10 Best Phones under Rs 20,000 in India (2020) | Best Budget

Let’s check out some of the best mobile phones under Rs 20000. There is no dearth of smartphones nowadays. With new phones being launched every other week, users are definitely spoilt for choices. You have new smartphone launches from Xiaomi, Samsung, Redmi, Oppo, Vivo quite frequently. And there are smartphones from Nokia and Asus that also show up every now and then. But thanks to the cut-through competition going on in the smartphone segment, every major manufacturer has started providing power-packed feature devices at an affordable price.

And this what makes it difficult for the users in selecting the right one for themselves. So if you are looking for the best mobile phones under the price segment of Rs 20000 or below, then you have come to the right place. Today, we will be listing some of the most feature-rich Android devices that you get a hold of at the above-mentioned price. Let’s begin.

Poco X2

This brand has totally rebranded the definition of flagships by offering the flagship-level specs at the lowest possible price. Although it’s now a separate entity from Xiaomi, yet it has managed to retain its identity that it got from its predecessor. With an octa-core Snapdragon 730G chipset under the hood, you get one of the best performing smartphones. This coupled with 6GB of RAM will make lags a thing of past. Coming to display, it has managed to provide a 120Hz refresh rate, which is quite astonishing to see in this price segment.

The IPS LCD 6.67 display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, both in the front as well as back. With a quad primary camera a dual-camera setup at the back, Poco X2 manages to click more than decent pictures. All this is further supported by 4500mAh battery and support for the fast charge is also present. With so much to offer at such an affordable price, it is definitely one of the best mobile phones to purchase in sub Rs 20000 segment. Here are its specifications in the tabular form for you to check out.

Display	6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh
Rear Camera	64MP + 2MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	20MP + 2MP

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Realme 6 Pro

The Realme brand has made its name by providing high-end devices at affordable prices. And Realme 6 Pro is no different either. On the performance front, you get a Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor, supported by 6GB of RAM. The 64GB internal, expandable to 256Gb via MicroSD should be sufficient to store all your files. Furthermore, it has a quad (64+8+12+2MP) primary camera setup and a dual 16+8MP camera at the back. You also get an IPS LCD 6.6inch display supporting a 60hz refresh rate. The 4300mAh should be enough to get you through a normal day’s charge. This is definitely one of the worthy contenders of the best mobile phones under Rs 20000 price.

Display	6.60-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	4300mAh
Rear Camera	64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP + 8MP

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The latest addition to the Redmi Note series, the device comes with a pretty impressive specs sheet. With a 64+8+5+2MP quad front primary setup and a 32MP front camera, it manages to click crisp and clear pictures. There’s no compromise in the performance front as well. It has an octa-core snapdragon 720G chipset with 6GB of RAM. The 1080×2400 resolution 6.67inch display is also quite impressive, to say the least. And all these are well supported by a mammoth 5020mAh battery. On the storage front, you get a 64GB internal, and an expandable storage up to 512GB. Definitely one of the best mobile phones in the sub-Rs 20000 price category.

Display	6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB, expandable to 512GB
Battery Capacity	5020mAh
Rear Camera	64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP

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Realme X2

Another one from Realme to make this list, the OEM has really notched up its performance. The Snapdragon 730G smartphone is powered by eight cores, running atop 4GB of RAM. The 6.4 inches Super AMOLED display has 403 pixels per inch (PPI). Along the storage front, you get 64+256GB which would be sufficient for your needs. Likewise, the 4000mAH battery supports the Realme exclusive fast-charging technology known as VOOC Charging 4.0. If we talk about the camera, you get a quad front camera (64+8+2+2MP) and a single 32MP front camera in Realme X2. You are definitely getting one power packed device under the Rs 20000 price segment.

Display	6.40-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	4000mAh
Rear Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP

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Xiaomi Redmi K20

This is definitely one of the best Smartphones from Xiaomi in this segment, without a shadow of a doubt. With flagship-level specifications including Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 chipset and a 6GB of RAM, you won’t be left disappointed. Furthermore, the triple rear camera of 48MP + 8MP + 13MP setup is quite impressive, to say the least. Supporting this is a 20MP front camera for selfie lovers. The 6.39 inch 1080x 2340 pixel resolution is definitely of everyone’s liking. All this is supported by a 4000mAH battery, which should be sufficient to last a day, with normal usage.

Display	6.39-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	4000mAh
Rear Camera	48MP + 8MP + 13MP
Front Camera	20MP

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Samsung Galaxy M31

The Galaxy M series has definitely created quite a buzz in the smartphone market. And the Galaxy M31 fits too well in this footstep. The octa-core Samsung Exynos 9611 chipset is definitely one of the stronger ones from the South Korean conglomerate. Talking about the display, there is a Super AMOLED 6.4 inch display with a 1080×2340 resolution. The 64+8+5+5MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera will definitely be of everyone’s liking. All this is supported by a huge 6000mAH battery, well what else could you ask for at this price? One of the best mobile phones offering from Samsung in the price range of below Rs 20000.

Display	6.40-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9611
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	6000mAh
Rear Camera	64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera	32MP

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Samsung Galaxy M40

One of the more aesthetically pleasing designed smartphones from Samsung, the device features a hole-punch notch. The 6.3-inch full-HD+ PLS TFT LCD display is quite bright and refreshing as well. Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 should be sufficient to support normal everyday phone usage, although it is definitely quite less than what other smartphones have to offer in this price range. The single 6GB+128GB RAM/ROM variant is based on Android 9.0 Pie, with an update to Android 10, and hence to OneUI 2.0. Coming to the camera department, you get a 32MP + 5MP + 8MP rear camera and a single 16MP front camera setup.

Display	6.30-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Battery Capacity	3500mAh
Rear Camera	32MP + 5MP + 8MP
Front Camera	16MP

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Oppo K3

Oppo has made quite a name for itself in the Asian market. And the Oppo K3 seems to carry it further with some impressive specifications. To begin with, you have a huge 6.50-inch, 1080×2340 pixels display which is definitely quite refreshing and vibrant. There are two variants of this device, with 6/64Gb and 8/128GB RAM/Storage combination. At the back, you have a 16+2MP Camera and the front camera holds a single 16MP setup.

Apart from that, you also get a Dolby Atmos, which definitely improves the sound quality. And to quickly charge your device, the 3765mAh battery also supports fast charging technology. Definitely, among the best mobile phones in the sub-Rs 20000 price range.

Display	6.50-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
RAM	6GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	3765mAh
Rear Camera	16+2MP
Front Camera	16MP

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Nokia 8.1

Well, most of the smartphones in this list has a display of around 6.4-6.5 inches. Although its quite that much large, but still some users have an issue or two handlings these devices. And if you are one of them, the Nokia 8.1 is just suited for you. The 6.1 inch IPS LCD display is even capable of converting SDR videos to HDR. The 4GM RAM comes along a Snapdragon 710 chipset and you also get 64GB of internal storage. The dual rear camera holds a 13MP+12MP camera and the front has a single 20MP camera lens. The Zeiss optics lens definitely notches up the camera performance. so if you are looking for a near-about stock Android experience, this could be the best mobile phone for you in the sub Rs 20000 price.

Display	6.1-inch, 1080×2246
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB
Battery Capacity	3500mAh
Rear Camera	13MP+2MP
Front Camera	20MP

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Vivo S1

The S1 model from Vivo is one of the best offerings in this sub 20000 price segment. You get an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 processor under the hood, further supported by 4GB of RAM. The SUPER AMOLED 6.3 inch display will also be sufficient for most of the buyers. It holds a triple camera layout, with 16+8+2 setup. On the front, you get a 32MP camera, which also churns out pretty decent clicks. The internal storage is 128GB which is quite refreshing to see. Its 4500mAH battery is supported by fast charging too. Apart from that, you get a dual NANO sim card support, fingerprint, FM Radio, and USB OTG support too.

Display	6.3-inch, 1080×2340 pixels
Processor	MediaTek Helio P65
RAM	4GB
Storage	128GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh
Rear Camera	16MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP

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So with this, we conclude this guide on the best mobile phones to buy under Rs 20000. We mentioned smartphones from different OEMs, including Samsung, Redmi, Oppo, Vivo, etc. Not everyone has the same taste. While some of you might go for the best camera setup, others might look at the performance aspect. On that note, do let us know your views regarding which of the above smartphones seem to match your preferences.