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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 premier smartphones available for purchase in India for less than Rs 60,000 this month.
If you're in the market for a premium smartphone but don't want to break the bank, you've landed in the right spot. With a budget of Rs 60,000, you can access top-tier phones boasting high-end features such as powerful processors, top-quality cameras, and outstanding displays. But which one is the best pick for you? We've narrowed down the top 5 choices currently available within this price range, spanning from previous to current generation flagship models. Have a look.
Top mobiles to purchase for less than Rs 60,000 in India
The introduction of the OnePlus 12 hasn't immediately brought down the official price of the OnePlus 11 5G. However, Amazon is presently giving a straight Rs 4,000 immediate price cut on both versions of the OnePlus 11 5G. As a result, you have a chance to get the premium version of the 11, equipped with 16GB RAM and a quicker 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, within this price range. The phone comes with a host of remarkable features, including the still incredibly potent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Qualcomm's former top-tier processor.
The phone has a solid feel and is comfortable to hold due to its aluminium frame and rounded edges. It features a 6.7-inch curved LTPO3 AMOLED screen with 3216 x 1440 pixels resolution and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The screen, which is compliant with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, can support a 10-bit color depth and a variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The device's 5000 mAh battery can easily survive a day and a half of average use, and the included 100W charger can replenish its power in less than 30 minutes.
On the rear, there's a 50MP main camera that features OIS and color tuning by Hasselblad. The additional cameras are just as noteworthy, featuring a 48MP ultrawide lens with auto-focus, which also functions as a high-quality macro camera, and a 32MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom that excels in portrait photography. The OnePlus 11 5G was initially launched with OxygenOS 13, which is built on Android 13, but it can now be updated to Android 14, with further updates expected in the coming years.
The cost of the OnePlus 11 5G in India is Rs 59,990 for the model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage
The iQOO 12 5G ranks as the most potent smartphone in its range. It operates on Qualcomm's premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, providing options for either a 12GB RAM with 256GB storage or a 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. Similar to the OnePlus 11, it also offers rapid UFS 4.0 storage. The device features a 10-bit 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display that complies with HDR10+ and has a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels along with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It can achieve a brightness of up to 3000 nits. The smartphone utilizes Android 14 complemented by the FunTouch OS 14.
The back camera setup boasts an impressive trio. A 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) leads the pack, followed by a 50MP ultra-wide camera that includes auto-focus and macro photography abilities. A 64MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS that offers 3X optical zoom, and doubles as a high-quality portrait camera, is also included. The 16MP front camera capably manages selfies and video calls. The iQOO 12 5G features a 5000 mAh battery that can go a day and a half with moderate use. A 120W rapid charger is included that can fully charge the battery in under 30 minutes.
The cost of iQOO 12 5G in India is Rs 52,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant and Rs 57,999 for the 16GB RAM/512GB storage version.
With the introduction of the iPhone 15, the prices of its previous models, iPhone 14 and iPhone 13, have significantly dropped. It's common knowledge that the value for money of Apple devices improves a year or two following their launch. Hence, now would be a great time to purchase either the iPhone 14 or iPhone 13. The two phones are virtually identical in terms of design, features, and specifications. The reason for this similarity is best known to Apple. However, the lower price tag on the iPhone 13 makes it the more pocket-friendly option between the two, unless you're superstitious about the number 13.
Within this budget, your options are the latest Apple iPhone 14 or the slightly older iPhone 13, both offering 128GB of storage. Each model features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a 2532 x 1170 pixel resolution, compatible with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Thanks to their convenient size, these phones are comfortable to hold and boast an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. They're equipped with Apple's former top-tier A15 Bionic processor, with the iPhone 14 providing an additional 2GB of RAM.
The hardware is sufficiently robust to handle most tasks, including video games. The device features dual 12MP cameras on the rear side, with the main one providing OIS, and the auxiliary one being able to take ultra-wide photos. The quality of photos and videos exceed expectations, as is typical for an iPhone. Both devices use iOS 17 currently and are expected to receive more system updates in the upcoming three to four years.
The cost of the Apple iPhone 14 with 128GB storage in India is Rs 57,999, while the Apple iPhone 13 with the same storage capacity is priced at Rs 52,499.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is a fantastic choice for those on a budget, with its 256GB storage model now available for less than 50K. It also boasts an IP68 ingress protection and a sleek, compact design. The phone features an aluminum frame and a glass back, both of which are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen that has a maximum brightness of 1450 nits, supports HDR10+ and has a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G's camera system is pretty adaptable. It boasts a 50MP main camera that comes with PDAF and OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera offering a 123-degree field of view, and an 8MP telephoto camera equipped with OIS supporting 3X optical zoom. The camera's performance is top-notch as anticipated, with the ability to record videos at a maximum of 8K resolution. A 10MP front camera is included for selfie snaps and video chats.
The Samsung phone operates on a relatively potent Exynos 2200 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. Its 4500 mAh battery can keep it running for more than a day with typical use and offers 25W rapid charging in addition to 15W cordless charging. The device was initially released with Android 13 but can be updated to Android 14 through Samsung's One UI 6.
The cost of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G model in India, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity, is Rs 46,999
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