New Delhi, October 26 (Read) — In 2025, mid-range smartphones have reached new heights, offering professional-grade photography tools, 4K video recording, and AI-powered imaging — all without breaking the ₹30,000 barrier. From periscope lenses to 200MP sensors, here are the best camera phones under ₹30,000 that deliver flagship-level performance at affordable prices.
Vivo’s latest V60e features a 200MP Samsung HP9 sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lensensuring crisp and detailed shots. The 50MP front camera supports autofocus and the new AI Festival Portrait Fashion for enhanced low-light portraits.
It sports a 6.77-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED 120Hz display with up to 1900 nits brightness. Powered by the Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipsetit runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. Vivo promises three major OS updates and five years of security patches.
Motorola’s Edge 60 Pro packs a 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens with macro supportand a 10MP 3x telephoto camera — along with a 50MP front camera capable of 4K video recording.
The phone has a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. It runs Android 15 on the Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC and offers 90W fast charging, IP68/IP69 protectionand MIL-STD-810H durability.
Nothing’s Phone (3a) Pro brings a 3x periscope telephoto lens to the sub-₹30K segment — a rare feature in this price range. It also has a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wideand a 50MP front camera with 4K recording.
The device features a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display (120Hz, 3000 nits)powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC. It includes Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15), 50W PD chargingand the signature Glyph interface with an AI-powered Essential Key for smart productivity.
The Vivo T4 Pro offers a dual 50MP rear camera setup — a Sony IMX882 OIS main sensor and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto lens. It also includes a 2MP depth sensor and a 32MP 4K-capable front camera.
The device boasts a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED 120Hz display with 5000 nits brightnessruns on Snapdragon 7 Gen 4and comes with Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15). Backed by a 6500mAh battery and 90W fast chargingit promises four Android updates and six years of security support.
The Realme 15 Pro 5G features a dual 50MP camera setup with Sony IMX896 OIS main sensor and an OV50D ultra-wide lens. The 50MP front camera also supports 4K 60fps recording.
It flaunts a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED display (144Hz, 6500 nits)powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. The 7000mAh battery supports 80W SuperVOOC charging. Realme’s new Edit genius voice-based editing tool adds an AI-driven creative touch.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Readhis insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
