Five Best Mid-range Smartphones Worth Buying in September 2024

From premium to mid-range, we came across multiple launches last month. If you are looking for a mid-range smartphone with flagship-grade performance and unsure which one to choose, we have got you covered. Here we have listed some of the newly-launched smartphones that are worth considering.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G

Vivo recently launched the T3 Pro 5G smartphone in the country, which comes with a starting price of Rs 24,999. However, there will be a flat Rs. 3,000 discount for HDFC and ICICI Bank users during the first sale scheduled for September 3 on Flipkart. In terms of features, the smartphone features a 50MP OIS-enabled Sony IMX882 camera,
and a 6.77-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits.

The device is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and runs on Android 14 with Vivo's Funtouch OS 14 on top. It is also confirmed to receive two years of Android and three years of security updates. Moreover, the Vivo T3 Pro packs a 5500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. So, if you are looking for a mid-range phone without breaking the bank, the latest T3 Pro can be worth considering.

Realme 13+ 5G

Realme recently launched the 13 Plus 5G starting at Rs 22,999. The latest model from Realme targets youngsters and is catered towards power, gaming and performance.

The Realme 13+ features a 120Hz AMOLED display and supports up to 2000 nits peak brightness. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 7300 Energy 4nm processor and packs a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The camera is also capable of capturing good images with its 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera that comes with OIS support.

Motorola Edge 50 5G

The Motorola Edge 50 was launched last month in the country and comes into the sub-30K segment. The device is based on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition chipset and runs on Android 14 out of the box with Motorola promising three years of OS updates and four years of regular security patches.

It also features a p-OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,900 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. For people who looking for a smartphone for long-term usage along with good a display and camera, the Motorola Edge 50 can be a good pick.

iQOO Z9s Pro

The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G shares almost similar design and features as the Vivo T3 Pro 5G. It has a 6.77-inch FHD+ (2392×1080 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM.

The iQOO Z9s Pro also packs a 5,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 and is confirmed to get two years of Android updates and three years of security updates. The price of this iQOO phone starts at price starts at Rs 24,999 and it is available for purchase on Amazon and the brand's official site.

Nothing Phone 2a Plus

The Nothing Phone 2a was launched starting at Rs 27,999. It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G chipset and runs on Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6, with the company promising three years of Android OS updates and four years of regular security patches.

If you are looking for a mid-range phone with a unique design, powerful processor, and good camera, then you can consider the Phone 2a Plus. Moreover, several mid-range phones have recently launched in India. Click here to check more options under Rs 30,000.