AFFORDABLE 5G: Realme Narzo 30 Pro

A powerful device on a budget inevitably means some compromises elsewhere

- SUJITH GOPINATH

From ₹16,999, realme.com/in/

We are still grappling with patchy 4G networks in India and smartphone manufacturers are in a race to flaunt the 5G chips in their latest models. Realme has been churning out devices seemingly every month, and the Narzo 30 Pro is the latest to join the queue.

The Narzo 30 Pro appears to be a scaled-down version of the X7 and compromises mostly in build quality, retaining the powerful features largely intact. It is available in two finishes — Blade Silver and Sword Black. The right-hand side features a flat power button with fingerprint scanner, while the volume buttons are on the left. The device offers a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom. The body is finished in polycarbonate and we felt the back yielding a bit when pressed lightly.