These days you don’t have to pay 50k or more to get the best smartphone unless you want to buy iPhone. Android phones have become more powerful and you can get the best android smartphone at a budget price range too.
Now, if your budget is about Rs 30,000 and if you want the best smartphone then you’re in the right place, I’m about to show you some of the best smartphones which you can buy for under Rs 30,000 in India.
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RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G
| Display Size | 6.40-inches FHD+ sAMOLED |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G (6 nm) |
| OS | Android 12 – RealMe UI 3.0 |
| Cameras | 50MP OIS + 8MP + 2MP Rear 16MP Selfie |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery 60W Fast Charging |
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.
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.
iQOO Neo 6 5G
| Display Size | 6.62-inches FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz Refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G |
| OS | Android 11- Fun Touch 12 |
| Cameras (Rear) | 64MP Primary Sensor (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro |
| Cameras (Front) | 16MP Selfie |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh battery (80W Fast Charging) |
iQOO Neo 6 5G is a gaming smartphone and yet, the phone has good cameras. The cameras are not as good RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G but considering everything, it has good cameras for the Rs 29999 price tag.
There won’t be any kind of issue with gaming or using smartphones in day-to-day life. The Snapdragon 870 is a well-optimized processor.
The device comes with a 4700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The battery will last for a day but if you’re a heavy user then you will have to charge this device two times a day.
It has HDR10+ support and iQOO has given support to stream HDR content on Netflix as well. There is also widevine L1 support too which means, you will be able to stream FHD+ content on OTT platforms.
You will love the display panel, it’s the best in class.
Overall, if you’re looking for a gaming smartphone with good cameras then you can consider the iQOO Neo 6 5G.
Motorola Edge 30 5G
| Display Size | 6.50-inches FHD+ pOLED 144Hz Refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus |
| OS | Android 11- MyUI 3.0 (Stock) |
| Cameras (Rear) | 50 MP Primary Sensor (OIS) 50 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Depth |
| Cameras (Front) | 16MP Selfie |
| Battery | 4,020 mAh battery (33W Fast Charging) |
Let me just put it this way, if you want the best software experience and if your budget is Rs 30000 then you won’t get a better option than Motorola Edge 30 5G.
The phone doesn’t have the best cameras under Rs 30000, also, the cameras are not that bad but yes, compare to RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G and Nord 2 5G, there is a lot to work on.
It also has a 4020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Now, here, I feel, Motorola should have provided the 5000mAh battery.
Now, the Snapdragon 778G Plus is a power-efficient processor, so the battery will last for a day but if you’re a heavy user then you will be disappointed with the battery life.
The display quality is also good, it has a 6.50-inches 144Hz pOLED display with 6.8 mm thickness, so if you like slim devices then this is it, you will love the design as well as the weight balance because the weight is only 155 grams.
Overall, if you want a smartphone for day-to-day use and if you wanted a clean Android experience then Motorola Edge 30 5G is a good option to consider.
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G
| Display Size | 6.67-inches FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz Refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G (6 nm |
| OS | Android 11- MIUI 12.5 |
| Cameras (Rear) | 108MP Primary Sensor 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro |
| Cameras (Front) | 16MP Selfie |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery (120W Fast Charging) |
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.
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
| Display Size | 6.43 inches FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (80W) |
Yes, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is worth buying but it’s not for everyone, it’s a balanced smartphone that comes with a 50MP triple camera with OIS, 80W fast charging support, 90Hz AMOLED panel, 7 5G Bands, and its available at Rs 28999 which is a decent price for what OnePlus is offering.
To be frank, I don’t trust OnePlus after the merger with OPPO, what if we see ads and OPPO’s app store.
Many people don’t have any issue with ColorOS and for those people, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G makes more sense because, after the launch of this device, OnePlus discontinued the OnePlus Nord 2 5G.
Overall, if you’re looking for a smartphone with a good camera and you’re not that heavy gamer then OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is a good option to consider.
Also, if you’re okay with a decent camera and you wanted a powerful processor for gaming then you won’t find a better option than IQOO Neo 6 5G (Review).
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
| Display Size | 6.67 inches FHD+ sAMOLED 120Hz refresh rate |
| OS | Android 11- OneUI 3.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| Rear Cameras | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (25W) |
| Available at | Amazon.in |
Samsung Just added a new smartphone under the Galaxy M series. The new Galaxy M52 5G is powered by Snapdragon 778G SoC, has 25W fast charging along with a 5000 mAH battery, and a triple rear camera featuring a 64MP primary sensor while there is a 32MP selfie shooter.
There is no huge difference between Galaxy A52s 5G (review) and M52 5G except for pricing. Galaxy M52 5G is priced at Rs 30k while A52s 5G is priced at 36k. As The Galaxy M52 5G comes under the M series, Samsung has made lots of compromises.
The phone uses EMMC storage while there is no stereo speaker, no mention of display protection, only a 15W charger in the box, and many more which I will be covering in the review.
Overall, if you wanted the best Samsung smartphone at a 30k price tag and you don’t want to look at any other brand then Galaxy M52 5G is the best option. Otherwise, I have already mentioned many other phones in this list.
Conclusion
If you want a pure stock UI experience then there is no better option than Moto Edge 30 5G, also, the phone has its Pros and Cons, so make sure you read my review before you order Moto Edge 30.
OnePlus Nord 2T is also a good option but the phone has some issues, so I don’t want to recommend it.
So if you don’t play heavy games and wanted a balanced smartphone then still, the RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G is a better option but if you can leave with the decent cameras and want a gaming smartphone then you can also consider the iQOO Neo 6 5G
Winner: RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G & iQOO Neo 6 5G
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