 "Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Aug 2025): Realme GT 6, Motorola Edge 60 Pro to OnePlus Nord 4 5G")
A budget of Rs 30,000 can now get you some great flagship-killers phones. Our list is largely dominated by phones with the potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC; something we used to say for phones in the sub-40K price bracket not too long ago. I am happy to report that 60% of the phones in this list sport that chip in addition to excellent cameras and screens. Time to look at the best smartphones you can buy under 30K in India this month.
Best phones to buy under Rs 30,000 in India
Realme GT 6
This good looking and powerful smartphone now selling under 30K is great news. The Realme GT 6 is the first of the three phones in this list to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and you get 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage to go with it. It has a 6.78-inch QHD+ 10-bit LTPO AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 6000 nits of peak brightness. The HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliant display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The camera department here is equally impressive, featuring two 50MP cameras at the back with the primary module sporting Sony’s LYT-808 sensor and optical image stabilisation (OIS), while the other is a telephoto unit that offers 2X optical zoom. Giving them company is an 8MP ultra-wide camera to complete the pack. The 50MP cameras do an excellent job in different modes and lighting and the 32MP front camera can capture some quality selfies too.
A 5500 mAh battery keeps the phone powered for over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 120W fast charger juices it up fully in just half an hour. The Realme GT 6 launched with Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, and an Android 15 update with Realme UI 6.0 is already available. The company has promised a couple more major OS updates going ahead.
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iQOO Neo 10R 5G
The iQOO Neo 10R 5G is the next device to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip with 8 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.1 internal storage. It is a great option for gamers and power users both. The phone is less than 8 mm in thickness despite hosting a massive 6400 mAh battery. An 80W fast charger is bundled along to juice it up quickly. The phone has IP65 rated ingress protection to keep it safe from dust and splashes.
The iQOO Neo 10R 5G has a 6.78-inch 10-bit OLED HDR display with 1.5K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. Photography is handled by two rear cameras comprising a 50MP primary with Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide snapper. You also get a 32MP front camera to please the selfie enthusiasts. The phone runs Android 15 with the company promising 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security updates for the device.
iQOO Neo 10R 5G price in India: Rs 28,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Poco F6 5G
If you want similar processing power for a lot less money, the Poco F6 5G remains a great option. This phone too is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC but costs less than 25K. It is coupled with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage. The photography department here consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter at the back, with a 20MP front camera taking care of selfies and video calls. It launched with Android 14 and Xiaomi’s HyperOS with a handful of updates expected over time.
The Poco F6 5G has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution and support for 12-bit colour, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2400 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance. The display is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Its 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 90W turbo charger can take it from 0 to 100 in about 40 minutes.
Poco F6 5G price in India: Rs 23,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro may not be as powerful as the above three but it is a solid all-round device and great for those who prefer a clean and near-stock Android UI. The phone looks quite elegant courtesy of its eco-leather back. It also sports an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, that will have you covered even beyond monsoon. It has a curved 10-bit 6.7-inch 1.5K P-OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ compliance and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 internal storage. You get three cameras at the back that cover more bases than other phones in this list. It has a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS that offers 3X optical zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which doubles up as a quality macro camera. And let’s not forget the 50MP front camera that can also record 4K videos.
Its large 6000 mAh battery can power the phone for close to two days of moderate use and the bundled 90W turbo charger promises to charge it fully in under 45 minutes. The Edge 60 Pro runs Android 15, and like most Motorola phones, you get a clean and near-stock user interface. The company has committed three major Android updates for this device going ahead.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro price in India: Rs 29,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
OnePlus Nord 4 5G
We pondered over the OnePlus Nord CE5 for a while but eventually opted for the OnePlus Nord 4 5G for its striking design. It now sells for a similar price and is a bit more powerful too. The aluminium unibody lends it uniqueness and style in addition to sturdiness, while keeping the thickness of the phone down to 8 mm. It also sports an IP65 rating for dust and splash resistance. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, and you can now get its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage variant comfortably in this budget.
The Nord 4 has a 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels. The HDR10+ compliant screen supports 10-bit colour depth, 120 Hz refresh rate and 2150 nits peak brightness. The photography department is helmed by a 50MP primary camera with OIS that does a very good job, and is supported by an 8MP ultrawide camera with 112 degrees FOV and a 16MP selfie camera.
Its 5500 mAh battery lasts well over a day and a half of moderate use, and the bundled 100W charger promises to take it from 0 to 100% in less than 30 minutes. The OnePlus Nord 4 5G debuted with OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14, and is upgradeable to OxygenOS 15 (Android 15). And the support doesn’t end there; the company has promised 4 years of OS and 6 years of security updates from the date of launch, which will keep the Nord 4 relevant and secure for long.
OnePlus Nord 4 5G price in India: Rs 26,999 for 8 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage
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