These days, there is no need to spend more money to get the best smartphone, we have tons of smartphones at a budget price that offers the best value with the best specifications.
So let’s see, some of the best smartphones available under Rs 30,000 in India.
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RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.40-inches FHD+ AMOLED Display MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G (6 nm) RealMe UI 3.0 – Based on Android 12 48MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Cameras 16MP Front Camera 4,500mAh battery (60W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset Solid battery life Stereo Speakers Great Cameras 5G Support Android 12 Out of the Box 13 5G Bands 60W fast Charging Support 90Hz AMOLED Display |
REASONS TO AVOID | Glossy Back Not the best for gaming |
Let me just say this, RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G has the best cameras under Rs 30,000 in India. It also has OIS support which is rare at the mid-budget price range.
The RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G comes with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens while there is a 16MP selfie shooter on the front.
To know more about cameras, you can read my RealMe Note 9 Pro Plus 5G review.
It also has MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor which works fine and it can handle almost all mobile games, so issue with performance too. Again, if you wanted a gaming smartphone then consider the RealMe 9 Pro SE 5G (review) which is available at Rs 19,999 and has a powerful Snapdragon 778G processor.
There is also a 6.40-inches 90Hz AMOLED display, 4500mAh battery with 60W charging support, stereo speakers, solid build, and 13 5G bands.
Overall, for the price of Rs 24,999, the RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G is a solid smartphone and you will be more than happy with the performance, cameras, build, audio quality, and even battery life too.
Realme GT Master Edition
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.43-inches FHD+ AMOLED Display Snapdragon 778G Processor RealMe UI 2.0 – Based on Android 11 64MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Cameras 32MP Front Camera 4,300mAh battery (65W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset Solid battery life Best for Gaming Stereo Speakers 5G Support Android 12 Out of the Box 65W fast Charging Support 120Hz AMOLED Display |
REASONS TO AVOID | Average Cameras |
During Amazon Festive sale, the Realme GT Master Edition was selling at only Rs 17,999. So congratulations, if you bought one.
Now, this phone at priced at 26k, and at this price, it’s a bit pricey which I have already talked about in RealMe GT ME review.
The cameras are a weak part of the Realme GT Master Edition, everything else is great. It’s powered by Snapdragon 778G processor, so there won’t be any kind of issue with speed while the battery will last for a long time because the processor is well optimized.
Overall, if you want good cameras then this is not the best smartphone, you will be disappointed with the RealMe GT Me camera. This is the best option for gaming and 65W fast charging helps a lot.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.67-inches FHD+ AMOLED Display Snapdragon 778G Processor MIUI 12.5 – Android 11 108MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Cameras 32MP Front Camera 4,500mAh battery (120W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset Solid battery life Best for Gaming Stereo Speakers 5G Support 120W superfast Charging Support 120Hz AMOLED Display |
REASONS TO AVOID | Average Cameras Ads in the UI |
The only smartphone to come with massive 120W fast charging support, I mean, a 120W charger will charge the smartphone in only 15 minutes from 0 to 100% which is insane.
Yes, Xiaomi is charging extra for a 120W charger but if you don’t want the 120W charger you can also go with Xiaomi 11i 5G (review) which is priced at Rs 24,999 and has 67W charging support.
Overall, the phone has everything except good cameras, so yes, you’re paying money for processor and charging speed, if you want the best camera then consider the newly launched RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G.
Motorola Edge 20
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.70-inches FHD+ OLED Display Snapdragon 778G Processor Stock Android 11 108MP + 16MP + 8MP Rear Cameras 32MP Front Camera 4,000mAh battery (30W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset Solid battery life 10-bit panel Best for Gaming 5G Support 13 5G bands Clean stock Android experience 144hz OLED Display |
REASONS TO AVOID | Average Cameras Single Speaker |
Motorola Edge 20 has everything you ever wanted in a mid-budget smartphone. It features a 6.67-inches 144Hz 10bit OLED HDR10+ display. The device is powered by Snapdragon 778G SoC and running on Android 11 and it will get an Android OS update up to Android 13.
The camera implementation is also good, it has a 108MP primary sensor, 16MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto while there is a 32MP selfie shooter. There is also a 4,000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
The highlighted feature is the display quality, there is no single smartphone that has this kind of display at even a 40k price tag.
The cache is, the phone doesn’t have good cameras, the camera implementation is great, Motorola just needs to optimize the camera but still, they haven’t done anything.
Overall, if you want a clean Android experience, powerful processor, solid battery life, fast charging support, 5g support, lightweight smartphone, and if you’re okay with decent cameras then do consider the Moto Edge 20 5G otherwise, do take look at RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G.
POCO F3 GT 5G
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.67-inches FHD+ AMOLED Display Snapdragon 778G Processor MIUI 12 – Android 11 64MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Cameras 16MP Front Camera 5060mAh battery (67W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | Powerful Snapdragon 778G Chipset Solid battery life Solid Build Quality Great for Gaming Stereo Speakers 5G Support 120Hz AMOLED display 67W Fast Charging |
REASONS TO AVOID | Average Cameras Only two 5G Bands |
This is a gaming smartphone, so if you wanted the best gaming smartphone under Rs 30,000 then this is it, go with POCO F3 GT 5G. It also has an in-built gaming trigger.
The POCO F3 GT doesn’t have the best camera that said, if you want the best camera then you should take look at the OnePlus Nord 2 0r even RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G but if you want the best gaming smartphone then the POCO F3 GT is a better option.
By the way, it’s not like, the phone has a bad camera but considering the price tag, the camera should have been better. You can also read the POCO F3 GT review, so you can get a clear idea, of what POCO is offering or what not?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
SPECIFICATIONS | 6.43-inches FHD+ AMOLED Display MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) OxygenOS 11 – Android 11 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Cameras 32MP Front Camera 4,500mAh battery (65W) |
AVAILABLE AT | Amazon |
REASONS TO BUY | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC Solid battery life Solid Build Quality Great for Gaming Stereo Speakers 6 5G bands Clean OS 5G Support 65W Fast Charging |
REASONS TO AVOID | Only 90Hz refresh rate Bit Pricey |
The OnePlus Nord 2 has OIS support and the Sony IMX 766 SoC which takes the best images under the low lights. So if you want a camera smartphone under Rs 30,000 in INDIA then it’s better to go with OnePlus Nord 2 5G.
There was some news about a month ago that OnePlus Nord 2 5G phone is blasting and because of this, people are not buying the smartphone. Now, OnePlus didn’t say anything about that blasting, so we don’t know whether it’s a smartphone or something else.
If we keep that blasting part aside then OnePlus Nord 2 5G has as good cameras as RealMe 9 Pro+ 5G but the thing is, RealMe 9 Pro Plus is available at 25k while Nord 2 is available at 30k.
Overall, iI would suggest you go with Realme 9 Pro+ 5G but if you want only the OnePlus phone then OnePlus Nord 2 5G is also a good option and you will be more than happy with the device.
Conclusion: Best Smartphone Under Rs 30,000
If you want a value for money device then RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G is the best option but if you also want the best gaming smartphone under Rs 30,000 then there is no better option than POCO F3 GT 5G.
Winner: RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G
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