Best Midrange Smartphones Under Rs.30000

This year saw some incredible smartphone releases in the intermediate pricing segment. As a result of this trend, a budget of Rs 30,000 was among the top factors to consider when purchasing a value-packed smartphone. Every brand's price range was arguably the most competitive. Because of the competition, significant businesses launched some excellent smartphones in India. And, as we approach the new year, here are the greatest smartphones (by category) and our top three picks in the under Rs 30,000 price range.

Best Midrange Smartphones Under Rs.30000

POCO F5

The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 CPU powers the POCO F5 smartphone, scoring over nine lakh in AnTuTu Benchmark testing and comparable to Qualcomm's 8+ Gen 1 chip. Eight cores are included in the 4nm processor: one Cortex-X2 (up to 2.91GHz), three A710 (up to 2.49GHz), and four A510 (up to 1.8GHz). The POCO F5 also includes LiquidCool Technology 2.0 for thermal efficiency, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for smooth performance. It comes under the Best Midrange Smartphones Under Rs.30000.

Moto Edge 40

The Motorola Edge 40 features a 6.55-inch pOLED screen with a peak brightness of up to 1,200nits and a 3D curved design. It comes under the Best Midrange Smartphones Under Rs.30000. Motorola Edge 40 has a class-leading 144Hz refresh rate and a more durable plastic substrate. To a large extent, the pOLED technology addresses the most common concerns about damage from unintentional drops. The display also has HDR10+, a 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz.

The OnePlus Nord 3

While some fans may disagree, OnePlus takes the lead because of its extensive feature set in a simple user interface. The OnePlus Nord 3 (or its brother, the Nord CE3 5G) comes with OxygenOS 13.1 and various nature-inspired features such as Zen Space, O-Relax, and others. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer also has a good track record of releasing upgrades for bug repairs and new features (3 + 4 years commitment).

Samsung Galaxy F54

The Samsung F54 comes with a large 6,000mAh battery (with 25W charging) for those who charge their cell phones once every two days. Aside from excellent software and cameras, the Samsung F54 phone features an immersive Super AMOLED 120Hz screen. This can also be an excellent alternative for users who want to buy a Samsung phone for less than Rs 30K. It comes under the Best Midrange Smartphones Under Rs.30000.

OPPO Reno 10 5G

The Reno 10 5G takes the crown thanks to its 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto sensor and unrivalled 'Pro-Portrait Mode' in this pricing category. It contains a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and the zoom lens. The Reno 10 5G phone can record videos in 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.

Infinix Zero 30

The affordable curved display Infinix Zero 30 phone comes with a 50MP selfie lens capable of shooting 4K 60FPS footage. You can also try out AR Space with the front camera. While Vivo smartphones have a 50MP lens, enhanced video capabilities can be helpful for consumers who capture short films with their smartphones.

Best All-Rounders for the Money Under Rs 30,000

Motorola Edge 40

The Edge 40 takes the top spot on our list thanks to unrivalled features such as wireless charging, a metallic frame, and a gorgeous rear design. In terms of specifications, the IP68-rated handset features a 144Hz pOLED curved screen, Dimensity 8020, a 4,400mAh battery with 68W wired charging, Android 13, 50MP + 13MP back cameras, a 32MP front camera, and ThinkShield for security. While it tops the list, it does have several drawbacks, like poor software support and subpar cameras.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G

The Note 12 series' top-end handset is also a well-rounded option for shoppers under Rs 30,000. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a Dimensity 1080 CPU, the MIUI 13 operating system, a 4,980mAh battery with 120W charging, a 200MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera, and a 16MP front camera. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G phone's disadvantages include relatively dated software.

 iQOO Neo 7

The third sport on the list is won by the iQOO Neo 7. It is an excellent pick for gamers. It has a 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz screen with a 1,200Hz immediate touch sampling rate, a Dimensity 8200 CPU, Funtouch OS 13, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, a 64 MP OIS primary camera, and a 16MP front-facing camera. The iQOO Neo 7 phone's drawbacks include the lack of an ultrawide lens and the prevalence of bloatware in the software.