The midrange smartphone market is MediaTek’s bread and butter. With a diverse range of Dimensity chipsets in its catalogue, MediaTek powers a vast number of devices in every price bracket. These smartphones can take care of routine tasks like calling, texting, photo editing, media streaming and more, without getting out of second gear. Here are our top 7 phones powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets in the Rs 20,000 – Rs 45,000 price bracket.
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Realme GT 7
The base model in the Realme GT 7 series is one of the few phones to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. It runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. There’s IP69 protection against dust and water on board. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W wired charging.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
- Fast charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nord CE5 was OnePlus’s most affordable smartphone this year. It is powered by the unswerving MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset. The smartphone’s 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,430 nits. The hybrid SIM card slot has additional space for a microSD card. The dual rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,100mAh Si/C battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our OnePlus Nord CE5 review for more details about its general performance.
Pros
- Good processor
- Expandable storage
- Big battery
Lava Agni 4
The newly launched India-made Lava Agni 4 rocks the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset under its hood. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,400 nits. Software duties are handled by Android 15 OS on this device. The camera bar on the back panel consists of a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,000mAh Li-Po battery pack supports 66W wired charging. Check out our Lava Agni 4 review for more details.
Pros
- Good processor
- Stereo speakers
- Fast charging
Infinix GT 30 Pro
MediaTek processors are well-equipped to handle the needs of serious gamers. The Infinix GT 30 Pro proves this. Powered by the MediaTek 8350 Ultimate chipset, this smartphone can run FPS games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile at high graphics and frame rate settings with ease. You can map gaming controls to this phone’s shoulder triggers and gain an edge over your opponents in intense gaming scenarios. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based XOS 15. The rear camera panel houses a 108MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 45W wired and 30W wireless charging. Read our review of the Infinix GT 30 Pro for a deeper analysis of its gaming performance.
Pros
- Great processor
- Shoulder triggers
- Wireless charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro crushes everyday tasks without breaking a sweat. For those obsessed with a clean software experience, the smartphone runs stock Android 15 out of the box. The device is rated IP68/IP69 for protection against dust and water. On top of that, it is compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. Its 6.7-inch P-OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and another 50MP sensor for the ultrawide lens. The 6,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Pros
- Versatile processor
- Smooth display
- Good main camera
Vivo T4 Ultra
With the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset under its hood, the Vivo T4 Ultra can take on any smartphone in its segment. This smartphone flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits of peak brightness. The sleek camera island houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. A 32MP front-facing camera is nestled inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 90W wired charging. Read our Vivo T4 Ultra review for a comprehensive analysis of its everyday performance.
Pros
- Great processor
- Good cameras
- Fast charging
Oppo K13 Turbo
The Oppo K13 Turbo is one of the few smartphones that has your back in intense gaming scenarios. You can depend on this device to maintain its cool (quite literally) in extended gaming sessions. It does this with the help of an external cooling fan situated right below the main camera lens. It channels the warm air out through a slit in the frame. Powering the smartphone is the dependable MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset. This is one of the rare processors in the midrange segment that packs a solid punch. The 6.8-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Dive into our review of the Oppo K13 Turbo to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- Great processor for gaming
- External cooling fan
- Big battery
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Final Thoughts
These are our favourite MediaTek-powered midrange phones priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 45,000. If you’re looking for something more affordable, check out the MediaTek-powered offerings from CMF and Tecno in the sub-Rs 20,000 price bracket. Got any questions? Let us know in the comments!
