India's top smartphones under 30,000 rupees

We recently presented a new Best smartphone list for under 50,000 INR and updated our list of "Best Flagship Killers." Here are our most recent recommendations for the top cellphones around INR 30,000.

Neo 6 iQOO

The iQOO Neo 6 is without a doubt one of the better possibilities a potential customer may take into account when purchasing a phone under 30,000 INR in this price range. It has a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The presence of the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, along with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, is, however, its most noticeable feature. The tablet has an enormous 4,700mAh battery and runs on Android 12 OS. that supports 80W fast charging as well.

For cameras, the Chinese company is offering a 64 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear. So all in all, its a pretty solid pick in this price tag thanks to its great specifications and relatively affordable price tag. It is currently listed on Amazon India for a price of 29,999 INR for the 8GB + 128GB model. Another iQOO phone that you can consider is the iQOO 7 that has a similar price tag and also feature the Snapdragon 870. However, this variant is a bit older so the newer model will have longer software support.

Samsung Edge 30

For those who like a stock Android experience on their handsets, Motorola's most recent Edge 30 is another excellent alternative. Motorola has performed well in the mid range segment. It has a 6.55-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. The gadget is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and comes pre-installed with the Android 12 operating system.

The rear packs a triple camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary and another 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, along with a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Apart from its stock Android experience, it also features an attractive design with a slim body that measures just 7.4mm and a rear panel made from polycarbonate, which helps in keeps its weight low, measuring just 155 grams. The smartphone has a price tag of 27,999 INR (roughly 360 US Dollars) and is currently listed on Flipkart

OnePlus Nord 2T

The new Nord 2T is another another excellent mid-range offering from OnePlus, which has made a big impression in this market thanks to its Nord line of smartphones. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC along with 256GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. It has a 6.43-inch AMOLED HDR10+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution on the front.

Vivo V23

Within the 30,000 INR segment, flagship smartphones aren’t as common and we already listed the iQOO Neo 6, which had some top notch specs. Although, Vivo has a handset that offers a premium experience through its design. The Vivo V23 features a Fluorite AG Glass that glitters when light is reflected on it. This rear panel is surrounded by a metallic frame. On the front, the smartphone sports a 6.44 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.

Samsung Galaxy M52

The is another worthy option in the sub-30 K category. Its Galaxy M series has always been popular in this price range and one of the latest includes the M52, which offers a SoC and a massive 5,000mah battery pack that supports 25W fast charging (although, the box only includes a 15W charger).

POCO F4

The POCO F4 is easily one of the best smartphones under this price segment. It arrives with a 6.67 inch E4 AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and even HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The company has also placed an emphasis on its design with a gradient rear panel that also features a triple camera setup on a rectangular shaped module. The module houses the 64 megapixel primary sensor that has OIS support, along with the 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth camera. Meanwhile, the front houses a 20 megapixel selfie shooter.