Best Phones Under 20000

Picking up a smartphone which will be your daily driver for the coming year or so is a very crucial and often a cumbersome job. The smartphone market has such an overwhelming number of gadgets that it makes very difficult for the users to choose the device most apt for them. Also, you no longer need to spend 30 or 40k to get a premium device with the best features. You can get hold of the great and best phones under 20000 rupees with all the premium features and build.

Well, we’re here to help you out to choose the best smartphone which would be ideal for you under 20000 rupees. Here’s the list of top 10 best mobile phones under 20000 rupees currently available in the market. The phones in this list are in random order as it’s almost impossible to pick a best among these gorgeous babies.

Best Mobile Under 20000

1. Lenovo Vibe X3

Launched in February 2016, the Lenovo Vibe X3 is probably the best phone under 20000 rupees right now. The device packs powerful specs and is known for its excellent overall performance. The Aluminium frame and the chamfered edges give it a premium and elegant look. The device feels great in the hands and is very comfortable to hold.

The Vibe X3 sports a 5.5-inch FHD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display with 401ppi pixel density. It is powered by a powerful hexacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset coupled with  3 GB of RAM and Adreno 418 GPU. It is the same chipset which powers devices like the LG G4 and the Nexus 5X. The Lenovo Vibe X3 comes shipped with the latest Android Lollipop OS with the custom Vibe UI on top. The device offers 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

The primary camera of the device is a 21 MP rear shooter with Sony’s IMX230 sensor consisting 6 piece lens and f/2.0 aperture along with fast autofocus and dual LED flash. The rear camera comes with a Pro mode which provides a lot of options for a photography enthusiast and is capable of recording 4k videos. On the front, there is an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chat. Both the cameras provide great quality pictures.

Among other notable features which make this device one of the best mobile phones under 20000 rupees is a quick and snappy fingerprint sensor on the rear, an impressive non-removable 3500 mAh Li-Po battery with QuickCharge 2.0, Dolby Atmos speakers, NFC, IR Blaster and G LTE with VOLTE. Probably the only drawback of this device is that it’s slightly on the higher side. At 175g, the device is a bit heavy, but considering the great battery size, I shouldn’t have a problem with that. Amazing build quality, a reliable brand name and powerful hardware make this device one of the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees available in the market. The device is currently sold online at a price tag of Rs.19,999.

2. OnePlus X

The OnePlus X is probably the best phone under 20000 rupees if you’re looking for a device with a 5-inch display. The device was launched at a price of Rs.16,999 last year and is currently available on Amazon at a price of Rs.14,999 after receiving a price slash. The device has an excellent build quality and feels great in the hand.

The device sports a 5.0-inch display with Full HD Display (1920X1080 resolution) and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.3 GHz coupled with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device offers 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 128GB via micro-SD card and a modest 2300 mAh battery. The phone comes shipped with Android Lollipop with OxygenOS on top. The device supports dual 4G SIMs and also comes in a ceramic variant.

The primary camera on the OnePlus X is a 13 MP rear shooter with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and LED flash. There is a 5MP secondary camera on the front for selfies and video chat. Overall, the OnePlus X is a device with great aesthetics and hardware although it lacks some fancy features like a fingerprint sensor. Still, at a price of Rs.14,999, it is indeed one of the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees.

3. Motorola Moto X Play

If you are looking for a smartphone with a great camera and excellent battery life, then look no further as the Moto X Play is the device for you. The device even has a splash proof IP52 certification which makes it stand out among most devices on this list and makes it a worthy contender for the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees.

The Moto X Play was launched last year and sports a 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with a pixel density of 401ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device comes shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and has received the Marshmallow update. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor coupled with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The device comes in two internal memory variants of 16GB and 32GB which can be further expanded via microSD card.

The Moto X Play features a great 21MP primary camera with a f/2.0 aperture,  phase detection autofocus and dual-LED (dual tone) flash. The quality of images captured is really amazing. There is a 5MP camera with a f/2.2 aperture on the front for selfies and video chat. The device also offers a non-removable 3630 mAh battery which can easily last you more than a day on normal to heavy usage. A great camera, amazing battery and good design and build quality make the Moto X Play one of the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees currently available in the market.

4. Gionee Marathon M5

If your chief  priority is a great battery life in a smartphone, then the  best smartphone under 20000 rupees for you is the Gionee Marathon M5. The Marathon M5 packs a mind-boggling non-removable 6020 mAh Li-Po battery. This is probably the only device currently available in the stores which can promise you a battery life up to 2 days. This indeed makes it one of the best phones under 20000 rupees.

The Marathon M5 sports a 5.5-inch 720p AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6735 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory which can be further expanded via microSD card. It features a 13 MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and LED flash. On the front, there is a 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top.

Except for the staggering 6020 mAh battery, the rest of the specs of this device are decent at best. But, its battery capacity is alone sufficient to confirm its spot on this list of top 10 best mobiles under 20000 rupees.

5. Meizu MX 5

Meizu MX 5 is the best phone under 20000 rupees for you if you’re looking for sheer power and performance. Under the hood of this device is an octa-core Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 processor with eight  Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz along with PowerVR G6200 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. The MX 5 sports a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android Lollipop with Flyme 4.5.2 UI on top. It comes in three internal memory variants of 16/32/64 GB.

The Meizu MX 5 is a gorgeous device and gives a very premium feel. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android Lollipop with Flyme 4.5.2 UI on top. It comes in three internal memory variants of 16/32/64 GB.

The amazing processor isn’t the only attraction of this device. The MX 5 houses a fingerprint sensor embedded in its home button. The device even doesn’t disappoint on the camera front. It sports a great 20.7 MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture, laser autofocus and dual-LED (dual tone) flash. There is a 5MP camera on the front for the selfie lovers. The powerful hardware under the hood, amazing design & build quality, and a pocket-friendly price make it one of the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees.

6. Creo Mark 1

The Creo Mark 1 might be a slightly less-known smartphone on this list of best phones under 20000 rupees, but it’s unique features and excellent performance make it a worthy contender for the top 10 best mobiles under 20000 rupees.

Creo is an Indian manufacturer and the Mark 1 is its first device. The Mark 1 sports a vibrant 5.50-inch QHD display and is powered by a 1.9GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device offers 32GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via a microSD card and packs a 3100mAh non-removable battery. The Mark 1 features a decent 21 MP primary rear camera and 8 MP front-facing camera. The device also supports dual SIMs.

However, the USP of the device is its OS. The Mark 1 runs on Fuel OS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The Fuel OS has many unique features like the Sense, Retriever, Echo, etc. An innovative Operating System coupled with powerful specs reserve a spot for the Creo Mark 1 on the list of best phones under 20000 rupees.

7. Nextbit Robin

Nextbit Robin is a cloud-based smartphone which offers 100GB of cloud space in addition to the 32GB of internal storage. The USP of this device is its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based Nextbit OS which is deeply integrated with the cloud. The device automatically starts backing up your media in the cloud when your internal storage starts filling up. This unique and innovative feature make it one of the best phones under 20000 rupees currently available in India.

The smartphone sports a 5.2-inch Full HD screen and is powered by hexacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 808  Processor clocked at 1.8 GHz coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It features a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP secondary front camera. The camera quality is, however, just average. The phone also features a fingerprint sensor integrated with the power button placed on the side, a USB-Type C port and packs a decent 2680 mAh battery. The device is really innovative, but in a country like India where internet connectivity is still not that strong, this cloud-based service doesn’t seem too feasible. However, we have to agree that this is a device of the future and hence deserves a spot on this list of best mobile phones under 20000 rupees. The device is available in exciting midnight and mint colours at a cost of Rs.19,999 on Flipkart.

8. Huawei Honor 6

Another 5-inch device with great hardware and good build quality is the Huawei Honor 6. The Honor 6 sports a 5-inch FHD sharp display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is powered by an octa-core Kirin 925 processor with Mali T628 GPU coupled with 3GB of RAM.

It features a 13 MP primary rear shooter with f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP front-facing camera. It packs a non-removable  3100 mAh Li-Po battery and currently runs on Emotion UI 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop with an upgrade to Android Marshmallow planned for the future. The device was launched back in 2014, but it still has what it takes to be on this list of top 10 best mobiles under 20000 rupees. The Huawei Honor 6 is currently available on Flipkart at a cost of just Rs.14,999.

9. Asus Zenfone Selfie

The Zenfone Selfie is the ultimate smartphone for you in the sub-20k range if you’re a selfie lover. This device offers a 13MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture and dual-LED (dual tone) flash. This is the best phone under 20000 rupees for the selfie enthusiasts.

Among other features, the device sports a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection and an oleophobic coating. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor along with Adreno 405 GPU and 3GB of RAM. The primary camera is also of 13 megapixels but with an aperture of f/2.0. The device packs a 3000 mAh removable Li-Po battery and runs on Android Lollipop with a Marshmallow upgrade planned in future.

The amazing 13 MP front-facing camera of the Zenfone Selfie makes it appear on this list of top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees.

10. OnePlus 2 (16 GB)

Well, this device shouldn’t be on this list oft best phones under 20000 rupees as it costs Rs. 20,999 currently. But I couldn’ resist the temptation and hope that a slight over-budget of 1k won’t matter to many of our fans. OnePlus 2 was the 2015 flagship device of OnePlus and was touted as the ‘Flagship Killer’. The device is a unique blend of excellent build quality, great design, and top of the line hardware.

The device sports a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection and is powered by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The device features an amazing 13 MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture, Optical Image Stabilization, Laser autofocus and dual-LED flash. There is a 5MP camera on the front for selfies and video chat. The device packs an impressive non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery and runs on OxygenOS based on the Android Lollipop. The device just received the latest Android Marshmallow update a few days back. Among other notable features is a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button and a USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector.

Except for a meager 16GB internal storage which sadly can’t be upgraded, the device is almost perfect in all respects and thus makes it a prominent choice for the top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees. The device was launched at a price of Rs.22,999 and has received a price slash of 2000 rupees. You can currently purchase the OnePlus 2 (16 GB) from Amazon at a cost of Rs.20,999.

Well, this was the list of top 10 best phones under 20000 rupees that are currently available in the market this month. Many great smartphones must have got left and do let us know if you think that we have left your favourite device which deserves to be on this list by dropping your comments below. If you have a slightly lower budget, you could also check out the best phone under 5000, best phone under 10000 and best phone under 15000. Stay tuned for more news and updates. Adios.