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Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 on Amazon: Top picks for performance, cameras, battery in 2026 | Technology News

Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 on Amazon: Top picks for performance, cameras, battery in 2026 | Technology News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 28, 2026 09:01 AM IST The sub- Rs 30,000 smartphone segment in India has proved more competitive than before, with brands offering features previously available only in high-end smartphones. Ranging from powerful processors and high refresh rate AMOLED displays to advanced cameras and fast-charging batteries, consumers have many options to choose from. Whether you prioritise gaming performance, photography, battery life, or clean software, there is a device that fits your needs. Here’s a look at some of the best smartphones you can buy right now under Rs 30,000 on Amazon. Nothing Phone 3a Pro  This Nothing Device has a bright 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED screen with thin bezels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which is adequate for media consumption, multitasking, and daily use. It boasts a versatile triple rear camera with a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It also has a sharp 50MP front camera for selfies and …

Budget 2026 impact: Smartphones to become cheap; alcohol to get expensive

Budget 2026 impact: Smartphones to become cheap; alcohol to get expensive

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament on Sunday, February 1, laid out government expenditure and taxation plans that will directly impact the daily lives of the citizens and businesses across India.  While the headline of the budget is mostly about the unchanged income tax slab, several announcements by the Finance Minister are set to make an impact on the daily life of students, employees and businesses.  Considering that the income tax slabs remain unchanged to no income tax up to Rs 12 lakh per annum, several indirect taxes on everyday products and services are set to change from April 1, 2026.  Smartphones to get cheaper in India Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting her ninth consecutive budget, asserted the government will offer support for electronics manufacturing, with increased funding of around Rs 40,000 crore. Sitharaman also stated that they plan to rationalise taxes on phone components to build India as a tech hub. However, this may help reduce costs of smartphones, tablets and mobile accessories in the …

Census 2027 house-listing starts April 1, self-enumeration available: Govt | Business News

Census 2027 house-listing starts April 1, self-enumeration available: Govt | Business News

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The Ministry of Home Affairs Wednesday notified the commencement of house-listing operations for the Census of India 2027, to be conducted between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all States/UTs, kick-starting preparations for the 16th Census, the first in 16 years. Each state and UT will carry out the exercise during a 30-day window within this period, according to the notification by the Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI). In a significant departure from previous censuses, the notification also formally provides for self-enumeration, available for a 15-day period immediately preceding the house-to-house house-listing, allowing households to submit details digitally before an enumerator visits them. The notification, issued under Sections 3 and 17A of the Census Act, 1948, supersedes an earlier January 2020 notification that had set the stage for the 2021 Census, which was deferred due to the pandemic. As previously outlined by the government, the Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases — the House-listing and Housing Census in 2026, followed by Population Enumeration in early 2027. The reference date …

Centre Wants All Smartphones To Have ‘Sanchar Saathi’ App Pre-Installed. What Is It? | India News

Centre Wants All Smartphones To Have ‘Sanchar Saathi’ App Pre-Installed. What Is It? | India News

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Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 23:20 IST The Centre issued directions to smartphone makers, mandating that the cybersecurity app ‘Sanchar Saathi’ should be pre-installed in all new phones. The Centre has directed for all new smartphones to have the ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app pre-installed. (AI-Generated Image) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued directions to all smartphone makers, mandating the installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile handsets manufactured or imported for sale in India. As per a government order dated November 28, the DoT has instructed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that the Sanchar Saathi mobile application is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India, that it is readily visible and accessible to users at the time of first use, and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted. For devices that have already been manufactured and are in sales channels in India, the manufacturer and importers of mobile handsets shall make an endeavour to push the App through software updates, the DoT said. Smartphone …

Xiaomi to Equip Premium Smartphones With Snapdragon 8-Series Chips as Part of Multi-Year Agreement

Xiaomi to Equip Premium Smartphones With Snapdragon 8-Series Chips as Part of Multi-Year Agreement

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Qualcomm on Tuesday announced that it has extended its collaboration with Xiaomi. As part of a new multi-year agreement signed by the companies, Xiaomi will equip its upcoming premium smartphones with flagship Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm. Both companies have been working together for the past 15 years, and many of Xiaomi’s high-end smartphones, including the current Xiaomi 15 model, are equipped with Snapdragon chips. The company has also confirmed that it’s next flagship handset will be one of the first phones to feature Qualcomm’s next high-end Snapdragon chip. Xiaomi to Be One of the First to Adopt Next-Generation Snapdragon Chip As part of Qualcomm and Xiaomi’s new multi-year agreement, the latter will continue to equip its premium smartphones with Snapdragon 8-series chips in China and other markets. The companies extended their collaboration after 15 years of Xiaomi equipping its smartphones with Snapdragon processors.  The Xiaomi 15 was launched in China last year with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and its successor — the purported Xiaomi 16 — will also feature Qualcomm’s next flagship processor, which is …

Guest Column | Goof-ups that left me red-faced

Guest Column | Goof-ups that left me red-faced

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Apr 27, 2025 08:06 AM IST I blame the crazy auto correct for the blunders but then, I can’t absolve myself of my responsibility; what was the hurry to shoot the message? Thanks to predictive text and auto correct features in smartphones, texting is much easier and faster. While the former assists by suggesting words that you may intend typing, the latter takes command in its own hand to automatically correct a supposed typing error. However, auto correct doesn’t always work as intended. There are goof ups when phone’s software decides to change a normal text into something very different .You may get ‘corrections’ that are incorrect. While some auto correct blunders, like changing ‘desert’ into ‘dessert’, can be amusing, others such as turning ‘meeting’ into ‘mating’ and substituting ‘therapist’ with ‘the rapist’ are appalling. While some auto correct blunders, like changing ‘desert’ into ‘dessert’, can be amusing, others such as turning ‘meeting’ into ‘mating’ and substituting ‘therapist’ with ‘the rapist’ are appalling. (Shutterstock) I have had my fair share of auto correct goof-ups that …

HTech’s Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products

HTech’s Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products

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HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that he has joined Nxtcell to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. This move comes shortly after Alcatel announced its plans to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. Sheth is likely to maintain his position at HTech, which serves as Honor’s distributor in India. Meanwhile, Sheth teased the launch of new Honor products shortly after revealing his involvement with Nxtcell. Madhav Sheth Joining Nxtcell to Reintroduce Alcatel Smartphones In an X post on Tuesday, Madhav Sheth announced his close collaboration with the Nxtcell team. “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. I will be working closely with the Nxtcell team to spearhead technology transfer, foster patent-driven innovation, and ensure that local manufacturing aligns with India’s vision for tech self-reliance,” said Sheth. I am thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Alcatel’ smartphones in India.I will …

Electronic Devices to Come With EPREL Sticker Indicating Battery Life, Other Details in EU Starting June

Electronic Devices to Come With EPREL Sticker Indicating Battery Life, Other Details in EU Starting June

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Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU) will be required to have a sticker in the box detailing their battery and efficiency information starting June 2025. The move is said to be a part of the Energy Labelling Regulation commissioned by the European Parliament on April 16, aimed at facilitating consumers’ choice in favour of more sustainable and energy efficient products. The labels will need to be revised during the product’s lifetime if any changes are made to the specifications, as per the regulation. EPREL Sticker on Electronic Devices Sold in EU As per the Energy Labelling Regulation, smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices introduced to the market will be required to feature an European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) sticker, commonly known as an ENERGY label, in the box showing their energy class and battery endurance for each individual unit. This applies to goods placed in the market starting June 20, 2025 and focuses on the measures to extend the lifetime of a product. This regulation is said …

Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

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Google has raised the minimum specifications for smartphones that run on Android and offer the company’s Google Mobile Services (GMS). The search giant has increased the minimum amount of RAM and storage that must be available on a smartphone in order for it to ship with the Play Store and Play Services. The minimum specifications are still considerably lower than most entry-level smartphones today, that offer a usable experience at a relatively lower price. New devices must also offer support for sharing emergency contact information while contacting emergency services. Smartphones to Require at Least 6GB of RAM With Android 16 Android Authority spotted the updated minimum specifications for smartphones that ship with Android 15 and Google’s apps and services. If manufacturers want to ship new smartphones with Android 15, they will need to include at least 32GB of built-in storage. Google previously increased the requirement from 8GB of inbuilt storage to 16GB, after the release of Android 13. Google has also specified that smartphone makers will need to allocate 75 percent of the built-in storage …

Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows

Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows

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Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e’s launch and strong demand in countries such as Japan and India, data from Counterpoint Research showed on Monday. Apple had 19 percent of the smartphone market, despite flat or declining sales in the US, Europe and China, followed by Samsung with 18 percent of the market, according to Counterpoint. The International Data Corporation, which tracks mobile phone shipments, said global shipments rose 1.5 percent in the first quarter, with Apple rushing to stockpile units to avoid tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump. Trump’s back-and-forth tariffs and escalation of global trade tensions has resulted in global financial market turmoil for the past two weeks, a worsening economic outlook and the possibility of stronger inflation. Apple had chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India in an effort to beat the tariffs. However, Trump’s decision to exclude smartphones, computers and some other electronics …