Standout Smartphones Under ₹30,000
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (~₹27,999)
Why it shines: Stylish transparent design with Glyph LEDs, 6.77″ AMOLED 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip.
Camera: Triple setup featuring 50 MP main + 50 MP periscope (3× optical zoom) + 8 MP ultra-wide.
Battery & Software: 5,000 mAh with 50 W fast charging; clean Nothing OS based on Android 15 The Indian ExpressTechGigHindustan Times.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro (~₹29,999)
Highlights: Flagship-grade pOLED 6.7″ curved 1.5K, 120 Hz display; Dimensity 8350 Extreme chipset.
Features: 50 MP main (OIS) + ultra-wide + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom); includes wireless charging, IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H durability.
Extras: 6,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired and 15 W wireless charging Gadgets 360GizbotWikipedia.
Poco X7 Pro (~₹27,999)
Performance beast: Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 1.5K AMOLED 120 Hz display with up to 3,200 nits brightness.
Battery & Display: Massive 6,550 mAh, 90 W fast charging.
Other perks: OIS-backed 50 MP Sony camera; IP68/69 water resistance; HyperOS 2; UFS 4.0 CashifyGizbotGadget Bridge.
Realme 14 Pro+ (~₹29,999)
Premium appeal: Curved 1.5K AMOLED 120 Hz display with IP69 and thermochromic color-shifting back.
Imaging: 50 MP Sony IMX896 (OIS) + 50 MP periscope (3× zoom) + 8 MP ultra-wide.
Battery: 6,000 mAh with 80 W SuperVOOC charging The Indian ExpressGizbot.
iQOO Neo 10R (~₹26,998–₹28,998)
Gaming-ready: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; up to 12 GB RAM; 1.5K AMOLED 144 Hz display.
Power & Imaging: 6,400 mAh battery with 80 W fast charge; 50 MP OIS camera.
Why it’s popular: “India’s slimmest 6,400 mAh battery smartphone,” ideal for gamers GizbotABP LiveTechlusiveHindustan Times.
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (~₹29,999)
Balanced experience: 6.74″ AMOLED 120 Hz display; Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; OxygenOS.
Camera & Charging: 50 MP OIS + 8 MP ultra-wide; 5,500 mAh with 100 W charging.
Value: Clean UI, fast updates, reliable performance