Top 5 Smartphones from Popular Brands Under Rs 20,000

The Indian smartphone industry has seen substantial expansion in recent years, with more customers choosing high-end devices from well-known manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. However, the bulk of customers continues to choose sub-Rs. 20,000 smartphones.

As a result, customers have a broad range of alternatives thanks to the continuous introduction of new products in this category by even well-known companies like OnePlus, iQOO, and Vivo. Check out the list if you're searching for a smartphone within this price range.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, which has attracted a lot of attention, is our top choice. It has a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC powers the phone, which comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage that can be expanded with a microSD card.

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On the back of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, there is a triple camera system with a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. A 16-megapixel front-facing camera is available for taking selfies and making video calls. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging capability, Android 13 with Oxygen OS 13 pre-installed, and a guarantee of two future Android version updates round out the features of the phone.

Pricing

The 8GB + 128GB model of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite costs Rs 19,999, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs 21,999.

iQOO Z7

Another strong option in the price range of less than Rs 20,000 is the iQOO Z7. The phone has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a selfie camera in a dewdrop notch.

It is controlled by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and matched with up to 8GB LPDDR4X Smash and up to 128GB interior stockpiling which can be extended further utilizing a microSD card.

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Camera and other Subtleties

The iQOO Z7 gets a double camera arrangement on the back, comprising a 64MP primary camera with OIS and a 2MP helper sensor. There is a 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.

An in-display fingerprint scanner for added security, HDR content playback on leading OTT platforms, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging, and timely OS updates are among the handset's other noteworthy features.

The iQOO Z7 costs Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, while the 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 18,999.

Realme 10 pro

The Realme 10 Pro is one more choice on this rundown. It has a huge 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and very thin bezels. With up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.

The Realme 10 Pro has a 108MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back, making it a dual-camera phone. A 16MP front-facing camera is available for video calls and selfies.

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The phone also has dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also comes with Android 13 and Realme UI 4.

Pricing The Realme 10 Pro 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs 18,999, while the 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs 19,999.

Vivo T2 5g

Vivo has produced a quality product with the T2, which is available for less than Rs. 20,000 and builds on the success of the T1 series.

The phone has an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a small notch for the camera for taking selfies.

It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded with a microSD card, and it can be charged with a microSD card.

On the back of the Vivo T2, there is a dual camera setup with a 64MP main camera that has optical image stabilization and a 2MP auxiliary sensor. There is a 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.

The phone also has a number of noteworthy features, such as the ability to play HDR content on leading OTT platforms, an in-display fingerprint scanner for improved security, timely OS updates, pre-installed Android 13 with FunTouch OS 13, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

The Vivo T2 costs Rs 18,999 for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and Rs 20,999 for the model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Redmi Note 12 5G

The Redmi Note 12 is gaining popularity in the sub-Rs 20,000 markets because it is a viable alternative. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole cut out for the front-facing camera, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a resolution of Full HD+.

It is controlled by the most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and can be matched with up to 6GB Slam and 128GB of stockpiling.

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As far as the camera, the Redmi Note 12 highlights a triple-camera setup on the back, which comprises a 48MP fundamental sensor, an 8MP super wide sensor, and a 2MP full-scale sensor. Additionally, it has a 13MP front-facing camera for video calls and selfies. The phone has stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 12 with MIUI 13, an IR blaster, and a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged quickly with 33W.

The Redmi Note 12 5G costs Rs 17,999 in India for the 4GB+128GB model and Rs 19,999 for the 6GB+128GB model.