Isn’t it amazing how the current smartphone options tend to cater to our varying needs as of today that it makes us thank the ever-growing technology? At least my answer is a yes and those who follow the mobile world closely will agree with me.
As we have an abundance of smartphone options hitting the shelves on a daily basis, my price bracket for today is Rs 30,000 and under and I will present you with a list of the best phones under 30,000 in India.
As a reminder, if this is not your budget, you can go check out my other listicles: best phones under 10,000, best phones under 15,000, and best phones under 20,000, and get to know which smartphone and price bracket is for you.
Best Phones Under 30,000 In India: Fossbytes’ Picks For 2019
1. Xiaomi K20/K20 Pro
We all know Xiaomi has been doing quite well in India with both its budget and mid-range smartphones. The most recent killer options are in the form of the Redmi K20 Pro and K20, making their way into my top phones under 30000 list.
The smartphones come with various USPs, making them options worth considering: a pop-up selfie camera, an edge-to-edge display, three rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specs
| Specifications | Redmi K20 Pro | Redmi K20 |
| Display | 6.39-inch | 6.39-inch |
| Resolution | Full HD+ AMOLED | Full HD+ AMOLED |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh |
| RAM | up to 8GB | Up to 6GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP, 13MP, 8MP | 48MP, 13MP, 8MP |
| Front Camera | 20MP pop-up camera | 20MP pop-up camera |
| Processor | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 730 |
| Phone Features | pop-up camera, in-display fingerprint sensor | pop-up camera, in-display fingerprint sensor |
Both the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro come in Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue design, offering fresh colors and a different design ethos to us.
Price and Availability: K20 (Starts at Rs 21,999) via Flipkart, K20 Pro (Starts at Rs 27,999) via Flipkart
2. Samsung Galaxy A70
Taking its mid-range Galaxy A series forward, Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy A70, which falls into the best phones under 30000 price bracket for a couple of reasons.
The reasons include the presence of three back cameras; one being the primary one, one Live Focus one, and an ultra-wide one. The Infinity-U display is another highlight of the smartphone for near bezel-less display experience.
Additionally, the smartphone comes with support for an in-display fingerprint sensor, 25W fast charging and USB Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy A70 Specs
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A70 |
| Display | 6.7-inch |
| Resolution | Full HD+ Super AMOLED |
| Battery | 4,500mAh |
| RAM | 6GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Rear Camera | 32MP, 5MP, 8MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Processor | Snapdragon 675 |
| Phone Features | In-display fingerprint scanner |
The Samsung Galaxy A70 comes in Black, Blue, and White color options.
Price and Availability: Rs 28,990, via Flipkart
3. OPPO F11 Pro
OPPO’s mid-range smartphone — the OPPO F11 Pro — is the latest OPPO device to hit the shelves with features good enough to enter the best smartphones under 30,000 list.
The OPPO F11 Pro has a front pop-up snapper and dual rear cameras as its highlights. The pop-up camera paves the way for an edge-edge to display. In addition to this, the smartphone has VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge fast charging tech.
OPPO F11 Pro Specs
| Specifications | OPPO F11 Pro |
| Display | 6.5-inch |
| Resolution | Full HD+ |
| Battery | 4,000mAh |
| RAM | 6GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP, 5MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP pop-up camera |
| Processor | MediaTek P70 |
| Phone Features | VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 tech |
The OPPO F11 Pro comes in Thunder Black and Aurora Green color options.
Price and Availability: Rs 24,990, via Flipkart
4. Vivo V15 Pro
The Vivo V15 Pro is the direct competition to the OPPO F11 Pro and has various features that make it a part of the best phones under 30,000 list, just like the OPPO F11 Pro.
The smartphone also has a pop-up camera as one of its main highlights, along with the three cameras present at the back. Another reason due to which it has an edge over the OPPO F11 Pro is the in-display fingerprint scanner, double the storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Vivo V15 Pro Specs
| Specifications | Vivo V15 Pro |
| Display | 6.39-inch |
| Resolution | Full HD+ |
| Battery | 3,700mAh |
| RAM | 6GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP, 5MP, 8MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP pop-up camera |
| Processor | Snapdragon 675 |
| Phone Features | Under-the-display fingerprint scanner |
Furthermore, it supports the Jovi AI assistant with added features and comes in Topaz Blue and Ruby Red color options.
Price and Availability: Rs 28,990, via Flipkart
5. Honor View 20
The Honor View 20 is a recent member of the Honor View series and possesses various features for us to adore. The smartphone has its camera department as its highlight, with dual cameras at the back and AI-enabled camera features. However, what gives it place in the list of top phones under 30,000 is the desktop mode which many might not know about.
The smartphone has a punch-hole display for really thin bezels, sports a fingerprint scanner at the back, and supports the Face Unlock feature.
Honor View 20 Specs
| Specifications | Honor View 20 |
| Display | 6.4-inch |
| Resolution | Full HD+ |
| Battery | 4,000mAh |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP, 3D sensor |
| Front Camera | 25MP |
| Processor | Kirin 980 |
| Phone Features | 3D ToF camera |
The Honor View 20 has features such as Nine Liquid Cooling System for easy heat dispersion during heavy gaming sessions, AI dual-frequency GPS for accurate locations, Triple-antenna Wi-Fi, and PC mode.
Additionally, the smartphone comes in Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, and Phantom Blue colors.
Price and Availability: Starts at Rs 27,999, via Amazon India
As a quick reminder, the aforementioned smartphones are the recent ones that I have included in the list of the best phones under 30,000 in India 2019. The list will be further updated when more smartphones are launched in the same price bracket.
