Best Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 in India (2024): Realme 12 Pro Series, Poco X6 Pro, Oppo Reno 11, More

As the smartphone arena in India becomes a battleground for cutting-edge features and budget-friendly brilliance, the cut to make the list of best smartphones under Rs 30,000 is getting tougher as the years roll on.

Today, the qualities to make the list for the best sub-30K smartphone include a chipset capable of running games on high graphics, a 120Hz OLED display, and much more. So, let's dive into our list of the best mid-range smartphones in India in 2024.

Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G | Starts from Rs 29,999

The Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. Memory options include 128GB/256GB with 8GB/12GB RAM.

The triple-camera setup comprises a 50 MP primary wide lens with OIS support, a 64 MP periscope-telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. Up front, there's a 32 MP selfie camera. The Realme 12 Pro+ is fueled by a non-removable 5000 mAh battery, supporting 67W wired charging.

Poco X6 Pro 5G | Starts from Rs 26,999

The Poco X6 Pro 5G was one of our top picks for the best mid-range as it has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on Android 14-based HyperOS. The handset also features a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset with an octa-core CPU and a Mali G615-MC6 GPU.

Memory options on the Poco X6 Pro 5G include up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device boasts a triple-camera setup with a 64 MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro unit. Up front, the Poco X6 Pro features a 16 MP selfie camera. The Poco X6 Pro packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W wired charging.

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | Starts from Rs 25,999

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and can achieve a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is quite the performer.

The handset runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13. For optics, it features a 200 MP primary camera sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro unit. There is a 16 MP selfie camera upfront. The phone is equipped with a 5100mAh battery supporting 67W wired charging.

Motorola Edge 40 | Starts from Rs 26,999

We had to pick the Motorola Edge 40 on our list of best smartphones under Rs 30,000 thanks to its compelling feature set. The Edge 40 sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. Running on Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14), the phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.

Memory options include - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The rear camera setup comprises a 50 MP wide lens with OIS and a 13 MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera uses 32 MP sensor. The phone features stereo speakers With Dolby Atmos support. It also packs a 4,400 mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless fast charging support.

iQOO Neo 7 5G | Starts from Rs 24,999

The iQOO Neo 7 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It boasts a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and peak brightness of up to 1300 nits. It runs on Android 13 with FuntouchOS 13 on top.

The rear camera setup on iQOO Neo 7 5G includes a 64 MP (OIS), 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensors, while the front camera is a 16 MP wide lens. The iQOO Neo 7 packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The handset also features an in-display fingerprint reader and stereo speakers.

Oppo Reno 11 5G | Starts from Rs 29,999

The Oppo Reno 11 5G features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, offering a 1080 x 2412 pixels resolution. A MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset powers the phone. Storage options include 128GB with 8GB RAM or 256GB with 12GB RAM, using UFS 2.2 technology.

The triple-camera setup comprises a 50MP wide lens, a 32MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is a 32MP wide lens. The device supports stereo speakers and in under-display fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G | Starts from Rs 24,999

The Samsung Galaxy F54 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy F54 5G runs Android 13-based One UI 5.1. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal.

The triple-camera setup comprises a 108 MP wide lens with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and 2 MP macro, while the front camera features a 32MP wide lens. The device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A non-removable 6000mAh battery with unspecified charging support.

Vivo T2 Pro 5G | Starts from Rs 24,990

The Vivo T2 Pro 5G features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The device runs on Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 on top. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset featuring an octa-core CPU configuration. The phone packs a 4,600 mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging.

The chip is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, while up to 8GB of it can be used as a virtual RAM. The dual-camera setup on the back includes a 64 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, with features like Ring-LED flash, panorama, and HDR. The selfie camera features a 16 MP sensor.

Realme 12 Pro 5G | Starts from Rs 25,999

The Realme 12 Pro 5G boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0 on top. The handset is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset.

The triple-camera setup comprises a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, a 32 MP telephoto shooter with 2x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera uses a16 MP wide lens. The Realme 12 Pro also features a vegan leather back panel.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G | Starts from Rs 24,999

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G sports 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. It runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.1. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

The triple-camera setup includes a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro unit. Up front, there is a 16 MP selfie camera. The phone packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

We are just one month into 2024, but already the competition in India's mid-range smartphone market is ramping up with brands like Oppo, Realme, and Redmi already unveiling new phones. If you enjoyed this list, check out our other lists of best smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India. Stay tuned to Gizbot for all the latest smartphone buzz.