Mobile gaming has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in India, with games such as Call of Duty: Mobile and BGMI among the most popular and graphically demanding in the country right now.

To enjoy these games, you’ll need a smartphone with adequate horsepower to provide the finest performance and fidelity in these games for the smoothest experience, so here’s a list of some of the top smartphones available in India around 30000.

Here are our current recommendations for the best smartphones under Rs. 30,000.

Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT isn’t a top-end killer, but it is an excellent all-arounder. The Realme GT, which starts at Rs 37,999, lacks features such as an IP rating and wireless charging but still proves to be a good all-rounder.

It is aimed at young people who want a no-frills performance-oriented smartphone, and its top variant is only available in Racing Yellow vegan leather. It has a Super AMOLED display with a high refresh rate that gamers will appreciate. This phone has a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and plenty of RAM, so it can handle even the most demanding games. The cameras also perform admirably in terms of still photography and video recording.

Realme GT 5G Specifications Table

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

This smartphone (OnePlus Nord 2T 5G) has minor improvements over the previous model. Its design is mostly the same as before, but there are some changes around the back, including a new camera layout.

Its processor has been upgraded to a Dimensity 1300 SoC, which slightly boosts performance. The display remains unchanged, with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

OxygenOS 12.1 runs on top of Android 12. It comes with very little bloatware and only one third-party app. Software performance is smooth and everything feels fluid thanks to the 90Hz display.

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Gaming performance is also quite good. Unlike the original Nord, the phone still lacks a macro camera, but the primary camera can capture decent close-up images. The low-light performance is excellent. The battery capacity remains unchanged, but charging power has been increased to 80W by OnePlus.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Specifications Table

Oppo Reno 7 5G

The Oppo Reno 7’s new design is appealing. The phone’s rounded frame and curved edges give it a sleek appearance. The Reno 7 also has the same laser-etched pattern on the back as the Reno 7 Pro, which looks good and repels fingerprints. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display is the same as on the previous phone. It has a full-HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate of 90Hz, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Oppo phone has not updated the Reno 7’s SoC, which remains the MediaTek Dimensity 900 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Oppo Reno 7 uses the same software as the 7 Pro. On a daily basis, the Oppo Reno 7 has performed admirably. The SoC can easily handle typical productivity and social apps. Battery life appears to have been affected by the increase in battery capacity to 4,500mAh (from 4,300mAh).

It’s a good phone overall, with no major flaws, but there are better feature-packed options available online that offer a lot more bang for your buck.

Oppo Reno 7 5G Specifications Table

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A52s is an affordable high-quality mid-range smartphone. This makes it difficult to sell to both premium smartphone buyers and those looking for a solid mid-range smartphone.

Because it has a faster display, a new and updated processor with better overall performance, and 5G, the Galaxy A52s is positioned higher than the Galaxy A52.

While its design is identical to that of the Galaxy A52, it retains the IP67 rating, which appears to be its only competitive advantage. The improved 120Hz display keeps up with the competition, with deep blacks and stereo speakers that deliver loud and clear sound.

The camera’s performance in daylight is quite good, but low-light photos and videos leave much to be desired. Even though some competing smartphones cost much less, the battery life and charging speed are quite good.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Specifications Table

OnePlus Nord 2

This phone (OnePlus Nord 2 5G) is the successor of the OnePlus Nord. It’s part of the Nord series, which is cheaper than the OnePlus 9 Series. The OnePlus Nord 2’s 6.43-inch AMOLED display boasts a fullHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is utilized on the smartphone’s front and back, providing it a premium appearance and feel.

OnePlus has kept the smartphone’s weight to 189g. It features a 4,500mAh battery and can charge at 65W Warp; the charger is supplied. It has a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2-megapixel mono camera.

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The Nord 2 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200AI processor and comes with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM. OnePlus provides 128GB and 256GB storage options, but these are not expandable. The Nord 2 receives OxygenOS, as do other OnePlus smartphones, and runs on top of Android 11. In addition, you will receive two years of software updates and three years of security updates. The Nord 2 is a capable performer that can handle demanding tasks and apps with ease. The 4500mAh battery can power the device for about a day and a half. Charging is lightning fast, and the phone can be recharged from a dead battery in 32 minutes.

The Nord 2’s camera performance is good for the price. Photos shot in natural light are excellent, but those taken with the ultra-wide angle camera are not. The Nord 2 excels at close-ups and portrait shots. The phone’s low-light camera performance was also good, and with Nightscape mode, it can take better low-light photos. Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a good choice for those on a tight budget.

OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications Table

Poco F3 GT

The Poco F3 GT is a performance-oriented successor to the original Poco F1. The Poco F3 GT is well-built, with a metal frame and a glass back. This metal frame features “maglev” trigger buttons that are activated by sliders on the side.

You get a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports HDR10+ and has a touch sampling rate of 480Hz in-game turbo mode. Poco has chosen the Dimensity 1200 SoC to power the F3 GT, along with 6GB and 8GB of RAM. This device has storage options of 128GB and 256GB.

Poco managed to cram in a 5,065mAh battery and a 67W fast charger in the box. The phone can last more than a day and a half on a single charge and perform admirably in our HD video loop test. The included charger charged the huge battery quickly as well.

The Poco F3 GT features three cameras: a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone performed well in both daylight and lowlight conditions. The macro camera captured good details despite having a lower resolution.

Overall, the Poco F3 GT is a gaming-oriented smartphone with excellent performance for the price. However, it isn’t a great all-arounder and could use some camera improvements.

Poco F3 GT Specifications Table

Poco F4 5G

The Poco F4 5G is a well-designed smartphone with a premium look and feel. It has excellent gaming performance, an above-average battery life, fast charging, and a beautiful display that supports Dolby Vision HDR playback. The IP53 rating is an added bonus. This phone is a better buy than the Xiaomi Mi 11X (Review), which is essentially the same device but charges slower.

Poco F4 5G Specifications Table

Realme X7 Max

Realme released the new X7 Max 5G, which has a significantly more powerful SoC but a lower starting price than the X7 Pro 5G. The Dimensity 1200 SoC is ideal for both gaming and basic productivity. A 4500mAh battery and 50W fast charging are included, with a 65W charger unit included in the retail box. The battery life is excellent, and you should be able to go for several days on a single charge. The 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen is bright and clear, but it isn’t the best we’ve seen. Stereo speakers improve the experience of playing video games and watching movies. Realme UI’s default apps do display some annoying notifications, but there are also many features.

Realme X7 Max Specifications Table

Oppo Reno 6

The Oppo Reno 6 shares several features with the Pro model, including the camera app’s Bokeh Flare Portrait effect, 65W quick charging, and a high refresh rate AMOLED display. The design is strongly reminiscent of the iPhone 12, but it appears to work in its favor. The 6.42-inch AMOLED display looks great. It has a full-HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a claimed peak brightness rating of up to 700nits.

This is the first phone in India to utilize the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, which is powerful enough to tackle daily duties and games at full-HD+ quality, according to Oppo. The 4,300mAh battery capacity may not seem particularly impressive, but in daily use, I was easily averaging more than a full day on a single charge. The Oppo Reno 6 lacks the Reno 6 Pro’s rear depth camera, but otherwise has the same set of sensors on the front and back.

Oppo Reno 6 Specifications Table

Mi 11X

The Xiaomi Mi 11X offers the very powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC at a surprisingly low price, with camera quality as a tradeoff. While this phone is great for gaming and entertainment, it takes average photos and videos during the day and performs poorly in low light. You get a large, bright, and vibrant 6.67-inch 120Hz full-HD+ display as well as a battery that will easily last you all day. Premium features include Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, an IP53 rating, and stereo speakers. The Mi 11X comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, however, storage is limited to 128GB. Games run smoothly, and videos look fantastic on the screen.

Mi 11X Specifications Table

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