Smartphones under 30000 Rupees are upper mid-range smartphones. These smartphones often provide the flagship specifications for slightly lower prices.
This trend was started by One Plus which called itself a ‘flagship killer’ but soon it became a flagship brand!
However, this opened the gates for other brands to offer killer specifications in this price range. And the legacy continued.
If you are at the wrong place, check the smartphones in your budget.
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If you are keeping this budget of Rupees 30000 for a smartphone then you definitely deserve a high-quality product.
List of Smartphones Under 30000 Rupees
1. Realme X3

Price | Rs 27,999 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP Front = 16MP + 8MP |
Battery | 4200 mAh |
Display | 6.57″ (1080×2400 pixels) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ |
Pros of Realme X3
- Latest and strong processor
- Liquid cooling technology for heavy usage and gaming
- Smooth display with 120 Hz rate
Cons of Realme X3
- 3.5mm headphone jack is absent
Note: Realme 7 Pro was recently launched with fast charging support and better display.
Check out: Realme 7 Pro
2. OnePlus Nord

Price | Rs 29,999 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 256 GB |
Camera | Rear = 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Front = 32 MP + 8 MP |
Battery | 4115 mAh |
Display | 6.44″ (2400×1080 pixels) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G |
Pros of OnePlus Nord
- A strong smartphone from one of the outstanding brands, OnePlus.
- 5G Available
- Great display with the better refresh rate
Cons of OnePlus Nord
- 2 MP and 5 MP cameras are no more than marketing gimmicks
- 3.5mm headphone jack is absent
3. Samsung Galaxy A51

Price | Rs 22,999 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 48 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP Front = 32 MP |
Battery | 4000 mAh |
Display | 6.4″ (1080×2400 pixels) |
Processor | Exynos 9611 |
Pros of Samsung Galaxy A51
- Great AMOLED display
- Decent battery life and fast charging support
- 3.5mm headphone jack is present
Cons of Samsung Galaxy A51
- Poor processor
- Poor low light camera performance
4. Redmi K20 Pro

Price | Rs 29,999 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Front = 20 MP |
Battery | 4000 mAh |
Display | 6.39″ (2340×1080 pixels) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Pros of Redmi K20 Pro
- High-end processor with great performance
- 3.5mm headphone jack is present
- Decent battery life
- Great for full-screen bezel-less display lovers
Cons of Redmi K20 Pro
- MIUI operating system might not be suitable for everyone
- Camera is not too great due to lack of stabilization
5. Vivo V19

Price | Rs 24,990 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Front = 32 MP + 8 MP |
Battery | 4500 mAh |
Display | 6.44″ (1080×2400 pixels) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
Pros of Vivo V19
- Highest battery life among the competitors
- Great front camera
- 3.5mm headphone jack is present
Cons of Vivo V19
- Old and poor processor
Vivo V20: Coming Soon ~ Expected Price = Rs 24990
6. Oppo Reno 3 Pro

Price | Rs 25,990 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 64 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Front = 44 MP + 2 MP |
Battery | 4025 mAh |
Display | 6.4″ (1080×2400 pixels) |
Processor | MediaTek Helio P95 |
Pros of Oppo Reno 3 Pro
- Camera performance is great
- 3.5mm headphone jack is present
Cons of Oppo Reno 3 Pro
- Old and weaker processor
- Since Oppo had already developed the technology of popup camera, it could be implemented here
Note: Oppo launched Oppo F17 Pro which is cheaper but lacks several features. Overall, Oppo Reno 3 is better than that.
Still, you can check out: Oppo F17 Pro
7. Samsung Galaxy M51

Price | Rs 24,999 |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Camera | Rear = 64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP Front = 32 MP |
Battery | 7000 mAh |
Display | 6.7″ (1440×2400 pixels) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Pros of Samsung Galaxy M51
- Largest battery among the competitors
- Great AMOLED display
- 3.5mm headphone jack is present
Cons of Samsung Galaxy M51
- No high refresh rate display as we would typically expect from a Samsung smartphone
Other Great Smartphones Under 30000 Rupees
- Samsung Galaxy S9 = 64 GB Storage | 4 GB RAM
- Pros – Low RAM & Storage, Old smartphone
- Cons – Flagship performance
- Realme X2 Pro = 64 GB Storage | 4 GB RAM
- Pros – Strong processor and ideal for gaming
- Cons – Low light camera performance is poor
Click on the names of the above-mentioned smartphones to buy or check on Amazon.
Best Smartphone For You?
- Non-Chinese smartphone = Samsung Galaxy A51, Samsung Galaxy M51
- Clean Android Phone without Bloatware = None! Check out smartphones under 20K
- Highest Internal Storage = OnePlus Nord
- Highest RAM = All
- For Photography = OnePlus Nord
- Strongest Battery = Samsung Galaxy M51
- Strongest Processor = Realme X3
Also, I don’t own any of these gadgets and my research is completely based on the technical specifications given on the Internet and user reviews.
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