Best Smartphones under Rs. 30,000 with MediaTek SoC

Gadgets360 - Oct 17, 2026

Smartphones sold globally are primarily powered by two companies — MediaTek and Qualcomm. The latter’s Snapdragon lineup is pretty vast, from budget devices to flagship offerings. MediaTek, meanwhile, isn’t behind by any means. MediaTek-powered smartphones are available across several price segments in India. These include the mid-range category, where buyers ca...

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