 5G (8/128GB) {Android 15, 2–3yr OS} |
6.8" FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED · Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 50MP OIS · 10001mAh 80W + 27W reverse · 219g/9.1mm | 3–4 day battery life — nothing else comes close. Very heavy at 219g and thick at 9.1mm. Only 2–3yr updates. A pure battery-first pick for those who know what they're signing up for. |
| ₹25,174 · Alt | Vivo T4 Pro 5G (8/256GB) {Android 15, 3yr OS} |
6.77" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED · Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 · 50MP OIS + 50MP periscope tele · 6500mAh 90W · IP68 · 189g/7.6mm | The only phone under ₹30K with a 50MP periscope telephoto. Crisp 2–5x zoom and excellent portraits set it apart from everything else in this range. FHD+ (not 1.5K) display. 3yr updates. Best camera phone under ₹30K by a clear margin. |
| ₹26,245 · Alt | OPPO K13 Turbo Pro 5G (8/256GB) {Android 15, 2 OS + 3yr security} |
6.8" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED · Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 50MP · 7000mAh 80W · IPX8/IPX9 + built-in cooling fan · 190g | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with a dedicated in-body cooling fan that keeps throttling minimal under sustained gaming — a meaningful hardware edge over rivals. No ultrawide. ColorOS has bloat. Best performance gaming pick in this range. |
| ₹27,998 | OnePlus Nord CE6 (8/128GB) {Android 16, 2yr OS + 4yr security} |
6.78" 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED (3600nit) · Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · 50MP + 32MP selfie (4K) · 8000mAh 80W · IP66/68/69/69K · 215g | Strong hardware package: 8000mAh battery, quad-IP rating, 1.5K AMOLED, 4K selfie video, 80W charging, and charger in box. Best for users who upgrade every 2–3 years and prioritise battery life and durability. No ultrawide. The 2yr OS policy is the main concern. |
| ₹28,974 · Alt | Realme GT 7T 5G (8/256GB) {Android 15, 2–3yr OS} |
6.8" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED · Dimensity 8400 Max · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW · 7000mAh 120W · IP69 · 185g/7.5mm | Gaming-focused phone: Dimensity 8400 Max plus 120W charging plus IP69 at ₹28K is exceptional raw value. Camera is decent but not best-in-class. Only 2–3yr updates — suited to 2-year upgrade cycles. |
| ₹32,774 · Alt | Vivo T4 Ultra 5G (8/256GB) {Android 15, 3–4yr OS} |
6.67" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED (5000nit) · Dimensity 9300+ · 50MP Sony IMX921 OIS + 8MP UW + 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope tele (3x optical, 10x macro, 100x hyperzoom) · 5500mAh 80W · IP64 · 185g/7.8mm | Flagship D9300+ chip plus the first periscope telephoto with 10x macro capability in this segment, all at ₹32K. The triple Sony sensor camera system — crisp portraits, excellent 3x zoom, and unique close-up macro shots rivals cannot match — is the headline. FunTouch OS has bloat and D9300+ can run warm under extended gaming. IP64 means splash-resistant only, not submersion. If camera versatility under ₹40K is your priority, this is your phone. |
| ₹33,999 | OnePlus Nord 5 (8/256GB) {Android 15, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.72" 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED · Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 50MP OIS + 50MP UW · 6500mAh 100W · IP65 · 185g | Previous-gen flagship chip that remains very fast, dual 50MP cameras, 100W charging, clean OxygenOS, and 4+6yr support. No periscope zoom. Service via OPPO. Solid, well-rounded pick. |
| ₹33,999 | iQOO Neo 10 (8/256GB) {Android 15, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.78" 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED (5500nit) · Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 + Q1 cooling chip · 50MP Sony OIS + 8MP UW · 7000mAh 120W · IP65 · 195g | Top gaming pick under ₹40K. SD 8s Gen 4 plus a 7000mm2 vapor chamber keeps temperatures in check under load — some users report peaks around 45°C in demanding sessions, which is acceptable. 4+6yr updates. Excellent value at sale prices. |
| ₹37,498 · Alt | OnePlus Nord 6 (8/256GB) {Android 16, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.78" 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED (3600nit) · Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW · 9000mAh 80W · IP66/68/69/69K · 217g | Top pick under ₹40K. The 9000mAh Si-C battery delivers a genuine 2–2.5 days of endurance. 165Hz AMOLED, quad-IP, clean OxygenOS 16, and 4+6yr support make this an easy recommendation. No ultrawide. Heavy at 217g. |
| ₹38,020 · Alt | OnePlus 13R (8/256GB) {Android 16, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.78" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW · 6000mAh 100W · IP65 · 207g | Previous-gen flagship chip, 100W charging, clean OxygenOS, and 4+6yr support. No telephoto. Heavy at 207g. The Nord 6 at around ₹500 less offers a newer chip, 9000mAh, and 165Hz — it is the better buy unless you specifically want 100W charging. |
| ₹41,498 · Alt | iQOO 15R (8/256GB) {Android 16, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.59" 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED (5000nit) · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50MP Sony LYT-700 OIS + 8MP UW · 7600mAh 100W · IP68/69 · 202g/7.9mm | Best under ₹45K. Flagship SD 8 Gen 5 at this price, with a 7600mAh battery in a slim 7.9mm body. 100W charges in around 35 minutes. Camera colours can be slightly unnatural. 4+6yr support. Exceptional value — normal price ₹44,998. |
| ₹42,274 · Alt | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8/128GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.7" FHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X · Exynos 2400e (4nm) · 50MP + 12MP + 8MP triple (3x tele) · 4900mAh 45W + 15W wireless · IP68 · 190g/7.5mm | Best-in-class 7yr update promise, Galaxy AI, 3x optical zoom, wireless charging, and excellent Samsung service. Exynos 2400e trails Snapdragon rivals in gaming but is excellent for everyday use. 45W charging is behind the competition and no charger in box. |
| ₹45,599 · Alt | Google Pixel 10a (8/256GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.3" FHD+ 120Hz pOLED (3000nit) · Tensor G4 · 48MP OIS + 13MP UW · 5100mAh 23W · IP68 · 183g | Clean Android, best-in-class computational photography, and 7yr support. Tensor G4 is noticeably slower than Snapdragon in gaming. 23W charging is very slow. Average India service. Best for software-first, camera-focused users who want long-term updates. |
| ₹51,999 | OnePlus 15R (12/256GB) {Android 16, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.83" 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED (3600nit) · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50MP OIS + 8MP UW · 7400mAh 80W · IP66/68/69 · 196g | Popular all-rounder. SD 8 Gen 5, 7400mAh, 165Hz AMOLED, clean OxygenOS 16, and 4+6yr support. No telephoto, no wireless charging. Service via OPPO. Solid mid-premium pick. |
| ₹52,024 | Vivo X200T 5G (12/256GB) {Android 15, 3–4yr OS} |
6.67" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED (5000nit) · Dimensity 9400+ (3nm) · 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Zeiss (3x periscope) · 6200mAh 90W · IP68/69 · 185g | Triple 50MP Zeiss camera system with a flagship D9400+ chip at ₹52K is exceptional value. 90W charging. An underrated alternative to the OnePlus 15R — outstanding cameras, though fewer updates than rivals. |
| ₹60,900 · Alt | Apple iPhone 17e (256GB) {iOS 26, 6–7yr updates} |
6.1" 60Hz OLED · A19 (3nm) · 48MP single · 4005mAh 20W + MagSafe · IP68 · Action button · 170g | A19 chip and 256GB base storage with MagSafe at Apple's entry price. The 60Hz display, single rear camera, and very slow 20W charging are hard to justify against Android rivals at this price. The iQOO 15R at ₹41,498 offers SD 8 Gen 5, dual cameras, and 100W charging for considerably less. For existing Apple ecosystem users only. |
| ₹64,115 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.7" QHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2600nit) · Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (4nm) · 50MP + 12MP + 10MP triple (3x tele) · 4900mAh 45W + 15W wireless · IP68 · Titanium frame · 190g/7.3mm | Premium QHD+ display, Galaxy AI, 3x optical zoom, 7yr updates, wireless charging, and a titanium frame at 190g/7.3mm. 45W charging and no charger in box are the usual Samsung annoyances, but the overall package is excellent for a long-term Samsung user. |
| ₹66,248 | iQOO 15 (12/256GB) {Android 16, 5yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.85" 2K 144Hz Samsung M14 LTPO AMOLED (2600nit) · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) · 50MP + 50MP + 50MP triple (3x periscope) · 7000mAh 100W + 40W wireless · IP68/69 · 216g | Best flagship value in India. Fastest chip, triple 50MP cameras, wireless charging, and 5+7yr updates at this effective price. Heavy OriginOS bloat (53 pre-installed apps) and no charger in box. At 216g it is also on the heavier side. |
| ₹68,499 | Vivo X300 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 4–5 OS updates} |
6.31" 1.5K LTPO 120Hz AMOLED (up to 4500 nits) · Dimensity 9500 · 200MP + 50MP UW + 50MP 3x periscope Zeiss · 6040mAh 90W · IP68 · 190g / ~8mm | Compact flagship with excellent Zeiss-tuned 200MP main + 3x telephoto camera system. Strong battery life in a small, lightweight body. Great for one-handed use and portrait/zoom photography. OriginOS has some bloat. Solid camera-focused alternative in this range. |
| ₹69,499 | OPPO Find X9 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 5 OS + 6yr security} |
6.59" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED · Dimensity 9500 · 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Hasselblad (3x periscope) · 7025mAh 80W (charger included) · IP68 · 203g | Excellent camera flagship with strong Hasselblad tuning, massive 7025mAh battery for 1.5–2 days easily, and improved 5+6yr update promise. Premium build and clean ColorOS 16. One of the best camera + battery combinations in this price range. |
| ₹76,499 | OnePlus 15 (12/256GB) {Android 16, 4yr OS + 6yr security} |
6.78" 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED (4500nit) · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50MP OIS + 50MP UW + 50MP 3x periscope · 7300mAh 80W + 50W wireless · IP69 · 215g/8.1mm | Triple 50MP cameras, 50W wireless charging, 7300mAh, and IP69 make this a well-rounded flagship. Camera quality is good but trails the iQOO 15 and comparable iPhone models. No charger in box. Heavy at 215g. |
| ₹81,400 · Alt | Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) {iOS 26, 6–7yr updates} |
6.7" 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED · A18 (3nm) · 48MP + 12MP · Camera Control · 4674mAh 25W · IP68 · 223g | Large-screen iPhone with A18, but 60Hz on a large display feels outdated in 2026 and the 223g weight is the heaviest in this guide. OPPO Find X9 and Vivo X300 both offer flagship D9400 chips, triple cameras, and 80W at lower prices. Ecosystem-only choice. |
| ₹95,499 · Alt | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.9" QHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2600nit) · Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy · 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP quad · 5000mAh 45W + 15W wireless · IP68 · Titanium · S Pen · 218g | 200MP quad camera, S Pen, 7yr support, and a titanium frame. The most versatile Android camera system available in India and the S Pen makes it genuinely more productive than any other Android. 45W charging and no charger in box are the usual Samsung annoyances. |
| ₹99,998 · Alt | Vivo X300 Pro 5G (16/512GB) {Android 16, 4yr+} |
6.78" 1.5K LTPO 120Hz AMOLED · Dimensity 9500 (3nm) · 200MP periscope Zeiss + 50MP UW + 50MP + 50MP selfie · 6510mAh 90W · IP68/69 · 200g | 200MP periscope with Zeiss tuning, excellent 1.5–2 day battery life, and strong Dimensity 9500 performance. Speakers and haptics are weaker than Samsung and Apple rivals. Best Zeiss camera flagship in this range. |
| ₹1,09,400 · Alt | Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) {iOS 26, 6–7yr updates} |
6.3" 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED · A19 Pro (3nm) · 48MP + 48MP + 48MP triple OIS (4x + 8x tele) · Vapor chamber · 3988mAh 40W · IP68 · 204g | Best compact flagship available. A19 Pro chip with both 4x and 8x optical telephoto, a vapor chamber for sustained gaming loads, and Apple's long update track record. The small battery (3988mAh) and 40W charging mean it needs daily top-ups with heavier use. No charger in box. |
| ₹1,09,999 · Alt | OPPO Find X9 Pro 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 4 OS + 5yr security} |
6.8" 2K 120Hz LTPO AMOLED · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) · 50MP + 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Hasselblad quad (3x + 6x periscope) · 5500mAh 100W + 50W wireless · IP68 · 200g | Ultimate camera flagship: quad Hasselblad system with a 6x periscope zoom, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and 4+5yr updates. A strong alternative to iPhone 17 Pro for camera-focused users who want Android flexibility. No charger in box. |
| ₹1,16,999 · Alt | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (16/256GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.8" 120Hz LTPO OLED (3300nit) · Tensor G5 (3nm) · 50MP + 48MP + 48MP triple + 42MP front · 5060mAh 45W · IP68 · 221g | Peak computational photography, the cleanest Android 16 experience, 7yr support, and a class-leading 42MP selfie camera. Tensor G5 trails Snapdragon in gaming. Average India service network. Best for AI-first and photography-focused users who are comfortable with limited offline service. |
| ₹1,24,400 · Alt | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) {iOS 26, 6–7yr updates} |
6.9" 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED · A19 Pro (3nm) · 48MP + 48MP + 48MP triple OIS (4x + 8x tele) · Vapor chamber · 4685mAh 40W · IP68 · 227g | The best battery life of any iPhone, A19 Pro with both 4x and 8x optical telephoto, and the largest iPhone display. Heavy at 227g. No charger in box. The definitive choice for existing iPhone users who want no compromises. |
| ₹1,26,499 · Alt | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G (12/256GB) {Android 16, 7yr OS + 7yr security} |
6.9" QHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) · 200MP + 50MP + 12MP + 10MP quad · 5000mAh 45W + 15W wireless · IP68 · Titanium · S Pen · Privacy display · 222g | Ultimate productivity phone. SD 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP quad camera, S Pen, a built-in privacy display, and 7yr support. 45W charging and no charger in box remain. Heavy at 222g. |
➜ Final Recommendations
Under ₹15,000
> Samsung Galaxy F06 5G (₹10,350)
₹15,000 – 25,000
> Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (₹15,498) · OPPO K13 5G (₹20,343) · Samsung Galaxy F56 5G (₹21,052) · Vivo T4 5G (₹22,324)
₹25,000 – 30,000
> Vivo T4 Pro 5G (₹25,174) · Realme GT 7T 5G (₹28,974)
₹30,000 – 40,000
> Vivo T4 Ultra 5G (₹32,774) · OnePlus Nord 5 (₹33,999) · OnePlus Nord 6 (₹37,498)
₹40,000 – 50,000
> iQOO 15R (₹41,498) · Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (₹42,274)
₹50,000 – 60,000
> Vivo X200T 5G (₹52,024)
₹60,000 – 80,000
> Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (₹64,115) · Vivo X300 5G (₹68,499) · OPPO Find X9 5G (₹69,499)
₹80,000 – 1 Lakh
> Apple iPhone 16 Plus (₹81,400) · Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (₹95,499) · Vivo X300 Pro 5G (₹99,998)
Above ₹1 Lakh
> OPPO Find X9 Pro (₹1,09,999) · Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (₹1,16,999) · Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (₹1,26,499)
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u/Hero_Sharma — 3 days ago
Suggest a Phone around 25k.
I currently have realme 8 pro and it has started to lag a lot. Like even while doing online payments I have to wait for the scanner to open. Calls are also getting automatically disconnected and especially the display is coming out. So thinking of buying a new phone.
Requirements:
- Good Storage
- Smooth Experience.
- Good Camera
- No heating
- Lasts > 4-5 years
- Preferred if earphone jack is there otherwise its okay.
Also would you guys suggest me to wait and buy an expensive phone around 50-60k idk.
Thanks!
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u/Demon-Z-God — 11 days ago
Help me get a new phone
Guys.. It's the first time I'm buying phone by myself and by own money..
Budget 25k - 35k..
I'm fond of taking pictures so I need a cellphone with good camera, storage and battery performance..
Please suggest me good phone with these specifications..
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