Best Android Smartphones under Rs 30,000: A few years ago, smartphones worth more than RS.30,000 were called premium smartphones, but in today's time, Rs. 30000 can be called upper-mid-range devices and Poco F1 provided the flagship grade specification at this price, again using the definition of the segment has changed.
There has been an increase of 20% in the premium phone market recently, but we do not get to see more launches in the upper mid-range segment. So if you want an attractive smartphone in less than Rs 30000, this article brings you some great options that you can consider:
There has been an increase of 20% in the premium phone market recently, but we do not get to see more launches in the upper mid-range segment. So if you want an attractive smartphone in less than Rs 30000, this article brings you some great options that you can consider:
1. Asus Zenfone 5Z
Asus Zenfone 5Z was launched this year in MWC 2018 with a 6.2-inch FHD + 19: 9 aspect screen and If you remove the notched strip given above, then the remaining panel is left 18: 9. The screen-to-body ratio has given a much better 90%. The phone's display quality is also quite good.
Snapdragon 845 is given in Zenfone 5Z. Both phones include AI supported the Dual rear camera, fast face unlocks, glass back, excellent audio output and 3300mAh battery.
Asus Zenfone 5Z Specification
- Display: 6.2-inch (19: 9) FHD + IPS
- Processor: Snapdragon 845 octa-core SoC
- RAM: up to 8GB. Storage: up to 256GB Software: Android 8.0
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 8MP | Front camera: 8MP
- Weight: 155g |
- Battery: 3300mAh
Pros
- Superb audio output
- Strong performance
- Good display quality
- Camera display
- Long battery backup
Cons
- No water resistance
- No gorilla glass 5
2. Nokia 8.1
Nokia 8.1 is a smartphone introduced under the Android One program, in which you got Snapdragon 710 octa-core chipset. In this upgrade version of Nokia 7.1 Plus, you have been given Android Pie 9.0 OS. With the nine display on the front, you have been given a 20MP selfie camera sensor.
Nokia has improved camera performance with this device but it is still available for sale in the market with a little more price tag.
Nokia 8.1 Specifications
- Display: 6.18-inch Full HD + IPS, HDR 10
- Processor: Snapdragon 710 SoC
- RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB
- Software: Android 9.0 Pie
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 13MP
- Front camera: 20MP
- Weight: 180g
- Battery: 3500mAh
- Measurement: 154.8 x 75.8 x 8mm
3. Vivo V15 Pro
Vivo V15 Pro comes in the form of an all-rounder smartphone, where you will get a 48-megapixel camera sensor with pop-up display, full-very display, dual engine fast charging, in-display fingerprint sensor, as per the latest trend. With Triple Rear Camera has been given.
Not only styling here but you get very good camera performance too. 5th generation in-display fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate. And the most exclusive, non-navy full-view display looks very beautiful.
Vivo V15 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.39-inch (19: 9) FHD + AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 675 octa-core SoC
- RAM: up to 6GB. Storage: up to 128GB. Software: Android 9.0
- Rear Camera: 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Weight: 185g
- Battery: 3700mAh
4. Vivo V11 Pro
Vivo V11 Pro is the first smartphone in the Indian market with an in-Display Fingerprint sensor for less than 30,000 rupees. Not only this, here you have been given Infrared based Face Unlock feature with a water-drop nine display.
Vivo V11 Pro offers Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM and 64GB storage as the processor. Apart from the 12MP + 5MP dual camera sensor on the back side, a 25MP AI Beauty Selfie camera is also provided here. The 3400mAh fast charging battery gives up to about 1-day battery backup.
Vivo V11 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.41-inch (19.5: 9) FHD + IPS
- Processor: Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC
- RAM: up to 6GB. Storage: up to 64GB
- Software: Android 8.1 based Funtouch OS
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 5MP
- Front camera: 25MP
- Weight: 155g
- Battery: 3400mAh
5. Samsung Galaxy A7 2019
Samsung has recently launched its Triple Camera Setup Galaxy A7 2018 in India. Here you have a 6-inch FHD + AMOLED display on the front. The 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor has also been given, along with the option of 4GB / 6GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage.
Here you are given a Triple Camera Setup (24MP + 8MP + 5MP) on the back, which proves to be very attractive by this price. Coming to the 3300mAh battery, this smartphone runs on Android 8 Oreo and also features a fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A7 2019 Specification
- Display: 6.0-inch (18.5: 9) FHD + AMOLED
- Processor: Exynos 7885
- RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB
- Software: Android 8.1
- Rear Camera: 24MP + 5MP + 8MP
- Front camera: 24MP
- Weight: 168g | Measurement: 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5mm
- Battery: 3300mAh
6. Oppo F9 Pro
Oppo F9 Pro is the first smartphone to be presented with a water-drops notch. The notch is quite small, in which only the selfie camera has been given space. Due to the small size of the nine, you get a lot of room for the system icon in the status bar and you can also enjoy the full-view screen.
Oppo F9 Pro gives you the option of 6gb RAM and 64GB storage with the Octa-core Helio P60 chipset. Apart from this, there is a 25MP Selfie Camera, 3500mAh battery and Android 8.1 Orio based software on the front.
Oppo F9 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.3-inch (19: 9) FHD + IPS
- Processor: Helio P60 | RAM: up to 6GB
- Storage: up to 64GB. Software: Android 8.1
- Rear camera: 16MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 25MP
- Weight: 169g | Battery: 3500mAh
7. Honor Play
The Gaming Centric smartphone launched by Honor. Here the device has a Kirin 970 chipset, which is quite good according to the price. This device is the first device with Huawei's GPU Turbo Technology, which makes Gaming Experience better.
The device's base, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, is priced at less than Rs. 20,000. As per other specifications, a 3750mAh battery, dual rear camera, 16MP front camera, and 6.3-inch FHD + nine display are given here.
Huawei Honor Play Specifications
- Display: 6.3-inch (19.5: 9) FHD + IPS
- Processor: Kirin 970 chipset
- RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB
- Software: Android 8.1
- Rear camera: 16MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 3750mAh
8. LG V30 + ThinQ
LG V30 + ThinQ has been one of the great smartphones of the year 2018. With the launch in India, the company has stopped the price in the market to tighten the price, while keeping the price of the device at less than Rs 30,000.
LG has introduced the QHD + OLED screen here, which also gives you the protection of Gorilla Glass 5. With the Snapdragon 835 chipset, the option of 4GB RAM is also given here. With this, you have a dual rear camera and a 3300mAh battery.
LG V30 + ThinQ Specifications
- Display: 6.0-inch (18: 9) FHD AMOLED
- Processor: 2.2GHz Exynos 7885
- RAM: up to 6GB. Storage: up to 64GB
- Software: Android 7.0
- Rear camera: 16MP
- Front camera: 16MP + 8MP
- Weight: 191g
- Battery: 3500mAh
9. Honor View 10
Huawei has launched its Honor View 10 with the Kirin 970 octa-core chipset and 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option, which has a display of 18: 9 aspect ratios.
The AI-based device allows you to deliver a much better camera display according to the mid-range smartphone.
Honor View 10 Specifications
- Display: 5.2-inch (16: 9) FHD IPS
- Processor: Snapdragon 630 | RAM: up to 6GB
- Storage: up to 64GB
- Software: Android 8.0
- Rear camera: 16MP
- Front camera: 16MP + 8MP
- Weight: 191g
- Battery: 3500mAh
10. OnePlus 6T
If you can spend a bit extra for your favorite gaming device, OnePlus 6T can prove to be a better option.
You can get the price of OnePlus 6T at the price of 37,990 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Apart from this, you can also buy this device in attractive discounts during online sales.
OnePlus 6T Specifications
- Display: 6.41-inch (19: 9) FHD + AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 845
- RAM: up to 6GB
- Storage: up to 128GB
- Software: Android 9.0
- Rear Camera: 16MP + 20MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Weight: 162g
- Battery: 3700mAh
If you can spend more than Rs 30,000, then there are other options available to you that you can consider:
All of the above devices will be easily found in the online market except Poco F1. There is a great difference in the cost of all these devices, but if you talk about the specification, then all the devices can be called best at their own cost. Apart from this, this list will also be updated over time, and in the near future, this price segment will find more great devices.
| Device Name | Price | Score |
| Asus Zenfone 5Z | 29,999 rs | 82/100 |
| Nokia 8.1 | 26,990 rs | 74/100 |
| Vivo V11 Pro | 22,990 rs | 79/100 |
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 | 19,990 rs | 81/100 |
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) | 21,699 rs | 72/100 |
| Oppo F9 Pro | 20,899 rs | 70/100 |
| Honor Play 6GB | 19,999 rs | 71/100 |
| Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) | 27,390 rs | 70/100 |
| Honor View 10 | 29,999 rs | 80/100 |
| LG G7 ThinQ | 27,990 rs | 82/100 |
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