Most of the mid-range mobiles offer features that are similar to a high end smartphone. Though all of them offer great basic functions, there is some feature that stands out in each phone. And consumers make their buying decisions based on the feature that is priority for them.
Here are our top 5 mobile picks in the range below Rs.30,000
OnePlus 2 – Value for Money
The OnePlus2 has a plastic body but comes with a sturdy metal frame that gives it a beautiful look. It has a 5.5-inch full-HD display and provides crystal-clear viewing angles. A fingerprint scanner is located below the display screen. This makes it easier to unlock the phone, as you just have to touch the reader for it to recognize you. It is the first phone to sport the reversible USB-C port which means you can plug in the USB cable both ways and it will work. It has an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor and 4GB RAM. This is a smartphone that offers perfect value for money.
Honor 7 – Sophisticated Looks and Functions
Huawei’s Honor 7 has a great design with a metallic body that makes it look like a very expensive phone. It has a 5.2-inch HD display and a 3GB RAM. It runs on an octa-core Kirin 935 processor. It has a 20-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie cam with an LED flash. Under the camera lens is a fingerprint sensor. Huawei has also added a cool feature called ‘Smart Key’ that can be customized to perform different functions like turning on the flashlight and opening specific apps. It has a decent battery life. If you are not keen on gaming, this phone has excellent features, a great camera and is priced competitively.
Sony XPeria C5 Ultra Dual – Photography at its Best
When it comes to picture clarity, there is nothing to beat Sony. The Xperia C5 Ultra Dual is the best camera phone till date launched by Sony. It has a 6-inch full-HD display that is resistant to scratches and smudges. The design features a curved back and can be handled with one hand. It has an excellent audio quality and a 2GB RAM that makes it easier to play games and multi-task. The phone runs on a Mediatek 1.7 GHz octa-core processor.
HTC One Me – Great Specifications
The HTC One MeDual SIM which was launched at a price of Rs.40,000 in India is now available for less than Rs.30,000. The mobile has a 5.2-inch HD display and has an amazing pixel density which delivers a quality media experience. It is the first smartphone to be powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 processor. It has a 32GB internal storage which can be extended up to 2TB. Supported by a 3GB RAM, the mobile sports a 20MP camera anda fingerprint sensor.
Moto X Style (16 GB) – Sturdy Design
The Moto X Style has a 5.7-inch HD display, a 21 MP rear camera and a battery than can last for up to 30 hours on a single charge. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor and has a RAM of 3GB. The mobile comes with Motorola’s Turbo Power 25 that offers fast charging and sports a water repellent coating. The mobile comes in two storage variants of 16 and 32GB. The 16GB variant is available for less than Rs.30,000 in online stores.
If you are clear with your expectations from a smartphone, then there are a range of online stores that are available to deliver the best mobile to you.
I would go with Moto X style, OnePlus Two is also good phone but Motorola Moto X Style is awesome Android smartphone. And most importantly Motorola will update Moto X style with latest Android versions for years