The premium segment smartphones are fast becoming more and more expensive by the day but phones across other segments have become affordable than ever. This is more true, if you’re looking for smartphones under Rs.30000 with all the prominent features. This segment of the market has plenty of options with high-end specifications. The mobiles have all the flagship features such as high refresh rate display, premium designs, attractive look, powerful cameras, big batteries, wireless charging and water resistance. Overall, the price point does not force the buyers to compromise on general performance, camera quality, battery life and gaming. Majority of phones with top-class features are fighting for supremacy in this price tag. There hasn’t been a better time to buy a new phone if you’ve a smartphone budget of Rs 30,000 that cannot be stretched further. Here is the list of five smartphones under Rs 30,000 and some of the picks may surprise you with their flagship-class features.
Moto Edge 20: Still a leader in this segment
Motorola’s Moto Edge 20 has already made an impressive mark in this segment. The smartphone boasts of more powerful processor as compared to the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The phone has better refresh rate display, better cameras, and of course, 5G support. This could be your one of the top choices under Rs 30,000 segment. The manufacturing company has primarily focussed on design, making it sling and light at 163 grams. The Edge 20 has a triple camera setup, with a 108-megapixel primary camera, 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera and an 8-megapixel 3X telephoto camera. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Moto Edge 20 is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is packs in a 4,000mAh battery and gets a 30W charger in the box. The device is well built and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 at the front and back and an aluminium frame in between. The phone offers good performance and will definitely appeal to those who prefer style and performance. Though, the phone was launched a few months ago, it still holds supremacy in the segment. Its USP is super clean user interface. But it isn’t the best when it comes to camera performance.
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OnePlus Nord 2: Camera performance needs to be improved
Though it is one of the top-class smartphones in this segment but its camera performance is not so good. It is the successor of OnePlus Nord. The smartphone is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. It runs on the latest version of OxygenOS which is based on Android 11. The three camera set-up has a 50MP primary camera with OIS along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 119-degree field-of-view and 2MP monochrome sensor. There is a 32MP selfie camera upfront. Nord 2 features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED display. This supports 90Hz refresh rate and is topped with Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor that has an octa-core CPU and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. However, the interface is not smooth and worst enough, with the updates, bugs also make their way in the device.
Vivo V23 5G: The first colour changing phone
The phone comes with a 6.44-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. The Vivo V23 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile. It runs Android 12 and is powered by a 4200mAh non-removable battery. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Vivo V23 5G supports proprietary fast charging. The smartphone is based on Android 12 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Vivo V23 5G has the rear packs with a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel camera. On the front, it packs a dual camera setup for selfies, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera and a second 8-megapixel camera. It is the first colour changing smartphone in Indian market. The smartphone is a perfect package in this price segment. The flagship level camera is super strong. It’s screen changes colour when taken outdoors.
Realme GT Neo 2: A solid contender as a gaming phone
Realme GT Neo 2 is one of the best smartphones for gaming in mid-range segment. The phone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The dual speakers are quite loud and clear and make for an immersive experience. The phone is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery, enough to offer extra power. Battery life is excellent and easily lasts a day and half even with some gaming and entertaining sessions. The Neo Green finish of the GT Neo 2 does stand out. The Realme GT Neo 2 comes with a 6.62-inch touchscreen HD display and features a 8 GB RAM along with a 128 GB internal memory. The device features a beautiful and sleek design. The camera performance of the smartphone is a mixed bag at best. The device is decked with 64MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. While daylight performance is good, it’s not consistent.
ICOO7: An all-rounder phone in this segment
IQOO 7 is the compact smartphone in this price bracket and can be regarded as an all-rounder phone. It is a dual-SIM device. iQOO 7 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The iQOO 7 runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4400mAh battery. The device supports proprietary fast charging. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has a 6.62-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels with an aspect ratio of 20:9. The iQOO 7 on the rear packs a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The camera setup sports a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
