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

By Dhriti Datta | Updated on 08-Sep-2023
Best Mobile Phones Under ₹20,000 in India A budget of Rs. 20,000 can get you a very capable smartphone today. You get smartphones with 5G support, OLED displays and latest processors along with 6GB RAM. We have tested most of the phones under Rs. 20,000 to build this list of the best recommendations for you. Our recommendations are from the top smartphone brands in India. You can choose from the Samsung Galaxy M34 for the best all-rounder phone or go with the iQOO Z7 for a pure performance-oriented smartphone. These phones offer excellent camera capabilities for the budget as well, with triple camera setups for the rear and high-resolution front/selfie cameras with powerful portrait modes.
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1.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G
Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.67" (FHD+) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    64 +2 + 2MP | 32 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro surprised us with its stellar performance in benchmarking apps. It was by far the fastest phone in benchmarks such as AnTuTu, GeekBench, and PCMark. In fact, it was speedier than more expensive devices such as the Realme 11 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy F54. The phone is also excellent for gaming, whether you’re playing simple titles or more demanding ones like FPS games. However, there’s a kink in its armour here since the UI is quite clunky and can get a bit laggy – breaking the illusion of speed.
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Mediatek Dimensity 8050 Octa core
Memory : 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.67″ (FHD+) screen inches, 395 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 64 MP Triple Rear camera, 32 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 19,999
2.

iQOO Z7 5G
iQOO Z7 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.38" (FHD) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    64 +2MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    4500 mAh Battery
iQOO phones are all about keeping performance first, and the iQOO Z7 5G does just that. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, the iQOO Z7 is one of the fastest smartphones in this price segment. The phone scored 479779 in AnTuTu, which is impressive at this price. This translates to smooth gameplay with no frame drops or stutters. We got a Gamebench score of 40 fps at 100 per cent stability when playing Call of Duty: Mobile. The battery life of the phone is also good and we were able to achieve around 5 hours of on-screen time on this device with heavy usage. The cameras are decent in daylight, but the quality takes a hit in low light.
pros Pros
  • Slim and light form factor
  • Nice crisp AMOLED display
  • Good selfie camera
  • Good performance and battery backup
cons Cons
  • FunTouch OS is confusing for new users
  • Bloatware
  • Design is basic
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Mediatek Dimensity 920 Octa core
Memory : 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.38″ (FHD) screen inches, 413 PPI, 90Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 64 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 4500 mAh battery and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 18,999
3.

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.5" (1080 x 2400) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    50 +8 + 2MP | 13 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 6GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    6000 mAh Battery
The Samsung Galaxy M34 is a safe choice for most people. It comes with one of the fastest processors in the price segment which delivers solid performance for most tasks. The 6,000 mAh battery is one of the largest in this price bracket and provides an astounding screen-on time of almost 22 hours when playing native 4K videos. So, it is easily a two-day phone that will keep going without having to constantly charge it. The camera is also decent enough for basic use and social media. So, if you’re looking for an all-rounder under ₹20,000, this is it.
pros Pros
  • Speedy performer
  • Excellent battery life
  • Vibrant and crisp display
  • 4 years of OS updates
cons Cons
  • Dated-looking teardrop notch
  • Lots of bloatware
  • No HDR support on display
  • Primary camera's dynamic range could be better
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Samsung Exynos 1280 Octa core
Memory : 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.5″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 405 PPI, 120 HzHz Refresh Rate
Camera : 50 MP Triple Rear camera, 13 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 6000 mAh battery and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 18,999
4.

Realme 9 5G SE
Realme 9 5G SE price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.6" (QHD) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    48MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The Realme 9 5G SE is equipped with the powerful and reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. While we haven’t tested the performance of this device, we know that this processor is capable of an AnTuTu score of over 5,00,000. It also has a large 6.6-inch with a whopping 144 Hz refresh rate. This means scrolling between screens or in apps will be super smooth. We didn’t get to test the performance of this device, but we did test the battery life and in that department, the Realme 9 SE really shines. We recorded 14+ hours of on-screen time in our 4K video loop test.
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Octa core (4x2.4, 4x1.8)
Memory : 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.6″ (QHD) screen inches, 401 PPI, 144Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 48 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery and USB Type-C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 20,190
5.

Motorola Moto G73 5G
Motorola Moto G73 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.5" (QHD) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    50 +8MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The Motorola Moto G73 is a solid successor to the Moto G62. It houses the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC that beat some of the competition convincingly in many benchmarks at the time of testing. In AnTuTu, we got a solid score of 418512, where the Moto G73 beat out two of its biggest competitors – the Realme 10 Pro and Redmi Note 12 with ease. Add to this a lightweight build, stylish yet classy design, close-to-stock Android UI, and great camera performance, and you’ve got yourself one of the best all-rounders under ₹20,000I. Almost… The Motorola G73 disappoints when it comes to the display since it is only an IPS LCD panel with pretty low brightness. We recorded a peak brightness of only 203 nits, which means screen legibility in harsh sunlight will not be great.
pros Pros
  • Impressive performance
  • Great battery life Decent shots from main lens in well-lit conditions
  • Premium design
  • Low bloatware
cons Cons
  • Mediocre low light photography
  • Rear panel attracts fingerprints and smudges
  • Underwhelming display brightness
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Mediatek Dimensity 930 Octa core
Memory : 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.5″ (QHD) screen inches, 405 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 50 MP Dual Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 18,490
6.

Vivo T2 5G
Vivo T2 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.62" (FHD) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    64 +8 + 2MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 6GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    4700 mAh Battery
The Vivo T2 is a 5G-enabled smartphone that is powered by the reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. This is a very popular processor at this price which runs smoothly and generally doesn’t heat up too much, however, it is one of the slower SoCs at this price in 2023. The SoC generally gets a good AnTuTu score of around 4,00,000, which is enough for casual smartphone users. The T2 also adds a 64 MP primary lens with OIS support. Optical Image Stabilisation is a great feature to have at this price since it eliminates shake in photos and provides clearer pictures. You’ve also got an AMOLED display on this phone – again this is not so common at this price point.
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G Octa core
Memory : 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.62″ (FHD) screen inches, 398 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 64 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 4700 mAh battery and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 19,699
7.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.72" (FHD+) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    108 +2 + 2MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a great all-rounder under 20K, but the areas it shines are cameras and battery life. The phone houses a massive 5,000 mAh battery which clocked an impressive 11 hours and 10 minutes of screen-on time in our 4K video loop battery test. So, the device will easily power through a day’s worth of usage with some battery still left to spare at the end of the day. The camera setup is also fantastic, one of the best at this price – the phone clicks detailed shots with good colour accuracy and dynamic range. Low-light results are also exemplary with good detail and little to no noise.
pros Pros
  • Good display
  • Big battery
  • Above par cameras
cons Cons
  • No ultrawide lens
  • Basic design
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Octa core
Memory : 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.72″ (FHD+) screen inches, 393 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 108 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 19,999
8.

Motorola Moto G82 5G
Motorola Moto G82 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.6" (QHD) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    50MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 6GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The Motorola Moto G82 is a solid budget phone that has a beautiful display and a dependable 5G processor. The 6.6-inch AMOLED display has an average delta E of 2.5 with 97.7 per cent colour gamut coverage in the sRGB colour space, which is fantastic. You also get up to 645 nits of peak brightness – plenty bright at this price. As for performance, the Snapdragon 695 SoC doesn’t disappoint, with a score of 399818 in AnTuTu and 671 in GeekBench Single Core, and 1943 in Multi Core. Decent scores, but nor the best. However, we do recommend it for its impressive display and clean UI.
pros Pros
  • Well-built and durable for daily use
  • Stock Android 12 works smoothly with My UX customisations
  • Balanced performance you can depend on
  • Cameras at par with the competition
cons Cons
  • No HDR support on YouTube
  • Netflix. Slow charging speeds over the competition
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa core (2x2.2, 6x1.7)
Memory : 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.6″ (QHD) screen inches, 402 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 50 MP Triple Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type-C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 21,990
9.

Realme 10 Pro 5G
Realme 10 Pro 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.72" (1080 x 2400) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    108 +2MP | 16 MP
  • Storage
    128GB / 6GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The Realme 10 Pro’s primary selling point is its premium design – the bezels (except the chin) are negligible in size and the flat-edged design makes the device look more expensive than it is. It is one of the best-designed phones of 2022 and makes for a compelling option even today. The display is decent with smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, however, this is only an LCD panel, which is disappointing. The display is plenty bright though – we recorded around 660 nits of peak brightness on this panel. The UI, however, is filled with bloatware, so take note of that if it bothers you.
pros Pros
  • Good design with bezel-less look
  • Great performer
  • Fast charging
  • Responsive display
cons Cons
  • Plenty of bloatware
  • Sub-par build quality
  • Battery backup is disappointing
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa core
Memory : 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
Display : 6.72″ (1080 x 2400) screen inches, 392 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 108 MP Dual Rear camera, 16 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 19,950
10.

POCO X5 5G
POCO X5 5G price in India
  • Screen Size
    6.67" (FHD+) Screen Size
  • Rear camera mega pixel
    48 +8 + 2MP | 13 MP
  • Storage
    256GB / 8GB
  • Battery capacity (mAh)
    5000 mAh Battery
The POCO X5 is another 5G smartphone that is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 processor. As we’ve seen with other Snapdragon 695 phones on this list, you can expect decent enough performance that can get through basic tasks and handle gaming decently well. You also get an AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate, so scrolling will feel jitter-free, making the device feel more snappy overall. The phone’s display also boasts a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio and 1200 nits of peak-rated brightness, so content should look vibrant on this screen. The design is quite understated yet classy and the phone is quite lightweight at only 188 g.
pros Pros
  • Bright AMOLED display
  • Large 5,000 mAh battery
  • IP53 rated
  • Reliable mid-range SoC
cons Cons
  • Doesn’t come with Android 13
  • Bloatware
  • Only 1080p at 30 fps video
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Octa core
Memory : 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage
Display : 6.67″ (FHD+) screen inches, 395 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Camera : 48 MP Triple Rear camera, 13 MP Front Camera with Video recording
Battery : 5000 mAh battery with fast Charging and USB Type C port
SIM : Dual SIM with 5G support
Features : LED Flash
Price : ₹ 18,299

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List Of Best Mobile Phones Under ₹20,000 In India

Best Mobile Phones Under 20000 Seller Price
Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Amazon ₹ 19,999
iQOO Z7 5G Amazon ₹ 18,999
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G Amazon ₹ 18,999
Realme 9 5G SE Amazon ₹ 20,190
Motorola Moto G73 5G Amazon ₹ 18,490
Vivo T2 5G Amazon ₹ 19,699
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Amazon ₹ 19,999
Motorola Moto G82 5G Amazon ₹ 21,990
Realme 10 Pro 5G Amazon ₹ 19,950
POCO X5 5G Amazon ₹ 18,299
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