Best phones under 30000 INR in India: Moto Edge 40, Samsung Galaxy F54 5G, Realme 11 Pro Plus, more

The mid-range smartphone segment is one of the most competitive in India. The primary focus among OMEs in this segment is value, delivering the most possible features at the best possible price.

In the past couple of weeks alone, India's mid-range smartphone segment has seen the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy F54 5G, Motorola Edge 40, and Realme 11 Pro Plus. However, iQOO, Poco, Xiaomi, Google, OnePlus, and Nothing all have viable competitors in the sub-30K segment. So in no particular order, here are the best phones under 30000 rupees in India.

Motorola Edge 40 | Rs 29,999 | 8GB/256GB

The Motorola Edge 40 is one of the best smartphones under Rs 30,000 in India. The Edge 40 delivers a superb combination of hardware and software with a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, 144Hz FHD+ P-OLED display, and a 4,400 mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging support.

The Motorola Edge 40 also arrives with a 50 MP dual-camera setup with OIS support. It runs on near-stock Android 13 and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. There's even a model of the Edge 40 with a soft eco-leather back.

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G | Rs 29,999 | 8GB/256GB

The recently announced Galaxy F54 5G is a perfect all-rounder for those with a 30K budget. Samsung delivers a vibrant 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, a massive 6,000 mAh battery, and a 108 MP triple-camera setup with OIS with the Galaxy F54 5G. It is the only phone in the segment to offer 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras.

Moreover, the South Korean tech giant also offer four years of OS updates and five years of security updates with the Galaxy F54 5G, the best in the segment. The one drawback of the F54 5G is the Exynos 1380 SoC, which isn't quite as fast as its MediaTek and Qualcomm counterparts.

Realme 11 Pro Plus | 27,999 | 8GB/256GB

Realme's most recent 'number' series smartphone is easily one of its best, bringing several upgrades over the Realme 10 Pro Plus. The Realme 11 Pro Plus features a 120Hz Curved AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset.

For optics, the Realme 11 Pro Plus gets a triple-camera setup with a 200 MP Samsung HP3 sensor with OIS at the helm. The Realme 11 Pro Plus also has versions with soft leather on the back panel. The one downside here is Realme UI, which does tend to go heavy on the bloatware.

Poco F5 5G | 29,999 | 8GB/256GB

If you are looking for the best-performing smartphone under Rs 30,000 in India, then the Poco F5 5G is the way to go. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset powering the Poco F5 can go toe-to-toe with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 series chip in terms of raw performance, making it the best phone under 30000 INR for gaming.

Apart from the chip, the Poco F5 also LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and advanced VC cooling. Moreover, the Poco F5 also features a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision support, a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a 64 MP triple-camera setup with OIS support. However, its main weaknesses lie in the software department.

iQOO Neo 7 5G | 28,999 | 8GB/128GB

Another performance-oriented smartphone in the sub-30K segment is the iQOO Neo 7. The 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 can easily handle anything you throw at it, including gaming on the highest settings. The chip is paired with the LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 memory standards.

Moreover, the phone has a vibrant FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 64 MP triple-camera setup with OIS. Additionally, the phone's large 5,000 mAh battery supports the segment's fastest charging at 120W. However, it does suffer from a lacklustre design and cluttered software.

Nothing Phone (1) | 29,999 | 8GB/128G

If you are looking for the most eye-catching smartphone under Rs 30,000, then the Nothing Phone (1) is worth considering. The Nothing Phone (1) features an LED glyph interface on the back and a near-stock Android operating system.

Moreover, the Phone (1) opts for a vibrant FHD+ 120Hz OLED display. For optics, the dual-camera setup is quite reliable with a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS and a 50 MP ultrawide unit. The phone also has a sizeable battery with wireless charging support and a durable form factor with an aluminium frame.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus | Rs 29,599 | 8GB/256GB

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is another excellent option in the sub-30K segment. The Note 12 Pro Plus prioritises all-round performance with its 120Hz OLED display, 200 MP triple-camera setup, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and a solid build.

The Note 12 Pro+ has all the makings of a great smartphone under Rs 30,000. It particularly excels in the camera department, although software is the phone's greatest weakness. MIUI's levels of customisations does negate most of its bloat but the phone will only get the Android 14 update.

Oppo Reno 8 5G | Rs 29,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Oppo Reno 8 5G is another solid mobile phone under Rs 30,000 in India. The Reno 8 5G delivers good performance courtesy of its MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset and has a vibrant 90Hz OLED display. It also features a versatile 50 MP triple-camera setup.

However, the magic in the Reno 8 5G lies in its battery performance, which offers twice the lifespan of any phone in the segment. Additionally, Oppo also offers flagship software support with four years of Android updates and five years of security updates.