Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 for streaming movies and web series

When looking for the best phone for streaming movies or binging web series, you need to prioritise two things: display and audio. For the display, you’re looking for a large screen with a high enough resolution that you don’t notice pixels. The colours must also be accurate and brightness must be good enough to use the display in any lighting as well as for enjoying HDR content. 

For audio, you want loud speakers, preferably two for a better stereo effect. Yes, headphones are ideal, but you won’t always be able to use headphones. In addition, a higher storage is nice to have in case you want to download stuff, and a solid battery life is always good for when you need entertainment on long journeys. Check out our list below:

Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 for streaming content

With the above-mentioned criteria in mind, here are the best smartphones for streaming under Rs 30,000.

1) OnePlus Nord 4

2) Realme GT 6T

3) Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G

4) Motorola Edge 50 Pro

5) Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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1) OnePlus Nord 4

The OnePlus Nord 4 with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage can be had for Rs 29,999. That’s a great price for one of our favourite mid-range phones. The display is what truly sets this phone apart. It has a 6.74-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, but what we really love is the 2,150 nits of peak brightness you get with it. This makes the display perfectly readable even in direct sunlight and also improves the quality of HDR that you experience. Oh, and we love the output from the Nord 4’s dual stereo speakers.

It’s also nice that the large 5,500 mAh battery supports 100W SuperVOOC charging

2. Realme GT 6T

With an eye-watering 6000 nits of peak brightness, the Realme GT 6T rightfully claims the title of ‘The brightest ever smartphone display’. You won’t always need 6000 nits of brightness, so the typical brightness is still a very generous 1000 nits.

The colours are good thanks to DCI-P3 gamut support, AMOLED ensures great contrast, and the ‘Super Linear Dual Speakers’ as Realme calls them are especially loud with great clarity and surprisingly decent bass. 

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As for the rest, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 chip and comes with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The 5,500 mAh battery is split in two for better thermal management and faster charging, allowing the device to charge at 120W via SuperVOOC.

3. Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G

The Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G is another great option. Featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, this unusually durable smartphone — it has an IP69 rating and an ‘ultra-tough’ display — is perfect for travel. The ruggedness lends itself well to the rigours of travel, ensuring that your entertainment follows you to the ends of the Earth if necessary.

Throw 67W SuperVOOC fast-charging into the mix, a handful of amazing cameras and an unusual and interesting leather back and you have the recipe for an excellent all-round entertainment smartphone. The 256GB variant is available for Rs 27,999 on Croma.

4. Motorola Edge 50 Pro

With 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage at just Rs 27,999, the Edge 50 Pro from Motorola is the phone you want if you prefer offline viewing. Whether it be long flights or bus/train journeys in areas with limited cellular coverage, the Edge 50 Pro offers plenty of storage for days worth of entertainment.

That entertainment can be enjoyed on a Pantone Validated display, ensuring that the images you’re looking at have the truest colours possible, just as the creators of your favourite shows intended. The display is very sharp, thanks to a 1220p resolution, and refreshes at an impressive 144Hz. The audio system is Dolby Audio certified and delivers incredibly immersive sound and rich detail.

5. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

If you’re in the market for an excellent entertainment phone that also happens to have a great camera, you can’t go wrong with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and its whopper of a 200MP camera. Your entertainment needs will easily be taken care of by the 1800-nit, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, while the 512GB internal storage offers plenty of room for your downloads. There’s also 120W fast-charging support, as well as a large, 5,000 mAh battery. A great buy for just Rs 28,999 on Croma.

Even the cheapest smartphones available today offer a great multimedia experience thanks to the ubiquity of OLED displays and powerful stereo speakers. When you’re prepared to spend up to Rs 30,000, you get access to more premium features such as higher brightness, better HDR support, and superior audio quality, not to mention extra storage and better cameras.