The iQOO Z9 5G has just launched in India at a very competitive price, starting at Rs 19,999. The device offers a tall 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and much more. If the iQOO Z9 doesn’t catch your interest, we’ve curated a list of potential alternatives at around Rs 20,000, including the Redmi Note 13, Realme 12+, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, Motorola G84, and Lava Agni 2.
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iQOO Z9 alternatives: price in India
| SMARTPHONE | PRICE |
| Redmi Note 13 | Starting at Rs 17,999 |
| Realme 12+ | Starting at Rs 20,999 |
| OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | Starting at Rs 17,999 |
| Motorola G84 | Starting at Rs 17,999 |
| Lava Agni 2 | Starting at Rs 19,999 |
Before we start, here are the key specifications of the iQOO Z9:
- Price: Starting at Rs 19,999
- Display: 6.6-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 44W charging
Redmi Note 13 5G
- Price: Starting at Rs 17,999
- Display: 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 108MP+8MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging
The Redmi Note 13 5G offers a higher RAM variant and a comprehensive camera system. The Redmi Note 13 5G comes across as a solid choice if you value a long-lasting battery, a tall display, reliable performance (including gaming), and relatively fast charging.
You can read the detailed review of the device here.
| Pros | Cons |
| Great battery backup | Unreliable low-light camera performance |
| Immersive display | No stereo speakers |
| Impressive daylight primary camera | It comes with Android 13 |
Realme 12+ 5G
- Price: Starting at Rs 20,999
- Display: 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 50MP+8MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging
The Realme 12+ is the brand’s first “Plus” smartphone variant in its numbered series. The device comes with a faster charging speed in comparison to the iQOO Z9 and has a vegan leather back, which can sway potential buyers. The smartphone is a well-rounded offering under Rs 25,000 that performs well across all key metrics.
You can read the detailed review of the device here.
| Pros | Cons |
| Great battery backup | Average secondary camera sensors |
| Vibrant display with 2,000nits brightness | Pre-installed apps |
| Smooth performance output |
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
- Price: Starting at Rs 17,999
- Display: 6.72-inch 120Hz FHD+ LCD display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 108MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is one of the most popular smartphones under Rs 20,000 in India. In comparison to the iQOO Z9, the OnePlus device boasts a better rear camera setup on paper and faster charging speeds, which are important metrics to consider when buying a new smartphone.
You can read the detailed review of the device here.
| Pros | Cons |
| Good design | Cameras are not the best |
| Capable stereo speakers | Uses an LCD display |
| Clean UI | |
| Decent battery life |
Motorola G84 5G
- Price: Starting at Rs 17,999
- Display: 6.55-inch 120Hz FHD+ pOLED display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 50MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging
The Motorola G84 offers an impressive design and a higher RAM in comparison to the iQOO Z9, which could sway potential buyers. The device also comes with a stock Android-like UI free from any bloatware.
| Pros | Cons |
| Pleasing design | Only one Android upgrade |
| Immersive display | Average performance |
| Clean UI |
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Lava Agni 2 5G
- Price: Starting at Rs 19,999
- Display: 6.78-inch 120Hz FHD+ curved AMOLED display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
- RAM and Storage: Up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- Cameras: 50MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
- Battery: 4,700mAh battery with 66W charging
The Lava Agni 2 boasts a unique design that is quite eye-catching and comes with a quad rear camera setup over the iQOO Z9’s dual rear camera setup. It also offers better charging speeds and a stock-Android UI compared to the iQOO Z9.
You can read the detailed review of the device here.
| Pros | Cons |
| Striking design | No user-expandable storage |
| Vibrant curved AMOLED display | Battery life could be better |
| Stock-Android like UI | Average low light camera |
| Great everyday performance |
