Best Budget Smartphones with Impressive Battery Performance Under Rs 30,000
Top Battery Backup Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 [February 2025]: Realme 14 Pro+, OnePlus Nord 4, and More
There are plenty of smartphones available under Rs 30,000 that provide excellent battery performance, but choosing the one with the best battery life can be tricky without hands-on experience.
To help you out, the 91mobiles team has tested various phones in this price range and selected the best options. In this article, we explore the top smartphones in the Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 bracket that offer outstanding battery life.
Note: Some of these phones originally launched above Rs 30,000, but as of February 12, they are available for under Rs 30,000 on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and/or their official websites.
1. Realme 12 Pro+
Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and 67W fast charging, the Realme 12 Pro+ delivers excellent battery life. With typical usage, including streaming, browsing, gaming, and social media, you can expect around 7-8 hours of screen-on time. Even under heavy use, it lasts a full day. In the PCMark battery test, it achieved an impressive 19 hours and 17 minutes. A 30-minute YouTube video resulted in only a 4% battery drop.
Aside from its battery, the Realme 12 Pro+ features a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, a 50MP primary camera, and a 32MP front camera.
Price: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB, Rs 31,999 for 8GB/256GB, and Rs 33,999 for 12GB/256GB.
2. Vivo V30
The Vivo V30 features a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, delivering strong battery performance. It lasts 17 hours and 30 minutes in the PCMark battery test. In our tests, a 30-minute YouTube stream only caused a 4% battery drop.
This phone also boasts a 6.78-inch 1.2K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP primary camera, and a 50MP front camera.
Price: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB, Rs 31,490 for 8GB/256GB, and Rs 37,999 for 12GB/256GB.
3. OnePlus Nord 4
The OnePlus Nord 4 stands out with a 5,500mAh battery and 100W fast charging, reaching a full charge in just 23 minutes thanks to a dual-cell design. It lasts 16 hours and 51 minutes in the PCMark battery test. With optimized settings, you can stretch battery life well beyond a day. A 30-minute YouTube session only drains 5% of the battery.
This phone features a 6.74-inch 1.2K 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, a 50MP main camera, and a 16MP front camera.
Price: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB, Rs 32,999 for 8GB/256GB, and Rs 35,999 for 12GB/256GB.
4. Realme 14 Pro+
The Realme 14 Pro+ is equipped with a robust 6,000mAh battery, offering exceptional battery life. It lasted 16 hours and 10 minutes in the PCMark battery test. The device performs efficiently during video streaming, with only a 3% drop after 30 minutes of YouTube playback. It also supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, going from 20% to 100% in about 45 minutes.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, and features a 6.83-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, a 50MP main camera, and a 32MP front camera.
Price: Rs 27,157 for 8GB/256GB, Rs 32,290 for 12GB/256GB.
5. Vivo V40e
The Vivo V40e comes with a 5,500mAh battery and 80W fast charging, providing solid battery life, even during heavy gaming sessions. In the PCMark battery test, it lasted 15 hours and 51 minutes. A 30-minute YouTube streaming session drained just 3% of the battery.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, it features a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera, and a 50MP front camera.
