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Looking for a phone under Rs 30,000 that offers great value for money? The iQOO Neo 10R is a great mid-range device that offers great performance and a big battery.
Featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, the iQOO Neo 10R sports a 144Hz 6.78-inch AMOLED screen that offers 4,500 nits of peak brightness. Running on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, the phone will get up to 3 major OS updates.
Like most mid-range devices, you get a dual camera setup that consists of a 50MP main sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 32MP selfie shooter. Despite being just 8mm thick, the iQOO Neo 10R sports a huge 6,400mAh battery that supports 80W wired and 7.5W reverse wired charging.
If you are looking for a mid-range phone that does not lag and has a minimal design, the iQOO Neo 10R is a great deal. The base variant of the phone with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is currently selling for Rs 26,998, but you can use the Rs 2,000 discount coupon to bring down the price.
Nothing's mid-range Phone (3a) Pro is also getting a small price cut. Launched earlier this year in March, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro comes with a huge 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and is backed by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
The phone runs on NothingOS 3 based on Android 15, with the company promising three years of OS updates. On the back, you get the company's iconic Glyph interface alongside a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. The front of the phone is also home to a 50MP selfie shooter.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro isn't the best camera or performance phone in the under Rs 30,000 price bracket, but if you want a phone that stands out with its unique design and intuitive UI, this is a good deal. It is currently available on Amazon for as low as Rs 27,950.
Apple's newest and most affordable smartphone – the iPhone 16e, is also available at a discounted price. Like the iPhone 16, the pocket-friendly iPhone 16e sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen and is fueled by Apple's A18 chipset.
The device runs on iOS 18.3.1 out of the box and also happens to be the first phone to house Apple's in-house developed 5G modem. On the back, you get a 48MP camera that takes great photos during both day and nighttime. It also supports Apple Intelligence, the company's AI feature suite.
If you are looking to get into the Apple ecosystem or want an iPhone without spending much, the base variant of the iPhone 16e that comes with 128GB storage is an easy recommendation for Rs 49,999.
Like OnePlus phones? The company's newest flagship, the OnePlus 13, is available at a discounted price of just Rs 62,999. Launched earlier this year in January with a price tag of Rs 69,999, the OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's fastest chipset to date.
Like most flagships, you get a 6.82-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen protected by Ceramic Guard and both IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance. And is the case with most phones launched this year, the OnePlus 13 sports a huge 6,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The OnePlus 13 has a huge triple camera setup that consists of a Hasselblad-tuned 50MP primary sensor in addition to a 50MP ultrawide lens and a 50MP telephoto shooter that offers 3x optical zoom. While it comes with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, you will only get 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
It isn't the best camera phone in its segment, but if you are looking to buy a feature-packed phone that comes with the latest Snapdragon chipset, it is one of the best value for money flagships you can buy this year.
Samsung's yesteryear flagship phone – the Galaxy S24 Ultra is once again available at a discounted price. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, it has a huge 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with DX anti-reflective coating that makes it easy to watch content even under direct sunlight.
While the device comes with One UI based on Android 14, it will get 7 years of OS updates, which means it will be updated till Android 21. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 200MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP ultrawide sensor.
Like a true flagship, you also get Samsung's AI feature suite, an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and an IP68 dust and water protection. While it is no longer the fastest phone, if you are looking for a flagship that will easily last for years to come, the base variant of the Galaxy S24 Ultra that comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage is an easy recommendation for Rs 79,999.
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