Best Mobile Phones Under 20,000 in India (Jul 2024)

Verdict: The POCO X6 5G is one of the best phones you can buy around the Rs 20,000 mark right now in India. The handset offers solid performance, a brilliant display, and fast charging speeds. While the low-light camera performance leaves you wanting for more, this phone is easy to recommend due to its performance prowess.

Verdict: The CMF Phone 1 is competitively priced in India, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy experimenting with smartphone aesthetics. In addition to interesting design features, the handset offers reliable performance and a clean user interface. The phone`s battery is optimised to last a full day, depending on your usage, and delivers a decent viewing experience too. The handset would have been an easy recommendation if it had not been for the cameras and slow charging.

Verdict: If you are an Amazon buyer and looking for a good mid-range smartphone with decent performance, battery life, and viewing experience, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro might be a good buy. The inclusion of the Air Gesture feature appears promising, although it may require some refinement before it becomes truly useful.

Verdict: The Realme 12+ should appeal to you if you are looking for a smartphone under Rs 25k with an attractive back panel, decent performance, excellent battery life, and a respectable viewing experience. It even comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack – so, go ahead and jack it up with your wired headphones/ earphones.

Verdict: The Moto G54 5G presents a marked improvement over its counterpart Moto G73 both in terms of performance and battery life. The handset also performs well on the camera front and impresses with its crisp audio. However, its charging speeds and viewing experience appear quite ordinary.

Verdict: The iQOO Z9 5G is easily one of the best-performing phones in the sub-Rs 20,000 right now thanks to the Dimensity 7200 chipset. Additionally, you get a bright and attractive display along with dependable battery life, making a solid all-round device in this segment. However, the camera system lacks versatility and the company only promises two years of software updates.

Verdict: The Redmi Note 13 5G offers a bunch of thoughtful improvements over the Redmi Note 12 5G, making it a value-for-money option for many customers. Its tall AMOLED display is still one of the best in the segment. The new MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC also offers a decent performance, gaming included. However, Xiaomi needs to work on refining the Android experience. Its cameras (in daylight) are decent if not the best.

Verdict: The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is all about the display and battery, even though the company boasts its upgraded camera system. The design has changed, which I quite like, though I would`ve preferred different colour options. OnePlus also took a big bet by retaining the same Qualcomm chipset powering the Nord CE3 Lite. You won`t face issues with daily work, but gaming may require more juice. OnePlus also needs to focus on improving low-light photography on its budget offerings.

Verdict: While the Realme P1 Pro may not stand out significantly in terms of specifications or real-world performance, it remains a smartphone worth considering. The handset delivers satisfactory performance and viewing experiences, complemented by stereo speakers and reliable battery support. 

Verdict: The Realme P1 5G shines in the performance department, making it a top pick for gamers and power users on a budget. In addition to its performance, the device also impresses on multiple fronts, such as its 120Hz AMOLED display, a good stereo speaker setup, respectable battery life and good daylight cameras. The software experience and low-light photography, however, might not meet everyone`s expectations.

Verdict: Tecno POVA 6 Pro comes with meaningful upgrades over its predecessor and shines in aspects like the vibrant display, long battery life, fast charging speed, and useful software features. One of the key aspects missing from the handset, which was also missing on its predecessor, is an ultra-wide sensor. The smartphone`s introductory pricing of Rs 17,999 makes it a good deal, but for the full price of Rs 19,999, it does need more thought.

Verdict: The Vivo T3 5G is a well-rounded phone under Rs 20,000. Not only does it get one of the fastest chipsets in this price range, but it also offers a good-looking design, a bright display, and better battery life compared to its predecessor. However, the fact that the phone comes with tons of pre-loaded apps and the promise of only two major software updates could make it less appealing than some of the alternatives in this segment.

Verdict: The Realme 12 is a compelling smartphone for average smartphone users. While it may not outshine its competitors in terms of performance, its price makes it a worthy consideration. The smartphone boasts a beautiful design, likeable daylight cameras, and dependable performance. The viewing experience could have been better.

Verdict: The Lava Blaze Curve 5G is a compelling buy for anyone looking for an affordable smartphone. Apart from offering a vibrant display and stereo speakers, the handset also flaunts an attractive design, dependable performance, and reliable battery life. The phone`s cameras may not rank among the best, but that should not deter users whose main priority lies outside of photography.

Verdict: Whether its the Realme 11 or the Realme 11x, you cant go wrong with either device. Both handsets exhibit equal proficiency in performance, battery life, and display quality. The cameras are excellent on both devices; however, if youre seeking finer details, the Realme 11 5G might be more suitable. Additionally, the standard Realme 11 model takes half an hour less than the Realme 11x 5G to reach a full charge.

Verdict: OPPO A79 5G shines in the camera department and offers fast battery charging as well. It`s not as impressive in aspects such as display and performance, and is slightly behind some other phones in this price segment. At its current asking price of Rs 19,999, it does feel priced on the higher side, but could be worth a look if the camera is a priority. 

Verdict: The Realme Narzo 60 impresses with its AMOLED display and 90Hz refresh rate. The MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC also delivers decent performance. While camera capabilities and charging speeds are not exceptional, the phone is a reliable choice for budget users and daily activities.

Verdict: The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is a camera-focused smartphone that impresses with its design and display. The phone`s battery life is good too; however, its charging speed feels a bit on the slower side compared to its competitors.

Verdict: Aside from the limitations in battery and cameras, the Lava Agni 2 is as good as it gets. The handset delivers a respectable performance for everyday use, an immersive viewing experience, fast charging speeds, and a user-friendly UI. Furthermore, the phone`s design is exemplary.

Verdict: The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is largely similar to its predecessor but offers some improvements in the audio setup, charging capabilities, and the primary camera`s resolution. While its photography and processing power could leave you wanting, the Nord CE 3 Lite passes the litmus test for being able to provide a decent overall experience in its segment.