Top smartphones under Rs 30,000: Vivo V20 Pro and Motorola Edge 40 recommended for purchase

Today, smartphones under Rs 30,000 offer exceptional performance and a wide range of modern features. Unlike previous years, several leading brands have launched their versions of high-end smartphones in this price range. The best smartphones under Rs 30,000 can fulfill all your needs without breaking the bank. For the price, these phones are all very good in terms of performance, features and value.

The most popular smartphones in this price range (Rs. 30,000) can be found in this list and come from popular manufacturers like Samsung, OnePlus, Mi, Realme, Vivo, Oppo and more. Take a look at our list and choose the option that best suits your needs.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and the 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage variant is currently available for under Rs 30,000. It has a 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772×1240 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10+ support. Dragontrail Glass protects it from scratches and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covers the glass back of the phone. The OnePlus Nord 3 5G’s camera department includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS that works well in low light, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The 16-megapixel selfie camera is located in the hole on the front. The Nord 3’s 5000 mAh battery lasts more than a day and a half with moderate use, and the included 80 W fast charger charges it to full in 37 minutes.

Motorola Edge 40

Despite the aluminum frame, the phone is only 7.6 mm thick and weighs about 170 grams. There are two back panel options: plastic and eco-leather. This phone’s display is a curved 10-bit 6.55-inch P-OLED with a higher 144Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ support. This phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with autofocus that can also serve as a good macro camera in addition to a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS. Selfie lovers will surely be impressed by the 32 megapixel front camera. Its 4400 mAh battery allows more than a day of reasonable use, and the included 68 W fast charger allows a full 45-minute charge.

Realme 11 Pro+ 5G

The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is equipped with impressive features such as a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS that captures stunning images in various lighting conditions. It comes with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The selfie crowd will be happy with the 32 megapixel front camera. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is adequate for the class, but not as powerful as the Dimensity 9000 or 8300 Ultra. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The screen of this phone is a 6.7-inch curved Full HD+ Super AMOLED with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It supports HDR10+ and can display over a billion color combinations. Its 5000 mAh battery lasts almost two days with moderate use thanks to intelligent power management.

Poco X6 Pro 5G

Two RAM options are available for this budget: 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage or 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC, which packs some serious processing power. Best of all, the company has taken advantage of faster UFS 4.0 storage.

This device features a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution higher than Full HD, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nit peak brightness, support for 12-bit color, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compatibility, powerful processing, and plenty of storage space. A 64-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera are used for photography. The 16-megapixel front camera is yours to use for video calls and selfies. With moderate usage, its 5000 mAh battery lasts more than a day and a half. It can be fully charged in just over 45 minutes with the included 67-watt fast charger.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is a versatile smartphone under Rs 30,000 with a 48MP triple camera for stunning photos, a vivid 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display and an IP67 waterproof rating. It is powered by a MediaTek processor and comes with a 5000mAh battery that charges quickly. It’s the ideal combination of style and functionality with flagship-inspired camera features like Nightography and a durable Gorilla Glass 5 design. The A34 5G is built to last, with IP67 certification and the promise of four generations of OS updates and five years of data security maintenance.

iQOO Z7 Pro 5G

The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is powered by an advanced MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G processor with a 4nm process, resulting in powerful performance. The user experience of your smartphone is improved by the 66 W FlashCharge, the 64 MP Aura Light OIS camera and the 3D Curved Super-vision AMOLED screen. It is 7.36mm thick, slim and has a premium AG Matte Glass finish. This is the thinnest and lightest smartphone in the segment with Funtouch OS 13 running on Android 13. It effortlessly offers top-of-the-line features.

Vivo V20 Pro

With a versatile 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear camera setup and a stunning 44 MP + 8 MP selfie camera, the Vivo V20 Pro is perfect for capturing the splendor of life. Enjoy seamless multitasking with a 6.44-inch FHD+ display powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. Sustained performance is possible with 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 4000 mAh battery. Vivo’s top technology improves mobile entertainment and photography.