In the world of smartphones, we’ve reached a point where it’s no longer necessary to spend absurd amounts of money to get some pretty cool features in phones. Even in the mainstream segment, one can find some good deals if you know where to look.
If you have a budget of around Rs. 20,000, then you can find a pretty diverse set of good smartphones on offer. It was just last year that the in-display fingerprint sensor became all the rage in flagship phones, and today, you can actually get that in a phone under Rs. 20,000. Not only that, but due to stiff competition and recent price cuts, you can actually get a phone with a flagship-level Qualcomm SoC from 2018 in this price range too.
Like all our curated lists, the phones we’ve picked under Rs. 20,000 have all been well-received in our reviews and have a minimum rating of 8 out of 10. All our picks have individual strengths such as triple cameras, the allure of stock Android, bezel-less displays and even the raw power or the one of the best SoCs around, so you can pick the one that suits your usage the best.
Here the best phones you can buy under Rs. 20,000 in India right now.
1 Poco X2
Rs.16,999
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The Poco X1 offers good value for money, with specifications and capabilities that few other companies can match in the sub-Rs. 20,000 market. The design, with its attention-grabbing circular patch on the rear and bright gradient finishes, might be a bit polarising but Poco has used Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back for durability. You get a large 6.67-inch screen with dual front cameras embedded in a cutout in the top-right corner. The display is bright, and supports a 120Hz refresh rate as well as HDR-10, but we didn't find it to be too vibrant. Performance is very good thanks to the Snapdragon 730G processor, and you can get up to 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB of storage for less than Rs. 20,000. This phone also boasts of a 64-megapixel primary rear camera and it took very good stills in the daytime. The night mode also helped low-light photos look good. The wide-angle and macro cameras are less useful but still nice to have. Daytime videos looked good, but quality suffered a lot at night, especially when recording at 4K. Battery life was also quite good, but not spectacular.
| Poco X2 Specifications | |
| Display | 6.18 -inch, 1080x2400 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48 megapixels |
| Front Camera | 20-megapixel + 8-megapixel |
2 Realme XT
Rs.17,999
Rs.15,695
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The Realme XT is the first phone in India with a 64-megapixel sensor. It shares a similar design to the Realme 5 Pro but instead of a plastic back, it uses Gorilla Glass 5. The body feels premium and the back doesn't attract many fingerprints. It has a USB Type-C port, a triple slot for two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card. The 6.4-inch display also gets Gorilla Glass 5 protection and the panel produces vibrant colours. Face unlock is also quick and so is the in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC and comes in three RAM and storage variants. The 8GB version we reviewed ran smoothly without any issue. The phone also runs on ColorOS 6.0.1 which is based on Android 9 Pie. The new skin features a cleaner layout for the menus and you still have the same set of shortcuts and gestures which we've seen before.
The main attraction is the 64-megapixel camera, which captures detailed landscapes and close-ups in most lighting conditions. You can shoot at full resolution, which lets you zoom much more than full 48-megapixel stills, while still maintaining good detail. You also get the same wide-angle and macro cameras from the 5 Pro here. The 16-megapixel selfie camera works well under most lighting conditions. Video recording is also good but the quality at 4K resolution in low light could be better.
Finally, the 4000mAh battery does a good jon, lasting an entire day on one charge. It also has fast charging, which can top up the battery rather quickly in just an hour.
| Realme XT Specifications | |
| Display | 6.40-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel |
3 Samsung Galaxy M40
Rs.20,499
Rs.16,999
The Samsung Galaxy M40 boasts of many segment-firsts such as a hole-punch display and a vibrating screen for a earpiece. It features a bright and vibrant 6.3-inch full-HD+ PLS TFT LCD display, which has good viewing angles but there's also a mild vignetting around the edges, which can be distracting. The body is slim and light but the plastic back attracts scuff marks pretty easily.
It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, which is good for gaming but just like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the chip heats up very quickly when playing heavy games such as PUBG:Mobile. There's only one variant, which comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The latter is expandable but it's a hybird slot so you cann't have two SIMs and a microSD card. OneUI runs well and is based on Android 9 Pie.
The 32-megapixel primary camera at the back shoots decent pictures under good light, but in low-light, the autofocus is slow and images lack good detail. The wide-angle camera is useful but the quality isn't great. The 5-megapixel depth sensor works well for objects and pets but not so much for people. Video recording maxes out at 4K but the quality is average and there's no stabilisation. The 3,500mAh battery lasts all day on one charge, which is a good thing.
| Samsung Galaxy M40 Specifications | |
| Display | 6.30-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 3500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 32-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel |
4 Samsung Galaxy M20
Rs.13,000
Rs.10,499
The Samsung Galaxy M20 is especially created for the millennials who live on the edge and do not compromise on anything. With a beautiful infinity V-cut display, a wide angle camera, a huge battery with faster charging and a powerful processor along with the trust that comes with brand Samsung, the Galaxy M20 is a powerful smartphone. Toll Free No:1 800 40 7267864. Color Depth (Main Display): 16M ; Bluetooth: v5.0 ; USB 2.0v
| Samsung Galaxy M20 | |
| Display | 6.3-inch, 2340x1080 pixels |
| Processor | Exynos 7904 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel |
5 Samsung Galaxy M30s
Rs.15,500
Rs.12,999
With the Samsung Galaxy M30s, Samsung introduces a 6000 mAh battery for the first time in this price segment- along with all round features comprising of a 48 MP rear camera in triple camera set up and an immersive sAmoled screen. This Device which comes in the color Pearl White is described on the Box as “White”
| Samsung galaxy M30s | |
| Display | 6.4-inch, 2340x1080 pixels |
| Processor | Exynos 9611 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel |
6 OPPO F15
Rs.22,990
Rs.19,990
48MP (F1.7) Main, 8MP (F2.2) Ultra Wide-Angle Macro Lens, 2MP (F2.4) Mono Lens, 2MP (F2.4) Portrait Lens. VOOC 3.0: Faster: 10% in 5 minutes | 35% in 20 minutes | 50% in 30 minutes | 100% in 76 minutes — 26% Faster than VOOC 2.0 .
| OPPO F15 | |
| Display | 6.4-inch, 2400x 1080pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel |
7 Vivo U10
Rs.10,990
Rs.8,990
The Vivo U10 smartphone comes with 13MP+8MP+2MP AI triple rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 256 GB, 16.15cm (6.35) Halo FullView Display, a massive 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging, and much more.
To avail No Cost EMI benefits, on part or all of the products in your order, please add the items individually to your cart and continue to the checkout process. 16.15 centimeters (6.35-inch) halo fullview display with 720 x 1544 pixels resolution, Low Blue ray game eye protections.Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G).
Manufacturer Detail: vivo Mobile India Private Limited TECH-1 and TECH-2, World Trade Center, Plot No. TZ-13A, Techzone(I.T. Park),,Greater Noida,Uttar Pradesh-201308,Indiaacker Detail: vivo Mobile India Private Limited TECH-1 and TECH-2, World Trade Center, Plot No. TZ-13A, Techzone(I.T. Park),,Greater Noida,Uttar Pradesh-201308,India
| Vivo U10 | |
| Display | 6.35-inch, 720x1544 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665AIE |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
8 Vivo V11 Pro
Rs.17,899
12MP dual pixel+5MP primary dual camera ultra HD mode, ppt mode, professional mode, slow-mo, time-lapse photography, camera filter, live photo, bokeh mode, HDR mode, AI face beauty, panorama, palm capture, gender detection, retina flash, AR stickers, AI face shaping, time watermark, AI selfie lighting, AI scene recognition, google lens, AI portrait framing and 25MP front facing camera16.29 centimeters (6.41-inch) super AMOLEDFHD+capacitive touchscreen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, 403 ppi pixel densityAndroid v8.1 Oreo based on Funtouch 4.5 operating system with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE octa core processor, 6GB RAM,64GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB and dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)3400mAH lithium-ion battery with Dual-Engine fast charging1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
Camera: 12+5 MP Dual pixel rear camera with ultra HD mode, PPT mode, Professional mode, Slow-mo, Time-lapse photography, Camera filter, Live photo, Bokeh mode, HDR mode, AI face beauty, Panorama, Palm capture, Gender detection, Retina flash, AR stickers, AI face shaping, Time watermark, AI selfie lighting, AI scene recognition, Google lens, AI portrait framing | 25 MP front camera
| Vivo V11 Pro | |
| Display | 6.41-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 3400mAh |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 25-megapixel |
9 OPPO V11 Pro
Rs.19,690
Brilliant portrait in low light. 80 percent larger image sensors capture more light to deliver portraits that shine, even in low light. 48MP + 5MP dual rear camera AI-driven 48MP camera for professional quality pictures in every setting. Raise the bar when it comes to clicking selfies with the rising front camera. Stay supercharged with a massive 4000mAh battery and enjoy faster charging than before with VOOC flash charge 3.0.
Box also includes: VOOC Charge Adapter, Earphone, USB Cable, Sim Tray Ejecter, Pre-applied Screen Protector and Protective Case, Booklet with Warranty Card and Quick Guide. 48MP+5MP dual rear camera with normal, video, expert, time-lapse, panorama, portrait, slow-motion | 16MP front camera. 16.58 centimeters (6.5-inch) FHD+ multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, 397 ppi pixel density. Memory, Storage and SIM: 6GB RAM | 64GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
| OPPO V11 Pro | |
| Display | 6.5-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 45-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| Front Camera16 | 16-megapixel |
10 Vivo V15 Pro
Rs.29,990
Your flawless FullView™ experience comes courtesy of a radical breakthrough in technology - Pop-up Selfie Camera. A highly sophisticated micro-stepping motor housed within the phone's body performs precise mechanical movements, fully elevating the camera in just 0.46 seconds. The Vivo V15 Pro smartphone comes with 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor (12Million Effective Pixel)+8MP+5MP AI triple rear camera, World's First 32MP Pop-up Selfie Camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675AIE processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory expandable up to 256 GB, 16.23cm(6.39) FHD+ Super AMOLDED Ultra Fullview display, a massive 3700mAh battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging, and much more.
Vivo V15 Pro Specifications Display 6.39-inch, 1080x2340 pixels Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 RAM 6GB Storage 128GB Battery Capacity 3700mAh Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel Front Camera 32-megapixel
| Vivo V15 Pro Specifications | |
| Display | 6.39-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 3700mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 32-megapixel |
| Poco X2 | Rs. 15,999 |
| Realme XT | Rs. 15,695 |
| Samsung Galaxy M40 | Rs. 16,999 |
Samsung Galaxy M20 | Rs. 10,499 |
| Samsung galaxy M30s | Rs. 12,999 |
| OPPO F15 | Rs. 19,990 |
| Vivo U10 | Rs. 8,990 |
| Vivo V11 Pro | Rs. 17,899 |
| OPPO V11 Pro | Rs. 19,690 |
| Vivo V15 Pro | Rs. 17,800 |
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