Buying a smartphone is not that easy, you have to see what kind of processor companies has used, how is the camera quality, and how is the battery life. There are many things to look at.
When it’s come to mobiles under Rs 20,000, we have lots of options as mobile brands launch tons of smartphones every month.
So let’s take look at some of the best smartphones that you can buy for under Rs 20,000 in India. Keep in mind, that the price for each phone can change as per time, make sure to see the current price.
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1. Redmi Note 10 Pro
Display | 6.67 inches FHD+ LCD Display |
Ram | 6 GB | 8GB |
Storage | 64GB | 128 GB |
Front Camera | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 5 MP Macro 2 MP Depth |
Rear Camera | 16MP Selfie Shooter |
OS | MIUI 12–based on Android 11 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max don’t have a huge difference which means, it’s better to save some money by going with Redmi Note 10 Pro. Also, the phone doesn’t have 5G support, so you have to use 4G even when 5G launches in India.
The phone is powered by a new Snapdragon 732G Processor which is better than Snapdragon 720G which was present on Redmi Note 9 Pro & Max versions.
Overall, there won’t be any kind of problem while playing games because the hone has a 120Hz AMOLED display which is huge as the phone is priced at only 15k.
Redmi has recently launched Redmi Note 11 Pro and it’s not worth buying, it’s better to go with Redmi Note 10 Pro rather than the 11 Pro.
It also has a 5,020 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and a 64MP quad-camera setup. The Redmi Note 10 Pro & Max has everything that you’re looking for except 5G.
2. POCO X4 Pro 5G
Display Size | 6.67-inches FHD+ LCD 1200nits Pick Brightness 395ppi pixel density 360Hz touch sampling rate Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
OS | MIUI 13 – Android 11 |
Cameras (Rear) | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
Cameras (Front) | 16 MP Selfie |
Battery | 5,000mAh battery (67W) |
POCO X4 Pro 5G is worth buying because it has almost everything that you wanted in Redmi Note 11 Pro except for good cameras, so if you can compromise a little bit in the camera department then it great option with a great price tag.
Now, the cameras are not that bad but compared to RealMe 9 Pro 5G, it’s not very good.
POCO has added almost everything from 5G support to 120Hz AMOLED display with superfast 67W charging and even solid battery life. It also has a stereo speaker too.
Overall, POCO X4 Pro 5G is overall the best smartphone compared to RealMe 9 Pro 5G. If your budget is Rs 20,0000 and if you want the overall best smartphone then don’t look for anything else, you can consider the POCO X4 Pro 5G over Redmi Note 10 Pro & RealMe 9 Pro 5GRealMe 9 Pro 5G
3. Realme 9 Pro 5G
Display Size | 6.60-inches FHD+ LCD 120Hz Display |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Chipset |
OS | RealMe UI 2.0 – based on Android 12 |
Cameras (Rear) | 64 MP Primary 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
Cameras (Front) | 16 MP Selfie |
Battery | 5,000mAh battery 33W Fast Charging |
RealMe 9 Pro 5G is powered by a well-known Snapdragon 695 processor which is as powerful as Snapdragon 750 SoC. The device runs on Android 12 out of the box on top of RealMe UI 2.0.
The RealMe 9 Pro 5G comes with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro sensor while there is a 16MP selfie shooter on the front.
The cameras on this smartphone are decent, there are not that great or bad and I don’t think, you will have any issue with the cameras.
It also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The 33W charger will take about 59 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%.
Overall, RealMe 9 Pro 5G is worth buying and I think you will be more than happy with this smartphone but keep in mind, it 6.60-inches 120Hz LCD display which means if you wanted an AMOLED display then do take look at Motorola G71 5G.
4. RealMe 9 5G Speed Edition
Display | 6.60-inches FHD+ LCD 600 pick brightness Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz PPI: 400 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC |
OS | RealMe UI 2.0 – Based on Android 11 |
Cameras (Rear) | 48MP Primary Sensor 2MP Depth 2MP Macro |
Cameras (Front) | 16MP Selfie Shooter |
Battery Size | 5,000 mAh 30W Wired Fast Charging |
If you’re looking for the best 5G Gaming smartphone under Rs 20,000 then there is no better option than RealMe 9 5G Speed Edition.
The Snapdragon 778G is a powerful processor and it can handle almost all mobile games without any problem, so no issue with performance.
Coming to RealMe 9 5G SE, like every single gaming smartphone, this phone also doesn’t have great cameras, also there is no stereo speaker and the back and frame are made out of plastic.
Overall, for the price of Rs 19,999, this is a good option to consider for gaming only.
5. Motorola G71 5G
Display Size | 6.40-inches FHD+ AMOLED display 60Hz Refresh Rate |
Processor | Snapdragon 695 SoC |
OS | Stock Android 11 |
Cameras (Rear) | 50MP Primary Sensor 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro |
Cameras (Front) | 16MP Selfie |
5G | Yes, 13 5G Bands. |
Battery | 5,000 mAh battery (33W Fast Charging) |
Motorola is back with a bang, newly launched Motorola G71 5G has almost everything you can think of from the 13 5G band to a powerful processor.
The only thing is, it has a plastic back, no compass sensor and it only has a single speaker other than that, Motorola G71 5G has everything even good cameras.
It also has a powerful Snapdragon 695 SoC which is more powerful than Snapdragon 750G while it also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Now, the display has only a 60Hz refresh rate but it’s an AMOLED panel.
Overall, for the price of Rs 18,999, Motorola G71 5G is one of the best smartphones you can buy for Under Rs 20,000 in India. Now, if your budget is Rs 15,000 then do take look at Rs Motorola G51 5G.
Conclusion: Winner
If you want overall the best smartphone and you don’t care about 5G then close your eyes and go with Redmi Note 10 Pro but you want a true 5G smartphone and you can comprise a little bit then POCO X4 PRO 5G would be a good option.
Winner: Redmi Note 10 Pro
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