Best Mobile Phones Under 30,000 (Jul 2024)

Vivo's V30 offers impressive portrait capabilities at a mid-range price, evident from my testing. Achieving good portraits on mid-range phones can be tough, but Vivo's blend of hardware and software simplifies the process, even for novices. The overa...

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is an elegant smartphone with features that would meet the needs of modern, everyday consumers. But as with its predecessors, it carries a similar premium of Rs 30,999 for the base model of 128GB built-in storage to deliver the...

The Poco F6 upholds its legacy, excelling in display, camera, and raw performance with the newly launched Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. While gaming performance is great, the thermals should've been dealt with slightly differently. With a reliable 5,000mAh ba...

The POCO X6 Pro, priced at Rs 26,999, stands out as the top choice for gamers under Rs 30,000. Surpassing rivals like iQOO Neo 7, OnePlus Nord 3, and POCO F5, it offers impressive performance, reliable battery life with a fast 67W charger, and an upg...

The Realme 12 Pro Plus focuses on its camera prowess while offering a familiar design and performance. Upgraders from the 11 Pro series might not find significant changes. However, for those switching from other brands or older devices, it's essentia...

Vivo has launched the Vivo V30e, which falls under the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment. It features a 6.78-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. Additionally, it offers nearly 24 hours of battery life, ensuring...

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus impresses with its upgrades like IP rating, curved display, and NFC, though inconsistent camera output and poor low-light imaging along with bloatware mar the experience. Strong battery life and rapid charging are stand-out...

At Rs 26,999, the Galaxy M55 gets the basics right: great display, fast refresh rate, reliable battery, improved charging, and strong software support, making it suitable for first-time buyers or parents. However, it struggles with low-light photogra...

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is styled to ape an S23 Plus, and it does that well in terms of design, build and battery life. It has a fantastic display too, but it fails to impress on the charging front. ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is the latest so-called affordable flagship phone from the company which promises quality features at a lower price. The phone gets AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate, built into a compact form factor. It uses Ex...

The OPPO Reno 11 boasts a gorgeous display, captures great photos and packs a marathon battery but slightly underwhelming performance paired with buggy software holds it back from becoming a true value for money....

If you're deeply involved in content creation and rely heavily on your camera, whether front or back, then the Vivo V29 might be a good choice for you. The V29 features a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth camera. It...

The Motorola Edge 40 is a premium offering from Motorola priced at under Rs 30,000. This latest Edge series smartphone flaunts a 6.55-inch pOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Thanks to an octa-core Dimensity 8020 proces...

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is a gaming-oriented smartphone, perfect for avid gamers. Although design isn't its primary focus, the faux-leather approach stands out. The display is exceptional for gamers and content creators alike. While the software is decen...

The Vivo V29e, while expensive for its performance, boasts Vivo's premium design, a strong camera, excellent battery, and an accurate display. However, the underwhelming Snapdragon 695 hinders long-term usability....

The on-paper specs of the Nord 2T aren't going to impress you much, and it feels it was launched a couple of months too late, but then it caters to a very different audience....

Priced at under Rs 35,000, the OPPO Reno 10 is an excellent 5G handset which comes with an AMOLED display. The display panel has 120Hz refresh rate and thin bezels. The device is powered by Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is downgrade from the Dimensity 13...

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G looks exactly like its 4G model with no design changes. In terms of design, the S20 FE 5G has a very clean and minimal look with a plastic back panel. This phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, which-- albe...

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G features a pill-shaped camera module and a solid back panel. Although the back panel is plastic, it gives the phone a glass-like feel. The phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a smooth an...

OPPO Reno 10 Pro impresses with stunning design, a premium glass finish, and camera performance, easily outclassing OnePlus and iQOO rivals. However, its high price lacks stereo speakers, includes unwanted bloatware, and offers only average battery l...

There aren't a lot of phones left in 2022 that can turn heads, not even the foldables. So, if you're in for the flaunt value and are willing to wait patiently for Nothing OS to be optimised, get the Nothing Phone (1)....

With its unique faux leather back, 200-megapixel camera, curved OLED panel, an adequately powerful processor and insanely fast charging speeds, the Realme 11 Pro+ hits the customer sentiments at the right spots. It does have a slightly underpowered S...

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a pleasing viewing experience. Powered by the Exynos 2100 SoC, the phone performs admirably. Games like BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile run smoothly, addi...

The iQOO Neo 7 is without a doubt a power-packed device. This should serve most of the people in the market. Especially, people looking for a phone that can last an entire day without much fuss. Although, if cameras are your thing, you might want to ...

Pixel 6a is excellent choice for those who love stock Android experience. Google promises multi-year software update cycle which is a great addition. The Pixel 6a can handle most intensive tasks but isn't ideal for hardcore gamers....

The Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro 5G comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone uses an octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC, and packs 8GB of RAM. The device takes some good images, thanks to a 108MP triple-camera setup. The smartph...

The POCO F5 has five things going right for it - performance, display, battery life, overall camera package and, of course, the headphone jack. It manages to bury its issues, such as bloatware and a bare minimum IP rating without anybody drawing to...

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus brings about some meaningful upgrades. Its 200-megapixel camera brings unparalleled quality to the masses, the 120W charging is a meaningful addition to the feature package, and the Dimensity 1080 is a reasonable refresh in...

The OnePlus 10R comes loaded with a host of interesting features and specifications. The latest device from OnePlus comes with a premium design language, which is quite comfortable when you hold it in your hand. The handset also offers reliable perfo...

Overall, if you do not mind the bloatware and are looking for a device that can perform well, charge fast and take good photos with its selfie camera, go with the OPPO Reno 8 5G....

The OPPO Reno8 T has a premium build quality. The device boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that has Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the display panel doesn't have HDR support. The phone features a 108MP camera, which captures so...

The Redmi K50i is a smartphone that looks like it costs peanuts but delivers when heavy games are thrown at it. It also has a fantastic battery life and okayish cameras. ...

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 impresses with its edgy design and stunning camera system. The vibrant 6.7-inch 120 Hz display and immersive audio enhance the viewing experience. Powered by Snapdragon 782G, 12GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charg...