The sub-Rs 30,000 smartphone segment is probably one of the most competitive in India, with multiple manufacturers trying their best to capture a sizeable market share. As a result, we have brands like vivo that dominate the under Rs 30,000 segment with their plethora of options, providing best-in-class features, unique design propositions, and flagship-grade camera features.
Other smartphone brands like OnePlus, Realme, and more have also established themselves at this price with some options. That said, most smartphones in this segment pack some decent hardware. However, only a handful of them offers some great design. So, if you are looking for a smartphone that provides a premium-looking and stylish design along with the latest features and specifications, you have come to the right place. Here are some of the best-designed smartphones under Rs 30,000 that you can buy in India.
vivo V25
vivo V25 is undoubtedly one of the best and most uniquely-designed smartphones we have seen lately in the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment. The major highlight of this beautiful smartphone is the all-new Colour Changing Flourite AG Glass. The phone comes in two attractive colour options: Surfing Blue and Elegant Black. In addition, Vivo has developed a new Colour Changing Glass in the Surface Blue colour option that interacts with sunlight and other sources of UV rays and transforms from blue to green. This means you can get two different colours in one smartphone (a pretty niche feature indeed!).
The Elegant Black, on the other hand, offers a beautiful diamond texture that glitters quite majestically. Moreover, the Flourite AG Glass used in the vivo V25 feels ultra-soft to the touch, while the matte texture and diffused surface coating make it smudge-free. In addition, the model comes with an all-new 2.5D thin and light body with a classic flat frame design that offers a comfortable grip. The phone is just 7.79mm thin and weighs 186 grams, making it the sleekest-looking phone in this price segment.
vivo V25 also leads this segment with its state-of-the-art 50MP Eye AF selfie camera. The selfie camera has an Eye Autofocus feature that tracks your eyes and keeps you in continuous focus. In addition, the smartphone provides exceptional results in low-light photography, all thanks to the 64MP OIS Night Camera. The 64MP primary sensor has a large 1.4μm pixel that combines four pixels into one that helps you take beautiful night photos. Moreover, the Vivo V25 is loaded with upgraded Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) + Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) support, providing the much-needed stability for capturing great pictures in low-light conditions. Apart from this, you get a 4K recording option on both front and rear cameras, a rare feature at this price.
The vivo V25 also features a new Bokeh Flare Portrait mode that uses Vivo’s exclusive bokeh algorithm to deliver dreamlike bokeh. For content creators, the Vivo V25 is the best option in this segment as it comes with a special Vlog Movie mode. The newest mode is packed with cool templates for a variety of scenes to help you boost your creative side.
Apart from this, the latest vivo model is loaded with one of the best features and specifications under Rs 30,000 segment. The model offers a large 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz screen refresh and up to 1300nits of peak brightness. You also get a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and a contrast ratio of 6000000:1, which makes it a delightful experience. It is powered by an octa-core 5G MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor. For gamers, the company has introduced the Liquid Cooling system and Game Boost Mode to enhance the overall gaming experience. The latest model is fully loaded with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The Vivo phone also packs 8GB of Extended RAM, meaning that you get up to 12GB RAM for a much smoother user experience. vivo V25 device packs a Hi-Res audio experience with a plethora of features like high-quality speakers, upgraded algorithms, and more. It also packs a 4,500mAh battery and supports 44W FlashCharge support.
The vivo V25 is priced at Rs 27,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. However, the company is offering a plethora of offers that can effectively bring down the price of the device. To start with, users can get a cashback of Rs 2,500 on ICICI Bank and SBI cards (cashback eligible on Brand EMI of ICICI (CC Fullswipe/CCEMI/DCEMI) and SBI CCEMI). This makes it a perfect smartphone that brings exquisite design and top-of-the-line features under Rs 30,000 price segment.
Nothing Phone 1
Nothing Phone 1 was launched in July 2022 and brings a unique Glyph interface that features up to 900 LEDs to light up in different patterns for calling, app notifications, charging status, and more. The latest smartphone offers a 6.55-inch display and gets its power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778+ processor. It also features a dual-camera setup with a combination of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.88 aperture and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Nothing Phone 1 is juiced up by a 4,500mAh battery and offers 33W fast charging support.
OnePlus Nord 2T
The OnePlus Nord 2T is another interesting option in this price segment. The latest smartphone from OPPO’s sub-brand is available in Jade Fog and Grey Shadow colour options. The phone packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED display and offers a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset. Moreover, you get a triple-camera setup with a combination of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP mono sensor. In addition, the phone features a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calling on the front. The OnePlus device features a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
Realme GT Neo 3T
Realme GT Neo 3T is available with a sleek design language and offers a racing flags-inspired rear panel. The phone is available in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black colour options. You also get a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. Moreover, the model packs a dual-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. Apart from this, you get a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
OPPO Reno 8
OPPO is known for providing some good-designed smartphones, and the OPPO Reno8 is no different. The phone is available in Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black colour options. The model features a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The phone is loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor and Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. It also comes with a triple-camera setup with a combination of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The OPPO Reno8 packs a 4,500mAh battery and offers 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support.
