7 affordable smartphones with IP rating in India: POCO M4 5G, Moto G52, Redmi Note 11, and more

Among high-end smartphones, IP rating is a kind of must-have feature. More and more smartphone manufacturers are joining the group, offering some sort of IP rating for dust and water resistance in an effort to attract more users. And as technology advances, this feature is gradually appearing on smartphones at lower prices. The market is currently flooded with smartphones with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, with prices starting as low as Rs 14,000. We have compiled a list of top smartphones with effective IP ratings in the market under Rs 30,000.

What is IP Rating?

In fact, it is important to understand what an IP rating is before we continue with the list. You can determine your device’s level of protection against solids and liquids by looking at its IP rating. “IP” stands for Ingress Protection and is followed by two numbers. The International Electrotechnical Commission establishes these. The first number, which varies from one to six, represents the degree of protection against solid particles (dirt, etc.). The second number, which ranges from one to eight, indicates how much water the device can withstand before it fails; The larger the number, the better the protection. An X can sometimes appear in the rating, which indicates that the device manufacturer omitted that particular test.

For instance, the phone has an IP67 rating that is completely dustproof and can be submerged in water up to one meter (3.3 feet) deep for no more than 30 minutes, while the phone has an IP68 rating for fully dustproof and can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) deep for 30 minutes.

Now that we have a quick recap of IP ratings, let’s get to the list.

POCO M4 5G

The POCO brand is well known for providing high quality equipment at a competitive cost. POCO M4 5G is undoubtedly the most affordable smartphone on the market with IP certification. The phone has an IP52 rating and features a 6.58-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz smart refresh rate, and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC which adds 5G capabilities. The phone has a dual camera system with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor on the back. An 8MP sensor is used for selfies. POCO M4 5G has a large 5,000mAh battery, supports 18W fast charging and comes pre-installed with Android 12 and the latest MIUI software.

Price – Rs 10,999

Moto G52

Motorola doesn’t hesitate to offer features either. The Moto G52’s IP52 certification is the highest we’ve seen in this price range. The phone also excels in other respects, with a 6.6-inch AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Moto G52 has a triple camera setup at the back with a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16MP camera at the front for selfies. It runs Android 13 out of the box and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Price – 11,999 Rs

Redmi Note 11

The Redmi Note 11 has an IP53 rating and is probably the best device in this year’s Note series. The phone has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Here, the program is run by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. A quad-camera array with a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor is included on the back of the phone. The 13MP sensor on the front meets all selfie requirements. Note 11 draws power from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.

Price – 11,999

Moto G82 5G

Moto G82 received IP52 level, exactly like other smartphones produced by Motorola. This layer allows the device to resist dust and water splashes for short periods of time. It has a 6.6-inch pOLED screen with Full HD + resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, another popular mid-range processor. Recently, it has become the most sought-after mid-range 5G SoC for smartphones.

The Moto G82 has a triple camera setup on the back with a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The 16MP front camera on the phone is used for selfies. The device is equipped with a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The Moto G82 also includes stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos functionality and Lenovo’s Thinkshield, among other things.

Price – 19,999 won

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

As the price range grows, we come across the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, which has an IP67 rating. Only high-end smartphones with an IP68 rating will have an IP rating higher than this. Galaxy A33 is equipped with a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED panel with Full HD + resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. The phone is equipped with an Exynos 1280 mid-range SoC made by Samsung.

As for the camera, the Galaxy A33 has a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 13MP sensor at the front meets all your selfie needs. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

Price – 25,999 won

Phone nothing (1)

The Nothing Phone (1), a brand new entrant into the smartphone market, is famous for its unique transparent design. Contrary to what Samsung is offering in the same price range, the phone has an IP52 rating. The phone (1) comes with a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G + SoC with up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.

In terms of cameras, Nothing Phone (1) has a dual camera setup on the back with a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. Selfies on the handset appear through the 16MP sensor. The phone (1) has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W wireless reverse charging. It runs on a near-stock version of Android.

Price – Rs 27,499

Google Pixel 6a

Smartphones from Google’s “Pixel a” series have become popular in international markets, including India. With the Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a, Google continues to have a significant impact. Building on the same legacy, the Pixel 6a features a rugged design and an IP67 rating. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution. Like Apple, Google is still sticking with 60Hz refresh rate screens on their low-cost smartphones, despite the market trend going in the opposite direction.

The Pixel 6a has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and is powered by Google’s own Tensor SoC. As for the camera: an 8MP sensor at the front for selfies and a dual-sensor setup on the back with a 12.2MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens found on the handset. The device uses power from a 4,410mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Price – Rs 30,000