Top 10 Mobile Phones Under Rs 30000 in Amazon & Flipkart Diwali Sale

Any reason why Realme 9 Pro Plus was not included? Doesn't this have the best mid-range camera setup?

Rs 30K is not a small amount for us general users, is it? When we purchase a phone in the 30000 budget category, we typically look for something that’s complete in itself. A phone with a good camera, display, processor, UI, speakers, connectivity, battery, future-proof, and whatnot. And trust me, ₹30000 is the perfect category for any general user who just wants the best value for money. So today, we have prepared a list of the best Android phones and iPhones that you must get in the Flipkart and Amazon Diwali sales.

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Flipkart and Amazon Diwali sales are the best time for you to get a new smartphone. Although you won’t get a proper flagship phone under Rs 30,000 even in these offers, what would you say about flagship killers? The sales on giant stores like Amazon and Flipkart offer some of the best smartphones that provide the best specifications and experience under the tightest budget. In this article, we will be talking about the top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000 on Flipkart and Amazon during Diwali.

Although Flipkart’s ‘iPhone 13 for Rs 50,000’ deal was a gimmick that caught us all off-guard, this incident isn't the same for all of the smartphones in the BBD sale. Here are the best smartphones that you should get in the Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival sales if your budget is ₹30,000:

Even though Samsung Galaxy S20 FE generally costs more than Rs 30000, what if you can get this phone for under ₹25,000? Then trust me, this will be the most balanced phone in this category. It has a superb camera setup, probably one of the best on the list. Its display is quite good too, being a 120 Hz Super AMOLED display. When it comes to displays, Samsung doesn’t disappoint, right? Powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, Galaxy S20 FE is definitely powerful enough to handle your day-to-day tasks and casual gaming too. Actually, SD 865 has been one of the best flagship chipsets in recent times. The phone comes with Samsung’s one UI and thus, there aren’t any significant issues in the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and it is probably the best all-rounder smartphone under Rs 25000. Check out its all specifications and details right below:

Price: ₹25,000

Now if you are worried about its price, you’re in luck. In the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for less than Rs 25,000 and this is the best time for you to get this amazing phone.

Also check out: Get the Galaxy S20 FE for Rs 23,500.

iQOO, one of the most favorite choices of gamers is bound to be on the list. We have seen how iQOO makes some of the most smooth and powerful phones, that too some affordable ones. The iQOO 6 Neo is no different than other phones of the brand. It comes with the Snapdragon 870 chipset, the best in this price range. It is a slight upgrade to the Snapdragon 865 processor but quite better and more stable. Also, the phone has an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. With an average camera, it mainly targets gamers or those users who thrive on power. Let’s see some other specs of the iQOO Neo 6:

Price: ₹23,727

During the Amazon Diwali Sale, you can get the iQOO Neo 6 5G for just Rs 23,727.

The Xiaomi Redmi K50i is one of the most powerful phones to buy for under Rs 20000 and probably under Rs 25000 too. Why so? Because the Xiaomi Redmi K50i has the flagship-grade processor, MediaTek Dimensty 8100. This chipset is introduced by MediaTek to compete against the likes of the Snapdragon 888 and trust me, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset goes head-to-head with the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Since the phone is also paired with the latest and fastest RAM and storage types, the Xiaomi Redmi K50i is hands down the most powerful phone in this price range. Though, the brand had to cut their cost somewhere to give you this great performance, right? So the Xiaomi Redmi K50i does not come with an AMOLED display. But, it's still better than a typical IPS LCD panel. The Xiaomi Redmi K50i has an FFS LCD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. This just shows that the Xiaomi Redmi K50i is a gaming beast for around Rs 25,000.

Price: ₹20,000

The Redmi K50i is available at a price of Rs 20,000 in the Amazon Diwali Sale. For those who still are not sure about the Redmi K50i’s display, it has an FFS display which gives better colors than a standard IPS LCD display. Though, it still lacks the experience that we get with AMOLED displays.

The iQOO 9 SE completely destroys every other phone in the 25K price category when it comes to performance. iQOO knows nothing but making the best performance/gaming phones in any given price range and this time, they have just outdone themselves. With iQOO 9 SE, you get the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor. The Xiaomi Redmi K50i has the MediTek Dimensity 8100 chip which is quite powerful too. But when compared to the Snapdragon 888 processor, it still pales a bit. The iQOO 9 SE also comes with an AMOLED display that has a 120 Hz refresh rate. Although the camera is not as good as you might expect from a phone that costs Rs 30000, it makes up for it with its outstanding performance and good display. Also, many users often find heating issues with the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Fortunately, iQOO has tried its best and the iQOO 9 SE is one of the few phones that have the least heating problems with SD 888.

Price: ₹25,000

Do check out the iQOO 9 SE 5G in the Amazon Diwali sale.

Motorola is one of the very few brands that provide a close-to-Stock Android experience on their phones. So what happens when you combine Stock Android with a good camera setup and a powerful processor? Correct, you get one of the best phones under ₹30000. The Motorola Edge 30 runs on the Snapdragon 778 Plus chipset which is an upgrade to the ‘already amazing’ processor, SD 778. The Moto Edge 30 also has a P-OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, which makes it probably the best display phone on our list. The Motorola Edge 30 is a powerful all-rounder with a beautiful display, powerful processor, and great cameras. Though, the only problem is its battery, which is just 4020 mAh. The phone would just last a day at most with moderate or heavy usage. But if you look at its Stock Android UI, it’s bound to run longer than other phones with the same battery capacity. So with no bloatware, ads, and unwanted jitters, the Motorola Edge 30 is truly an amazing smartphone.

Price: ₹24,999

Get the Motorola Edge 30 on Flipkart for Rs 24,999 in the Flipkart Diwali Sale.

OnePlus is one of the favorite brands of general users. And with the Nord 2T 5G, OnePlus tries to flex its ‘Flagship Killer’ title…but does it succeed? The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimesity 1300 chipset which is an absolute powerhouse. It also comes with an AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, which might seem slightly less. The Nord 2T 5G also has a beautiful camera setup which would help you take some breathtaking shots. Talking about its UI, the OnePlus Nord 2T is based on the Oxygen OS; users have shown great love for this Android UI though, the Oxygen OS has not been the same since Oppo started making a few changes to it. Nonetheless, the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is a great phone and you can check its full specifications right below:

Price: ₹28,000

Get the OnePlus Nord 2T in the Amazon Diwali Season Sale.

The POCO F4 5G continues the trend of the brand of providing the best gaming experience with its cost-effective smartphones. This POCO phone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, one of the most stable processors of the present time. Also, this gaming phone comes with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, it does justice to your gaming, right? Though, this phone may not be the best option if you are looking for a great camera setup. Its primary camera, a 64MP sensor, does shoot decent images but the other two sensors are rather useless. As you know, the POCO F4 5G comes with the MIUI for POCO phones, and do I even need to remind you of the Pros and Cons of the MIUI?

Price: 23,000

Get the POCO F4 5G for Rs 23,000 in the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is probably the best deal that we saw this year during the sales brought by Amazon and Flipkart. The Galaxy S21 FE has the best camera setup, the best display, and overall the best experience for its users under Rs 30,000. Though, the problem is the availability of the smartphone since it is out of stock right now. Well, all we can do is wait and see if we can get this phone for the same price again. If you can use all the offers and get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE for less than Rs 30,000, consider yourself lucky. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE runs on the Exynos 2100 chipset and has the best set of cameras even if you compare it with smartphones that cost more. Forget 30K, if you can get this phone even for 35K, the deal won’t be bad.

Price: ₹30,000-35,000

Do try and get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G in the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale.

Both the Nothing Phone 1 and the Google Pixel 6A (and series) are the most hyped smartphones. Although both these phones are not particularly bad, it’s difficult to recommend them easily. The Nothing Phone 1 is a great device that offers a complete package. But since it’s the first smartphone from the brand, it’s better to wait and get a future model since users have faced an issue or two with the current one.

Talking about the Google Pixel 6A, it might have one of the best camera setups under Rs 30,000. But having a 60 Hz refresh rate display is a big letdown. Also, you might have heard how the entire Pixel 6 series’ fingerprint scanner unlocks the phone with any fingerprint, right? Recommending such a smartphone may not be a good decision.

But if you still need to try these two smartphones, you can get them for discounted prices in the Amazon and the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale.

Users often do not understand what to look for when buying a phone under any category. They either purchase a bad product or a good product but not suitable for them. Every user has his/her own preference and usage. Someone would pay every penny just for a good processor for better gaming, while some would make peace with low-end performance for better cameras. Thus, it’s important to first understand what a user needs or wants. So, here are some things to consider before buying any smartphone in the Amazon and Flipkart sales.

Even though users may have different usage and demands while buying a phone, there are certain requirements that a phone must meet in the ₹20000-₹30000 price range. Let’s see what to look for when buying a smartphone for under Rs 30K:

The most basic yet most important thing that a phone must have is a powerful and power-efficient processor. The chipset on your phone does more work than you may imagine. It, along with some other components, handles the performance of your phone, and makes the camera output better since an image needs processing after being captured, and guess what? A good processor, being power-efficient, also makes the battery last longer. So, some of the best processors that you can get under Rs 30000 are Snapdragon 870, Snapdragon 778G, Snapdragon 778G Plus, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, etc.

One of the most common demands that users have when buying a phone for Rs 30000 is getting a decent camera setup. And that’s the most reasonable thing someone may ask for. When we talk about some other, cheaper categories, say Rs 20000, there aren’t many phones that are even decent when it comes to camera performance. But the price tag of 30000 is big enough for us to get a phone that has extraordinary cameras. So, we will sort some of the best camera phones under Rs 30K for you.

For 30000, getting a phone with either an IPS LCD display or a lower refresh rate is a big mistake and you must avoid it at all costs. An AMOLED display with a refresh rate as high as 120 Hz is the bare minimum that you must ensure that a phone has before buying it.

The User Interface is one of the most important aspects to consider while purchasing a phone but not something that many users pay attention to. Always try and get a phone that has the best UI or Android skin. To get a fair idea of what it means, do check out our article on the 6 Best Android UI or Skins.

We are not talking about flagship phones, right? So we deserve a charger in the box. What’s the point of setting a budget if you have to buy a charger separately for the phone? For ₹30000, you should choose a phone that has a big battery and comes with a fast charger too.

A good phone under Rs 30000 does not only need a powerful chipset but also the latest, fastest, and compatible RAM and storage type. You do not necessarily need 8GB or more of RAM if it doesn’t fit your budget. Also, 128GB of internal storage is good too for a general user and even for gamers. Though, you must pay attention to the RAM and Storage type that a phone has. A better RAM and Storage type would directly affect a phone’s performance and thus, you would not want to make any mistakes with it.

When you buy a phone within this price range, you’d also want it to be future-proof, wouldn’t you? So it’s best if you get a 5G phone and that too with a good number of 5G bands. There are certain smartphones on the market that have the tag of being 5G phones but the number of bands that they support is too few to be trusted. Hence, grab the phone that has enough 5G bands and you will get a future-proof phone.

These are all the things that you need to consider when purchasing a phone for under Rs 30,000.

The top 10 smartphones that we have mentioned are available at huge discounts in either the Flipkart or the Amazon Diwali sale this year. Since Diwali is so close now, you would not want to miss the chance to get your favorite smartphone at the cheapest price, right? So we recommend you visit our Flipkart and Amazon sale pages to get the best deals and discounts from these stores. You can click the buttons given below for the same:

Let us know what you think about this list in the comments below and also feel free to ask any questions that you may have.