Best smartphones under Rs 20K to buy in India

From Xiaomi Mi A2 to the latest Nokia 6.1 Plus, here are the best smartphones you can buy right now for under Rs 20,000.

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If you’re keen on buying a new smartphone under Rs 20,000, then you might want to consider this list of options below.

Xiaomi Mi A2
Successor to last year’s Mi A1, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is among the best devices to buy in this price range. The smartphone’s USP is that it runs stock Android Oreo, and will soon be updated to Android Pie. The Mi A2 is priced at Rs 16,999, and it features an FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, dual rear cameras, 20-megapixel selfie camera, and a 3,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

Nokia 6.1 Plus
The latest Nokia smartphone flaunts a full-screen display with a notch at the top, and is covered by glass on both sides. In short, the new Nokia 6.1 Plus is also among the most premium-looking devices in this segment. Priced at Rs 15,999, the device comes with a 5.8-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636 SoC, and dual rear cameras. With Android One certification, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is also slated to get the latest Android Pie update soon.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
The Redmi Note 5 Pro’s all-round capabilities make it among the most sought-after devices in this price range. With prices starting from Rs 13,999, the Xiaomi smartphone comes with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636 SoC, up to 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras, fingerprint sensor, and face unlock.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
The smartphone that has come close to upsetting the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s dominance is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. While it shares most of the specifications and features with Xiaomi’s smartphone, it does come with a bigger 5,000mAh battery under the hood. Another talking point is that the Zenfone Max Pro M1 runs near stock Android 8.1 Oreo. Prices start from Rs 10,999, and go up to Rs 14,999.

Honor Play
One for the gamers, the Honor Play lets you enjoy long hours of PUBG, and its price tag isn’t very heavy on your pockets either. Priced at Rs 19,999, the smartphone’s talking points include the flagship Kirin 970 SoC, 6.3-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, and Huawei’s ‘GPU Turbo’ that promises the best gaming performance.

Huawei P20 Lite
The Huawei P20 Lite makes it to this list on the back of its premium design, and exceptional cameras. Priced at Rs 19,990, the smartphone comes with a tall 5.8-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras (16-megapixel + 2-megapixel), and a 24-megapixel selfie camera.

Moto G6
The Moto G6 is priced at Rs 13,999, and comes with a tall 18:9 aspect ratio ‘Max Vision’ display with FHD+ resolution. Other features include Dolby Audio preset modes, dual rear cameras, and it runs near stock Android Oreo out-of-the-box. Unlike many of the new devices, the Moto G6 is available both online and via offline retail stores.

Samsung Galaxy J8
Those who prefer buying a device from a top brand can opt for Samsung’s Galaxy J8. The smartphone has received a price cut, and is now available for Rs 17,990. At this price you get a 6-inch HD+ Infinity display, Snapdragon 450 SoC, 4GB RAM, and color options of blue, black and gold.

Oppo F7
The Oppo F7 is available for Rs 19,990, and is meant for those who prefer a contemporary looking device. The device flaunts a 6.23-inch full-screen 19:9 display with a notch at the top. Another highlight of the device is the 25-megapixel selfie camera up front that is backed by Artificial Intelligence. The variant available in this price range comes with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM.

Apple iPhone SE
It may be ancient by current smartphone standards, but the iPhone SE remains the most affordable Apple smartphone in India. With iOS 12 promising a boost in performance on older devices, the iPhone SE comes across as a reliable secondary device.
















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