Top 5 Best Phones Under Rs 30,000 to Watch in Amazon and Flipkart Festive Sales
Amazon and Flipkart's festive sales are bringing fresh deals on smartphones. Here are five phones under Rs 30,000 worth checking before you buy.
October 03, 2026: As the festive season approaches, a series of big online sales are set to begin in India. Amazon Great Indian Festival starts on October 8, while Flipkart Big Billion Days will start on October 9. Both platforms will offer early access to select customers.
Bank offers, exchange bonuses and discounts may be available on smartphones during the sales. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a new phone under Rs 30,000, this is a good time to keep an eye on the available deals.
Currently, there are several phones from Realme, OnePlus, Samsung, Redmi and Motorola in this price range. Five notable models include the Realme 16x 5G, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, Samsung Galaxy M36 5G, Redmi Note 17 5G and Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G.
1. Realme 16x 5G
The Realme 16x 5G is among the relatively new phones around the Rs 30,000 price range. The phone has a 6.8-inch HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is also support for virtual RAM. For cameras, there is a 50-megapixel main camera on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
One of the biggest attractions of the phone is its 7,000mAh battery. It supports 45W charging and has an IP65 rating.
Price: The 4GB + 128GB model costs Rs 28,999. The 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 30,999, while the 6GB + 256GB model costs around Rs 33,000.
Key specifications
- Display: 6.8-inch HD+, 144Hz
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM/Storage: Up to 6GB/256GB
- Rear camera: 50MP
- Selfie camera: 8MP
- Battery: 7,000mAh
- Charging: 45W
- Rating: IP65
2. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is another phone worth keeping an eye on under Rs 30,000. It has a 6.72-inch Full-HD+ LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The phone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
For cameras, there is a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor on the back. There is also a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The phone has a 7,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. It also has an IP64 rating.
Price: The 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 28,999. The 8GB + 128GB model costs around Rs 30,999, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs over Rs 34,999.
Key specifications
- Display: 6.72-inch Full-HD+, 144Hz
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex
- RAM/Storage: Up to 8GB/256GB
- Rear camera: 50MP + 2MP
- Selfie camera: 32MP
- Battery: 7,000mAh
- Charging: 45W
- Rating: IP64
3. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is an option for those who want a Samsung phone for everyday use.
The phone has a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+.
The Samsung Exynos 1380 chipset powers the phone. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The triple-camera setup on the back includes a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. There is also a 13-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The phone has a 5,000mAh battery and runs on Android 15-based One UI 7.
Price: The 6GB + 128GB model is priced from Rs 22,999. The model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at around Rs 24,490.
Key specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Exynos 1380
- RAM/Storage: Up to 8GB/256GB
- Rear camera: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
- Selfie camera: 13MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Software: Android 15, One UI 7
4. Redmi Note 17 5G
The Redmi Note 17 5G also has a large display and a large battery. The phone has a 7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and comes with up to 8GB of RAM. Storage is available up to 128GB.
There is a 50-megapixel main camera on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
One of the biggest attractions of the phone is its 8,000mAh battery. It supports 45W wired charging. The phone has an IP65 rating and runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3.
Price: The 6GB + 128GB model starts at Rs 27,999. The 8GB + 128GB model costs around Rs 30,000.
Key specifications
- Display: 7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
- RAM/Storage: Up to 8GB/128GB
- Rear camera: 50MP
- Selfie camera: 8MP
- Battery: 8,000mAh
- Charging: 45W
- Software: Android 16, HyperOS 3
- Rating: IP65
5. Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G
The cheapest phone on the list is the Motorola Moto G57 Power 5G. It features a 6.72-inch Full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and comes with 8GB of RAM. It has 128GB of storage, with support for expanding the storage via a microSD card.
There is a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel secondary camera on the back. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is available on the front.
The phone also has a large 7,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. It runs Android 16 and has an IP64 rating.
Price: The 8GB + 128GB model currently starts at Rs 21,199. However, this price may change during the upcoming Amazon and Flipkart sales.
Key specifications
- Display: 6.72-inch Full-HD+, 120Hz
- Processor: Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/128GB
- Rear camera: 50MP + 8MP
- Selfie camera: 8MP
- Battery: 7,000mAh
- Charging: 30W
- Software: Android 16
- Rating: IP64
What to look for before the sale?
When buying a phone under Rs 30,000, do not look only at the current price. Bank offers, exchange discounts and coupons during the Amazon and Flipkart sales can significantly reduce the effective price.
Before buying, compare the current selling price of the phone with the available bank offers, exchange bonuses, RAM and storage variants, and the features you need.
If you want a high refresh rate, you can consider the Realme 16x 5G or OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite. If you want an AMOLED display, the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G and Redmi Note 17 5G are options to consider. For a large battery, the Redmi Note 17 5G, Realme 16x 5G and Moto G57 Power 5G are worth checking.
Prices and offers may change during the sales. Therefore, it is important to check the final effective price on the relevant platform at the time of purchase.
