Best 5G Mobile Between 25,000 to 30,000 (Jul 2024)

Vivo's V30 offers impressive portrait capabilities at a mid-range price, evident from my testing. Achieving good portraits on mid-range phones can be tough, but Vivo's blend of hardware and software simplifies the process, even for novices. The overa...

The OnePlus 11R is an excellent choice for everyday users. The reliable battery, striking display, and other features make it a good package. However, if you do gaming a lot, the iQOO 9T would be a better choice. The primary camera of the OnePlus 11...

Vivo has launched the Vivo V30e, which falls under the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment. It features a 6.78-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. Additionally, it offers nearly 24 hours of battery life, ensuring...

The Samsung Galaxy A35 is an elegant smartphone with features that would meet the needs of modern, everyday consumers. But as with its predecessors, it carries a similar premium of Rs 30,999 for the base model of 128GB built-in storage to deliver the...

The Poco F6 upholds its legacy, excelling in display, camera, and raw performance with the newly launched Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. While gaming performance is great, the thermals should've been dealt with slightly differently. With a reliable 5,000mAh ba...

The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus impresses with its upgrades like IP rating, curved display, and NFC, though inconsistent camera output and poor low-light imaging along with bloatware mar the experience. Strong battery life and rapid charging are stand-out...

The Realme 12 Pro Plus focuses on its camera prowess while offering a familiar design and performance. Upgraders from the 11 Pro series might not find significant changes. However, for those switching from other brands or older devices, it's essentia...

At Rs 26,999, the Galaxy M55 gets the basics right: great display, fast refresh rate, reliable battery, improved charging, and strong software support, making it suitable for first-time buyers or parents. However, it struggles with low-light photogra...

The OPPO Reno 11 boasts a gorgeous display, captures great photos and packs a marathon battery but slightly underwhelming performance paired with buggy software holds it back from becoming a true value for money....

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is a gaming-oriented smartphone, perfect for avid gamers. Although design isn't its primary focus, the faux-leather approach stands out. The display is exceptional for gamers and content creators alike. While the software is decen...

If you're deeply involved in content creation and rely heavily on your camera, whether front or back, then the Vivo V29 might be a good choice for you. The V29 features a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth camera. It...

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is styled to ape an S23 Plus, and it does that well in terms of design, build and battery life. It has a fantastic display too, but it fails to impress on the charging front. ...

Priced at under Rs 35,000, the OPPO Reno 10 is an excellent 5G handset which comes with an AMOLED display. The display panel has 120Hz refresh rate and thin bezels. The device is powered by Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is downgrade from the Dimensity 13...

With its unique faux leather back, 200-megapixel camera, curved OLED panel, an adequately powerful processor and insanely fast charging speeds, the Realme 11 Pro+ hits the customer sentiments at the right spots. It does have a slightly underpowered S...

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G looks exactly like its 4G model with no design changes. In terms of design, the S20 FE 5G has a very clean and minimal look with a plastic back panel. This phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, which-- albe...

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G features a pill-shaped camera module and a solid back panel. Although the back panel is plastic, it gives the phone a glass-like feel. The phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a smooth an...

The on-paper specs of the Nord 2T aren't going to impress you much, and it feels it was launched a couple of months too late, but then it caters to a very different audience....

Pixel 6a is excellent choice for those who love stock Android experience. Google promises multi-year software update cycle which is a great addition. The Pixel 6a can handle most intensive tasks but isn't ideal for hardcore gamers....

There aren't a lot of phones left in 2022 that can turn heads, not even the foldables. So, if you're in for the flaunt value and are willing to wait patiently for Nothing OS to be optimised, get the Nothing Phone (1)....

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus brings about some meaningful upgrades. Its 200-megapixel camera brings unparalleled quality to the masses, the 120W charging is a meaningful addition to the feature package, and the Dimensity 1080 is a reasonable refresh in...

The POCO F5 has five things going right for it - performance, display, battery life, overall camera package and, of course, the headphone jack. It manages to bury its issues, such as bloatware and a bare minimum IP rating without anybody drawing to...

The iQOO Neo 7 is without a doubt a power-packed device. This should serve most of the people in the market. Especially, people looking for a phone that can last an entire day without much fuss. Although, if cameras are your thing, you might want to ...

Overall, if you do not mind the bloatware and are looking for a device that can perform well, charge fast and take good photos with its selfie camera, go with the OPPO Reno 8 5G....

Even though the V25 Pro is also being sold online, customers buying a smartphone from an offline retail store prefer the in-hand feel more than the specs, and that might be the space the V25 Pro might crack....

The Galaxy A33 5G boasts a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Exynos 1280 chipset which offers lag-free performance. The camera takes some good images, thanks to a 48MP sensor. The device runs Android 12 o...

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion comes with a premium design and offers good specifications. The phone packs premium hardware and offers a great user experience with its clean user interface. The camera offers good performance but it needs software refine...

The Redmi K50i is a smartphone that looks like it costs peanuts but delivers when heavy games are thrown at it. It also has a fantastic battery life and okayish cameras. ...

The Oppo F19 Pro Plus looks elegant, and the phone's build quality is solid, thanks to its polycarbonate body. The device packs four cameras on the rear embedded inside the rectangular camera module. It includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wi...

The Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro 5G comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone uses an octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC, and packs 8GB of RAM. The device takes some good images, thanks to a 108MP triple-camera setup. The smartph...

Vivo V23 again focuses on selfie lovers by offering dual 50MP and 8MP wide cameras. It comes powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset with 8GB RAM. The storage is not expandable, the AMOLED display only gets 90Hz refresh rate support for the price. ...

The OnePlus 9 (128GB) is a power-packed device with excellent specifications under the hood. The phone comes with a 6.55-inches Fluid AMOLED display with a 120 Hz screen refresh rate. The device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core ...

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo, despite its budget status, overperforms. While it can't match pricier models in performance and offers a good, not great, camera, its premium design, water resistance, and impressive display may deceive you into thinking it'...

The Samsung Galaxy M53 is one of the best Samsung mobile phones you can get in this segment. The smartphone comes loaded with some really great camera features and offers a quad-camera setup with a 108MP primary sensor. The handset also packs a relia...

The Honor 90 5G is a solid mid-range choice, boasting an excellent display and premium looks. Software support and low-light camera performance are drawbacks, but it offers good battery life and decent 66W charging. The Android 13 experience is favor...

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 impresses with its edgy design and stunning camera system. The vibrant 6.7-inch 120 Hz display and immersive audio enhance the viewing experience. Powered by Snapdragon 782G, 12GB RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charg...

The OnePlus 8T is a premium mid-ranger from the company. It does pack exciting features such as a 120 Hz screen refresh rate and Warp 65W fast charging support. The device runs Oxygen 11 OS that accounts for an excellent smartphone experience. The ph...