A slim and slender body, elegant design and awesome features are what we look for in smartphones. Lightweight smartphones are convenient whether you want to carry them in your purse or pocket or use them in public.

However, scouring sites to look for smartphones with all these features can be a hard nut to crack. To help you find the right smartphone, this article notes down the best lightweight smartphones in India as of 2024. 

1. iPhone SE (2022) | Weight 144 Grams

iPhone SE 2022 is the most lightweight phone by Apple that is still in circulation, weighing just 140g. It has a 4.70-inch touchscreen display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a decent 12 MP main camera.

The phone features the latest A15 Bionic chip that enhances every task you perform – from loading apps in a flash to incredibly smooth graphics for gaming. Its highly efficient chip, enhanced battery and iOS 17 work together to boost the phone’s overall performance.

Launch Date: 8 March 2022

Price: Starting ₹49,900

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
• Display: 4.7 inches widescreen LCD
• Processor: A15 Bionic chip
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 7 MP front camera and 12 MP rear camera

2. Motorola Edge 30 | Weight 155 Grams

Hailed the India’s thinnest 5G smartphone in the segment at just 6.79mm, Motorola Edge 30 is packed with amazing technology, an eye-catching design, and a stunning display, this model from Motorola is a great pick.  

The display offers a pixel density of 405 ppi. Moreover, its powerful RAM and processor ensure a maximum speed of 144Hz. Its triple camera setup has also gained positive reviews from the users because of the picture quality.

Launch Date: 28 April 2022

Price: Starting ₹24,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 159.4 x 74.2 x 6.8 mm
• Display: 6.5 inches, AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus
• Battery Capacity: 4020 mAh
• Camera: 32 MP front camera and 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

3. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Weight 168 Grams

Galaxy S23 is also a good addition to the lightweight phones list. It has a stunning polished metal frame body and an incredible display with a pixel density of 422ppi. Additionally, it has an octa core processor with an Adreno 740 GPU and a powerful battery that comes with a 25W Fast Charging mechanism.

It features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back glass and a frame forged from the most durable Armor Aluminum, owing to its lightweight design. The phone also comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. 

Launch Date: 17 February 2023

Price: Starting ₹74,999

Key Specifications

Dimensions: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm 

Display: 6.1 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1080 x 2340 pixels)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Battery Capacity: 3900 mAh

Camera: 32 MP front camera and 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP rear cameras  

4. Moto G52 | Weight 169 Grams

With its latest G52, Motorola has tried to blend both power and stability within a medium price range. It is a sleek, 7.99 mm smartphone that offers a great display with a pixel density of 399 ppi. It also maintains an impressive camera setup, with wide-angle lens and macro lens.  

Moreover, the octa core processor and Adreno 610 GPU also ensure good speed and performance of the device.

Launch Date: 12 April 2022

Price: Starting ₹11,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.98 x 74.46 x 7.99 mm
• Display: 6.6 inches, AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
• Battery Capacity: 3900 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

5. Motorola Edge 40 Neo 5G | Weight 170 Grams

Motorola Edge 40 Neo 5G is known for its unbelievably thin body design. It oozes the look of a premium phone with endless curve and seamlessly ultra-thin design.  

It is built to resist dust, dirt, sand and submersion in shallow water for up to 30 minutes. It has good battery life, a good display, powerful processor and a decent camera setup.

Launch Date: 21 September 2023 

Starting Price: Starting ₹22,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 159.63 x 71.99 x 7.79 mm
  
• Display: 6.55 inches pOLED Endless Edge Display
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7030
  
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 32 MP front camera and 50 MP + 13 MP rear cameras 

6. Moto G72 | Weight 170 Grams

Motorola’s Moto G72 is a great lightweight handset, which meets all your requirements. With an octa-core processor and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, this device allows you to multitask at a rapid speed. Its powerful battery helps you use the device for a long time without charging. Moreover, it has an impressive camera quality.

Launch Date: 12 October 2022

Price: Starting ₹16,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm
• Display: 6.6 inches, P-OLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear cameras 

7. Oppo F19 Pro | Weight 172 Grams

Oppo F19 Pro offers sleek aesthetics and ergonomic body design, along with a captivating display all in mid-price range, making it the one of the best lightweight phones to use in daily life.

With the back body made of glass, this lightweight phone is a perfect blend of portability and performance. It features an excellent quad camera setup with a powerful chip, to deliver the best in this segment.

 Launch Date: 17 March 2021

Price: Starting ₹16,994

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.80 mm
• Display: 6.43 inches, AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P95
• Battery Capacity: 4310 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

8. Vivo T2 | Weight 172 Grams

Vivo T2 has a plastic build and flat edges, making it thin and lightweight, just 7.8 mm thick, though the phone’s frame is still sturdy. It feels comfortable to hold in your palm and use for long periods.  

It is one of the best good-looking smartphones in the mid-price range that also features an amazing camera setup, powerful processor and a stunning large display.

Launch Date: 18 April 2023

Price: Starting ₹18,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 73.53 x 158.91 x 7.80 mm
• Display: 6.38 inches, FHD+ AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 64 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

9. iQOO Z7s 5G | Weight 172 Grams

iQOO Z7s is a powerhouse in the mid-range smartphone category. It features an ultra-sleek body with an all-new camera module design, making its body imaginative and unique in this segment. It delivers a compelling blend of performance, design, and features.

The phone is the among the best picks in this list as it is not only lightweight but also visually appealing, ergonomically sound, and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Launch Date: 22 May 2023

Price: Starting ₹15,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 73.53 x 158.91 x 7.80 mm
• Display: 6.38 inches, FHD+ AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 64 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

10. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Weight 173 Grams

A little more handy than your expectations, OnePlus Nord CE 2 is now even more lightweight and slimmer with 7.8 mm width, while still allowing a headphone jack, make it a popular pick among the people who prefer sleek and light phones.

With an excellent camera setup, a flagship fast charger, a powerful chipset, and a sturdy body design, this phone from OnePlus is a steal deal in this range.

Launch Date: 17 February 2022

Price: Starting ₹17,999 

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm
• Display: 6.43 inches, Fluid AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

11. Oppo Reno 7 | Weight 173 Grams

Oppo Reno 7 5G is one of the popular phones from Oppo that is also lightweight. It has a metal frame and a laser-etched pattern on the back. The phone has a rounded frame and curved edges that give it a sleek and metallic look.

It also has a solid build quality and a long-lasting battery, great camera system for amazing pictures, and a reliable processor.

Launch Date: 4 February 2022

Price: Starting ₹29,990

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm
• Display: 6.4 inches, FHD (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Camera: 32 MP front camera and 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP triple rear cameras

12. Moto G82 | Weight 173 Grams

The sleek and lightweight Moto G82 features an IP52 water-repellant design. It offers great camera quality, and its well-organised battery ensures seamless scrolling and smooth performance.  

Its poLED display offers amazing picture quality, so you can watch all your favourite movies on this phone. Also, its fast refresh rate enables multitasking on your device. These features make Moto G82 one of the best lightweight mobile phones at its price.

Launch Date: 14 June 2022

Price: Starting ₹13,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.89 x 7.99 x 74.46 mm
• Display: 6.6 inches, AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP triple rear cameras

13. Vivo Y78t 5G | Weight 177 Grams

Vivo Y78t has a lightweight plastic body and a gradient finish on the back. It's 7.78 mm thick body makes it comfortable to hold and use for long periods. The phone also comes with a Gorilla Glass protection on the front.

Its full HD+ 120Hz LCD screen offers maximum screen-to-body ratio for a stunning display perfromance, while its large battery supports 44W fast charging. The phone also features an excellent camera setup, making it an overall package.

Launch Date: 23 October 2023

Price: Starting ₹17,000

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 164.24 × 74.79 × 7.89 mm
• Display: 6.78 inches, FHD+ AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 16 MP front camera and 64 MP +2 MP + 2 MP rear cameras

14. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE | Weight 178.8 Grams

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE comes with a bezel-less design, a slim body and a unique colourful back to catch your attention. Its smart AMOLED display improves the visual quality of your device. Additionally, it offers 360-degree optical sensors that enable altering screen intensity as per your surroundings.

Its special process allows you to experience seamless and lag-free gaming and scrolling. Also, its AMOLED display offers stutter-free entertainment to users.

Launch Date: 31 August 2022

Price: Starting ₹13,999

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29 mm
• Display: 6.43 inches, Super AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G95 Octa core
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Camera: 13 MP front camera and 64 MP + 8 MP +2 MP + 2 MP rear quad-cameras

15. Oppo Reno 8 5G | Weight 179 Grams

Oppo Reno 8 5G steals the show with its fresh new Streamlined Unibody Design that offers a seamless experience feeling like a premium piece of art in your hand and a brightly-coloured body. Unbelievably slender, this one of the best lightweight mobiles fits better in your palms with a thickness of just 0.767 cm, and is the best to opt for among mid-range phones.

Its high-end processor optimises your phone's battery life to enhance your gaming experience with Oppo Reno 8 5G. Moreover, its large RAM capacity allows you to multitask with high-volume files without worrying about lagging or the device slowing down.

Launch Date: 25 July 2022

Starting Price: Starting ₹29,990

Key Specifications

• Dimensions: 160 x 73.4 x 7.67 mm
• Display: 6.4 inches, AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1300
• Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
• Camera: 32 MP front camera and 50 MP+8 MP+2 MP triple rear cameras