Are you looking for the best phone under 30000 Rs? If yes, then congratulations, you are going to buy one of the greatest smartphones in the world. So, it is for sure you want to be 100% confident to choose the best one for you, but this task is not so easy as all the phones around 30,000 Rs are equally good. So to make this task easier for you, I have written the latest ranking of 5 Best Phones under 30000 Rs for the month of December. Apart from the rankings, I have also mentioned which phone will be suitable for which types of users so, read it and choose the best one for you.
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From the last 2 years, every month hundreds of readers of ‘Best Tech Guru’ comment and ask me which phone they should choose from the crowded market. Which has enabled me to better understand the requirements and view-point of the buyers. So with this experience, I have tried to make this list even more helpful for you but, if you still have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the comments section at the end. 🙂
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So, let’s take a look at the Best Phone Under 30000 Rs:
[jumbotron heading=”#Please Read:”]We believe that specifications of the phones just tell the half story, a great user experience matters more than great specifications. So, while preparing this list we have considered everything, the specifications, hardware, software (UI), real-world performance, user experience, brand value, after sales service and more. We see a phone as a complete package which should at the end deliver great satisfaction to the user and our rankings are based on the same principles. We consider hundreds of phones, from biggest to the smallest brands and come with our honest rankings every month.[/jumbotron][section label=”1. Moto X Style”]
1. Moto X Style:
Motorola is having a great run in the Indian market from last year, all of its phone have been hit since its comeback in India and the same is bound to happen with the new Moto X Style. Its name includes ‘Style’ so let’s talk about the design first. The Moto X Style comes metallic sides and premium back covers which are available in different colors and textures like other Moto phones. The back of the phone is curved due to which it fits in perfectly in hands however it comes with a pretty large 5.7 inches screen but, Motorola has really reduced on the size of bezels around the screen so despite the bigger screen it feels as big as a 5.5 inches phone. To finish with design, the phone looks similar to other Moto phones like the Moto X (2nd Gen) and the Moto Nexus 6 but, if you spare that, it is indeed beautiful. The 5.7 inches screen has a 2k (1440 x 2560 pixels) resolution with a great 520 ppi pixel density, the display quality is amazing. It is powered by the popular flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa Core Processor clocked at 1.8 GHz and paired with 3 GB RAM and delivers great performance. It comes with a 21 MP rear camera which is by far the best rear camera seen on any Moto phone till now, it features f/2.0 aperture, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dual Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) flash, 4X digital zoom, Video Stabilization and 4K video recording at 30fps. The 5 MP front camera comes with f/2.0 aperture, Wide-Angle lens and a front flash, it is also good in picture quality. The phone runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box with Stock Android UI and will be soon upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is a Dual Sim 4G enabled smartphone and comes with 16 GB and 32 GB internal storage options and is also expandable upto 128 GB. The Moto X Style is backed by a non-removable 3000 mAh battery but, the Quad HD display needs much more power and the phone disappoints a little in battery life, it can still run throughout the day with medium usage. But it comes with really fast Turbo Charging feature which the company says can charge the phone for use upto 8 hours in just 15 min of charging! The dual front speakers on the phone have rich & loud sound quality. Overall, the Moto X Style is a powerful well designed phone with good cameras and Stock Android UI which will be upgradable for years, a great package with great user experience! The powerful Moto Turbo can be a strong alternative. If you want an even bigger phone, you can also go with the 6 inches Google Motorola Nexus 6.
| PRICE | |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradable to v6.0 Marshmallow | UI - Stock Android |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Hexa Core Processor |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.7 inches, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels), 520 ppi pixel density |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 21 MP, Flash: Yes (dual-LED flash) | Front Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Yes |
| SIM | Dual Sim (LTE + LTE) |
| STORAGE | Internal: 16/32 GB | Expandable: upto 128 GB via microSD |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery | Fast Charging: Yes (Turbo Charging) |
| BODY | Weight: 179 grams, Thickness: 11.1 mm |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, NFC |
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2. LG Google Nexus 5X (32 GB):
Google has just refreshed its two years old and very popular Nexus 5 with the Nexus 5X. The new Nexus 5X brings in lots of new features and improvements over its predecessor. Starting with the design, it carries forwards the design language of the Nexus 5 and rather than looking muscular, it looks cute! The phone is built with plastic and has soft touch finish on the back which gives a good grip and feels good in hands. Summing up, the design and build quality is good but lot better options are available at the same price. It comes with a 5.2 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display with 423 ppi pixel density, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display of the phone is very good. The Nexus 5X is powered by a 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa Core Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and delivers excellent performance. It runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow and being a Nexus device, it will be one of the few phones in the world to get the future Android updates for years. The Nexus 5X runs on the stock and purest form of Android which means there are no additional layers of UI & extra services downgrading performance and making your device slow. The Nexus 5X features a strong 12.3 MP rear camera with 1.55μm pixels, f/2.0 Aperture, 4K video recording, dual-LED flash & Laser Assisted Autofocus and clicks very good images. The 5 MP front cameras is decent too. The phone comes with a fingerprint scanner situated on the rear side just below the camera, it is fast and easy to use. It also comes with USB Type-C port for faster data transfer and quick charging. Sadly, it is a single sim device. The Nexus 5X comes with 16 GB and 32 GB internal storage options and again for a disappointment misses out on microSD slot. It is backed by a Non-removable 2700 mAh battery which gives average performance but the quick charging feature is upto the mark and charges the phone quickly. Overall, the Google Nexus 5X is a powerful future proof phone excelling in most departments and delivering great Android experience but, lack of expandable storage and dual sim might be deal breaker for many but, if you are okay with it, it is a great device to have in your pockets, Really! If you are a fan of bigger screens, the Motorola Nexus 6 with 6 inches 2k display can be a good choice too. LG’s older flagship LG G3 can also be a good choice at this price.
| PRICE | |
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| OS | Android v6.0 Marshmallow | UI - Stock Android |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa Core Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.2 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 423 ppi pixel density |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 12.3 MP, Flash: Yes (dual-LED flash) | Front Camera: 5 MP, Flash: No |
| SIM | Single SIM |
| STORAGE | Internal: 16/32 GB | Expandable: No |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2700 mAh battery | Fast charging: Yes |
| BODY | Weight: 136 grams, Thickness: 7.9 mm |
| OTHERS | Fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C, 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
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3. HTC One E9 Plus:
The HTC One E9 Plus is a great new entry from HTC. It is offering unbeatable specs at this price. Starting with the design, the phone looks very good, it has chromium linings on the borders and the rear camera circle. The back panel comes with matte finish which feels good in hands and the power button come with a textured finish. It sports a 5.5 inches Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display with 534 ppi pixel density which is just amazing. The phone is powered by a new 2 GHz Octa-core Mediatek MT6795M Processor coupled with 3 GB RAM which offers excellent performance. When it comes to camera, the phone offers big numbers, it has a 20 MP rear and 13 MP front cameras. Both the camera work really well, they can capture great images in low light conditions also, the selfie camera has many features and also produces good-looking selfies. The phone comes with 32 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 128 GB with the help of a microSD card thus, it offers great storage options. The phone comes with Android v5.0 (Lollipop) with HTC’s sense UI running on top of it, it looks beautiful and offers many customisation options. It supports 4G and dual sim. It offers a Non-removable 2800 mAh battery which delivers good battery backup. The phone also comes with HTC BoomSound speakers with Dolby Audio which gives great music quality. Overall, the phone offers a great value for money and a complete package as well so, it is definitely a great smartphone to go for. The HTC One ME comes with almost similar specs of HTC One E9 Plus but has a little better performance, design and a fingerprint scanner, it is priced a little higher but if you like the One E9 Plus, you should take a look at it, it is worth the extra amount.
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4. Samsung Galaxy A8:
At 5.9 mm, it’s the slimmest phone from Samsung! It’s not only slim but it’s a full metal body stunningly beautiful smartphone. The Galaxy A8 has got a great build quality, a feat with which Samsung’s phone are not quite familiar! Although, it has got a plastic back panel, it’s good in quality and gives a good feel with the matte finish. The phone has got very slim bezels on the sides of a large 5.7 inches Full HD Super AMOLED display which has excellent quality. It is powered by 1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Processor, well at this price, you would for-sure except a better processor than this but coupled with 2 GB RAM, it still delivers decent performance. Though for gaming and heavy multitasking, there are much better options at this price. Cameras have been the strength of Samsung for years and the 16 & 5 MP cameras of the Galaxy A8 belong to the same league. Both the cameras come with a f/1.9 aperture and capture excellent images. The front camera comes with Wide Selfie function which gives you a 120° view so, you can capture good group selfies. Samsung has also added Quick Camera Launch function to the Galaxy A8 which allows you to open the camera app in just 0.9 seconds by double pressing the home button. Another advantage with the phone is its Fingerprint sensor mounted into the home button. So, you just have to place your finger on the home key and your phone unlocks. It runs on the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based Samsung’s TouchWiz skin. It supports dual sim, 4G and comes with 32 GB of internal storage which is expandable upto 128 GB with the help of a microSD card but, it will use a sim slot. It houses a Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery which gives a good battery backup to the phone. Overall, it’s not the best performer but if you look at the premium slim design, good display and excellent cameras, the Galaxy A8 is a great package with the best after sales support so, if you are not after heavy usage it can be a great buy.
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5. Sony Xperia Z2:
The Sony Xperia Z2 is a great combination of powerful specs, amazing design and great user experience. It sports a 5.2 inches screen with Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass, Sony has used the Triluminos display and X-Reality Engine in the Xperia Z2, these are the display technologies which Sony uses in its Bravia LED TV’s. So the display of the phone is very good and it scores full marks in it. It runs on the Quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801 Processor which is very powerful, moreover it has got 3 GB RAM so the performance of the phone is great! Whether its gaming or multimedia, it can handle everything smoothly. Xperia Z2 has got the 20.7 MP camera which has just awesome image quality, it has also got the 2.2 MP front camera which is a disappointment at today’s time. It has got the Android 5.0 Lollipop update which runs smoothly on the phone and enhances the user experience. The internal storage is 16 GB which can be expanded upto 128 GB. The phone has got a great battery life with the Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery. The Xperia Z2 is a premium Sony phone so it is Dust and Water proof! Overall, with its stunning design, amazing build quality and great features, the Sony Xperia Z2 can be a good buying choice. For selfie lovers, Sony has launched the new Xperia C5 Ultra with 13MP front camera and 6 inches screen around Rs 27,000. Sony has also launched the new Xperia M5 with 21.2MP rear and 13MP front cameras and Mediatek Helio X10 processor with 3GB RAM, it is a good phone but with a price tag of above 33,000 Rs. it is much overpriced.
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View Comments (3)
how come you guys have not included iPhone 5s? is there something wrong with the phone?
hi. i am looking to buy a new phone. my budget is 30k. i am confused between htc me, e9 and a9. keeping in mind i want a small size phone, sleek look and a good camera which one should i opt for? if not htc can u suggest a few more options.
Hey can you suggest which is better oneplus 2 or moto x style? A good battery and after sale service are main requirements.