10 Best Smartphone models to buy under ₹ 20000 in 2024

With Dozens of Smartphones available out there in the market, it’s not quite clear to choose the best one for you, that’s why we made this guide to pick the best smartphone models under ₹ 20000  in India.

The best smartphones under ₹ 20000 are chosen based on its processor, camera, battery and value for money. Here are the top ten best smartphone models under ₹ 20000.

Smartphone Models	Best for	Price in ₹
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G	Best For Money (Overall)	15,499
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite	Best Smartphone under ₹20,000	19,999
Realme Narzo 60 5G	Better processor	15,999
Vivo V27	Decent buy with good camera	17,759
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G	Decent buy	16,999

Samsung Galaxy M34

The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is a good choice for multimedia consumption, thanks to its crisp and vibrant display and impressive battery life. Additionally, the device`s performance meets regular usage expectations, while its primary camera excels in capturing finer details with respectable color accuracy even in cloudy conditions. Considering the processor, specifications, battery and date of launch, Galaxy M34 ranks as the overall best, worth for the money.

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite ranks first as the best smartphone under ₹20,000 range, thanks to its better processor, display and battery capacity. Featuring Snapdragon 695 5G processor, the Nord CE 3 Lite stands out from others in its performance, build quality and brand value. As per OnePlus, the phone gets 80% charged in 30 minutes and it also supports SD card. However, one of the Amazon reviews reads that the phone doesn’t allow to use both SIM-2 and SD-card at the same time.

Still, considering the brand, specifications and its date of launch, it’s one of the best-buy in the range.

Cons: Camera quality could have been better.

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Xiaomi Note 11 Pro + 5G

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Realme 10 Pro 5G

Realme 10 Pro 5G comes with 6.72” IPS LCD display and equips Snapdragon 695 5G processor, which is better in the price-range. The phone comes in two variants and starts at ₹18,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, launched on February 2023, comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate 6.60-inch display offering a resolution of 1080×2408 pixels (FHD+). Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is powered by a 2.2Ghz MHz octa-core processor. The build quality is better than other models and the phone looks stylish in the light green color. The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. Available at ₹16,999, it’s a decent buy in the price-range.

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Xiaomi 11X 5G

Xiaomi 11 X brings one of the flagship processors under ₹ 20,000 range. Its specifications are quite impressive and is one of the best smartphones to buy in the range, except in the fact that it’s been released in 2021. As Xiaomi provides only three years of software updates & 5 years of security updates, you may only get 2 years of security of updates in this Xiaomi 11 X. Other than this, Xiaomi 11 X is a pretty choice to go for.

Lastly, though the price is a bit higher than the range, you can buy it under ₹ 20,000 if you avail bank offers.  

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Poco X5 Pro

Poco X5 Pro comes with Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, which is better than its peers in the range. It has impressive camera and a decent battery capacity with 67W fast-charging. The phone gets fully charged in 45 minutes, as per its advertisement.

Cons:

• The phone’s performance shrinks after installing software updates, many reviews in Amazon shows.
• It has no SD-card slot.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, featuring Snapdragon 695 5G processor is the best Samsung smartphone under ₹20,000 range, in first half of 2024. The specifications are better overall, except the selfie-camera which is just 8 MP. So, you can’t expect your selfie to be best, unless you look good. The device comes in four color and starts at ₹19,999.

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Vivo V27 5G

Vivo V27, launched on 1^st March, 2023, comes with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. V27 has three variants, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8 & 12 GB RAM. The camera quality in the phone is pretty good. It also supports 66W fast charging and can get 50% charged in just 19min (advertised). Overall, it’s better choice for those who need impressive camera in the range.

Cons: No SD-card slot and no 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Realme Narzo 60 5G

The Realme Narzo 60 impresses with its Super AMOLED display and 90Hz refresh rate. The MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC also delivers decent performance. While camera capabilities and charging speeds are not exceptional, the phone is a reliable choice for budget users and daily activities.

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