This segment doesn’t see a major churn every three months aside from pricing changes and the availability of higher capacity variants in this budget. That’s exactly what we have here compared to our list of phones under Rs 60,000 from last quarter. Of course, we also have a few newcomers to spice things up. While the 256GB variants of several phones are available in this budget, their 128GB storage variants offer better value for money in some cases. So we’ve listed both. This half-dozen handsets offer ample performance, style and photography. Which one would you choose?
Best phones to buy in India under Rs 60,000
Apple iPhone 12
The 128GB storage variant of the Apple iPhone 12 is still available under Rs 60,000 and that makes it arguably the best value iPhone. The iPhone 12 fits comfortably in your hand and is the perfect size for one-handed use. Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen is HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible and protected from scratches and stains with a ceramic glass or oleophobic coating.
It’s powered by Apple’s previous flagship A14 Bionic chip, which still has ample processing power for any task you might want to run on this phone. You get the two reliable 12-megapixel cameras on the rear, with the primary lens offering OIS and the secondary capable of ultra-wide-angle shots. Yes, its performance is excellent in different lighting conditions and it can shoot some fantastic videos too. Apple iPhone 12 was launched with iOS 14 and can be easily upgraded to iOS 15.
Apple iPhone 12 price in India: Rs 59,900 for 128GB storage
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Just like the iPhone 12, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G also has IP68 intrusion protection. It features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+ compliance, a 120Hz refresh rate and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. It’s powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2100 chip, which can be found in most of their high-end phones lately. Here you get 8 GB of RAM and a choice of 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage. The phone runs Android 12 with Samsung’s One UI 4.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s photo department features a three-camera combo on the rear, starting with a 12-megapixel primary camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a 123-degree field of view, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS, which provides up to 3X optical zoom. Camera performance is impressive with excellent detail and wide dynamic range. The low-light performance is also commendable. A 4500mAh battery keeps the phone going for almost a day and a half with moderate use, and it also supports wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G price in India: Rs 47,899 for 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage; Rs 58,999 for 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage
Realme GT 2 Pro
The Realme GT 2 Pro is another new addition to our 60K list. It’s a loaded handset that offers features and performance on par with the OnePlus 10 Pro at a significantly lower price point. Just like the 10 Pro, it’s powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is accompanied by either 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The design is also very reassuring thanks to its paper-like biopolymer backing.
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Another outstanding feature of this phone is its 6.7-inch 10-bit LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with an adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz and a brightness of up to 1400 nits. The HDR10+ compatible display has a QHD resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels (525 PPI pixel density) and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to protect it from scratches and cracks. The phone runs Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0.
The camera department consists of two 50-megapixel cameras (primarily with OIS and one ultra-wide camera) that boast different modes and lighting. The 3-megapixel micro-camera is a very interesting addition, offering 20-40x magnification. The 32-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls quite well. The Realme GT 2 Pro packs a 5000mAh battery that keeps the phone going for a day and a half with moderate use, and the included 65W SuperDart charger gets it from 0 to 100% in just around 37 minutes.
Realme GT 2 Pro price in India: Rs 49,999 for 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage; Rs 57,999 for 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage
OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro is another great under-$60k option, especially at its new retail price. A metal frame and a glass body protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back give the phone elegance and robustness. It features a 6.7-inch LTPO Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. The HDR10+ compatible screen can display a billion colors and reaches a brightness of up to 1300 nits.
The photo department offers a good selection with a combo of a 48MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, an 8MP telephoto camera with OIS for 3.3x optical zoom and a 2- Megapixel mono camera. Hasselblad color matching gives the colors a natural tone. The cameras manage to take impressive shots in different lighting conditions and modes. The 16MP front camera is more than decent for selfies and video calls.
The 5G-capable OnePlus 9 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s previous flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC, and you get the 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage variant comfortably in this budget. Its 4500mAh battery lasts over a day with moderate use, and the included 65W Warp charger charges it in just about half an hour. The phone also supports fast wireless charging and has IP68 intrusion protection. It started with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Android 12 update with OxygenOS 12 was rolled out some time ago.
OnePlus 9 Pro price in India: Rs 54,999 for 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro actually sells under Rs 50,000 but there is ample potential in terms of features and performance to give the phones a run for their money in this budget. This phone is powered by Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compliance and the ability to display one billion shades of color. Corning Gorilla Glass offers protection against scratches on the front and back.
The photo department consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS. You get another 50-megapixel camera for ultra-wide photography and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The selfie enthusiasts will be delighted thanks to the 60 megapixel front camera. A 4800mAh battery lasts well over a day with moderate use and supports 68W fast charging as well as 15W fast charging. It runs Android 12 out of the box, and like most Motorola phones, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a clean and near-stock UI with the clear possibility of future OS updates.
Price Motorola Edge 30 Pro in India: Rs 49,999 for 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage
Asus ROG Phone 5s
The top variant of the Asus ROG Phone 5s with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage can be purchased for a few euros more in this budget. Needless to say, it’s a great option for players in this segment. You can also consider the variant with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Aside from the memory numbers, the rest stays the same, and you can save a good Rs 8,000. The phone offers several tweaks and improvements to provide gamers with a superior gaming experience.
The Asus ROG Phone 5s is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888+ SoC and sports a 6.78-inch Full HD+, HDR10+ compatible, 10-bit AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The rear camera department consists of a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 5-megapixel macro camera. It has a large 6000mAh battery for longer gaming sessions, and the included 65W fast charger can fully charge it in less than an hour. This phone runs Android 11 with ROG UI, and a stable Android 12 update is now available.
Asus ROG Phone 5s price in India: Rs 49,999 for 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage; Rs 57,999 for 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage
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