--- title: "Best phones under ₹30,000 in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best phones under ₹30,000 in India (2026) In the top price window, ₹25,001 to ₹30,000, and across the whole list, the best phone is the Realme P4 Power (₹29,999, 65/100), ahead of the Realme Narzo Power (₹29,777, 65/100). The best phone under ₹30,000 in India right now is the Realme P4 Power (₹29,999), with an overall score of 65/100: battery score 100, display score 97 and durability score 95. It is effectively tied with the Realme Narzo Power (65): the gap is under 2 points. Among the 13 ranked phones under ₹30,000 it has a budget score of 100/100; its national overall score is 65/100. Next is the Redmi Note 15 Pro (63, ₹29,999). We ranked 13 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24. The Realme P4 Power's 10,001 mAh battery is larger than 92% of the 12 other phones under ₹30,000 we track. The Realme P4 Power's 80W wired charging is faster than 92% of the 12 other phones under ₹30,000 we track. ## Best by price window ### ₹25,001 to ₹30,000 (10 ranked) 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/) ₹29,999, 65/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 10,001 mAh battery 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/) ₹29,777, 65/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 10,001 mAh battery 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/) ₹29,999, 63/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 200 MP main camera with OIS · 6,580 mAh battery ### ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 (3 ranked) 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) ₹22,999, 51/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) ₹24,999, 50/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) ₹24,999, 48/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera · 5,520 mAh battery ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/) | ₹29,999 | 65 (budget 100) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 10,001 mAh battery | | 2 | [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/) | ₹29,777 | 65 (budget 92) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 10,001 mAh battery | | 3 | [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/) | ₹29,999 | 63 (budget 83) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 200 MP main camera with OIS · 6,580 mAh battery | | 4 | [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/) | ₹29,999 | 62 (budget 75) | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 8,000 mAh battery | | 5 | [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/) | ₹27,943 | 52 (budget 67) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 108 MP main camera · 5,520 mAh battery | | 6 | [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/) | ₹26,399 | 52 (budget 58) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery | | 7 | [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) | ₹22,999 | 51 (budget 50) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 8 | [Redmi Note 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-17/) | ₹27,999 | 51 (budget 42) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 9 | [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) | ₹24,999 | 50 (budget 33) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery | | 10 | [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/) | ₹29,999 | 49 (budget 25) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera with OIS · 6,000 mAh battery | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone under ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 50/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 89/100, national 36/100 3. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 89/100, national 36/100 (15 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 92/100, national 67/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 92/100, national 67/100 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 67/100, national 66/100 (7 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/video-recording-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-video) ### Best battery phone under ₹30,000 1. [Poco X8 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8/): ₹26,999, budget score 95/100, national 100/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 95/100, national 100/100 3. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 95/100, national 100/100 (20 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone under ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 97/100, national 61/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 97/100, national 61/100 3. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 86/100, national 60/100 (19 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-charging) ### Best performance phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 94/100, national 38/100 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 88/100, national 37/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-performance) ### Best gaming phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 55/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 93/100, national 52/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 86/100, national 47/100 (15 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 97/100, national 97/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 97/100, national 97/100 3. [Poco X8 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8/): ₹26,999, budget score 87/100, national 89/100 (16 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-display) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹30,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A27 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a27-5g/): ₹28,999, budget score 94/100, national 88/100 (18 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-software) ### Best durable phone under ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 97/100, national 100/100 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 97/100, national 100/100 3. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, budget score 84/100, national 95/100 (20 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music under ₹30,000 1. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 50/100, national 60/100 2. [Poco X8 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8/): ₹26,999, budget score 50/100, national 60/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-audio) ### Best value for money phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 72/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 92/100, national 70/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 83/100, national 67/100 (13 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-30000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Samsung phone under ₹30,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 50/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A27 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a27-5g/): ₹28,999, budget score 0/100, national 44/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-samsung) ### Best Redmi phone under ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 63/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 67/100, national 52/100 3. [Redmi Note 17 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-17/): ₹27,999, budget score 33/100, national 51/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco phone under ₹30,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-poco) ### Best Oppo phone under ₹30,000 1. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, 62/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-oppo) ### Best Realme phone under ₹30,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 0/100, national 65/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-realme) ### Best Nothing phone under ₹30,000 1. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, 49/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#brand-nothing) ## With a specific feature ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a 144Hz or faster display 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 50/100, national 65/100 3. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 62/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-144hz) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with IP68 or IP69 water resistance 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 67/100, national 65/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 33/100, national 63/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-ip68) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with IP69 water resistance 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 67/100, national 65/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 33/100, national 63/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-ip69) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a microSD card slot 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with stereo speakers 1. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, 62/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a 200 MP camera 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, 63/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-200mp-camera) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 88/100, national 65/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 75/100, national 63/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-6000mah) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 75/100, national 65/100 3. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 50/100, national 62/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-7000mah) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a variant with 8GB or more RAM 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 86/100, national 65/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 71/100, national 63/100 (8 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a variant with 256GB or more storage 1. [Redmi Note 15 SE 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-se-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 49/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹28,399, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-256gb) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 88/100, national 52/100 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 75/100, national 51/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-snapdragon) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a MediaTek Dimensity chip 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 65/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 67/100, national 65/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 33/100, national 63/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-dimensity) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a weight of 185 g or less 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 SE 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-se-5g/): ₹25,999, budget score 50/100, national 49/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-lightweight) ### Best phone under ₹30,000 with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 SE 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-se-5g/): ₹25,999, budget score 50/100, national 49/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 48/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/#with-slim) ## How this list is ranked A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/overall/ ## FAQ **Which is the best phone under ₹30,000 in India?** In the top price window, ₹25,001 to ₹30,000, and across the whole list, the best phone is the Realme P4 Power (₹29,999, 65/100), ahead of the Realme Narzo Power (₹29,777, 65/100). **What are the top 3 phones under ₹30,000?** 1. Realme P4 Power (₹29,999), 2. Realme Narzo Power (₹29,777) and 3. Redmi Note 15 Pro (₹29,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Poco M8 Power 5G at ₹22,999, ranked #7. **What is the best phone between ₹25,001 and ₹30,000?** Realme P4 Power (₹29,999, 65/100), then Realme Narzo Power (₹29,777) and Redmi Note 15 Pro (₹29,999). **What is the best phone between ₹20,001 and ₹25,000?** Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999, 51/100), then Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and Poco M8 (₹24,999). **How is this list ranked?** A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best phones under ₹30,000 in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/phones/under-30000/