Budget 25-30k Recommend android phone under 30k, thanks

fonderupp

Recruit
Primary usage: daily use, mild gaming (eg eFootball, not any PUBG like high graphics game)
Main requirements: long lasting, good battery, good camera, 8GB RAM, 256 storage if possible, 128 works as well
Preferred brands: samsung, oneplus
Disliked brands: xiaomi (not good in this range), oppo, vivo (both have too much bloatware)

I liked oneplus nord 2T but it does not have earphone port. It's not a dealbreaker but I would absolutely love to have the option to use wired earphones. I don't have much knowledge about processors and other stuff.

Please provide your recommendations and reasons
Questions:-
1. Budget?
A: INR 20k-30k

2. Preferred display size, type and resolution?
A: no preference

3. Preferred operating system? (Android (with version), iOS, etc).
A: Android 13, 12

4. Preferred connectivity options? (4G, 3G, 2G etc).
A: 5G

5. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: oneplus, samsung

6. What is your intended use for this phone (internet, camera, multimedia, mails etc.)?
A: daily use, mild gaming

7. Single SIM/ Dual SIM?
A: both work

8. New or Used? Online or Offline?
A: new. offline preferred but open to online

9. Any other requirements?
A: good battery, good camera

10. If you have already considered a phone, then please mention the model
A: oneplus nord 2T, samsung s20 fe
 

bobbyprajan

Disciple
I got the S21 FE for 30K after card discounts few days back. Look out for offers in Flipkart

You will need to spend 1.2K for charger as it comes without one. No 3.5mm headphone output, so will need an adapter for that as well
 

OMEGA44-XT

Adept
Moto Edge 40

Pros over S21FE - better thermals, slightly better battery life
Cons over S21FE - slower android updates, inferior rear cams

UI is subjective but for me, One UI of Samsung is superior over stock android. 5000mah battery on Edge 40 would have done wonders for battery life, but wouldn't have been slim & as light as it is now.

For gaming, Poco F5 will be faster though, like 50% faster GPU it seems acc. to benchmarks. Still for mild gaming D8050 is competent & faster than S778. Check GSMArena reviews.