
The sub-₹30,000 category continues to be one of India’s most competitive smartphone segments, offering near-flagship features at accessible prices. Here are the standout options this month:
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Starting at ₹29,999 (8GB/256GB), the Edge 60 Pro delivers premium design with IP68/IP69 ratings and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It features a 6.7-inch quad-curved pOLED display (1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh, 4,500 nits brightness) and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme chip.
Its triple-camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom). A 50MP front camera rounds it off. Motorola promises three Android upgrades and four years of security updates.

iQOO Neo 10R
Priced at ₹26,999, the Neo 10R packs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor with AI-enhanced features like AI Erase and AI Photo Enhance. It offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display (1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh), a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP front camera.
It houses a 6,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15).

Vivo V60e
The Vivo V60e (₹29,999) focuses on AI-powered photography with a 200MP OIS primary camera and 30x zoom, alongside an 8MP ultra-wide and 50MP Eye Auto-Focus selfie camera.
It has a 6.77-inch Quad Curved AMOLED display (120Hz refresh), a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging, and an IP68/IP69 rating. Creative AI modes like AI Festival Portrait and AI Four Season Portrait enhance its appeal.

Realme 15 5G
Starting at ₹25,999, the Realme 15 5G runs on the Dimensity 7300+ processor, featuring 12GB RAM, a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and a dual 50MP Sony IMX882 camera setup.
It introduces AI Edit Genie, which lets users edit images via voice commands, alongside features like MagicGlow 2.0 and Glare Remover.

OnePlus Nord CE 5
At ₹24,997, the Nord CE 5 combines performance and longevity with the Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, and OxygenOS 15. It guarantees four Android updates and six years of security support.
It includes a 6.77-inch AMOLED display (120Hz refresh), a 50MP Sony OIS camera, and a 7,100mAh battery with Bypass Charging for cooler gaming sessions.

Poco X7 Pro 5G
Priced at ₹25,999, the Poco X7 Pro 5G caters to gamers and content creators with its Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor and 12GB RAM.
It features a 6.73-inch flat AMOLED display (1.5K resolution, 3,200 nits brightness), a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 20MP front camera supporting 4K 60fps video. A 6,550mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W HyperCharge
