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Check out the list of most popular phones in India under Rs 30,000 in 2023.
The year 2023 has been quite busy with many significant smartphone launches. We have seen a range of flagships from across brands, several mid-range options, and budget models. Smartphone habits have changed, thanks to the rise of mobile gaming, media consumption via OTT apps and more. Now, as we approach the fag end of the year 2023, we bring you the top 10 smartphones in India under Rs 30,000 which were the most searched-for by users on 91mobiles.
The list includes multiple models, including the Vivo V27, Vivo V29e, iQOO Neo 7, POCO F5, Motorola Edge 40, Realme 11 Pro Plus, Infinix GT 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A34, and iQOO Z7 Pro. These phones are aimed at customers who prefer mid-range offerings, which is a sweet spot for a price-sensitive market like India. Here's a quick look at the affordable phones launched in India this year.
Vivo V27 has been the most-searched-for phone under Rs 30,000 on 91mobiles. The handset features a curved display, a colour-changing back panel when exposed to bright light and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. Vivo V-series is usually known for impressive cameras and rightfully so, the Vivo V27 50MP Sony IMX766V primary sensor.
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Price: Rs 32,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 36,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version.
After the Vivo V27, we have another Vivo name in the top-searched phone under Rs 30,000 and this is the Vivo V29e. The handset excels in the display and camera department, thanks to an AMOLED panel and a large 64MP camera sensor. Despite the dated processor, the performance is still very commendable for day-to-day tasks.
The phone gets a large 5000mAh battery and this should last an entire day without any issues. The Vivo V29e has a polycarbonate body, which feels a bit cheap considering the price tag. Despite the dated processor and plastic build, the Vivo V29e is a great offering.
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Price: Rs 26,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 28,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the latest A-series offering from the brand but still has a rather dated waterdrop notch design to house the selfie camera. The bezels around the screen too aren't too thin, which makes the phone look quite dated. However, this doesn't mean the Galaxy A34 is a bad offering under Rs 30,000.
The Super AMOLED display paired with a 120Hz refresh rate means the visual experience is quite good. The Dimensity 1080 means the performance should also be decent for day-to-day tasks and users might be able to do some casual gaming as well. There is a large 5000mAh battery and this should offer a good battery life. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is quite a good offering.
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Price: Rs 30,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 32,999 for the 8GB+256GB model.
iQOO Neo 7 (review) is among the most searched-for mid-range offering in India on 91mobiles. The handset has a lot going on for itself, thanks to the premium specifications that do more justice for the price tag. We have a modern-looking phone with slim bezels, a tiny punch-hole cutout to house the front camera and a premium in-hand grip.
There is a large 6.78-inch display which offers a rich content consumption experience, the chipset is quite powerful to handle gaming and intense tasks like video editing and much more. The 120W fast charging juices up the 5000mAh battery in a jiffy.
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Price: Rs 24,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and Rs 27,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant on Amazon.
The POCO F5 (review) offers excellent performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 chipset. Experts opine that the chipset is on par with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series SoC. We get a gorgeous AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for a better visual experience for content consumption and gaming.
Our review notes the battery life of the phone has been very good and the bundled 67W fast charging will quickly juice up the phone when you need it. The stereo speakers are fine-tuned and offer clear vocals. However, on the flip side, the POCO F5 come with a lot of bloatware, which ruins the user experience. There is no microSD card for memory expansion as well. Despite these, the POCO F5 is a compelling offer.
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Price: Rs 29,999 for the 8GB/256GB model and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB/256GB model (launch price).
The Motorola Edge 40 (review) is among the popular choices under Rs 30,000 in India. The handset features a premium design, thanks to the faux-leather back panel, a square module to house dual-camera sensors, and curved edges on the front. The phone is well-built. The display is also quite impressive, thanks to a pOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. We get narrow bezels to fit in more content.
The Motorola Edge 40 has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and there is no bloatware in the UI. On the downside, the battery life is not very great and the phone can overheat at times, especially during intensive tasks.
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Price: Rs 26,499 for the 8GB/256GB model on Flipkart.
Realme 11 Pro Plus (review) brings a huge design improvement over the Realme 10 lineup. The leatherette-back finish of the phone is a class apart in the Rs 30,000 price segment. This not only is aesthetically pleasing but also acts as a protection against accidental drops and smudges. The Sunrise Baige colour has golden trims and off-white skin. There is a large camera module on the back.
The camera performance is quite impressive, especially for a phone priced under Rs 30,000. The images turned out great regardless of the lighting condition. The display and battery life are yet another impressive feature of the phone. However, the performance is not the best in the segment.
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Price: Rs 26,799 for the 8GB + 256GB and Rs 29,799 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
The one thing that caught our attention on the first look at the GT 10 Pro (review) is how striking the design is. The phone features a transparent design similar to the Nothing Phone and this design appears to gamers, thanks to the orange accents. The whole cyberpunk design is eye-catching and turns heads. There are mini-LED light strips as well and this lights up during calls, notifications and more.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is quite powerful with day-to-day tasks and can even handle top-end gaming as well. The display is also quite vivid for content consumption and gaming. The software and UI are also very responsive with no bloatware. The camera performance could have been better so is the battery life.
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Price: Rs 21,999 for the single 8GB + 256GB model on Flipkart.
iQOO is taking things up a notch in terms of design with the iQOO Z7 Pro (review). The phone features curved edges on both and this gives it a premium look in the under Rs 30,000 price segment. The phone has dual-camera sensors placed in a square module. The performance of the iQOO Z7 Pro is also top-notch, thanks to the Dimensity 7200 SoC. We can even game on the phone.
The battery life is quite good and can even last an entire day without any issues. However, the downside of the phone is that it comes with a lot of bloatware and the cameras could have been a lot better. The cameras are decent for casual clicks but not so much if you want pro-level images.
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Price: Rs 23,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model.
The iQOO Neo 7 makes a surprising entry yet again in the top 10 phones under Rs 30,000 and this time the 256GB version. This suggests that users are looking into purchasing not just the base model but the high-storage versions. This is quite obvious considering the growing habits of clicking pics, recording videos installing large-size games and more.
Key specifications
Price: Rs 24,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and Rs 27,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant on Amazon.