The sub-Rs 30,000 price bracket is home to some of the most reliable smartphones in the market. While these phones may not rock flagship chipsets, they still put in a rock-solid performance day in and day out. If you need a dedicated gaming device, you have a good set of options to choose from in this segment. If you’re more interested in the photography aspect, you will also find some good camera-centric phones in this price bracket. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 30,000 in September 2025.
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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing’s Pro model in its (3a) series is one of the best midrange smartphones you can buy right now. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and runs the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3 out of the box. The smartphone retains its see-through aesthetic and Glyph lighting. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The rear camera cutout houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 50W charging. Read our Nothing Phone (3a) review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Unique design
- Telephoto lens
- Great software
Cons
- Mediocre ultrawide lens
OnePlus Nord CE5
The Nord CE5 is the most affordable smartphone in OnePlus’s catalogue. At the heart of the device lies the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15. OnePlus has replaced the tri-alert slider with a new Plus Key on this phone. It is also equipped with AI features like Mind Space, AI Call Assistant, AI VoiceScribe, AI Writer, AI Erase, and more. The 6.77-inch Fluid AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 1,430 nits. The rear camera cutout houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,100mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our OnePlus Nord CE5 review to learn more about its everyday performance.
Pros
- Smooth display
- AI features
- Expandable storage
Cons
- Lacks a secondary speaker
Vivo T4
The Vivo T4 is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The smartphone has been promised 2 major OS upgrades. Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP selfie camera is housed inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The smartphone packs a massive 7,300mAh Si/C battery pack. It supports 90W wired charging. Read our review of the Vivo T4 to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Bright display
- Good main camera
- 2-day battery life
Cons
- Lacks an ultrawide lens
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
The Note 14 Pro+ is the most premium smartphone in Redmi’s portfolio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. It is promised to receive 3 major OS upgrades. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 3,000 nits of peak brightness. There’s IP68/IP69 rating onboard for dust and water resistance. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,200mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired charging.
Pros
- IP69 rating
- Big battery
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lots of bloatware
iQOO Neo 10R
The iQOO Neo 10R is one of the best midrange gaming smartphones around. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,400mAh Si/C battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our iQOO Neo 10R review to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- 144Hz display
- Powerful processor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
Oppo K13 Turbo
Oppo’s midrange gaming smartphone is equipped with a small fan to manage its internal temperature. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset and runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. The 6.79-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter. Right outside this panel lies a 2MP monochrome lens. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W fast charging.
Pros
- Cooling fan
- Big battery
- Good chipset
Cons
- Lacks an ultrawide lens
Infinix GT 30 Pro
The Infinix GT 30 Pro packs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset under its hood. Its back panel flaunts customisable LED lights. Infinix calls it the ‘robotic mecha’ look. On top of that, there are touch-sensitive shoulder triggers on the right edge of the frame. You can map in-game controls to these triggers. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. 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 Infinix GT 30 Pro review to learn more about the phone.
Pros
- 144Hz display
- Shoulder triggers
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Mediocre ultrawide lens
Samsung Galaxy A55
Last year’s Samsung Galaxy A55 is still a good purchase in the midrange segment. It runs on Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1480 chipset. Handling the OS duties is the Android 14-based One UI 6 OS. Samsung has promised 4 major OS upgrades for this phone. Its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W wired charging. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy A55 before making the purchase.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good hardware
- Nice camera
Cons
- Mediocre processor
Realme P4 Pro
The newly-launched Realme P4 Pro has a plastic back panel with a wooden finish. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. Working in tandem with this processor is the Hyper Vision AI chip. The smartphone has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
Pros
- Nice design
- Bright display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Mediocre ultrawide lens
Poco X7 Pro
Ending this list is the Poco X7 Pro. This smartphone has a black and yellow dual-tone back panel. This plastic panel has a ridged texture. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset and runs the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,550mAh battery pack supports 90W wired charging. For more details, read our Poco X7 Pro review.
Pros
- Fast charging
- Good chipset
- IP69 rating
Cons
- Dual-tone colour theme may not be for everyone
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 30,000 in September 2025. If you have more room in your budget, check out the best smartphones under Rs 40,000 as well. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
