One is spoilt for choice when it comes to a budget smartphone that is under Rs 20,000. There are some fine phones under this category that are definitely worth your money. Here is a look at some phones in this category if you are looking to buy a smartphone costing less than Rs 20,000. Most of these mobile phones are also available for EMI, helping you pick a phone without exactly burning a huge hole in your pocket all of a sudden.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G
Priced, 20,999 (okay, possibly a few hundred rupees above your budget) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, is a fine pick with 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage. It has 67W fast charger, helping you charge your phone instantly. If you are a gamer, the Mediatek Helio G96 SoC offers great gaming and smooth day-to-day performance. It has a 16 MP front camera, and comes with 108MP HM2 sensor, 8MP Ultra-Wide sensor, 2MP Macro and 2MP depth sensor ensure flawless photography.
Realme 9 5G SE
The Realme 9 5G SE is another budget phone in the range of Rs 20,000. It comes with 6.6 inch Full HD+ Display, has a storage space of 128 GB, and is expandable up to 1 TB. It works on Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Processor, and has 6GB RAM. The 48 MP rear camera is good enough to satisfy the photograpy enthusiast in you. It has a robust 5000 mAh battery and comes with 30 W Rapid Charging technology.Â
Vivo Y35
Priced under Rs 19,000, VIVO Y35 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage space. It has a 50MP main camera with Electronic Image Stabilization and a 16 MP front camera. Powered by Octa-core Snapdragon 680, vivo Y35, also packs 44W fast charging with 5000mAh battery. The Side Fingerprint design, integrating the fingerprint scanner with the power button makes user interaction fairly effortless.
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Another phone that is in the range of Rs 19,000 is Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. The phone has 6GB and 128GB storage capacity and has the latest Android v12.0, One UI 4 operating system. It boastsa massive 6000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a high-resolution 50 MP camera and comes with the protection of Samsung's Knox security system.
OPPO K10 5G
With an exchange offer available on Amazon, OPPO K10 5G costs around Rs 19,000. It has 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, expandable upto 1 TB. OPPO K10 5G comes with 48MP camera. It has 5000 mAh Lithium Ion Polymer Battery, and can be charged up to 53 per cent in about 30 minutes. The phone has 20.52 hours of talk time on a full charge and, users can WhatsApp for 1.2 hours after the battery reaches five per cent.
iQoo Z6 Lite 5G
First phone powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G can hold its ground on the performance front with a price tag of Rs 15,499 (recommended configuration). The phone has a sturdy build quality and decent camera performance compared to the competition in this price segment. One department where it shines is the battery life, 5,000 mAh, more often than not, it lasts a whole day and then some. Plus, a feature-rich FunTouch OS 12 and a 6.58-inch IPS LCD (2400x1080) display with refresh rates of up to 120Hz make this a worthy contender.
