Top 10 Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 in India | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Poco F5, Motorola Edge 40

Xiaomi recently dropped the Redmi Note 13 series in India, adding three new smartphones to its Note series. While the vanilla Note 13 5G sits in the sub-30K segment, the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro Plus, fall in India's sub-30K smartphone space.

However, they don't sit alone here as the Redmi Note 13 Pro smartphones face stiff competition from the likes of the Motorola Edge 40, Realme 11 Pro Plus, OnePlus Nord CE 3, and Poco F5 5G among others. So without any delays, here's look at the top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000 in India.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G | Starting Price Rs 31,999

We start with the latest smartphone on our list, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is the most premium smartphone in the Note series and the first in the line-up to feature an IP68 rating for water resistance. It also features a premium build with glass or leather back panels.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also features a MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra SoC, a 5,000 mAh battery with120W fast charging support, a vibrant curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, and a 200 MP triple-camera setup. Other noteworthy features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, improved cooling, Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the screen, and three major OS updates.

Motorola Edge 40 | Starting Price Rs 28,990

The Motorola Edge 40 was our pick for the best mid-range smartphone in 2023 and for good reason. The Edge 40 delivers in terms of both hardware and software and looks good doing so. The Motorola Edge 40 features a curved display, a vegan leather back, an IP68 rating, and an aluminium frame.

Apart from a stunning design and tough build, the Motorola Edge 40 also features a solid specs sheet. The Edge 40 boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, a 144Hz OLED display, a 4,400 mAh battery with 68W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging support, and a 50 MP dual-camera setup with OIS support.

Poco F5 5G | Starting Price Rs 29,999

The Poco F5 5G is inarguably the best-performing smartphone under Rs 30,000 in India. The combination of the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, large 3725 mm2 vapor chamber, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and Hyperboost performance optimization, make the Poco F5 5G the best smartphone under Rs 30,000 for gaming.

The Poco F5 5G also features a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision support, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging, and a 64 MP triple-camera setup with OIS on the main camera.

Realme 11 Pro Plus | Starting Price Rs 25,999

Another solid competitor to the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is the Realme 11 Pro+, which boasts an elegant design with its slim form factor and vegan leather finish. It also features a 120Hz curved AMOLED display with HDR10+ support.

However, Realme doesn't skimp on the rest of the specifications as well, offering a 200 MP triple-camera setup with OIS on the main camera, a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, and stereo speakers. The one drawback here is the MediaTek Dimensity 7050, which falls short of the competition.

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | Starting Price Rs 25,999

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is a more stripped-down version of its 'Pro Plus' sibling. However, it does offer the same camera setup and AMOLED display. It also features a standard IP54 rating for resistance to splashes and dust, while opting for a flat screen.

On the flip side, the handset does come with a formidable mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, a 5,100 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, Gorilla Glass Victus screen protection, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G | Starting Price Rs 24,999

Another well-designed smartphone without curved sides is the Tecno Camon 20 Premier. It features a unique leather back with a symmetrical pattern. Additionally, it also features an industry-first 108 MP "Ultra-Wide Macro" lens.

Apart from these standout features, the Camon 20 Premier is no slouch with a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support, and a 32 MP selfie camera. The main camera on the back is an industry-first 50 MP RGBW-Pro primary sensor with OIS.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Starting Price Rs 28,990

If you are looking to go the Samsung route, the best option in the sub-30K segment is the Galaxy A34 5G. In terms of software, it doesn't get any better than the Galaxy A34 5G in this segment, with the highly customizable One UI and flagship-grade software support.

Apart from software, the Galaxy A34 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a 48 MP triple-camera setup with OIS on the main sensor. The Galaxy A34 5G can also record 4K video on both the front and rear cameras and has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G | Starting Price Rs 24,999

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is your typical no nonsense mid-range smartphone. There's nothing fancy about it. It features a standard design, good specifications, reliable software, and a modest price tag.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 features a Snapdragon 782G SoC, a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, and 50 MP triple-camera setup with OIs on the main sensor. If you are looking for the safe option under Rs 30,000, then look no further than the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G.

Vivo T2 Pro 5G | Starting Price Rs 24,999

The Vivo T2 Pro 5G is the sleekest smartphone on our list, measuring just 7.4mm thick and weighing 175 grams. Despite the light build, the Vivo T2 Pro features glass protection on the front and back. It also features a solid specs sheet, capable of challenging any smartphone on this list.

The Vivo T2 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, a curved120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, a 4,600 mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging, and a 64 MP dual-camera setup with OIS on the main camera.

Infinix Zero 30 5G | Starting Price Rs 23,999

We end our list with another well-designed smartphone, the Infinix Zero 30 5G. The Zero 30 5G also features a tough build with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both the front and back as well as the option for a vegan leather rear panel.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G also features a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, a curved 144Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 68W wired fast charging, and a 108 MP triple-camera setup with OIS on the main sensor. The Zero 30 5G also features a 50 MP selfie camera that can record 4K video at up to 60fps.