Best Mobile Phones Under ₹30,000 in India (July 2023)

The Redmi K50i is a powerful daily driver that gives you a well-rounded experience at half the price of affordable flagship smartphones.

Verdict:- The Redmi K50i is a very capable smartphone that doesn’t skimp on performance and offers an efficient battery life. While it doesn’t have the marquee features of the K20 series, wherever the K50i compromises it more than makes up for it with raw performance and gaming chops. While the FFS LCD screen doesn’t match the viewing experience of an AMOLED screen, you won’t mind it for some casual watching. If you’re out in the market looking for a performance-driven phone, the K50i is one of the best phones you can get right now.

Should I buy this?

Yes, if you’re looking for a smartphone to play games heavily and watch content on-the-go.

The Realme GT Neo 3T offers well rounded features and is quite affordable for its asking price

Verdict:- Realme GT Neo 3T is the latest 5G phone from Realme with features such as a large 6.62-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with stereo speakers. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 870 chip and has a set of capable triple cameras on the back that includes a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera. The Realme GT Neo 3T has a large 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast wired charging. 

Should I buy this?

Yes, if you want the latest 5G phone with a different rear design and super fast charging speeds

The iQOO Neo 6 has a lot going for itself with features that rival the Poco F4.

Verdict:- The iQOO Neo 6 is ever so slightly superior in performance over the Poco F4 and supports 80W fast charging. It features a large AMOLED display and the Snapdragon 870 is a capable chipset for your daily needs. The main and the ultrawide cameras are at par with the competition but you’ll rarely use the macro camera as its a low-resolution sensor. The stereo speakers onboard are loud and there’s an in-display fingerprint sensor too.

Should I buy this?

Yes, especially if you play a lot of games

The Poco F4 is perhaps the most feature laden mid-range smartphone to buy in India right now.

Verdict:- The Poco F4 is one of the most feature rich mid–range smartphones featuring a large 120Hz AMOLED display which is Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compliant. It’s got a capable Snadpragon 870 under the chassis and has triple cameras on the back consisting of 64MP+8MP+2MP lenses along with a 20MP selfie camera. The Poco  F4 has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. It also has stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass 5 protection and is IP53 rated.

Should I buy this?

Yes, the Poco F4 has one of the most well-rounded features on a mid-range smartphone

The Motorola Edge 30 is one of the most feature-rich phones with stock Android experience

Verdict:- The Motorola Edge 30 is perhaps the thinnest and lightweight phone under ₹30,000 with features such as a large 144Hz AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 778G+ processor, high resolution triple cameras (50MP+50MP+2MP), stereo speakers and fast charging support. If you are looking for an all rounder, the Motorola Edge 30 will serve your viewing and gaming needs without weighing down neither on your pockets nor on your bank!

Should I buy this?

Yes, if you’re looking for an extremely thin and lightweight smartphone

The OnePlus Nord 2T is a great phone to buy under ₹30,000 with solid features and OxygenOS running out-of-the-box

Verdict:- The OnePlus Nord 2T is a great mid-range phone to buy with features such as a large AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate support and HDR10+ certification along with stereo speakers which means you get a great viewing experience. It’s powered by the Dimensity 1300 chip which is more than capable for daily use with the latest OxygenOS 12.1. The 50MP+8MP+2MP cameras on the back offer a great photography experience and the 32 MP selfie camera is great for taking photos. The Nord 2T is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging speeds.

Should I buy this?

Yes, if you’re looking for a powerful phone that you can depend upon without compromising on battery, viewing and camera experience.

The Realme 10 Pro+ is the latest mid-ranger from Realme with a few premium features up its sleeve. 

Verdict:- The Realme 10 Pro+ is the first mid-range smartphone from Realme that comes with a curved display with PWM dimming and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Realme 10 Pro+ also has a 108-megapixel triple rear camera that includes a primary 108-megapixel shooter, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Up front, the Realme 10 Pro+ comes with a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. There is a 5,000mAh battery on the Realme 10 Pro+ with support for 67W fast charging.

Should I buy this?

Yes, If you want balanced performance with super-fast charging and a premium in-hand feel.

The Oppo Reno 8 bets big on camera and battery performance paired with a capable processor and features like AMOLED display and fingerprint reader.

Verdict:- The Oppo Reno 8 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and is topped with Gorilla Glass 5. It’s powered by the Dimensity 1300 chip which is tried and tested, and offers stable performance for daily use. The main 50 MP and 8 MP ultra-wide cameras are great both in daytime and nighttime along with 4K video recording. The battery capacity is less than 5,000mAh which is pretty common in this price range but you get 80W fast charging which can fully charge the Reno 8 in less than 30 minutes.

Should I buy this?

Yes, If you are looking for versatile camera experience, both front and back