Best Phones Under 20,000 in India (Dec 2021)

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:   With a 120Hz refresh rate display and a powerful processor in this price range, POCO X3 Pro definitely serves as a deserving handset in the company's catalogue. If we talk about value for money, the POCO X3 Pro offers a great camera performance (headlined by a 64MP primary sensor), an impressive battery life, and a premium design at a price point where most people can afford the phone. There is a case to be made that the new handset from POCO is one of the best value-for-money handsets across price segments and this statement alone should give you a fair idea about the handset.

Expert comment:   The first mainstream phone to feature a 7,000mAh battery was bound to make this list. However, the Samsung Galaxy M51 is much more than that. Even if you keep aside the usual great aspects of Samsung phones (Super AMOLED display, decent build quality, and the customer support), this new phone from the brand offers improved camera performance and a really capable processor that makes it a great option for its price. Simply put, don't overlook this one.

Expert comment:   Realme 8 Pro comes with some eye-popping features for its price. The headline feature here has to be the phone's 108MP primary sensor. While the megapixel count might not necessarily translate to improved camera quality in all cases, the optics on offer here are extremely impressive. If you're not into clicking pictures, this phone also offers a vibrant Super AMOLED display, fast charging support, and a reliable processor that can tackle most tasks with ease. In other words, Realme 8 Pro is great value for money.

Expert comment:   Vivo iQOO Z3 is one of the new additions to the list and if you read our full review of the phone, you will get a clear idea why. This new iQOO phone comes with a capable processor, blazing-fast charging speed, and a butter-smooth 120Hz refresh rate display. In addition to this, and we don't get to say this a lot these days, iQOO Z3 is one of the best-looking phones you can buy in mid-range. The phone also offers good cameras that click detailed pictures in most conditions. Overall, this is a solid new entry in this price bracket.

Expert comment:   Narzo 30 Pro is the latest entry to the company’s gaming-centric Narzo series lineup. The handset can be described as one of the most well-rounded phones available in this price segment as well. As high refresh rate displays have become more appealing in this price segment, Narzo 30 Pro comes with a 120Hz display. The handset also offers capable cameras at both the front and the rear. You get a powerful processor at the core, which ensures you won't have to face performance issues while gaming. Finally, the 30W fast charging makes it easy to charge smartphones to full capacity in no time.

Expert comment:   Samsung Galaxy F62 is a compelling mid-range offering that ticks most boxes. The phone comes with a powerful Exynos 9825 chipset and a huge 7,000mAh battery that can keep you running for nearly two days. The phone is backed by 25W fast charging, which takes its own sweet time to juice up the device. As far as the cameras are concerned, the phone delivers excellent images in daylight, while its night shots remain an area of concern. The Samsung Galaxy F62 display is gorgeous, but it lacks a high refresh rate.

Expert comment:   Realme X7 is a compelling smartphone for its price. The handset packs in all the specs you would want from a mid-range smartphone. It offers excellent camera and gaming performance, thanks to the 64MP quad cameras at the back and flagship MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC under the hood, respectively. Plus, factors like software improvements, fast charging and a very good display all contribute towards making the X7 solid value for money. Having said that, the phone has subpar GPU, a ton of bloatware, and lacks expandable storage options.

Expert comment:   Realme 8 5G is a decent smartphone under Rs 20,000 in India right now. The phone uses the new 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC that comes with a 5G modem built-in. The Realme 8 5G specs are also headlined by a sizeable 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, quad rear cameras with a 48MP primary sensor, and 16MP selfie camera. While the phone packs a 90hz refresh rate screen, you will have to settle for an LCD panel instead of AMOLED.