Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 in Amazon and Flipkart sales: deals, offer price

Best smartphone deals under Rs 30,000 on Amazon, Flipkart

Pixel 6a

The Google Pixel 6a was originally launched at Rs 43,999 way back in July. However, during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, the phone will be available for as low as Rs 27,699. Pixel 6a is a great buy for those looking for stock Android, timely software updates, ad-free user experience, and impressive cameras, which are way above the competition. The phone retains the same design as the Pixel 6 series, which is quite attractive and unique thanks to the rear camera module. The performance is also impressive courtesy of the brand’s in-house Tensor chipset.

Actual price: Rs 43,999 | Deal price: Rs 27,699

Pros:

• Stylish, ergonomic design
• Capable chipset
• Good-looking display
• Clean UI

Cons:

• No charger in the box
• Slow 18W charging speed
• The display is capped at 60Hz
• Throttling issues

Nothing Phone (1)

Nothing Phone (1) is the most hyped phone of recent times thanks to the transparent back panel and LED lighting that looks quite unique. The LED lights glow when users get a call, during charging and when recording videos and more. The phone ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778+ SoC, 4,500mAh battery, 50MP dual cameras on the back, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The phone originally launched at Rs 31,999 for the base variant but will be sold for Rs 28,999, including a bank discount.

Actual price: Rs 31,999/Rs 34,999/Rs 37,999 | Deal price: Rs 28,999/Rs 31,999/ Rs 34,999.

Pros:

• Stylish, unique design
• Clean software
• Capable primary camera
• Supports wireless charging

Cons:

• Doesn’t ship with a charger
• Slow 33W charging speed
• The display’s peak brightness is not the best
• Facial recognition is finicky

Moto Edge 30

The Moto Edge 30 is yet another impressive offering for the price it is being offered during the sale. The phone offers clean stock Android ad-free experience, impressive cameras and performance. The 144Hz offers smooth UI animations and scrolling and is also immersive for content consumption and gaming. The handset has triple cameras with dual 50MP sensors and a 2MP lens. The 32MP shooter offers great selfies.

Actual price: Rs 27,999/Rs 29,999 | Deal price: Rs 22,749/Rs 24,749

Pros:

• Thin and light design
• Smooth 144Hz pOLED display
• Capable cameras
• Clean software

Cons:

• Performance can throttle
• Battery life could be better

POCO F4

POCO F4 is yet another great option to consider in the sub Rs 30,000. The main highlight of the phone is the chipset ticking at its core. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, an AMOLED display with Dolby Vision that should offer a great media consumption and gaming experience, and a 64MP primary camera sensor with OIS. The phone packs a 4500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support and an IP53 rating for splash resistance.

Actual price: Rs 27,999/Rs 29,999/ Rs 33,999 | Deal price: Rs 21,999/Rs 23,999/ Rs 27,499

Pros:

• Stunning display
• Great performer
• Capable main camera
• Fast wired charging speed

Cons:

• Ships with some bloatware
• Uninspiring design

Xiaomi 11T Pro

Best Mid-Range

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a premium flagship that is being offered at a mid-range price during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Days sale. The phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 120W HyperCharge solution, an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, MIUI 13 custom OS out of the box, and a 108MP primary camera sensor on the back. The handset was launched at a price of Rs 39,999 but is being offered for under Rs 30,000 during the sale.

Actual price: Rs 39,999 | Deal price: Rs 28,999

Pros:

• Stunning display
• 120W fast charging
• Fantastic stereo speakers
• 108MP sensor clicks good photos

Cons:

• Too bulky
• No headphone jack
• Throttles quite a bit

Realme GT 2

Realme GT 2 is yet another good option to consider for those looking for a phone under Rs 30,000. The handset ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 8-layer heat dissipation structure, X-axis linear vibration motor and 4D vibration. There is a 50MP primary camera on the back with OIS and 65W ultra-fast flash charging.

Actual price: Rs 34,999 | Deal price: Rs 26,999

Pros:

• Unique design
• Superb performance for the price 
• Excellent primary camera
• Great display

Cons:

• Ships with bloatware
• Could use a headphone jack

iQOO Neo 6 5G

Best Mid-Range

iQOO Neo 6 5G is probably one of the most balanced phones on the entire list. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 36907mm² cascade liquid cooling, Android 12 OS, and 4700mAh dual-cell battery with 80W fast charging support. The phone ships with a 64MP Samsung GW1P sensor with OIS.

Actual price: Rs 29,999 | Deal price: Rs 25,999

Pros

• Stunning display
• Capable performer
• Reliable main camera
• 80W wired charging speed

Cons

• Uninspiring design
• Assisting cameras are not the best

Redmi K50i

Best Mid-Range

Despite being placed in the mid-range segment, the Redmi K50i is a premium offering when we take performance into consideration. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, which offers impressive performance with day-to-day tasks and gaming. The phone ships with a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 144Hz refresh rate, DC dimming and Dolby Vision. There is a 64MP primary camera sensor and a 5080mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

Actual price: Rs 25,999 | Deal price: Rs 19,999

Pro:

• Excellent performance
• 144Hz refresh rate
• Good daylight photography
• Decent battery life

Cons:

• Staid design
• Uses an LCD panel
• Average low-light photograph

OPPO Reno 8

The OPPO Reno 8 5G is yet another decent option to consider in the sub Rs 30,000 segment. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen, MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset, Super-Conductive VC Liquid Cooling System, a 50MP rear camera with Sony IMX766 sensor, and, an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is an 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support as well.

Actual price: Rs 29,999 | Deal price: Rs 26,999

Pros:

• Good performance
• Excellent battery life
• 80W fast charging

Cons:

• No OIS
• Preinstalled bloatware

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

While it’s a little over Rs 30,000 price tag, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a fine offering. The handset ships with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Flat Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 2100 SoC, an in-display optical fingerprint scanner, Android 12 OS with OneUI 4.1, and a 12MP primary sensor with OIS. The handset was launched at Rs 54999 for the 8GB + 128GB version but is available for as low as Rs 31,999.

Actual price: Rs 54,999 | Deal price: Rs 31,999

Pros

• Stunning display
• Stylish, comfortable design
• Capable selfie and main cameras
• Clean UI

Cons

• Not the fastest phone on the market
• Slow wired and wireless charging speeds
• No headphone jack