5G smartphones under Rs 30,000 are very popular in India. The sub-Rs 30,000 segment offers a good mix of premium features at an affordable price. Since pretty much all the smartphones around the ₹30,000 price offer 5G support, the highly-competitive segment is where manufacturers like Poco, iQOO, OnePlus, Xiaomi and more have some of the most lucrative devices that, at times, offer even more than premium high-end smartphones. For example, recent launches in the category like the Poco F5, iQOO Neo 7, and more are touching flagship territory in terms of performance numbers, with the Poco F5 even offering a segment-first 12-bit display.
Some of the best smartphones under Rs 30,000 are brilliant performers and gaming devices. For example, the Poco F5 5G, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, puts out an AnTuTu score of 9,36,155, which is even higher than many flagships of last year. Basically, the only thing lacking in these devices are premium features like wireless charging, IP rating, and the likes. Otherwise, these smartphones can hold their own even against the flagships and high-end smartphones of today.
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| Processor | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa core |
| Memory | : | 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.78″ (QHD) screen inches, 401 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Camera | : | 48 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 28,999 |
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| Processor | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
| Memory | : | 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.67″ (QHD) screen inches, 395 PPI |
| Camera | : | 108 MP Quad Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 5000 mAh battery and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 22,294 |
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| Processor | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa core (2x2.2 GHz, 6x1.7 GHz) |
| Memory | : | 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.59″ (QHD) screen inches, 401 PPI |
| Camera | : | 64 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 17,999 |
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| Processor | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa core (2x2.2, 6x1.7) |
| Memory | : | 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.67″ (QHD) screen inches, 365 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Camera | : | 108 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash, IR Blaster |
| Price | : | ₹ 19,999 |
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| Processor | : | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Octa core (2.6 GHz, 2 GHz) |
| Memory | : | 8 GBGB RAM, 128 GBGB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.43″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 410 PPI |
| Camera | : | 50 + 8 + 2 MP Triple Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 4500 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 29,999 |
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| Processor | : | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Octa core (1x3.0 GHz, 3x2.6 GHz, 4x2.0 GHz) |
| Memory | : | 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.4″ (QHD) screen inches, 411 PPI, 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Camera | : | 50 MP Triple Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 4500 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 28,395 |
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| Processor | : | MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G Octa core (1x3.0 GHz, 4x2.0 GHz) |
| Memory | : | 8 GBGB RAM, 128 GBGB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.43″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 409 PPI |
| Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 2 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 4500 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 26,999 |
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| Processor | : | MediaTek Dimensity 920 octa core (2x2.05 GHZ, 6x2.0 GHZ) |
| Memory | : | 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.44″ (QHD) screen inches, 417 PPI, 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Camera | : | 50 MP Triple Rear camera, 50 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 4500 mAh battery and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 26,490 |
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| Processor | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Octa core (2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz) |
| Memory | : | 8 GBGB RAM, 128 GBGB Storage |
| Display | : | 6.43″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 409 PPI |
| Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 2 MP Triple Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording |
| Battery | : | 4300 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port |
| SIM | : | Dual SIM with 5G support |
| Features | : | LED Flash |
| Price | : | ₹ 27,999 |
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| Best 5G smartphones under 30,000 | Seller | Price |
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| iQOO Neo 7 | Amazon | ₹ 28,999 |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro | Amazon | ₹ 22,294 |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite | Amazon | ₹ 17,999 |
| Redmi Note 11 Pro+ | Amazon | ₹ 19,999 |
| OnePlus Nord 2 | Amazon | ₹ 29,999 |
| Oppo Reno 8 5G | Amazon | ₹ 28,395 |
| Realme X7 Max 5G | Flipkart | ₹ 26,999 |
| Vivo V25 | Flipkart | ₹ 26,490 |
| Realme GT Master Edition | Amazon | ₹ 27,999 |
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