In the world of smartphones, we have arrived at a point where paying outrageous prices is no longer essential to gain certain really great features in phones. If you know where to search, you can find some good discounts even in the mainstream market.
If you have a budget of about Rs. 20,000, there are a lot of high-quality smartphones available. In-display fingerprint sensors were all the rage in flagship phones just last year, but today, you can really purchase one in a phone for around Rs. 20,000. Not only that, but you can actually purchase a phone with a flagship-level Qualcomm SoC from 2018 for this price thanks to fierce competition and recent price reductions.
The phones we chose under Rs. 20,000, like all of our curated selections, have all received positive ratings and have at least an 8 out of 10 rating. You can choose the one that best meets your usage needs from our selections because they each offer unique advantages like triple cameras, the appeal of stock Android, bezel-free displays, or even the raw power of one of the greatest SoCs available.
Here are the top smartphones available in India right now for less than Rs. 20,000.
1.OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 19,999. The largest 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen in the Nord series in India features a 120Hz refresh rate. The 16-megapixel front camera is located inside the hole-punch cutout at the top of the flat screen.
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G’s main camera is 108 megapixels on the back. Additionally, it has two 2-megapixel sensors for depth mapping and macro photography as part of its triple back camera configuration. A 5,000mAh battery on the phone supports out-of-the-box 67W rapid charging.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC is present. The phone has 128GB/256GB of storage and comes standard with 8GB of RAM. a side-mounted camera fingerprint scanner along with AI face recognition.
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G gets Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1 out-of-the-box. It will get two major Android updates and three years of security support.
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| Display | 6.72-inch, 1800×2400 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB,256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 108MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
2. iQoo Z7 5G
The Z6 5G was replaced by the iQoo Z7 5G, which was introduced in India last year. The brand-new 5G smartphone priced around 20,000 rupees intends to provide market-leading performance and a positive rapid charging experience.
The device has a 6.38-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen that supports a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone has a rather antiquated appearance due to the waterdrop notch at the top. The Z7 5G’s display offers HDR10+ certification and a maximum brightness of 1,300 nits.
A 4,500mAh battery with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC are included. Out of the box, the phone supports 44W rapid charging. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
A 64-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel portrait lens are included in the dual back camera arrangement. There is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
Funtouch OS 13 is loaded after Android 13 has started on the phone. Two significant Android updates and three years of security support are promised.
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| Display | 6.38-inch, 2400×1080 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
3. Moto G73 5G
The Moto G73 5G is a high-end budget smartphone from Motorola which addresses the lack of 5G with the previous model. Its body is made of acrylic glass and polycarbonate but does not feel cheap. It also features an IP52 rating.
The Moto G73 5G is also the first smartphone in India to feature the MediaTek Dimesnity 930 SoC. It offers good software and gaming performance. Camera quality is decent in daylight but underwhelming in low light. Video is strictly average overall.
The software experience is smooth but Motorola has started to add third-party and Moto-branded bloatware. However, Motorola’s My UX skin is highly customisable. The phone offers average battery life and should last for a day and a bit more. Charging is slow compared to the competition and this phone also heats up when charging
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| Display | 6.50-inch, 2400×1080 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel(f/1.8) + 8-megapixel(f/2.2) |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
4. Redmi K50i 5G
Redmi K50i 5G mobile was launched on 20th July 2022. The phone comes with a 144 Hz refresh rate 6.60-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080×2460 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 399 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. Redmi K50i 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G processor. It comes with 6GB, 8GB of RAM. The Redmi K50i 5G runs Android 12 and is powered by a 5080mAh battery. The Redmi K50i 5G supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi K50i 5G on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera; an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor.
The Redmi K50i 5G runs MIUI 13 is based on Android 12 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Redmi K50i 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Redmi K50i 5G measures 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.87mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 200.00 grams. It was launched in Quick Silver, Phantom Blue, and Stealth Black colours.
Connectivity options on the Redmi K50i 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
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| Display | 6.60 inch, 1080×2460 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G |
| RAM | 6GB,8GB |
| Storage | 128GB ,256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5080 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel +8-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
5. Lava Agni 2
Lava Agni 2 5G mobile was launched on 16th May 2023. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.78-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2220×2080 pixels (FHD+). Lava Agni 2 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Lava Agni 2 5G runs Android 13 and is powered by a 4700mAh non-removable battery. The Lava Agni 2 5G supports 66W Fast Charging fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lava Agni 2 5G on the rear packs 50-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an Unspecified sensor.
Lava Agni 2 5G is based on Android 13 and packs 256GB of inbuilt storage. It was launched in Viridian colour. It bears a glass body.
Connectivity options on the Lava Agni 2 5G include Wi-Fi and GPS. Sensors on the phone include in-display fingerprint sensor.
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| Display | 6.78 inch, 1080×2460 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4700mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel +8-megapixel +2-megapixel +2-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
CONCLUSION
- oneplus Nord CE 3 5G – Brand value
- iqoo Z7 5G – OIS camera, Amoled screen (overall balanced )
- Moto G73 5G – UI clean , light weight (Allrounder)
- Redmi K50i 5G – Gaming phone , performance best
- Lava Agni 5G – best performance in the best , user experience bad