Amia DalveyAugust 12, 2022, 17:28:15 IST
There was a significant overhaul in our sub-30K this month compared to the last quarter. While a lot of the phones from our previous list would have held their place, some of the new releases have managed to get rid of them. As always, you can expect a host of groundbreaking features and performance thanks to powerful processors, high-quality displays, great OIS cameras and more. 5G compliance is a foregone conclusion. It’s time to take a look at the best options available to you for under 30,000 rupees this month.
Best phones to buy under 30,000 rupees in India
Poco F4 5G phone
The latest launch of Poco has broken into our list thanks to its excellent overall capabilities. Poco F4 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. You’ll get a gorgeous 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision with peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
It has a sleek design with a glass back, and is extremely slim at just 7.7mm thick. The photography department is handled by a 64MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The 20MP front camera is very good for selfies and video calls. Its 4,500mAh battery lasts more than a day of moderate use, and the 67W fast charger promises full power in less than 40 minutes. The Poco F4 5G runs Android 12 with MIUI 13. It is one of the rare phones that offers a two-year warranty.
Poco F4 5G price in India: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB storage
Motorola Edge 30
The Motorola Edge 30 is another great option in this budget. This phone is powered by Snapdragon 778G chip and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Although it may not be the most powerful phone on this list, it does have some of its unique features. The 6.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display features a 144Hz refresh rate along with HDR10+ compatibility and the ability to display over a billion shades of color. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection against scratches.
The Motorola Edge 30’s imaging department is powered by two 50MP cameras, with the primary display OIS and the secondary camera allowing you to capture some high-quality ultrawide shots. For what it’s worth, you also get a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The 32MP front camera is sure to impress selfie lovers. Its 4,020mAh battery lasts for a day of moderate use and supports 33W fast charging. This phone runs Android 12, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean user interface that’s close to stock.
Motorola Edge 30 price in India: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB storage
OnePlus Nord 2T
The OnePlus Nord 2 has been conspicuous by its absence over the past couple of months. But don’t worry, the company has replaced it with a Nord 2T, which is pretty much the same phone with a slightly faster processor and a bit cheaper too. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 1300 chip which is very good in terms of processing power and value. You can get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in this budget.
This 5G ready phone has a 6.43 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ compatibility. It’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and the protection extends to the phone’s back glass as well. This phone runs OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12, and OnePlus has promised two more major Android updates for this device.
The rear camera department consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS that does a good job in different conditions. The support team includes an 8MP Ultra Wide Camera and a 2MP Monochrome Camera. The 32MP front camera is good enough to keep selfie lovers hooked. The OnePlus Nord 2T has a 4,500mAh battery that lasts nearly a day and a half of moderate use, and the 80W Super VOOC charger charges it fully in just 33 minutes.
OnePlus Nord 2T price in India: Rs 28,999 for 8GB/128GB storage
iQOO Neo 6 5G
The iQOO Neo 6 5G is another phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 chipset, and once again, you can buy 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage in this budget. It is quite similar to iQOO 7 in many ways with minor changes. It has a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display compatible with HDR10 with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling in compatible apps. Just like the Poco M4, the peak brightness can reach 1,300 nits.
The rear camera section is now supported by a 64MP primary camera with OIS. What makes it a company is an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Its 4,700mAh battery comfortably lasts more than a day of moderate use, and the company bundles an 80W fast charger that promises to go from 0 to 50% in just 12 minutes and to 100% in the shade over half an hour. The iQOO Neo 6 5G runs Android 12 with FunTouch UI 12 and one can expect two more major Android updates in the future for this device.
iQOO Neo 6 5G price in India: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB storage
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the only phone in this group that offers IP67 ingress protection making it dust and water resistant. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, and you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal (expandable) storage to go along with it. It has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits of peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Its 4,500mAh battery lasts for a day of moderate use and supports 25W fast charging.
The camera department is versatile here with a combination of a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 5MP depth sensor for capturing some quality photos in different poses. The 32MP selfie camera built into a small hole at the top of the screen will appeal to the selfie crowd. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G was launched with Android 11 and One UI 3.x and is upgradable to Android 12 with One UI 4.1.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price in India: Rs 29,290 for 8GB/128GB storage