In recent years, there has been significant growth in the Indian smartphone market, with more consumers opting for high-end phones from major brands like Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. However, the majority of users still prefer phones in the sub-Rs 20,000 price range. As a result, even well-known brands like OnePlus, iQOO, and Vivo regularly introduce new options in this category, giving users a wide variety of choices. If you’re interested in buying a phone in the Rs 20,000 price range, we’ve put together a list of the top five options available in the market. Let’s take a closer look.
Top 5 phones priced under Rs 20,000
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Our top pick is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, which has garnered a lot of attention. It boasts a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a triple camera system on the back, consisting of a 108MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing camera. The phone also includes Android 13 with Oxygen OS 13 pre-installed and a guarantee of two future Android version updates, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging capability.
Price: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is priced at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
iQOO Z7
The iQOO Z7 is yet another strong offering in the under Rs 20,000 price segment. The handset packs a rather modest 6.38-inch AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a dew-drop notch housing the selfie camera. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The iQOO Z7 gets a dual camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 64MP main camera with OIS and a 2MP auxiliary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing camera. Other notable features on the handset include timely OS updates, Android 13 out of the box with FunTouch OS 13 on top, an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security, HDR content playback on leading OTT platforms, and a 4,500mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.
Price: iQOO Z7 is priced at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
Vivo T2
Vivo has delivered a solid product with the T2, which follows the success of the T1 series and is available in the sub-Rs 20,000 price range. The phone features a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a small notch that houses the selfie camera. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and is paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card.
The Vivo T2 is equipped with a dual camera system on the back, comprising a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization and a 2MP auxiliary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing camera. Other noteworthy features of the phone include timely OS updates, pre-installed Android 13 with FunTouch OS 13, an in-display fingerprint scanner for enhanced security, the ability to play HDR content on leading OTT platforms, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.
Price: Vivo T2 is priced at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
Redmi Note 12 5G
The Redmi Note 12 is a competitive option in the sub-Rs 20,000 markets and has gained popularity in this segment. It boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and can be paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.
In terms of the camera, the Redmi Note 12 features a triple-camera configuration on the back, which consists of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. It also has a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Other notable features of the phone include stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top, an IR blaster, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Price: Redmi Note 12 5G price in India is Rs 17,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant and Rs 19,999 for the 6GB+128GB version.
Realme 10 Pro
The Realme 10 Pro is another option on this list. It has a large 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, with very thin bezels. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further.
In terms of the camera, the Realme 10 Pro has a dual camera setup on the back with a 108MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. Additionally, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 13 with Realme UI 4 out of the box, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Price: Realme 10 Pro costs Rs 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB and Rs 19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model.
