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Top mobiles below Rs 60,000 (March 2024): From OnePlus 11 5G and Apple iPhone 14 to Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G
These are the optimum smartphones available for purchase in India this month under Rs 60,000.
Are you in the market for a top-tier smartphone without breaking the bank? You've come to the right place. With a budget of Rs 60,000, you can get your hands on high-end smartphones boasting top-of-the-line features such as robust processing power, superior camera quality, and stunning display screens. But the question is, which one should you choose? We've narrowed down the top 5 choices available within this budget right now, from previous generation models to the latest flagship devices. Have a look.
Top mobiles to purchase for less than Rs 60,000 in India
The release of the OnePlus 12 hasn't led to an immediate decrease in the list price of the OnePlus 11 5G, yet Amazon is presently giving a straight Rs 4,000 immediate markdown on both models of the latter. As a result, you can obtain the high-end model of the 11 equipped with 16GB RAM and a quicker 256GB UFS 4.0 storage within this price range. The mobile comes loaded with notable specs, starting with Qualcomm's earlier top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which remains highly potent.
The phone's aluminium body and curved edges give it a solid feel and comfortable grip. Its display is a 6.7-inch curved LTPO3 AMOLED screen with a 3216 x 1440 pixel resolution and a maximum brightness of 1300 nits. The screen, which is compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, supports a 10-bit colour depth and a variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The phone's 5000 mAh battery can easily last a day and a half with average usage, and it can be fully charged in less than thirty minutes with the included 100W charger.
The rear features a 50MP main camera, equipped with OIS and color adjustment by Hasselblad. The additional cameras are just as remarkable, including a 48MP ultrawide camera with autofocus that can also function as a high-quality macro camera, and a 32MP telephoto camera with 2X optical zoom, perfect for portrait photography. The OnePlus 11 5G was initially released with OxygenOS 13, which is based on Android 13, but it can be upgraded to Android 14 at present, and will continue to receive updates in the coming years.
The cost of the OnePlus 11 5G in India is Rs 59,990 for a model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage
The iQOO 12 5G is a fully-loaded smartphone and arguably the most powerful in its range. It operates on Qualcomm's premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and offers the choice of either a 12GB RAM with 256GB storage version, or a model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Similar to the OnePlus 11, it also includes rapid UFS 4.0 storage. The phone features a 6.78-inch 10-bit HDR10+ compliant LTPO AMOLED screen with a 2800 x 1260 pixel resolution and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Its brightness can reach up to 3000 nits. The device uses Android 14 with the FunTouch OS 14 operating system.
The back camera setup comes with an impressive trio. It is led by a 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and is supported by a 50MP ultra-wide camera with auto-focus, which also offers macro photography features. In addition, there is a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS, offering 3X optical zoom and doubling as a high-quality portrait camera. The 16MP front camera is suitable for selfies and video calls. The iQOO 12 5G's battery, with a capacity of 5000 mAh, can last for a day and a half under moderate use, and the included 120W quick charger allows it to be fully charged in under 30 minutes.
The cost of iQOO 12 5G in India is Rs 52,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage version and Rs 57,999 for the 16GB RAM/512GB storage model.
The unveiling of the iPhone 15 has made its previous models, Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 13, more cost-effective. It's generally accepted that Apple products become a better investment a year or two following their launch. Hence, now is an ideal time to purchase the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13. Both models are essentially the same in terms of design, functionality, and specs. For any confusion, reach out to Apple! Considering that the iPhone 13 is cheaper, it's naturally the better bargain of the two, unless you're superstitious about the number 13.
In this price range, you have the option to select either the latest Apple iPhone 14 or the preceding iPhone 13 model, each equipped with 128GB storage. The two models feature 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screens with a pixel resolution of 2532 x 1170, and are compatible with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Their compact dimensions make them comfortable to hold and they have an IP68 rating, indicating resistance to dust and water. Both models are driven by Apple's earlier flagship A15 Bionic processor, though the iPhone 14 comes with an additional 2GB of RAM.
The hardware used for processing is quite powerful and can handle a majority of tasks, including playing video games. There are dual 12MP cameras on the rear, one of which features Optical Image Stabilization, while the other can capture wide-angle images. The quality of both photos and videos produced is top-notch, as is typical with iPhones. Both devices currently operate on the iOS 17 software, with additional operating system updates anticipated in the coming three to four years.
The cost of the Apple iPhone 14 with 128GB storage in India is Rs 57,999. Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 13 with the same storage capacity is priced at Rs 52,499 in India.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is an excellent choice for a budget-friendly phone, with its 256GB storage model now available for less than 50K. Like other phones in this range, it also has IP68-rated ingress protection and a sleek design. The phone features an aluminum frame and a glass back, both front and back are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device boasts a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, with an impressive peak brightness of 1450 nits, HDR10+ compatibility, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The camera system of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is highly adaptable. It includes a 50MP main camera equipped with Phase Detection Autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a field of view of 123 degrees, and an 8MP telephoto lens with Optical Image Stabilization that allows for 3X optical zoom. The camera's performance lives up to expectations with its ability to capture videos in as much as 8K resolution. There's also a 10MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chatting.
The Samsung smartphone operates on a reasonably strong Exynos 2200 processor, and is paired with 8GB of memory and 256GB of built-in storage. A 4500mAh battery sustains it for more than a day of average use and it supports 25W quick charging and 15W wireless charging. Initially, it came with the Android 13 operating system but can be updated to Android 14 using Samsung's One UI 6.
The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage in India is Rs 46,999.
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