The sub-Rs 30,000 smartphone segment has a lot going for it, especially if someone is looking for a high-performance phone on a budget. Whether you wish to game, need a quick and snappy phone, or multi-task, there are well-capable smartphones that allow you to do all that, and much more on a budget of Rs 30,000.
We tested several smartphones launched under Rs 30,000, and have curated a list based on our internal tests, running synthetic benchmarks like AnTuTu, Geekbench, and PCMark, as well as real world usage, though they are ranked primarily based on our in-house AnTuTu data.
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POCO X7 Pro
Price: Starts at Rs 24,999 (8+256GB)
Topping the list of the best performing phones under Rs 30,000 is the POCO X7 Pro, which rocks the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset. In our testing, the POCO X7 Pro not only delivered solid synthetic benchmark scores but also handled popular games like Real Racing 3 and Call of Duty: Mobile smoothly, maintaining an average FPS of 58 during an hour of gameplay.
| Benchmark platform | Scores |
| AnTuTu | 15,57,069 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 1,590 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 6,257 |
| PC Mark (performance) | 14,658 |
Check out our detailed review of the POCO X7 Pro here.
POCO F6
Price: Starts at Rs 29,999 (8+256GB)
Launched nearly a year ago, the POCO F6 continues to offer impressive performance, handling both gaming and everyday tasks with ease. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor running at its core gives a tough fight to newer generation processors, evident by the benchmark scores. The POCO F6 rocks a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and stereo speakers for immersive entertainment.
| Benchmark platform | Scores |
| AnTuTu | 15,09,605 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 1,930 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 5,017 |
| PC Mark (performance) | 15,447 |
Check out our detailed review of the POCO F6 here.
iQOO Neo 10R
Price: Starts at Rs 26,999 (8+128GB)
Just like the OnePlus Nord CE 4, the iQOO Neo 10R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, but was released a couple of months back. It sports a large 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz, and a large 6,400mAh battery for playing games on the go. In real world usage, the iQOO Neo 10R breezes through daily workload.
| Benchmark platform | Scores |
| AnTuTu | 14,76,651 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 1,971 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 5,139 |
| PC Mark (performance) | 12,836 |
Check out our detailed review of the iQOO Neo 10R here.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Price: Starts at Rs 29,999 (8+256GB)
Motorola’s most powerful smartphone this year, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, has also managed to find a spot on this list. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor, which delivers average frame rates of 60 fps in Real Racing 3, while in Call of Duty: Mobile it achieved an average 110 fps in a 30-minute gameplay. On the front, you get a 6.7-inch 1.5K P-OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Stereo speakers and an IP69 rating are also present.
| Benchmark platform | Scores |
| AnTuTu | 14,40,382 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 1,478 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 4,759 |
| PC Mark (performance) | 18,625 |
Realme P3 Ultra
Price: Starts at Rs 26,999 (8+128GB)
The Realme P3 Ultra comes equipped with the Dimensity 8350 Ultra chipset and was able to achieve 54 fps on average in COD Mobile when playing for 30 minutes at ‘Very high’ graphics and ‘Ultra’ frame rates setting. Along with delivering a reliable gaming experience and decent scores on benchmark apps, the phone is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery for long endurance and up to IP69 rating for protection against dust and water.
| Benchmark platform | Scores |
| AnTuTu | 14,03,197 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 1,278 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 3,991 |
| PC Mark (performance) | 17,147 |
Check out our detailed review of the Realme P3 Ultra here.
