The Moto G 5G is clearly the best bet for a future ready smartphone that has the latest 5G supporting Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor and boasts of all the bells and whistles that you could ask for in the Rs. 20,000 segment. The large 5000 mAh battery, stock Android experience, topped up with a water repellent design makes the deal even more sweet. This phone should appeal to the discerning buyer who wants to stay on top of the upgrade curve and is looking for a balanced phone that doesn't really skimp on important features and is within affordable range, which allows him or her to upgrade often enough to enjoy the latest features.
Screen Size | : | 6.7" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 2 | 16 MP |
RAM | : | 4 GB |
Battery | : | 5000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
Price | : | ₹20999 |
Another excellent option in the under 20K segment, the Poco X3 runs on a fast Snapdragon 732G processor, complemented by 120Hz refresh rate enabled display. Which makes for a very smooth and fluid display that is ready for high FPS gaming. You also get a 64MP quad camera and a massive 6000 mAh battery pack. The large battery is can be charged real quick as well, thanks to 33W fast charging support.
Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080 x 2340) |
Camera | : | 64 + 13 + 2 + 2 | 20 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 6000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Snapdragon 720G makes a comeback on the Realme 7 Pro, and with a 64MP quad camera setup and an AMOLED display on top, the Realme 7 Pro does feel like a notch above the rest. But what really seals the deal in favour of this smartphone is the 65W fast charger that it comes bundled with. It can top up the smartphone from 0 to 100% in just 40 minutes.
Screen Size | : | 6.4" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 4500 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Samsung Galaxy M31s features a massive 6000mAh battery, which should be a suitable capacity for kinds of heavy users. Typically, the problem with phones that support such large batteries has been that they charged slowly, so Samsung has mitigated the issue by also baking in fast charging capabilities into the Galaxy M31. The phone also sports and FHD+ AMOLED display for maximum power efficiency. In our video loop test, the phone lasted well over 16 hours of continuous playback. If you're on a budget and looking for a smartphone with long and realiable battery life, the Samsung Galaxy M31s could make for a great choice.
Screen Size | : | 6.5" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 6000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Exynos 9611 |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is now the starting variant of the Note series with the Note 9 Pro Max getting most of the attention. The iPhone-esque decision to diversify the portfolio meant the Pro 'Max' variant got that extra horsepower to tide you through difficult times. The Note 9 Pro Max gets a larger 64MP camera sensor at the back, a larger 32MP selfie camera and faster 33W charging out of the box. The rest of the hardware is the same as the regular Note 9 Pro. The Note 9 Pro Max offers a large 6.7-inch LCD display with a punch hole camera. It's powered by the Snapdragon 720G along with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage in the entry variant under Rs 15,000. The phone also offers a 64MP quad camera setup. There's also another 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get a 16MP front camera. The Note 9 Pro also comes with a large 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging. And there's Gorilla Glass 5 covering the front, back as well as the camera glass.
Screen Size | : | 6.67" (1080x2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 5020 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro combines high refresh rate with super fast charging to make a compelling mid-ranger. The smartphone rocks a 90Hz LCD display and offers 65W SuperDart charging. There's the MediaTek Helio G95 under the hood and up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. As for the cameras, the Narzo 20 Pro rocks an old Samsung GM-1 48MP camera along with three more cameras.
Screen Size | : | 6.5" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 16 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 4500 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Mediatek Helio G95 |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Realme 6 Pro continues the legacy of Realme's Pro series of incrementally introducing new features in the mid-range segment. This time it's a 90Hz refresh rate display and a Snapdragon 720G SoC along with a 64MP quad camera setup. And this is Samsung's second generation camera sensor tuned to improve the sharpness and details. On the front you have a dual punch-hole camera, and a 4300mAh battery with 30W fast charging. That's a good wholesome package on offer for this budget.
Screen Size | : | 6.6" (1080 x 2400) |
Camera | : | 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 | 16 + 8 MP |
RAM | : | 8 GB |
Battery | : | 4300 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Redmi K20 is almost a flagship smartphone with a Snapdragon 730 SoC inside. It features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution at 403 PPI. It comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The K20 looks stunning with a flaming gradient finish and a bezel-less edge-to-edge display, while at the back is a triple-camera setup that can take some sharp photos both in the day and night. Redmi K20 is one of the best mobile phones under Rs 20000 one can buy right now. It sports a triple rear camera setup: 48MP + 8MP + 13MP and has a 20MP selfie shooter. The handset packs a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Screen Size | : | 6.39" (1080 X 2340) |
Camera | : | 48 + 16 + 8 | 20 MP |
RAM | : | 6GB |
Battery | : | 4000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 |
Processor | : | Octa |
Motorola One Fusion+ features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone has a polycarbonate chassis and is 9.6 millimetres thin, weighing in at 210 grams. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage with an option to expand the storage via microSD card. Being a Motorola smartphone, it runs on Android 10 out-of-the-box with some pre-installed apps and features like Moto Actions.
Screen Size | : | 6.50" (1080 x 2340) |
Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 | 16 MP |
RAM | : | 6 GB |
Battery | : | 5000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
Processor | : | Octa-core |
The Realme X2 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with a 1080 x 2340 display resolution. It has small bezels, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.9 per cent and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Realme X2 sports a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera setup and has a 32MP selfie shooter. Moreover, it packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Realme X2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with up to 8GB RAM. It is one of the best Realme mobile phones under Rs 20000.
Screen Size | : | 6.4" (1080 x 2340) |
Camera | : | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 | 32 MP |
RAM | : | 8 GB |
Battery | : | 4000 mAh |
Operating system | : | Android |
Soc | : | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) |
Processor | : | Octa |
Best Phones Under 20000 | Seller | Price |
---|---|---|
Moto G 5G | N/A | ₹20999 |
Poco X3 | Flipkart | ₹16999 |
Realme 7 Pro | Amazon | ₹20999 |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | Amazon | ₹17999 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Amazon | ₹14999 |
Narzo 20 Pro | Flipkart | ₹14999 |
Realme 6 Pro | Flipkart | ₹17999 |
Redmi K20 | Amazon | ₹19784 |
Motorola One Fusion+ | Flipkart | ₹17499 |
Realme X2 | Flipkart | ₹19999 |