Samsung Galaxy M30

• Verdict

To say that Samsung has made a solid comeback in the race would be underplaying the South Korean titan`s efforts. Within less than three months into 2019, the company has turned the Indian smartphone market on its head. It`s clear that the brand won`t let go of the numero uno position out of its sights, and that Chinese brands will have to work harder to grab its market share. The Galaxy M30 continues that stance by bringing never-seen-before features in the sub-Rs 15k segment. With an asking price of Rs 14,999 for its base model, it`s a solid all-round offering.Having said that, the price tag... Read Full Verdict

To say that Samsung has made a solid comeback in the race would be underplaying the South Korean titan`s efforts. Within less than three months into 2019, the company has turned the Indian smartphone market on its head. It`s clear that the brand won`t let go of the numero uno position out of its sights, and that Chinese brands will have to work harder to grab its market share. The Galaxy M30 continues that stance by bringing never-seen-before features in the sub-Rs 15k segment. With an asking price of Rs 14,999 for its base model, it`s a solid all-round offering.Having said that, the price tag pits the device squarely against the Redmi Note 7 Pro (review). And, Xiaomi does know a thing or two to entice spec-obsessed buyers. Due to the Redmi Note 7 Pro`s more powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC, high-res 48MP rear camera, and a sticker price that`s Rs 1,000 lower, it becomes hard to recommend the Galaxy M30. Then there are options like the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), which are also quite powerful. The upcoming Realme 3 Pro should also be a loaded offering in this price bracket, if its predecessor is anything to go by. All said and done, the Galaxy M30 has definitely turned up the heat in the Rs 15,000 category and is among the best buys in the category.