Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G alternatives under Rs 20,000: Redmi Note 13 5G, Lava Blaze Curve 5G, and more

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G was launched in India on Tuesday as the company’s latest mid-range offering. The phone sits on the affordable side with a starting price of Rs 19,999. It has another variant that costs Rs 21,999. With the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G, you get most of the required specs such as an FHD+ 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, a 50MP triple camera, and a 16MP front camera. 

The smartphone also has some extras like air gestures that let you control some features of the phone with hand gestures. You also get a sunlight mode and rainwater touch display with the Realme Narzo 70 Pro. Since it’s priced competitively, there are quite a few rivals under Rs 20,000 that can pose a threat to the new Realme phone. 

Here’s a detailed look at Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G alternatives you can buy in India. Do note that we will only be considering rivals we have reviewed.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G alternatives: price in India

PhoneStarting price
Lava Blaze Curve 5GRs 17,999
Redmi Note 13 5GRs 17,999
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5GRs 17,999
Moto G54 5GRs 15,999
POCO X6 5GRs 20,999

Realme Narzo 70 Pro specifications

  • Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7050 5G
  • RAM and storage: 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
  • Battery, charging: 16MP front camera

Lava Blaze Curve 5G

  • Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED 3D curved display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
  • RAM and storage: 8GB RAM + up to 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP rear cameras, 32MP front camera
  • Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
The Lava Blaze Curve 5G is one value-for-money smartphone. It has a lot to offer from an attractive design, and vibrant display to a decent performance. The cameras might not be up to the mark but overall you get a well-packaged smartphone, and one that’s also priced affordably.
PROSCONS
Attractive design Cameras could have been better
Vibrant displaySlightly dated software
Dependable performance
Clean UI
Reliable battery life

You can read the full review here.

Redmi Note 13

  • Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz 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 might be the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G’s biggest competitor yet. It has a crisp display, offers a reliable performance, and a sleek design. You also get a solid battery life with the Redmi Note 13. The smartphone is also priced cheaper.
PROSCONS
Crisp displayLowlight photography needs improvements
Reliable performanceNo stereo speakers
Sleek design
Solid battery life


You can read the full review here.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G

  • Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz 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
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, you can consider the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. It’s a well-packaged smartphone for regular users. You also get a good design and clean UI with the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. That said, the Nord CE 3 Lite is a fairly old model now, so you might want to factor that while buying.
PROSCONS
Good designCameras are not the best
Capable stereo speakersUses an LCD display
Clean UI
Decent battery life


You can read the full review here.

Moto G54 5G

  • Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC
  • RAM and storage: Up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 50MP + 8MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
  • Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
Moto G54 5G can be considered if you’re looking for something that’s more affordable. It has a starting price of Rs 15,999 for which you get a decent performance, impressive battery life, and good cameras. There are some downsides though like slower charging speeds and only one major software upgrade.
PROSCONS
Fine performanceCharging speeds could have been better
Stereo speakersJust one major software upgrade promised
Impressive battery life
Good cameras


You can read the full review here

POCO X6 5G

  • Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
  • RAM and storage: Up to 12GB RAM + 512GB storage
  • Cameras: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera
  • Battery, charging: 5,100mAh battery, 67W fast charging
The POCO X6 5G is priced a little higher but if you have performance in mind, especially for gaming then you can consider this as a Realme Narzo 70 Pro alternative. It delivers a solid performance overall, has a great display and fast charging as well. It does suffer a bit in the camera end but overall you should get a fast smartphone.
PROSCONS
Solid performance across the boardCamera performance is inconsistent
Display looks great and feels responsiveProtruding camera sensors
67W fast charging support


You can read the full review here.

Another big rival to the Narzo 70 Pro is the iQOO Z9, which was launched recently. However, we have yet to review the phone, so we can recommend it in detail. That said, the iQOO Z9 5G offers features like Dimensity 7200 SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 44W fast charging support, among other things.