Best Smartphones Under ₹30,000 in India (July 2025) – OnePlus Nord 5, Motorola Edge 60 Pro & More

Looking to buy a new phone under ₹30K with flagship specs? July 2025 brings powerful devices featuring Snapdragon 8-series / 8000-series chips, 144Hz AMOLED displays, dual and triple 50MP cameras, and 6,000mAh-plus batteries.
Below are our top five picks for Best Smartphones Under 30000—ranked, compared, and explained so you can pick the perfect phone for gaming, photography, or binge‑watching Panchayat Season 4 on Prime Video.

Model	Why It Stands Out	Launch Price*
OnePlus Nord 5	144 Hz AMOLED • SD 8s Gen 3 • Dual 50 MP cams	₹29,999
Motorola Edge 60 Pro	3‑lens 50 MP camera w/ 3× zoom • 90 W charge	₹29,999
iQOO Neo 10	144 Hz screen • 90 fps gaming mode • 6,400 mAh	₹29,999
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro	Glyph design • 50 MP periscope zoom • 3 K‑nit panel	₹29,999
POCO F7	6,550 mAh + 90 W HyperCharge • Dimensity 8400 Ultra	₹29,999

*Base‑variant pricing; launch‑day bank / exchange discounts reduce effective prices by ₹2,500 – ₹4,000.

1. OnePlus Nord 5 — Best All‑Rounder / Gaming King

Spec	Detail
Display	6.83″ 1.5 K AMOLED • 144 Hz • 1,800 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (2.1 M+ AnTuTu)
Cameras	50 MP LYT‑700 (OIS) + 8 MP UW • 50 MP AF selfie
Battery	6,700 mAh • 80 W SUPERVOOC
Extras	VC cooling 7,300 mm² • Plus Key • IP65

Why buy? Flagship‑class gaming at 144 fps, dual 50 MP cameras for crisp 4 K60 selfies, & two‑day battery life. ICICI / SBI ₹2,500 discount + free Buds 4 sweeten the deal.

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2. Motorola Edge 60 Pro — Best for Photography & Durability

Spec	Detail
Display	6.7″ 1.5 K pOLED • 120 Hz • 4,500 nits
Chipset	Dimensity 8350 Extreme
Cameras	50 MP (OIS) + 50 MP UW + 10 MP 3× telephoto
Battery	6,000 mAh • 90 W wired • 15 W wireless
Extras	IP68 / IP69 • MIL‑STD‑810H • Moto AI

Why buy? Triple 50 MP camera with proper zoom, near‑stock Hello UI, and IP69 ruggedness—great for outdoor shooters.

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3. iQOO Neo 10 — Best Battery & 90 fps Gaming

Spec	Detail
Display	6.78″ 1.5 K AMOLED • 144 Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Battery	6,400 mAh • 80 W
Touch / Hz	2,000 Hz sampling • 90 fps game mode
Extras	IP65 • Monster Mode • VC chamber

Why buy? Marathon battery + smooth 90 fps switch in BGMI; perfect for e‑sports on a budget.

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4. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — Best Design & Zoom

Spec	Detail
Display	6.77″ 120 Hz AMOLED • 3,000 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Cameras	50 MP main + 50 MP 3× periscope + 8 MP UW
Battery	5,000 mAh • 50 W
Extras	Glyph LEDs • Essential Key • IP64

Why buy? Transparent Glyph back + optical zoom at 3×; ideal for style‑centric creators.

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5. POCO F7 — Best Performance‑per‑Rupee Battery Monster

Spec	Detail
Display	6.83″ 1.5 K AMOLED • 120 Hz • 3,200 nits
Chipset	Dimensity 8400 Ultra
Battery	6,550 mAh • 90 W HyperCharge
Cameras	50 MP (OIS) main + 8 MP UW
Extras	IP68/69 • Gorilla Glass 7i

Why buy? Longest endurance + fastest wired charge in segment; solid choice for binge‑watchers & road‑warriors.

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Comparison: Best Smartphones Under 30000

Feature	Nord 5	Edge 60 Pro	Neo 10	Phone (3a) Pro	POCO F7
Refresh‑Rate	144 Hz	120 Hz	144 Hz	120 Hz	120 Hz
CPU Class	SD 8s G3	D8350 Ex	SD 8s G3	SD 7s G3	D8400 U
Main + Zoom	50 MP + no zoom	50 MP + 3×	50 MP + no zoom	50 MP + 3×	50 MP + no zoom
Battery (mAh)	6,700	6,000	6,400	5,000	6,550
Charging	80 W	90 W	80 W	50 W	90 W
Water‑Resist	IP65	IP69	IP65	IP64	IP68

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Which Best Smartphones Under 30000 Is Best for You?

• Hard‑core Gaming & Selfies: OnePlus Nord 5
• Pro Photography & Rugged Build: Motorola Edge 60 Pro
• Battery Marathon: POCO F7 / iQOO Neo 10
• Unique Aesthetics & Optical Zoom: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
• Overall Value Pick: OnePlus Nord 5 (power + updates + perks)

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Buying Tips (July 2025)

1. Check Bank Offers: Axis, HDFC, and SBI often run ₹2 K‑₹3 K instant discounts during sales.
2. Look for Exchange Deals: Trading old phones can shave off another ₹3 K–₹5 K.
3. Prioritize 3‑Year OS Policies: Nord 5, Edge 60 Pro, and Neo 10 guarantee 3 OS upgrades.

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