OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared

IQoo launched the Neo 6 as its new smartphone in India for less than Rs 30,000. The Neo 6 is a performance-focused smartphone that also checks multiple other boxes to be a good value all-arounder. However, in this price range, there are numerous options, making it difficult for consumers to choose the best device for them.

The Iqoo Neo 6 competes with the OnePlus Nord 2, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, and the recently launched Motorola Edge 30. Each smartphone has a unique selling point while also covering other aspects to be the best smartphone under Rs 30,000. Which of these smartphones is best for you? The Iqoo Neo 6 is pitted against the OnePlus Nord 2, Motorola Edge 30, and Samsung Galaxy M53 5G in this comparison. OnePlus Nord 2T Review

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OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30:  Price in India

First and foremost, there is the cost. The Iqoo Neo 6 price in India starts at Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 33,999. With current offers and discounts, the Neo 6 can be purchased for as little as Rs 25,999 until June 5.

The OnePlus Nord 2 8GB + 128GB variant costs Rs 29,999. The 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 34,999. There is a 6GB RAM option, but it has been out of stock for quite some time.

Motorola's Edge 30 costs Rs 29,999 for the single 8GB + 128GB storage option. The storage options for the Galaxy M53 5G are 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. It costs Rs 26,499 and Rs 28,499 in India.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30:  Design

The Iqoo Neo 6's frame and body are made of plastic. On the back, it has a square-shaped camera module with the NEO branding below the sensors. The phone weighs approximately 190 grams and measures 9mm in thickness.

The Nord 2 has a plastic frame with a glass back. It weighs approximately 189 grams and measures 8.3mm thick. On the back of the mid-range smartphone is a triple-camera setup. The front has a flat display with a hole-punch cutout in the top left corner.

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The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is made of polycarbonate. It weighs approximately 176 grams and has dimensions of 164.7 x 77 x 7.4 mm. The phone has a flat display with a hole-punch cutout for the front camera in the top centre.

The Motorola Edge 30 is the thinnest 5G smartphone available in India right now. The phone measures 6.79mm thick and weighs approximately 155 grams. The front camera is housed in a hole-punch cutout in the top centre. The phone is made of plastic, with the back made of polycarbonate.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: Display

The Iqoo Neo 6 features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The phone has a hole punch cutout in the centre for the 16MP front camera. It has a peak brightness of 1300 nits as well.

The Moto Edge 30 comes with a 6.55-inch Full HD+ display. It has the highest refresh rate support of the four phones in this comparison, at 144Hz. For added protection, the AMOLED display has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

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The Nord 2 has a Full HD+ AMOLED display measuring 6.43 inches. The hole punch cutout for the front camera is located in the upper left corner. It also only supports a refresh rate of 90Hz, the lowest of the four phones in comparison.

Among the four devices here, the Galaxy M53 5G has the tallest display. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The front camera has a hole punch cutout in the top centre of the phone.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: Performance

Among the four phones in comparison, the Neo 6 has the most powerful performance unit. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC and up to 12GB of RAM. The phone also has an internal storage capacity of up to 256GB.

The Nord 2 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The Snapdragon 778G+ SoC powers the Moto Edge 30. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space.

The Galaxy M53 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC manufactured on a 6nm process. The phone has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30:  Cameras

On the back of the Neo 6, there are three cameras. It has a 64MP primary camera with OIS. A 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera are also included. The phone has a 16MP front camera for selfies.

The OnePlus Nord 2 features a 50MP main camera sensor with OIS. There are two sensors: an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP monochrome. The front camera on the phone is 32MP.

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On the back of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is a quad-camera setup. The main camera sensor on the phone is 108MP, and the ultrawide camera is 8MP. In addition, the phone has two 2MP sensors for macro and depth mapping. The front camera on the Galaxy M53 5G is 32MP.

The Moto Edge 30 is equipped with two 50MP sensors for wide and ultrawide shots. There is also a 2MP depth sensor. The Edge 30, like the two phones mentioned above, has a 32MP front camera.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: Battery

In terms of battery life, the Galaxy M53 5G comes out on top. It has a 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. There is no wireless charging support on this device.

With a 4700 mAh battery, the Neo 6 comes in second place. Out of the box, there is support for 80W fast charging. The Nord 2 has a 4500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. Finally, the Moto Edge 30 comes with a 4020 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 5G vs IQoo Neo 6 vs Motorola Edge 30: Verdict

After comparing all of the on-paper specifications, it is clear that the Neo 6 is a solid package. The phone is our nominee for the best smartphone under Rs 30,000, with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 4700 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, and a 120Hz AMOLED display.

It does, however, have a glass back, and if you want one, consider the OnePlus Nord 2. The OnePlus mid-ranger, on the other hand, has a 90Hz AMOLED display, whereas the competition supports up to 144Hz refresh rates.

Those looking for a stock Android experience and a phone that isn't as heavy as a brick should consider the Moto Edge 30. The phone's thin and lightweight design, however, compromises battery life.

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is a battery powerhouse. In addition, the phone has a 108MP quad-camera setup and a 120Hz AMOLED display. While the Dimensity 900 is not the most powerful chipset in the segment, it can easily handle day-to-day tasks. As a result, you can select your smartphone based on what is best for your use case.