OnePlus 7T, Realme XT, Redmi K20: Best Smart Phones Under 20000
It was a busy September for smartphone launches with OEMs bringing tons of new devices to the Indian market to capitalise on the festive season. Brands like Realme, Xiaomi and OnePlus have launched some exciting new phones to entice consumers in India. Apple also brought some new iPhones while dropping the prices of some of its older models that are now quite attractive for consumers in India.
October is expected to be equally busy with brands looking to launch many new phones ahead of Diwali. Today, we are looking at some of the best smartphones available in India that you should consider buying during the ongoing festive season.
Best phones under Rs 10,000
Redmi 8A: Rs 6,499:
Redmi 8A is Xiaomi’s newest entry-level smartphone that offers an all-round package for its budget price. It touts a 6.2-inch Dot Notch display and a large 5,000mAh battery. The Redmi 8A is powered by a Snapdragon 439 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM. The smartphone also comes with a Type-C port and a 12MP AI primary camera. Redmi 8A comes in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red.
Realme 5: Rs 9,999:
Realme 5 offers terrific value for a phone under Rs 10,000. Firstly, it is the only phone to offer four rear cameras in this segment, which makes it a unique offering. In addition to this, the phone also sports a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600) dewdrop display, a crystal design, Snapdragon 665 SoC and a large 5,000mAh battery. During the ongoing festive season sale on Flipkart, the Realme 5 can be bought for as low as Rs 8,999.
Nokia 4.2: Rs 9,499:
Nokia 4.2 is perhaps the only Android One phone to buy under Rs 10,000. It delivers a pure, stock Android Pie experience and guaranteed monthly security updates. The Nokia 4.2 has also been confirmed to receive Android 10 in Q1 2020, which is something that can’t be said for a lot of other phones in this segment. Additionally, the phone also touts a waterdrop display and a dedicated Google Assistant button.
Best phones under Rs 15,000
Xiaomi Mi A3: Rs 12,999:
The Mi A3 is a fine Android One smartphone to buy under Rs 15,000. It runs a MIUI-free Android Pie software and brings a premium glass design with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back. Mi A3 is powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC and offers a 48MP triple camera setup and 18W fast charging support.
Realme 5 Pro: Rs 13,999:
Realme 5 Pro was launched alongside the Realme 5 and it also gets a quad camera setup. The 5 Pro’s quad cameras include a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop display and is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC. It packs a 4,035mAh and supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
Motorola One Action: Rs 13,999:
Motorola’s One-series has been quite popular in India and has given the company the ability to take on the Chinese competition. Motorola One phones have offered stock Android One software along with some unique features. The Motorola One Action, for example, brings a 21:9 CinemaVision Full HD+ display, which is great for watching movies and TV shows. The smartphone also comes with an Action Camera for video creators who are looking for a GoPro-like camera experience.
Vivo Z1 Pro: Rs 14,990
Vivo Z1 Pro remains as one of the most competitive phones under Rs 15,000 right now. At Rs 14,990, the Z1 Pro can take on the likes of the Realme 5 Pro with a Snapdragon 712 SoC, punch-hole display, triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It also gets an attractive 32MP selfie camera.
Best phones under Rs 20,000
Realme XT: Rs 15,999:
Realme XT is easily one of the best phones to buy under Rs 20,000 in India. It is the only phone right now to offer a 64MP quad camera setup in this segment. It also comes with glass on the front and back to offer a premium feel. Realme XT’s quad camera setup includes a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC, packs a 4,000mAh battery and supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
Redmi K20: Rs 19,999:
During the ongoing festive sales on Flipkart and Xiaomi’s own official website, the Redmi K20 can be found for Rs 19,999, which makes it a very attractive buy for Mi fans. The Redmi K20 is a powerhouse phone with a Snapdragon 730 SoC under the hood. It sports a notchless FHD+ display and a pop-up selfie camera. It also features a 48MP + 13MP + 8MP triple camera setup on the back and a 20MP selfie camera.
October is expected to be equally busy with brands looking to launch many new phones ahead of Diwali. Today, we are looking at some of the best smartphones available in India that you should consider buying during the ongoing festive season.
Best phones under Rs 10,000
Redmi 8A: Rs 6,499:
Redmi 8A is Xiaomi’s newest entry-level smartphone that offers an all-round package for its budget price. It touts a 6.2-inch Dot Notch display and a large 5,000mAh battery. The Redmi 8A is powered by a Snapdragon 439 SoC paired with up to 3GB of RAM. The smartphone also comes with a Type-C port and a 12MP AI primary camera. Redmi 8A comes in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red.
Realme 5: Rs 9,999:
Realme 5 offers terrific value for a phone under Rs 10,000. Firstly, it is the only phone to offer four rear cameras in this segment, which makes it a unique offering. In addition to this, the phone also sports a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600) dewdrop display, a crystal design, Snapdragon 665 SoC and a large 5,000mAh battery. During the ongoing festive season sale on Flipkart, the Realme 5 can be bought for as low as Rs 8,999.
Nokia 4.2: Rs 9,499:
Nokia 4.2 is perhaps the only Android One phone to buy under Rs 10,000. It delivers a pure, stock Android Pie experience and guaranteed monthly security updates. The Nokia 4.2 has also been confirmed to receive Android 10 in Q1 2020, which is something that can’t be said for a lot of other phones in this segment. Additionally, the phone also touts a waterdrop display and a dedicated Google Assistant button.
Best phones under Rs 15,000
Xiaomi Mi A3: Rs 12,999:
The Mi A3 is a fine Android One smartphone to buy under Rs 15,000. It runs a MIUI-free Android Pie software and brings a premium glass design with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back. Mi A3 is powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC and offers a 48MP triple camera setup and 18W fast charging support.
Realme 5 Pro: Rs 13,999:
Realme 5 Pro was launched alongside the Realme 5 and it also gets a quad camera setup. The 5 Pro’s quad cameras include a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop display and is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC. It packs a 4,035mAh and supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
Motorola One Action: Rs 13,999:
Motorola’s One-series has been quite popular in India and has given the company the ability to take on the Chinese competition. Motorola One phones have offered stock Android One software along with some unique features. The Motorola One Action, for example, brings a 21:9 CinemaVision Full HD+ display, which is great for watching movies and TV shows. The smartphone also comes with an Action Camera for video creators who are looking for a GoPro-like camera experience.
Vivo Z1 Pro: Rs 14,990
Vivo Z1 Pro remains as one of the most competitive phones under Rs 15,000 right now. At Rs 14,990, the Z1 Pro can take on the likes of the Realme 5 Pro with a Snapdragon 712 SoC, punch-hole display, triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It also gets an attractive 32MP selfie camera.
Best phones under Rs 20,000
Realme XT: Rs 15,999:
Realme XT is easily one of the best phones to buy under Rs 20,000 in India. It is the only phone right now to offer a 64MP quad camera setup in this segment. It also comes with glass on the front and back to offer a premium feel. Realme XT’s quad camera setup includes a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC, packs a 4,000mAh battery and supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
Redmi K20: Rs 19,999:
During the ongoing festive sales on Flipkart and Xiaomi’s own official website, the Redmi K20 can be found for Rs 19,999, which makes it a very attractive buy for Mi fans. The Redmi K20 is a powerhouse phone with a Snapdragon 730 SoC under the hood. It sports a notchless FHD+ display and a pop-up selfie camera. It also features a 48MP + 13MP + 8MP triple camera setup on the back and a 20MP selfie camera.
