As smartphone cameras continue to evolve, consumers are leaning towards investing in superior camera smartphones rather than standalone devices for their photography and videography needs. Key players in the smartphone market such as Google, Motorola, Samsung, and OnePlus have recently launched competitive devices aiming to dominate the under-Rs.30,000 segment.

Pixel 6a:
Priced at Rs.30,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant, the Pixel 6a by Google offers a premium experience that can be further discounted by 10% when using an Axis Bank Credit Card.
The Pixel 6a sports a 2400 x 1080 Full HD+ OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection and HDR support. Equipped with a dual-camera setup on the rear, comprising a 12.2 MP primary sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide sensor. Additionally, it houses an 8MP front-facing camera capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps.

Samsung Galaxy F54:
The Samsung Galaxy F54 5G boasts a 6.7-inch sAMOLED+ screen featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster technology. With a premium metal camera module and rounded corners, it comes in Meteor Blue and Stardust Silver variants.
Powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 5nm processor, promising smooth multitasking and a lag-free user experience. Running on the latest One UI 5.1, it offers a seamless interface and navigation. Samsung also promises up to four generations of OS updates and five years of security updates.

The camera setup includes a 108 MP (OIS) No Shake primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. For selfies, it boasts a 32 MP front camera, along with features like Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, and AI-based Multi-frame processing.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G:
Featuring a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display in a 20:9 aspect ratio, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming support.
Powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset, falling within the mid-range category, offering up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its camera setup mirrors that of the Nord 3, housing a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

Motorola Edge 40:
The Motorola Edge 40 presents a 6.5-inch pOLED panel delivering Full-HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The models come in varying thicknesses – 7.58mm for vegan finish and 7.49mm for the PMMA finish. Supporting HDR10+, Amazon HDR playback, and Netflix HDR playback enhances the phone’s display.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC with 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage and 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Marketed as the 'world's slimmest 5G smartphone with an IP68 rating,' it caters to users seeking a sleek design and a near-stock Android experience.

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