Firstly, let us clear up the term mid-range for you guys. The mid-range is a segment where you are likely looking for devices in the Rs 20,000 - 30,000 figure. Anything above that till Rs 40,000 is semi-premium and above Rs 40,000 is premium. So let's take a look at the characteristics of devices that are in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. These devices are geared towards the middle class or the masses in India. You expect these devices to essentially do everything a semi-premium device can but with a slightly lower quality in the camera and display department. Of course, the chipsets aren't as powerful as what you get with the premium devices, regardless, they are powerful enough to let you do gaming and multi-task on your phone to get professional work done. Let's take a look at some of the best mid-range 5G phones in India right now.
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OnePlus Nord 4 5G
Right at the top of our list is the OnePlus Nord 4 5G. It is a phone meant for consumers who are searching for a premium-looking device with a decent display and performance. The Nord 4 5G starts at Rs 29,999 in India (Rs 27,999 variant has likely been discontinued) and you can get further discounts with bank credit cards. It has a big 5500mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast-charging and is slated to get 4 Android OS updates and six years of security updates.
The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It has a complete metal body and has one of the best designs in the price range. What more? It also has support for several AI features with the latest OxygenOS version.
In the camera department, you get a dual-setup at the rear with a Sony LYTIA 50MP primary sensor with OIS support paired with an 8MP Sony ultra-wide-angle sensor. For selfies, there's a 16MP sensor at the front.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G
Motorola is also in this list because of its fine body and a smooth software experience. The Moto Edge 50 Pro 5G is priced at Rs 27,999 (on Flipkart) for the 8GB+256GB variant. It has a 6.7-inch display, a triple camera setup (50MP + 13MP + 10MP) and a 50MP front-selfie sensor. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and packs a 4500mAh battery with 125W fast-charging support. The device also has IP68 certification for being waterproof. The 10MP telephoto sensor on this phone will allow you to click some amazing zoom shots.
The device will run on Android 14 out of the box, and will give you access to some AI features for a great experience. The display supports 1.5K resolution with 144Hz refresh rate.
At this point, an honourable mention in this list would also be Moto Edge 50 Fusion.
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G recently launched in India. The device just became available for sales in the country, and it starts at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage variant. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor. The device has a 5500mAh battery with support for 45W fast-charging.
It has a 6.67-inch 1.5K Curved AMOLED screen with support for 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. It has IP68 rating and for protection, there's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front. It has support for 18+ AI features and it runs on HyperOS based on Android 14 out of the box. The device features a triple-camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide and macro sensor, and a 20MP sensor at the front for selfies.
Now many people have expressed their concerns about the pricing, and have been saying that Redmi isn't what it used to be. While that general feeling still persists, The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is still a decent buy and can sustain your work and entertainment needs comfortably. There are AI features integrated as well to make your journey easier.
POCO X6 Pro 5G
Just in a few days, on January 9, 2025, POCO is all set to launch the POCO X7 series in India. However, until then, X6 Pro remains as one of the best mid-range phones on our list. The POCO X6 Pro is priced Rs 24,990 for the 8GB+256GB storage, and also has bank offers of up to Rs 1000 on RBL Bank credit cards.
It has a 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display with support for Dolby Vision, and 1800nits peak brightness. There's an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the device is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor. It has LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage. There's a triple camera sensor at the rear with a 64MP OIS primary sensor. The X6 Pro packs a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast-charging support. It runs on HyperOS based on Android 14 out of the box.
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Realme GT 6T
The Realme GT 6T is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. It is priced at Rs 30,999 for the starting variant of 8GB+128GB. You can get a Rs 1000 discount from RBL Bank credit cards. The device has a super bright 6000nits peak brigthness supportive display and packs a 5500mAh battery with support for 120W SUPERVOOC charging. It features an advanced Iceberg Vapor Cooling System, industry's most advanced cooling system.
There's a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera at the rear with an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide-angle sensor. The device has a 32MP Sony IMX615 primary sensor at the front. It features dual-5G SIM support and works with both Airtel and Jio's 5G.
