Our latest recommendations range from the Realme GT Master Edition, OnePlus Nord 2 and the Poco F3 GT.
The Realme GT Master Edition offers a unique look and build The Poco F3 GT is one of the most affordable “gaming” phone in the market The OnePlus Nord 2 replaces the original with some neat upgrades We’ve got some exciting new additions to our list such as the Realme GT Master Edition, OnePlus Nord 2, Poco F3 GT. All these smartphones offer incredibly powerful SoCs and great features under Rs.30,000. Xiaomi’s Mi 11 series continues to make waves, and the Mi 11X is a strong contender on this list, making it one of the most powerful smartphones under Rs.30,000. Realme recently launched the X7 Max 5G which displaces the X7 Pro 5G. The new model is more powerful but comes in at a lower price, making its predecessor irrelevant even though it’s still an objectively good phone Samsung’s Galaxy A52 made a big splash with its IP67 rating and funky design. Some of our older recommendations also still remain strong contenders in this space. It’s an exciting time to be buying a smartphone in this segment as premium features such as an IP rating for dust and water resistance have also started to trickle down. We’ve reviewed many new phones that have launched since our last update but only a few have managed to make the cut. Here’s a quick glance at the best phones you should consider if you have a budget of up to Rs.30,000. The mid-range is gradually becoming more crowded, and Realme’s GT Master Edition comes in at a competitive price with a unique suitcase-like design. Meant to replace the X series of smartphones, the GT series is a new lineup from Realme, and the GT Master Edition packs a punch even though it’s not an all-rounder. There’s a quality 120Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED display that’s good for gaming and watching movies. There aren’t stereo speakers but you do get a 3.5mm headphone jack. Powering the gaming experience is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, which is a worthy upgrade over the 768G and is on par with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200. Camera performance is quite good in daylight but low-light performnace is only saved by the Night mode. Battery life is quite good for a slim mid-range smartphone and it charges quite quickly, going from zero to a hundred percent in about 35 minutes. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is the successor to the OnePlus Nord. It sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It packs in a 4,500mAh battery and supports 65W Warp charging. The Nord 2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200AI processor and is available in 6GB,8GB and 12GB RAM options.
