Looking for a 5G smartphone that blends performance, camera quality, battery life and AI features—without breaking your budget? If not, you must still take a look at the impressive lineup these brands have rolled out.
December 2025 brings fierce competition to India’s under-Rs 30,000 segment, with Vivo, Realme, iQOO and Motorola offering AI-packed, premium-grade experiences at prices that don’t stretch your wallet. Here are five models worth checking out.
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro designed to be durable
Priced at Rs 29,999, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro stands out with a refined rugged build in three Pantone-inspired colours. It carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings and sports a 6.7-inch quad-curved panel with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness up to 4,500 nits, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage, it also impresses with a triple camera setup: a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Motorola promises three major Android updates and four years of security patches.
IQOO Neo 10R performance first
Starting at Rs 26,999, the Neo 10R is built for speed and AI. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset fuels AI tools like AI Erase, AI Translation, and AI Photo Enhance. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh and 1.5K resolution complements a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 32MP front camera. A 6,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging ensures long usage.
Vivo V60e photography powerhouse
At Rs 29,999, the Vivo V60e is camera-focused, featuring a 200MP main sensor with OIS 3x optical zoom and an 8MP ultra-wide lens plus a 50MP selfie camera with Eye Auto-Focus. Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh and over a billion colors is protected by Diamond Shield Glass. Creative AI photography tools, IP68/IP69 durability, and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging complete the package.
Realme 15 5G bring AI editing to your fingertips
Starting at Rs 25,999, the Realme 15 5G brings the MediaTek Dimensity N470 up to 12GB RAM and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging. Its dual 50MP cameras and 50MP front camera support 4K video, while features like Edit Gene Magic Glow 2.0 and Glare Remover enhance creative control.
OnePlus Nord CE 5 promised long-term support
Priced from Rs 24,999, it offers a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh, and a 50MP main camera with OIS. Powered by the Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset and up to 12GB RAM, it supports four Android updates and six years of security patches. Features like Voice Scribe and Call Assistant add productivity perks while a 7,100mAh battery with Bypass Charging ensures smooth gaming.
These five devices prove that you don’t need to overspend to enjoy 5G, high-end cameras and AI-powered performance in December 2025.
