Top 10 Phones Under 20000

In the world of smartphones, we've come to the point that we are paying unreasonably high prices for some excellent features in phones that are not even frequently used. If you know your requirements and where to find and analyze an appropriate search, you can find some good phones on a low budget as well.

A variety of high-quality smartphones are available with distinct features, even if your budget is about Rs. 20,000. The in-display fingerprint sensor, which was all the rage in top phones until last year, is now available in many phones under the price of Rs. 20,000. Likewise, many more new features are present in phones in this price segment.

Let us now explore the top 10 phones (often called smartphones), which come under a budget of 20 thousand (20K):

1. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

The Redmi Note series has long been known for offering top-notch features and specifications for under Rs. 20,000. However, the new Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G's starting price is a little higher than that. But, it can be purchased for 20000 Rs. in offer periods. It has been seen that the price of this smartphone reaches nearly 19000 Rs. on both platforms, Flipkart and Amazon, in Diwali sales.

It features a 120Hz Super AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 695 SoC, 67W rapid charging, a 108-megapixel primary back camera, and 5G. It comes in two colors, mirage blue, and stealth black. The style in stealth black color is straightforward, but mirage blue has a particular rear pattern that resembles waves of water. Although it lacks HDR, the display is vibrant and sharp.

Redmi phones run on the MIUI operating system. MIUI offers a wide variety of customizations. Gamers might discover that this is the best power-packed device under 20000 Rs. segments. Photography performance is average, with good daylight results but poor low-light outcomes. However, it lacks a 4K video capture.

2. Motorola Moto G-72

This brand-new smartphone from Motorola is priced at around Rs. 20,000 and has been released in India recently with the name Moto G72. The device aims to provide a no-compromise experience; however, it does not support India's 5G networks.

The Moto G72 receives great visibility for its aesthetic color and features. Although the phone's back and frame are made of polycarbonate, the Polar Blue color PMMA-acrylic coating gives it a premium appearance. The phone's weight is about 166g, and it has a 7.9mm thickness.

The phone handles casual gaming reasonably well and can be used to carry out routine activities with ease. With a 5000mAh battery and 33W rapid charging capabilities, the Moto G72 is a powerhouse device. The primary back camera is 108 megapixels, and the hole-punch section on the front contains a 16MP front camera. The Moto G72 uses the Android 12-based MyUx skin and is ready to receive the Android 13 update and three years of security patch coverage.

A 6.6-inch P-OLED display with full-HD + resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz is what makes it a more appealing device in this segment. Additionally, the 10-bit display has HDR10+ certification. A MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, also seen in devices like the Redmi 11 Prime 4G and the Redmi Pad, powers this mid-range smartphone. The 6/128 GB variant is available for purchase on Flipkart for around 17k.

3. Motorola Moto G-71

The Moto G71 5G comes with a 6.4-inch hole-punched AMOLED display. The display is bright enough for outside use and offers good viewing angles. While most of its rivals only provide side-mounted fingerprint scanners, it has a fingerprint scanner on the back.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC drives the Moto G71 5G, which is also equipped with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Additionally, you can use around 1.5GB of storage as RAM. The phone performs well and is suitable for both light and frequent users. The 5,000mAh battery readily lasts longer than a day of use and provides excellent battery performance.

The camera specification of this mobile phone is moderate. You can take beautiful pictures during the daytime, but at night time, the clarity of the photos will be a little low. It comes with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. This is all included in the Moto G71 5G's triple camera configuration.

The primary and ultra-wide-angle cameras on the phone produce quality images during the day and superb portraits, selfies, and close-ups. The performance of the low-light camera is ordinary, especially with the aggressive Night mode.

4. IQOO Z6 Lite 5G

IQOO is a new brand that came into the market recently but got popularity very soon. The budget phone, named IQOO Z6 Lite 5G, is one of the best choices in the 20000 price segment, offering great features. As its most cheap 5G smartphone, IQOO has introduced the Z6 Lite 5G in India. The IOQQ Z6 Lite 5G seeks to offer dependable performance and 5G network support for its starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Although aesthetic preferences vary, the Z6 Lite 5G in Stellar Green appears more expensive than it is. The phone has a plastic body and a flat frame, and it weighs 194g and measures 8.3mm thick. The LCD supports a refresh rate of 120Hz, the highest in its price range.

The great display and the performance are the main selling points of the IQOO Z6 Lite 5G. It comes with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen processor. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging capability is also included in the phone. However, the fast charger is not included in the box. One needs to purchase a charger separately.

The smartphone has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It comes with an 8MP front camera for taking selfies. In terms of operating systems, the IQOO Z6 Lite 5G comes pre-installed with the Funtouch OS 12 skin, based on Android 12. Unfortunately, it comes with a number of pre-installed junk applications, as well as some annoying browser app alerts. However, they can be removed manually. The custom skin allows users to alter and personalize their software experience.

The actual price for this phone will depend on the variant you choose. The 4/64 GB variant usually comes to around 13999 Rs., and the 6/64 GB variant comes to around 15999 Rs. You can buy this phone in two colors: magical night and stellar green.

5. Realme 9 5G

A 6.5-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and full-HD+ resolution is included in the Realme 9 5G. The 16-megapixel selfie camera is accessible through a hole in the top-left corner of the device. It comes with MediaTek 810 SoC processor, which powers the Realme 9 5G and can handle light to medium usage without any problems.

A 5,000mAh battery inside the Realme 9 5G can last for about a day and a half on a single charge. The phone has a suitable charger and supports 18W rapid charging. The Realme 9 5G has a fair amount of bloatware installed and runs Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11.

The price varies based on the variant you choose. If you buy the 6/128 variant, it will cost around 14999 Rs., but if you buy the 6/128 GB variant, it will cost around 15499 Rs. This phone is available in two colors: the first is supersonic black, and the second is pure white.

6. Realme 8 Pro

Another good smartphone to join the Realme family is the Realme 8 Pro, which is available for purchase for a starting price of Rs 17,999. It is available in three different color options: Infinite Blue, Infinite Black, and Illuminating Yellow. The smartphone has appealing features and styles that improve your smartphone usage experience. A slip-free grip is provided considering the mobile's weight of about 176 gm and dimensions of 160.6 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (height, breadth, thickness).

Regarding the camera, the realme 8 Pro smartphone has a quad-camera arrangement on the back, so you can take awesome photos and record high-definition videos. The phone comprises a brilliant camera of 108 megapixels, providing clear and beautiful daytime pictures. You can also create slow-motion videos with stability in videos.

7. Redmi Note 9 Pro-Max

A well-known smartphone made by Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is known for its exceptional performance. It comes in several colors like Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black, and Champagne Gold color variants. The price starts at Rs. 14,999 and goes further based on chosen color and memory variant. It is packed with cutting-edge features and good specifications.

The dimensions of this phone include 165.50 x 76.68 x 8.80 mm (height x width x thickness), and it weighs approximately 209 gm.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a quad-camera configuration that lets you take beautiful photographs. Note 9 pro consists of its primary camera with a capability of 64 megapixels, and you can click decent images from its camera. In addition, on the front side, a 32-megapixel camera is attached to provide brilliant photos in low light.

8. Vivo Y16

Vivo is an excellent brand in the electronics market, and its phones are mainly known for excellent camera and sound performance. A well-known phone launched by Vivo under 20000 is Vivo Y16, which comes in 4/6 GB and 6/128 GB. One can choose as per their needs and budget.

The Vivo Y16 smartphone includes a 16.55cm (6.51") HD+ display, a 13MP+2MP back camera, a 5MP selfie camera, an MTK P35 processor, 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM, 10W fast charging, and a 5000mAh (C-Type) battery, among other features. The price of this smartphone starts from 13k and goes up to 17k, depending on the variant.

9. Oppo K10

Oppo is one of the best and most prominent brands in the mobile market, and it is best known for its camera and looks.In terms of style and specifications, the Oppo K10 is highly similar to the recently released Oppo A96, but it offers superior value because of its dual speakers, macro camera, and IP54 rating.

The K10 hasa decent battery life, fast charge support, excellent display, and rapid performance. Unfortunately, it lacks 5G support. But, there are competitors at this price that are offering devices with 5G-ready, making the pricing reasonable. For instance, the Poco M4 Pro 5 is a solid substitute with an IP53 rating. Despite being a little older, the Redmi Note 10S, likewise, is still a great phone and costs around the same as the K10. But, one can go for Oppo K10 5G to enjoy the 5G experience. It also comes under 20000 Rs. price segments.

The Oppo K10's significant flaws are its subpar video recording capabilities and the absence of an ultra-wide lens. The phone's standard model gives the best value for the money. If you're not a professional photographer or videographer, it would be a decent choice to go with this phone.

The phone's price depends on the color variant, which comes in two colors. The first is the blue flame which comes to around 13500 Rs. and the second color is black carbon which comes to around 14999 Rs. Both variants are available on Flipkart.

10. Lava Blaze 5G

Lavais one of the oldest brands in the mobile market. It offers very affordable phones with the best facility. The new Lava Blaze 5G is the cheapest 5G smartphone in India by Lava. The Lava Blaze 5G has a single 4GB + 128GB storage option and costs just around Rs. 10,999. Eight 5G bands are supported by this low-cost 5G smartphone in India.

The Lava Blaze 5G has a plastic frame and a stylish back design. A 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ quality (720x1600 pixels resolution) is also included. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate. This is equipped with a low-cost 5G CPU called the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

The price depends on the different memory variants. It comes in two colors: dazzling black and pure go. You can buy the desired variant of this phone on Flipkart for under 20000.