BEST MOBILE PHONES UNDER 30000 IN INDIA

Realme 16x 5G has been launched in India as the fifth model in the company’s Realme 16 lineup. The smartphone gets the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset as its more expensive sibling, the Realme 16T 5G. However, the phone surprisingly performs better in real-world scenarios and benchmark tests, thanks to its large AirFlow vapour chamber cooling solution. The Realme 16x 5G also delivers decent camera performance with its 50-megapixel shooter on the back. However, its biggest selling points are its design and long battery life.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite isn’t the most powerful phone in its segment, and I think that's exactly why it works. Instead of chasing benchmark numbers, it focuses on the fundamentals. If your priorities include reliability over flashy features, then the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a good option to consider. 

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a brand-new design which sticks to polycarbonate for its frame and rear panel. There are three finishes to choose from and all of them are IP68 and IP69-rated for dust and water resistance. Motorola even throws in a MIL-STD 810H certification for use in extreme environments.

Its display has been upgraded to a quad-curved panel. The AMOLED panel gets sufficiently bright outdoors and displays natural colours. However, we found the HDR10+ support lacking or missing when using third-party apps.

Performance isn’t best in class, but is good enough for casual users. It is also possible to play 3D games provided you don’t max out the graphics settings. Camera performance of the primary camera is quite good but the ultrawide isn’t the best even though it has macro capability.

Battery life is quite good and can easily last two days on a single charge. Charging speeds are equally good and can top up the high-capacity battery within an hour.

The Realme P4 Power is a brand new phone from Realme that is focused on delivering immense battery life from a smartphone. Despite packing a massive high-capacity battery inside, it’s as thick as a Pro-branded Apple iPhone and somehow manages to have an IP69 rating for dust and water.

Realme’s choice chipset lets the phone have enough raw performance without going overboard. It’s enough for some high-end gaming but decent in terms of performance benchmarks. This is mainly down to the use of a dual-chip system.

Camera performance is average for a smartphone at this price point. But it could have been better. Low light imaging isn’t great and the same goes for selfies.

The massive battery can easily last two days on a full charge and can even be used to charge other accessories and iPhones. Charging the massive battery is also very quick.

The Infinix Note Edge has a design that utilizes polycarbonate for its frame and rear panel but somehow manages an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Its curved and rounded design lends it a good hand-feel, while its curved AMOLED display panel gives it a premium look.

This display is quite bright but it cannot sustain high brightness even after a few minutes. Else, the large AMOLED panel is great for enjoying video content as the device also supports full-HD streaming playback.

Performance is decent, provided you don’t expect to play any high-end games on it. The software experience is smooth and well-optimised and looks a lot like Apple’s iOS 26.

Camera performance is good in daylight, but video recordings lack good stabilisation at higher resolutions and framerates. Low light performance isn’t good. Battery life is very good for a slim device and the same applies to charging.
 

At a price point of Rs. 29,999, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G will be a step forward for users upgrading from a couple of generations older Note series models. However, buyers expecting the kind of category-defining value the series was once known for may find themselves looking more closely at its alternatives, such as the Motorola Edge 70 and Vivo V60e.

The Motorola Edge 70 feels like a smartphone that knows who it’s for and doesn’t try too hard to impress. While it may not have the flashiest specifications on paper, it excels at the things people actually notice every day — the in-hand feel, the smoothness of interactions, and its reliability in lasting through a full day of use. Despite its caveats, these elements create a well-rounded and comfortable user experience.

The Vivo V60e is positioned as a mid-premium handset that serves as a ‘lite’ version of the V60. It can give you multi-day use with its large battery, while the cameras can capture fantastic shots when the lighting is right. However, the experience isn’t perfect. Bloatware issues are persistent, and the screen struggles to deliver in outdoor conditions. Despite its shortcomings, the Vivo V60e is a good choice for camera enthusiasts and a strong performer.

Realme’s P4 Pro has a polycarbonate frame and rear panel, both of which are prone to accumulating fingerprints. Its design is quite slim and tapered on the sides thanks to the 4D-curved edge display panel and is also IP66-rated for dust and water.

Performance from the new chipset is not a problem and it handles Realme UI 6 without any issues. Gaming is also handled well, allowing users to play high-end games. There’s also a secondary chip for image processing, which lets the phone bump up the visual frame rate, theoretically, but this turned out to be a gimmick.

Camera performance is decent at best. The camera app now forces you to select one of two colour modes both of which makes a photo appear drastically different. There’s 4K video recording, which does a fine job provided you stick to 30 fps. The phone with its massive battery capacity can easily last over day with heavy usage. Charging is sufficiently fast.
 

Motorola’s Edge 60 Pro has a slim and stylish tapered design, which uses a polycarbonate frame and has top-notch IP rating for dust and water. Unlike most brands, there are several different textured finishes to choose from.

Its display has skinny bezels and offers a vibrant viewing experience but lacks HDR support in OTT apps. The top-end mid-ranger processor offers more than enough performance for daily multi-tasking, but cannot offer sustained gaming performance. The software experience is smooth, but does pack some bloatware which can be uninstalled.

Camera performance is very good for this price point. The telephoto camera offers good performance in daylight but shoots slightly softer images in low light. Selfie camera captures oversharpened images.

Battery life did not perform well in our benchmark tests, but did very well in real-world testing. Charging speeds are still relatively fast and the phone also offers fast wireless charging.

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G brings a lot of improvements as compared to its predecessor. The latest smartphone from the brand offers the iconic transparent back panel with an improved Glyph interface. Moreover, the new camera module gives it a distinct look and feel. The handset comes with an IP64 rating, which makes it dust and water-resistant.