Best Mobile Phones Under 20,000 (Dec 2022)

Expert comment:   The POCO X4 Pro builds on the legacy of its predecessor by amping up the display quality and providing a more robust design. Its backpanel is covered in glass and the large camera bar on top is instantly recognisable from distance. Stereo speakers on the X4 Pro are supremely good while the performance is handled by the capable Snapdragon 695 5G SoC. The OLED 120Hz panel up front makes viewing any content extremely joyful and the 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging allows for all day usage.

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 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is the company's most budget friendly device in the market. On paper, the phone tries to imbibe OnePlus' foundational philosphy of providing the best specs for the lowest price. The performance is handled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 695 5G SoC while also packing in up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. As far as optics go, the 64MP primary camera does a more than decent job of image capturing. The phone has a regular LCD panel but can refresh at 120Hz. Lastly, with 5,000mAh of battery the phone can last easily for more than a day.

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:   iQOO and performance have come synonymous for a while now and with the new iQOO Z6, the under 20,000 segment is surely going to be on high alert. The services of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 695 make the Z6 one of the best processing powerhouses in its segment. The 120Hz refresh rate screen and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM also amp up the hardware numbers for the device. The 50MP primary camera isn't really up to the mark but the difference it made up with the Z6's excellent battery life.

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:   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.

Expert comment:   Samsung is building a solid budget offering lineup in its F series and the F23 5G is the latest testament to it. Packing in a solid Snapdragon 750G SoC, the processing needs are handled quite well. On top of that is the added smoothness provided by a 120Hz panel. The triple cameras add the finishing touches thanks to the 50MP primary sensor that is supported by a capable 8MP ultra-wide. On the battery front a 5,000mAh cell makes the F23 5G a long lasting device while the 25W charging solution juices it up effectively. The phone runs on Android 12 with a three year guarantee on software updates

Expert comment:   Samsung has been delivering in the budget segment with its F series and the tradition continues with Galaxy F23 5G. It is the first phone in the lineup to harbour a Qualcomm chipset, specifically the Snapdragon 750G. The triple-camera setup is optimum with a 50MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro. As for the display, a 6.6-inch LCD panel wiith 120Hz refresh rate is easily going to take care of your viewing needs.

Expert comment:   It seems like Xiaomi finally decided that it had enough of the competition and wanted to stand out with its Redmi Note 10 series. The top-of-the-line Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes with features that would make dream list for most people. It has a Super AMOLED display with 120Hz butter-smooth refresh rate. This phone has a whopping 108MP primary camera that is capable of clicking gorgeous shots in any lighting condition. However, the brand didn't stop there and included an extremely powerful processor that can run through any task you throw at it. Except 5G, this phone pretty much has it all.

Expert comment:   The Infinix Zero 5G is perhaps the most stylish phone in the sub Rs 20,000 category by a long shot. It packs in excellent hardware specs as far as performance is considered with the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. It is a pity that the device doesn't have a WideVine L1 certification for HD OTT content and the cameras are none to great. However, in its price range there only a few, if any, that can match the phone's in-hand feel.