The mid-range smartphone market is full of smartphones that look and feel the same. Most of these phones come with a decent camera setup, are powered by chipsets that offer lag-free performance when it comes to everyday tasks and can easily handle games at medium to high settings. From Motorola's Edge 30 Pro to iQOO Neo 7, here we list some of the best mid-range devices you can buy under Rs 30,000. Motorola Edge 30 Pro Launched in early 2022, Motorola's Edge 30 Pro is the fastest phone on this list. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a chipset known for thermal issues, the Edge 30 Pro seems to be an exception with the phone barely throttling, stuttering or dropping frames even when playing demanding games. If you are a gamer or want to experience flagship performance but are tight on budget, the Edge 30 Pro comes with a 144Hz AMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution and is definitely one of the best phones you can buy under Rs 30,000. The base variant which comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB is available for purchase on Flipkart for Rs 29,999. iQOO Neo 7 The iQOO Neo 7 (review) is another performance-oriented phone that performs exceptionally well in day-to-day usage. Even though it sports a plastic back, the build quality looks and feels premium. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, iQOO Neo 7 has a decent camera and supports 120W fast charging. The iQOO Neo 7 is one of the most value-for-money mid-range smartphones that perform on almost all fronts and can be purchased for Rs 30,985. Realme 10 Pro Plus While the Realme 10 Pro Plus (review) might not be the fastest phone on the list, it is definitely a solid pick under Rs 30,000. Compared to the other phones in the price segment, it has a slightly slower processor - MediaTek Dimensity 1080 but is one of the few mid-range phones that comes with a curved display. It also sports a good 108MP camera that can capture detailed photos in both daylight and nighttime and is paired with a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging that can easily last you a day. If you want a solid all-rounder with a curved screen, the Realme 10 Pro Plus is a steal deal for Rs 24,999. Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (review) is the most expensive device in the ever-popular Note series. It is powered by the tried and tested MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, which is good enough for light gaming and multitasking. However, the main highlight is the 200MP camera, which also comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Photos clicked in daylight come out crisp and detailed and nighttime shots also perverse details and keep noise levels to a minimum. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is an easy recommendation if you don't care about gaming and want a phone that takes good photos and blazes through everyday tasks. It starts from Rs 29,999, but you can shave off a couple of bucks during sale or using bank offers. Nothing Phone (1) It's almost a year since Nothing launched the Phone (1), but it comfortably maintains its position as one of the best mid-range phones money can buy. Featuring the Snapdragon 778G chipset, the phone has a good AMOLED display and two 50MP cameras that can take really good photos considering the price. Combine this with the unique-looking Glyph interface on the back, and you will get a solid phone that offers excellent value for money. Those looking for a phone that stands out from the rest of the competition can go with the Nothing Phone (1) (review), which currently starts at Rs 28,999.
