Best Phones under 20000 Rupees in India [Latest List 2016]
If you are looking for best smartphones under Rs. 20000/- then you are at the right place. In 20000/- Rupees you can get a decent smartphone with latest features and reasonably high specifications. So here I am going to list down some of the best smartphones out today that you can get in a budget of Rs. 20k.
Best Mobile Phones under Rs. 20000/- in India
Here are the best and latest smartphones that cost between Rs. 16000/- to Rs. 20000/-. Here I am listing down their specifications too so that you can make a well informed decision on which phone to buy. All these below mentioned phones are based on Android platform as I couldn’t find a single phone in Windows OS under 20k price segment that is worth buying.
Lenovo Vibe X3
The first Mobile Phone on my list is the latest Lenovo Vibe X3 Android Smartphone from Lenovo. Lenovo Vibe X3 is truly one of the best phones that you can get at Rs. 20000/-. This phone has got high specifications and comes with almost all the features that you can think of. It has got high-end features like IR Blaster, NFC, Fingerprint Sensor, Quick Charge 2.0 and much more. Lenovo Vibe X3 is powered by Snapdragon 808 Hexa core SOC and the processor can reach speeds up to 2 GHz. The GPU here is Adreno 418 which is more than enough to run any latest HD game.
The phone comes with 3GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory expandable to 128 GB via microSD card. It is a 4G phone that has dual Hybrid Nano SIM slot (4G + 4G). The display is super crisp having 5.5-inch IPS Full HD Screen that has pixel density of around 401 ppi. The display screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The 21 Megapixel Camera is very good and you can expect some great captures from it. A 8 MP secondary camera is also there on the front for capturing selfies. The battery is huge at 3500 mAh and can extract more than 1 day with moderate to heavy usage.
I have also written detailed review of Lenovo Vibe X3 which you can read below.
Read Detailed Review of Lenovo Vibe X3
| Lenovo Vibe X3 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 808 Hexa core 64-bit processor up to 2 GHz, Adreno 418 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Internal Storage | 32 / 64 GB, expandable to 128 GB using microSD card |
| Camera | 21 MP Primary Camera with dual-LED (dual tone) Flash and 8 MP secondary camera at front |
| Features | Infrared Blaster, NFC, Fingerprint Scanner, FM Radio, GPS, Quick Charge 2.0 (Fast battery charging) etc. |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G, dual SIM Hybrid (Micro+Nano SIM), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Po 3500 mAh Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 20000/- (approx) |
Moto X Play
Motorola is one the highly reputed company for Smartphones. Here in the 20k price segment we have Moto X Play from Motorola. If you are looking for more of a branded phone and does not trust the Chinese phone makers then Moto X Play is the right phone for you under Rs. 20k segment. The word ‘Play’ in the end part of this phone name indicates that it is phone that is meant for gaming purpose because it comes with nice set of hardware and good amount of features.
Moto X Play is powered by Snapdragon 615 Processor. The Octa-core processor here is clocked at 1.7 GHz. It has got Adreno 405 GPU which is good enough for any current high-end games. The phone comes with 2GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage which can be expanded to additional 128 GB via microSD card. The display is very good and it has got 5.5-inch Full HD display having 403 ppi pixel density.
In the camera department it has got a good 21 Megapixel camera with dual tone LED flash that can take some breathtaking pictures even in low light conditions. There is a 5MP secondary camera on the front for taking selfies.
Moto X Play has got features like NFC, Fast battery charging (quick charge 2.0) but there is absence of IR Blaster and Fingerprint sensor. It has got a mammoth battery rated at 3630 mAh which is more than enough and can last at least 1 day on heavy usage.
| Moto X Play Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 615 64-bit 1.7 GHz Octa-core CPU, Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Display | 5.5-inches Full HD IPS, 403 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 16 / 32 GB, microSD card support up to 128 GB |
| Camera | 21 MP primary camera with dual-LED (dual tone) Flash and 5 MP front camera |
| Features | NFC, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Single/Dual Nano-SIM, FM Radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc. |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3630 mAh Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 16.5K and Rs. 18K |
Nexus 6 (32 GB)
Nexus 6 is a phone that needs no introduction because it is backed by Google. Nexus 6 is manufactured by Motorola and it is more of a phablet because of its huge 5.96 inches Display Screen. It is also known as Motorola Nexus X and Motorola Moto X Pro. Comparing to other phone Nexus 6 might feel a little old but it has got all the power that you need and the trust badge of Google.
Nexus 6 is powered by Snapdragon 805 Quad core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 processor and it has Adreno 420 as GPU. The phone comes with 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal memory with no provision for card slot. The display screen is huge at 5.96 inches but is super crisp and clear. It is a QHD display screen having resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (493 ppi pixel density). The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
On the camera front it has got 13 MP primary camera at rear with dual LED flash and 2 MP secondary camera at front. Special features include Wireless Charging and NFC. It has got Li-Po 3220 mAh battery which is non-removable.
| Motorola Nexus 6 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 805 Quad core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 processor, Adreno 420 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.96 inched QHD Display AMOLED, 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection |
| Internal Storage | 36 GB, No card slot |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary Camera at Rear with LED Flash and 2 MP Front Camera at Front |
| Features | NFC, FM Radio |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Nano SIM (Single SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-po 3220 mAh battery |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 20000/- |
OnePlus One
OnePlus One is might be a little old phone for this list but it still got the power & features to shake up some of the latest phones in 20k segment. When it was launched then it was priced at Rs. 25k but now its price has been reduced to 20k because of the competition and also because of the launch of OnePlus 2 which is priced at Rs. 23k. Anyways it is still a pretty solid phone to buy and here are the specifications of OnePlus One Android Smartphone.
| OnePlus One Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 801Quad Core 2.5 GHz, Adreno 330 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches Full HD, 401 ppi pixel density |
| Internal Storage | 16/64 GB, No card slot |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary camera with dual LED flash and 5 MP front camera |
| Features | NFC, GPS |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Micro SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) |
| Battery | Li-Po 3100 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 20000/- |
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung is the king when it comes to Android Smartphones. It was the Samsung only who made the Android so popular today. The 20k range phone from Samsung that I am going to discuss here is Samsung Galaxy A5.
Here if we keep the brand aside then there is nothing special about this phone. It has got average specifications and with no special features except NFC. Also the price is too high for the phone with average specs. The only thing that is in this favor of this phone is the huge brand name Samsung. Below are the Specifications for Samsung Galaxy A5.
| Samsung Galaxy A5 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 410 Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Display | 5.0 inches HD Display (720 x 1280 pixels), 294 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4.0 Protection |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, microSD card up to 64 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary Camera at Rear with LED Flash and 5 MP Front Camera at Front |
| Features | NFC, FM Radio |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Nano-SIM card, GPS, FM Radio |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 4.4.4 (Kitkat) |
| Battery | Li-ion 2300 mAh battery |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 17000/- |
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)
Asus is a name that you generally associate with computer hardware and laptops, but recently it has produced some good Android Smartphones. One of such smartphones is Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
The one thing that differentiates Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML from other smartphones is that it is powered by Intel Atom Z3580 processor. It has got 4 GB RAM, 16 / 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for expanding memory up to 128 GB. A 5.5 inches Full HD Display having 401 ppi is present on the front of the phone. The display quality of screen is pretty good and the colors are vivid.
It has got 13 Megpaixel camera at the rear with dual-LED (dual tone) flash and a 5 MP front camera. The battery is pretty decent at 3000 mAh.
| Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Specifications | |
| Processor | Intel Atom Z3580, 2.3 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inch Full HD, 401 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 16 / 32 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary camera with dual LED (dual tone) Flash and 5 MP front camera |
| Features | NFC |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Micro SIM) |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Po 3000 mAh, Non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 20k (32GB), Rs. 17k (16GB) |
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Gionee S6 4G VoLTE
Gionee S6 4G VoLTE is a very good android smartphone from Gionee which is a very well reputed and one of the largest Chinese mobile phone manufacturers. It is a dual SIM phone with metallic body and it includes a reversible USB Type-C connector.
Gionee S6 is powered by Mediatek MT6753 1.3 GHz 64-bit Octa-core processor with Mali-T720MP3 as GPU. Memory wise the phone live up to your expectations as it has got 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Memory / Storage. It has 5.5 inches AMOLED display screen which is HD (720 x 1280 pixels) having 267 ppi which is on the lower side compared other phones.
A 13 MP camera with LED flash is present on the rear and 5 MP camera is also provided for taking selfies. The battery is rather huge at 3150 mAh and it is non-removable.
| Gionee S6 Specifications | |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6753 1.3 GHz 64-bit Octa-core processor, Mali-T720MP3 GPU |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches HD AMOLED Display |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP primary with LED Flash and 5 MP front camera |
| Features | USB Type-C connector |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Nano+Micro), WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-ion 3150 mAh, non-removable |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 19k |
OPPO F1
OPPO is also a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer that has recently got into Indian Smartphone market. The new phone from OPPO which is OPPO F1 is making a lot of noise in the news and TV advertisements. It is a phone that is targeted towards selfie lovers because it got a pretty decent 8 Megapixel Front facing camera. The phone also comes with decent specifications which I am going to discuss next.
OPPO F1 is powered by Snapdragon 616 Octa-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz. The phone comes with 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot to expand your phone memory to 128 GB. It has got 5 inches IPS HD display (720 x 1280 pixels) having pixel density of 294 ppi. The display screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to prevent it from scratches and damage. It has got a decent 2500 mAh battery which is non-removable.
| OPPO F1 Specifications | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 616, 1.7 GHz Octacore, Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Display | 5 inches IPS HD, 294 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, microSD cars slot to upto 128 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary camera with LED flash and 8 MP Front camera |
| Features | Basic only |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, dual SIM (nano + micro), Wifi, Bluetooh etc. |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-po 2500 mAh |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 15.5k |
HTC Desire 828 Dual Sim
HTC phones are pretty solid both in terms of performance and build quality. Here I will discuss about HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM android smartphone which is largely meant for selfie lovers because of its Ultrapixel camera at the front. The phone has got decent specifications which you can see below.
| HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM Specifications | |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6753, Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, Mali-T720MP3 GPU |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Display | 5.5 inches IPS Full HD, 401 ppi |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, microSD cars slot to upto 200 GB |
| Camera | 13 MP Primary camera with LED flash and Ultrapixel Front camera |
| Features | Basic only |
| Network / Connectivity | 3G / 4G LTE, dual SIM (Nano SIM), Wifi, Bluetooh, FM Radio etc. |
| Operating System (OS) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2800 mAh |
| Price (approx.) | Rs. 19000/- |
Still Confused Which Phone to Buy? Then Ask Me
If you are still unsure which mobile to buy under Rs. 20000/- segment then you can ask me by leaving a comment below clearing stating your requirements.
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Hi, I am not pleased with your phone selection, I have 18k to 20k budget, what I need.
1. Performance is the 1st major issuse for me,,
2. A good Rear camera,, front camera is not a big matter for me, as am not a selfie freak,,
3. Good battery,
4. Good software & Essential sensors
5. Mostly imp is after sale service,, I want to use a phone atleast 3 to 3.5 yrs,, so i don’t need a hasserment during after sales service,,
some company in India has very bad customer feedback,,
those are my main need,, now suggest me some,,
I am surprised that you are not pleased because i have listed down the best available phone in 20k segment. For your needs i suggest you to go for Moto X Play or Lenovo Vibe X3.
Hi,
happy to see you once again.
I want to buy a Phone with no heating issues and with high performance.
could you suggest me the mobiles in both low and mid range?
thank you.
In low range you can go for Coolpad Note 3 Lite and in mid-range i would suggest Moto X Play.
Hi,
thanks for the help.
But in most of the reviews I came across on Snapdragon 615, it was expressed that it is notorious for heavy heat generation.
Despite it’s heavy heat generation, I am interested to know how it’s been handled in Moto X Play.
Another thing I want to know whether OS has any influence on handling the heat issues?
A little heating issue is always there in every present generation phone because the processors have become so fast and powerful. But in Moto X there is no major heating issue [my brother has this phone & it is a beast], and yes OS do play an important part in handling a processor. This is called Optimization.
thank you,
Again I am interested to know which OS can give better performance with the same given configuration? especially related to heat issues and speed.
There is no specific answer to this. If the OS is well optimized for the hardware then any OS is good. Hope this helps.
how about iphone 5s now its 20k on snapdeal
Frankly Not worth it.
why?
because you can get much better specifications and features in this price
how if i have 40k 50k
is iphone 6s worth
May be not. I would still prefer Samsung Galaxy S7.
Sir,
I am considering few smartphones to buy. I am looking for Oppo F1 Plus all this while. But, I was comparing with other brands as well which is similar to Oppo F1 Plus spec. Some of the phones I had survey is Galaxy S7 and Galaxy A8 but I do not know which phone have better spec. Appreciate if you could help me.
Thanks.
Here Samsung Galaxy S7 has got the best specifications.
Which one is better between Samsung Galaxy A8, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Oppo F1 Plus in terms of performance?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Hi Akshat,
Good Evening.Currently I am using Featured phone for calling/sms. Now I would like to use SmartPhone going forward.
Could you kindly suggest me which phone is the best ? (Budget is < 10,000)
Requirements :
Screen size should not be greater than 5 inches.
RAM : Am not sure. (My usage : Emails checking, Tickets booking, Online Shopping along with some Apps like Talking tom and other Kids related Apps)
Camera : 8 MP or above
Sim Type ; Dual Sim
Kindly let me know if you need any additional information. Also I have a general question , why there is a price variation even if the configurations remains same in multiple brands . Can we go with Indian brands like MicroMax if the configuration remains one and the same as in Popular Brands like Samsung ?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Regards,
Pradeep
Hello Pradeep,
For your requirements under 10k I would advise you to get Honor Holly 2 Plus. You can buy it here http://www.amazon.in/Huawei-Holly-2-Plus-Holly2/dp/B01ABYRHYG/?tag=aksha0b-21. With same specifications bigger brands have costlier phones because of their brand name, better support, better software and upgrades. Also it is better to go for bigger Chinese brands (OEM) rather than Indian brands like Micromax, Karbonn etc. Hope this helps.
Regards
Akshat
Hi Akshat,
Thanks a lot for your quick response.
I have gone through the product details of Honor Holly 2 Plus smart phone and found that it’s not a gorilla glassed phone. Is it still ok to go with this Phone? Heard that Gorilla glassed mobiles are far better than normal screen phones. What about your comment on Asus Zenfone Max and CoolPad Note3 Lite smartphone?
Please suggest.
Thanks & Regards,
Pradeep
Asus Zenfone Max is good but it has bigger screen but you asked for 5 inches only. Coolpad Note 3 Lite also lacks Gorilla Glass protection and is an average phone with weaker battery.
Thanks Akshat….! Your suggestion really helps.
hiii akshat sir i am reading ur suggestions you are giving best suggestions plz help me i want to buy a mobile at 12k to 13k in well known brands excapt china brands my requirements are 5.5 inchs display (1920*1080),13/5 or more cam,3gb ram ,16/32 rom with expandable,best battery 3000mah above,2.0 ghz processor speed,plz tell me sir i configued to select thank u sir.
In this price range from good brands i suggest you to go for Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
I am looking forward for xiaomi redmi pro.
Is it worth of money or should I go for another one..
Not worth it. You should look for Huawei Honor 8.
Thank you sir.
But still I am confused.
My budget is 15 k .
Please suggest me best smartphone in this budget
In 15k i would advise you to get Moto G4 Plus (3GB RAM/32GB).
M.Savarimuthu,
Chennai.
Can you explain me about the architecture of cores in processors ?
Every processor has different architecture and you can visit the official websites of Snapdragon and Mediatek for complete info.
Hi,
Could you plz tell me which Android Phone should I go for , My budget is around 15K and I am confused between Lenovo Vibe K5 and Moto G4 Plus.
I found few issues like slow charging , heating and hanging in Moto g4 + reviews, is it true ?
Criteria of selection is Performance, Speed, Better Camera , better battery back up and memory space.
If any other option is available plz let me know.
For your requirements Moto G4 Plus is the best phone you can get under 15k because it has the best camera (in 15k segment), powerful processor and huge amount of space with microSD card support. Every phone as some or other negative reviews reported only by some people. Believe me it is good phone and it totally suits your requirements.
Thanks for the valuable suggestion!!
Would you plz also suggest while comparing both the smartphones which processor is better ( 1.5 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 & 1.8 GHz, Octa Core, Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 Processor) for the over all output/performance.
Is there any upcoming phone in 20K range, worth waiting for..
I would say Snapdragon 617 is better and reliable. For upcoming phones keep visiting this blog.
Hi,
I am looking for a phone b/w 15k-20k, have gone through many websites, Little confused b/w Oppo F1s , Vivo V3 max, One plus 2 and moto g plus
Plzz suggest, which phone should I go for in terms of camera , no lag while playing games and switching apps, crispy display – should not be a pixelated one, should not be too heavy
For your requirements I suggest you to go with Vivo V3 Max. It is powerful, has good camera, good FHD display and comes with almost all features.
Does it make any difference if the phone is featuring Android 5.1 out of the box unlike moto g plus coming with marshmallow
If the phone is good then it is not an issue as you can always update to the latest android version whenever available.
Respected Sir,
Plz suggest me a smartphone having good camera,good processor,android latest version (Noguat),
4 GB RAM, full HD,good battery backup.
My budget is Rs,20,000-25,000
I suggest you to go for Moto G5 Plus.