Best Smartphones Under 20000 in India 2021 (March)

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We are back with your favorite segment where we will be telling you about some of the best smartphones under 20000 that you can buy. We will be exploring all of your favorite brand’s smartphones and help you to choose the best smartphone that will suit your budget and will not put a dent on your wallet.

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Best Smartphones Under 20000

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How we compile the list of best smartphones under 20000?

Features: We thoroughly go through the specs and features smartphones have to offer, then we compare it with a similar set of smartphones to find the best for you.

User rating: We go through the user review of the product across various leading sites to choose the best smartphone.

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Pricing: It is one of the most crucial factors that we take into consideration to find the best Smartphone that suits your wallet.

After Sales Service: We also make sure that the product that you are buying from our list provides better after-sales support.

Always updated: We usually update our list every month so that you don’t miss out on the latest products.


Realme 7 ProBest Latest Smartphone

Realme 7 Pro is a feature-loaded smartphone that fits within your budget and won’t put a dent in your wallet. It has a sleek and appealing design that can induce you to go for the product. Besides, it has a high-quality camera spec sheet that is another highlight of the device.

Build and Design

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Realme has opted for a dual-tone design over its usual gradient design, which is a welcome change. The device has a plastic build quality which would be better if the brand opted for the glass finish. The mirror design of the device gives you a premium feel when you flaunt it in your hand.

Mirror Blue and Silver color are some of the color variants you will be getting in this smartphone. The device is light and weighs around 182 grams which is pretty impressive in this segment.

Specs and Performance

Moving towards the display of the device it has a 6.5 inch AMOLED display coupled with an In-display fingerprint sensor to quickly unlock the device. The FHD display of the device supports 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. The punch-hole cut out in the display does look elegant and syncs well with the design. The display comes with a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach up to a brightness level of 600 nits. The always-on display is an added benefit you get in the Realme 7 Pro.

The device has a 2.3Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor that runs on the Android 10 operating system. You get 6GB of RAM in this device which will help you do heavy multitasking with ease. The 6GB RAM is coupled with 128GB of storage that you can expand up to 256GB. The device has 3 card slots where the 3rd slot can be used as a dedicated SD card slot.

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Camera

The back panel of the smartphone is housed with a rectangular quad-camera setup to capture all the moments. It has a primary 64MP wide-angle camera which is coupled with an 8MP+2MP+MP secondary camera. The device has a 32MP frontal shooter HDR, Panoramic view, Timelapse, Beauty, and Portrait feature. The frontal shooter also has a focus mode that will help to capture blur-free pictures.

Battery

The smartphone is a beast when it comes to battery performance. It has a 4500mAh battery that offers you a long usage time in one full charge. You get a 65W SuperDart charge that can fully charge the device in 34 minutes. A 3-minute charge of the device will breathe in 3 hours and 30 minutes of Talktime at once.

Verdict

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Realme 7 Pro has ticked all the boxes that make it a top competitor in this price segment. The device offers you an all-around impressive performance under the price belt of 20K INR.

Reasons To Buy

  • Powerful Qualcomm processor
  • Appealing aesthetics
  • Quick charge

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Low refresh rate

Micromax In Note 1Our Favorite Smartphone

To become more self-reliant, A local brand, Micromax has launched a budget-friendly and feature-loaded smartphone. As Micromax was earlier popular for mid-range smartphones, Micromax In Note 1 is another addition to that list.

Build and Design

You will get a similar design in Micromax Note 1. The design on the rear part of the device does look catchy. The build quality of the device is a blend of metal and plastic. The fingerprint sensor has been placed on the rear part of the device.

Specs and Performance

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The device has a 6.67 display size that supports a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display quality and size are decent and you can’t get better than this in the price range of just under 13K INR. 

Talking about the performance of the device, it has a 2Ghz Octa-core Media Tek Helio Processor that will give tough competition to the leading foreign players in the market. The device has 4GB RAM capacity along with 64GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 10 platform that gives you a rich user experience.

Camera 

To keep it more competitive in this price segment, Micromax is offering a rear quad camera setup where you get a primary camera of 48MP. The primary camera is coupled with 5MP, 2MP, and 2MP secondary lenses. For capturing selfies, the device has a 16MP front camera that is decent and common at this price point.

Battery

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The device has a 5000mAH battery capacity that can offer you a long usage time on a single charge. The device can stay awake for long hours even during multi-tasking. Yes, you also get a fast-charging feature in this smartphone making it an overall package and one of the best smartphones under 20000.

Verdict

With years of using foreign brands, if you are looking for a local brand that can be a perfect alternative for some of the foreign products then Micromax Note 1 should be your first choice.

Reasons To Buy

  • Impressive design
  • Free of bloatware
  • Powerful battery

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Average camera

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Samsung M31sTop Rated Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy M31s is a mid-ranged latest smartphone by Samsung that gives tough competition to Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo in this price segment. The feature this M series device of Samsung is offering under the 20K INR belt is hard to resist.

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Design and Build

Samsung Galaxy M31S has a sleek design with round corners and thin bezels. The polycarbonate built of the body of the device makes it rock solid. The size of the device is also user-friendly and can be easily carried in palms without any fuss.

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Specs and Performance 

Starting from the display of the device, it has a 6.5 inch Super AMOLED display that supports 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The thin bezel display on the edges of the display offers an immersive viewing experience.

The device is packed with Samsung Exynos 9611 octa-core processor which is coupled with 6GB RAM. Powerful RAM capacity assists you in playing high-quality games with ease. For storage, the device offers 128GB internal storage which is ample for a user.

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Camera 

The device has a quad-camera setup where you get a primary camera of 64MP. Alongside the primary camera, there is a 12MP ultrawide shooter, 5MP depth sensor, and 5MP macro mode sensor. You can easily capture high-quality images and videos with precision with the rear camera.

At the front, you get a 32MP shooter, which is itself an amazing feature to get at this price point. The frontal shooter can capture wide-angle selfies in HD quality.

Battery 

The battery capacity of the device is also up to the mark. You get a 6000mAh battery than can easily stay awake for 2 days on a single charge. The battery also supports 25W fast charging that can quickly juice up your device in 2 hours.

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Verdict

Samsung Galaxy M31s is an overall package which makes it one of the best smartphones under 20000 price tag. This device can be the best buy for Samsung lovers.

Reasons To Buy

  • Powerful Processor
  • Long lasting battery

Reasons Not To Buy

  • No Case in the box

Realme 6 Pro Best Performing Smartphone

Starting our list with Realme 6 Pro, the device has been designed with UV-curing offset printing technology which can make you fall for the device. The smartphone has a fulmination exemplar design with its elegant surface and rich layers.

Realme 6 Pro is available in 3 vibrant colors that include blue lightning, Red lightning, and Orange lightning. The device also includes its first side fingerprint scanner that can unlock your device with the blink of an eye.

Specs and Performance

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The device has a 6.6 inches LCD that comes with 1080 x 2040 pixels resolution. The display has a 90Hz refresh rate that produces a smooth visual experience. Talking about the processor, the device has been equipped with a Snapdragon 720G processor which is coupled with a 6GB of RAM. You will be getting a 64GB internal storage capacity that can be expanded via an external SD card.

Camera

Moving towards the camera specs of this best smartphones under 20000 segment, it has a quad rear camera setup that lets you take pictures in ultra Nightscape mode. The quad-camera setup includes 64MP AI primary camera alongside a 12MP telephoto lens. 

The 16MP+8MP dual in-display front camera can take pictures in the wide-angle views with crisp clarity. You can also take stable videos with the help of UIS Max video stabilization. SLOOP App video creation tool can be a very useful in-built app for you if you are a social media influencer that allows you to create lively videos at ease.

Battery

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The device is packed with a 4300mah battery that supports a 30W flash charge and can fully charge your device in 1 hour. The charging algorithm of the battery includes five layers of security protection that can protect your battery from heating and damage issues.

Verdict

Realme has a tag line “Dare To Leap” and this budget-friendly smartphone deserves a leap from us to spend some bucks from our pocket.

Reasons To Buy

  • Smooth viewing experience
  • UIS Max Video Stabilization
  • 30W Flash Charge

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Not ideal for gaming

Redmi Note 9 Pro MaxBest Amazon Smartphone

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has an Aura Balance Design that has a symmetrical design, immersive display and comes in vibrant colors. The ergonomic design has enough potential to catch your attention.

Specs and Performance

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The device comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay. The display is protected with a triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with an aspect ratio of 20:9. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor is a gaming beast that can help you to play all high graphics smoothly. The device comes with 6GB RAM capacity and 64GB internal capacity. The device runs on Android 10 with the MIUI 11 mobile platform.

Camera

The back panel of the device contains a Quad camera setup that includes 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor. You can shoot 4K, 1080p, and 720p videos in high quality and stability. The device has an in-display 32MP selfie camera that helps you capture in different modes.

Battery

The battery comes with lithium-ion 5020mah battery that supports 30W fast charging that can quickly charge your device.

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Verdict

Redmi is a leading smartphone brand that provides feature-loaded smartphones and can be one of the best smartphones under 20000 if you are looking for a quality brand.

Reasons To Buy

  • FHD+ Dot display
  • Impressive Camera

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Average Build Quality

Samsung Galaxy M31 Must Buy Smartphone

Moving forward in our segment of best smartphones under 20000, we have Samsung Galaxy M31. The device is lightweight that only weighs around 191g and is sleek with 8.9mm thickness.

Specs and Performance

Samsung Galaxy M31 has a display of 6.4 inches super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen that supports 1080 x 2340 resolutions and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device has a screen to body ratio of 84.1%. The device has an octa-core processor that is coupled with an Exynos 9611 chipset. The device has an internal storage of 64GB which is paired with a 6GB of RAM.

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Optics of the device contains 64MP Primary camera that includes 8MP Ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 5MP depth sensor. LED flash at the back will help you to capture quality photos in low light conditions. The 32MP HDR selfie camera can beautifully capture all your best moments in a single click. The fingerprint sensor on the back panel of the device can easily unlock your device.

Battery

The battery is a non-removable lithium-polymer battery of 6000mah capacity with fast charging of 15W.

Verdict

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Samsung series smartphones are generally high-priced, this is a smartphone that costs under 20000, which can be a smart buy.

Reasons To Buy

  • Sleek design
  • HDR selfie camera
  • Long lasting battery

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Laggy UI

Vivo Z1X Premium Looking Smartphone

Vivo is a budget-friendly brand that mainly focuses on camera and design. Vivo Z1X comes with an innovative 2.5D shaped design that gives it a sleek and stylish look.

Specs and Performance

The device has a 6.38 inches Halo FullView AMOLED display that produces high-quality visuals. It has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9 and a screen ratio of 90%. The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Mobile platform with Ai engine and ultimate speed. The device has a 4GB RAM capacity ad 64GB internal storage. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie OS.

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Camera

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The camera has been the standout feature of Vivo devices. The device has a rear triple camera setup that has a primary camera of 48MP alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The frontal shooter of the device comes with a 32MP lens that can capture all your snaps beautifully.

Battery

Vivo Z1X comes with a 4500mah non-removable battery that supports 22.5w Fast charging alongside reverse charging.

Verdict

Vivo Z1X is recommended for selfie lovers and photo geeks, as the device perfectly lets you capture moments through its beautiful lens.

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Reasons To Buy

  • Fullview AMOLED display
  • Lightweight
  • fast and reverse charging

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Not ideal for gaming

Nokia 7.2Best and Cheap Smartphone

Nokia used to be our favorite brand until it lagged due to innovation issues. Nokia is back with some good design and budget-friendly devices that can be a good addition to your smartphone list.

Specs and Performance

The 6.3-inch capacitive touchscreen produces display produces 16M colors that can light up your device. The display has an 82.4% of screen to body ratio and 19:9 aspect ratio. The display is backed by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to save your device from breaking. The device has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor combined with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device runs on the Android 9.0 Pie platform.

Camera

The triple rear camera setup of this best smartphones under 20000 has a 48MP primary camera alongside 8MP ultra-wide lens and 5MP depth sensor. To capture selfies, the device is equipped with a 20MP lens in all kinds of lighting conditions.

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Battery

Nokia 7.2 may lag in battery capacity as compared to other devices of the list. It comes with a 3500mah battery that supports 10w fast charging.

Verdict

Nokia 7.2 has a simple design and has all the features that you might think of in a budget-friendly smartphone.

Reasons To Buy

  • Impressive design
  • Powerful Processor

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Average Battery

Vivo Y51Premium Looking Smartphone

The latest smartphone launched by Vivo in the market is Vivo Y51, which has arrived in the second week of December. This mid-range smartphone by Vivo has premium camera specs along with an appealing design. Y51 can be a very good choice if you have a budget under 20K INR.

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Build and Design

Vivo Y51 has a slim design that gives it a classy look. The device has a side fingerprint sensor that can unlock your device at a lightning-fast speed. The device is available in two vibrant colors Crystal Symphony and Titanium Saphhire.

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Specs and Performance 

You get a Halo Full view display of 6.58 inches that offers you vivid colors on the screen. The device has Vivo Turbo 3.0 feature that ensures you get a lag-free gaming experience. The device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 mobile platform that runs on FunTouch OS 11 based Operating system.

You get 8GB RAM in the device that will help you to seamlessly do multitasking. The device is big on storage where you get 128GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB. The device has dual 4G SIM support where you can operate 2 4G SIM at a time.

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Camera 

Talking about the optics of the device, it has a Triple rear AI camera that lets you shoot the best shots. The device has a 48MP primary camera that comes with a super night feature to capture images in night light. To capture beautiful selfies, the device has a 16MP front camera that has an Aurora Screen light feature.

Battery

Vivo Y51 is packed with a 5000mAh battery that supports a fast charge feature. The device can easily go up to 12 hours on ane charge, which can later be charged up quickly with the help of an 18W fast charge.

Verdict

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Overall the device has ticked all the boxes. Along with an impressive camera, the device has an exclusive Multi Turbo 3.0 feature that makes it ideal for gamers to opt for this device.

Reasons To Buy

  • Vivo Turbo 3.0
  • 12 hours usage time
  • Impressive camera specs

Reasons Not To Buy

  • Heats while multitasking

Final Words

With this, we wrap up our list of best smartphones under 20000. We hope the list is helpful and will help you to make a final buying decision if you are opting for a budget-friendly smartphone. Do not forget to comment and let us know about your favorite smartphone of the list.

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