Best Mobile Phones Under 20,000 in India (Dec 2023)

Expert comment:   The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is among the most affordable smartphones out there with a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display, which offers crisp and vibrant colours. Additionally, the handset packs a 6,000mAh battery that will comfortably last you for a day and more between charges. The handset is powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC, which is more than capable of handling regular smartphone usage. In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is equipped with a 50MP OIS + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP triple rear camera setup.

Expert comment:   The POCO X5 is a thin and lightweight smartphone with a high-quality 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display and an all-day battery life. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset at its core and a capable 13MP front camera. The handset boasts triple rear cameras, including a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor, which deliver decent daylight photography. The device supports 33W charging, which can quick-charge its 5,000mAh battery in just over an hour.

Expert comment:   Infinix GT 10 Pro brings along solid performance, thanks to MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, and features an eye-catchy design that would be appealing to gamers. The phone also packs a 120Hz AMOLED panel that would be great for gaming or even general navigation through the UI. Talking of the UI, the Infinix GT 10 Pro boots up Pure XOS interface, which has almost no bloatware and ads. For gamers or even regular users, this is a great choice below Rs 20,000.

Expert comment:   The Moto G54 comes with quite a few positives for the price, including a near stock Android version of Android. The handset also boasts Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers, offering an impressive multimedia experience. At its core lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC, which provides reliable performance. The 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera on the phone outputs commendable images in daylight. Moreover, the above-average battery life of the handset makes the Moto G54 a compelling choice.

Expert comment:   The Realme 11 5G demonstrates proficiency in performance, battery life, and display quality. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC and features a 6.72-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a peak brightness of 550 nits. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. In terms of optics, the device comes equipped with a 108MP primary camera, complemented by a 2MP depth sensor at the back. For selfies and video calling, the phone sports a 16MP camera within a punch-hole setup.

Expert comment:   Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 has an attractive design for a product priced under Rs 20,000 and it is backed up with fine performance, excellent battery life, and a crisp display. The 120Hz panel can get up to 1200nits of peak brightness and has a FHD+ resolution. In terms of cameras, 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor take care of your photography needs. The performance is handled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 for snappy processing. Finally the 5,000mAh cell is supported by a 33W fast charging solution.

Expert comment:   The Tecno Camon 20 Pro is a smartphone focused on photography, featuring a high-quality 64MP RGBW (G+P) primary sensor that captures images with impressive details, accurate colours, and well-preserved highlights. The handset also sports a sleek design and vibrant 6.67-inch FHD+ centred punch-hole AMOLED display, with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, a capable processor that effortlessly handles day-to-day tasks, including gaming. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a robust 5,000mAh battery and and supports 33W fast charging.

Expert comment:   The Realme Narzo 60 5G is impressive in terms of its design and display. The device boasts a back panel crafted from vegan leather, with a prominent circular camera housing and sleek flat edges. The phone's AMOLED panel, complemented by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, flaunts a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution, resulting in vivid and punchy colours alongside deep blacks. Driving the device is the Dimensity 6020 SoC from MediaTek. In optics, a dual-camera arrangement resides on the rear, with a 50MP primary sensor. Finally, the phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

Expert comment:   The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite boasts of some impressive specifications while also being priced at under Rs 20,000. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G 5G processor and has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD display with 120Hz of refresh rate, perfect for immersive viewing experiences. The camera system features a 108MP primary sensor, 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. Also with its long-lasting 5,000mAh battery and 67W fast charging capabilities, this device is perfect for on-the-go use.

Expert comment:   Vivo T2 is a good everyday-use device that many would find right up their alley. The handset is powered by a capable Snapdragon 695 SoC, which has 5G onboard. The phone also has an appealing 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an attractive colour-changing design. In optics, the Vivo T2 features a dual-rear camera setup comprising a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and a 2MP depth sensor. Additionally, the handset is driven by a 4,500mAh battery with a 44W fast charging solution that can juice up the device from 0-100 percent in just over an hour.

Expert comment:   Xiaomi has had a distinguished record for delivering quality smartphone experience for the price as part of its signature Redmi Note series. The company's latest, called the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ looks to build on the legacy. On offer is a 108MP primary camera alongside a 120Hz AMOLED panel, both of which are best-in-class. The processing is handled by the capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC while RAM and storage options are bountiful. Together with its stylish design, lasting battery and fast charging capabilties, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is likely the best phone under Rs 20,000.

Expert comment:   The Moto G73, priced at Rs 18,999, is a smartphone that triumphs the competition in terms of performance, speaker output, and software experience. On the front is 6.5-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Apart from that there's also a large 5,000mAh cell with 30W charging capability to power the whole setup. In the processing department, the uses MediaTek's Dimensity 920 SoC and also packs in up to 8GB of RAM. For the optics, there is a 50MP primary shooter with an 8MP ultra-wide lens attached to it.

Expert comment:   Realme 10 Pro brings in a revolutionary super slim bezel display to the budget market, amping up the screen real estate available for viewing. The panel itself is an LCD but with great contrasts and colour accuracy along with a 120Hz refresh rate. You also get a 108MP sensor on the back which is supported by a 2MP depth shooter. Performance is handled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 695 SoC and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. To top it all off the device has a large 5,000mAh battery back up that can be juiced at 33W fast charging.

Expert comment:   Motorola's latest G series smartphone is the Moto G72 and it is perhaps the best offering the company has put it out for a long time in the budget segment. The phone offers a 120Hz pOLED panel along with a 108MP primary sensor for image taking responsibilites. Processing needs are taken care by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and the phone also packs in 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM alongside 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The entire setup is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that can charge at 33W. Really the only drawback on the device is that it lacks 5G.

Expert comment:   Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11T is the latest budget offering from the Chinese smartphone giant and it's a replacement to the Note 10T. The device runs on the Dimensity 810 5G chipset which is a marked improvement over the 700 being employed on the previous iteration. You are also getting up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of fast UFS 2.2 storage. On the optics side the device packs in a 50MP primary sensor supported by an 8MP ultra-wide. Display-wise the 90Hz FHD+ LCD panel should suffice most of your viewing needs. Finally there is the large 5,000mAh battery which is supported by a fast 33W charger.

Expert comment:   The Realme 9 SE 5G is truly a special phone thanks to the extreme performane boost provided by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778 SoC. Apart from its blistering processing capabilties, the Realme 9 SE 5G also has the segment first 144Hz refresh rate panel adding to the fluidity of the UI. The 5,000mAh battery runs the device easily for more than a day and it can be topped up at 30W. It has a 48MP sensor at the helm for image capturing and the device runs on Android 11 for the time being.

Expert comment:   Realme does love to crowd the budget space with several smartphones that are similar in nature. The Realme Narzo 50 5G is the Realme 9 5G in disguise but with a few additional features that set it apart. It has a capable processor in the Dimensity 810 while RAM and storage options max out at 8GB and 128GB respectively. The display is an LCD panel although it does refresh at 90Hz to make the experience fluid. In terms of optics, there is a dual-camera arrangement on the back with a 48MP primary sensor. Finally there is the 5,000mAh battery to keep the phone going all day.

Expert comment:   The Realme 9 4G is a mix of all things good about the former OPPO sub-brand but with the absence of 5G connectivity. To make up for it, the device offers an AMOLED panel that also refresh at 90Hz while having an FHD+ resolution. In our review we found the Snapdragon 680 slightly lacking in performance as compared to the competiton. Even so, it has the camera hardware to set itself apart thanks to the 108MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. It also helps that the phone runs on Android 12, has a 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging support.