The Indian smartphone market is extremely competitive, with top brands like Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo offering feature-rich phones at budget-friendly prices. The sub-20K smartphone segment is growing in India, with youngsters between the ages of 15–19 now buying smartphones.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has made education go digital, and there is an increasing need for affordable smartphones. Many upcoming mobile phones like the Redmi 9C, Xiaomi Mi A4, and Vivo iQOO Z1x are expected to be offered well below Rs. 20,000, in order to cater to this increase in demand for budget phones.
If you are thinking about purchasing a new smartphone, we have curated a list of the best budget-friendly phones in the market available today.
- Realme 7 Pro
Boasting significant upgrades from its predecessor Realme 6 Pro, like AMOLED display, stereo speakers and fast charging, Realme 7 Pro is one of the best phones under 20,000 INR. It is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC, while the phone’s UI is extremely smooth. The smartphone also features a 32MP selfie camera, and a 64+8+2+2MP quad-camera setup at the back.
2. Samsung Galaxy M31s
This model by Samsung packs a 6,000mAh battery under the hood, which allows continuous usage for over 24 hours. It is powered by the Exynos 9611 SoC and allows smooth multitasking. This Samsung mobile also houses excellent cameras, with a 32MP front camera, and a 64+12+5+5MP camera setup at the back.
3. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
One of the best mobile phone under 20000 is the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched by Xiaomi. It offers a great photography experience, especially in low-light conditions, and manages to keep the noise in check. This Redmi phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera, and a 64+8+5+2MP quad-camera setup at the back. The phone also packs a 5,020mAh battery under the hood, thus assuring you of the device’s long battery life.
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