The sub-Rs 20,000 price bracket for smartphones sees a lot of activity all year round. It is one of the most popular smartphone segments in India, accounting for a significant portion of sales for every major manufacturer. The devices in this category offer the biggest bang for your buck. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 20,000 in India right now.
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CMF Phone 2 Pro
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 20,000 right now. It rocks the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset and runs the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3 out of the box. The smartphone can be customised using attachable accessories like a kickstand, a lanyard, a cover, and a magnetic wallet. Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. However, the most impressive thing about the smartphone is its rear camera panel. This array flaunts the most comprehensive set of sensors we’ve seen in this price bracket. It comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. To learn about the performance of this camera setup, read our CMF Phone 2 Pro review.
Pros
- Modularity
- Bright display
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lacks a secondary speaker
Poco X7
The Poco X7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor. It is one of the few smartphones in this price bracket to carry an IP69 rating. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The primary shooter can record 4K videos at 24/30fps. Equipped with a 5,500mAh battery pack, the Poco X7 can last a day of regular use with ease. The smartphone comes with a 45W power adapter inside the box and takes up to an hour to fully charge. For more details, read our Poco X7 review.
Pros
- Good chipset
- Bright display
- IP69 rating
Cons
- Runs Android 14 out of the box
Infinix Note 50s
The Infinix Note 50s is one of the slimmest phones in its price bracket. Its 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display is an absolute delight – offering a 144Hz refresh rate and reaching a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset. It runs the Android 15-based XOS 15 out of the box. The rear camera setup comprises a 64MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging.
Pros
- Curved display
- Good hardware
- Fast charging
Cons
- No expandable memory
Redmi Note 14
The newest iteration in Redmi’s Note series is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 20,000 right now. The Redmi Note 14 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,100 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset and runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Its triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The 5,110mAh battery pack under its hood supports 45W charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good cameras
- Versatile battery life
Cons
- Average processor
Realme P3
Realme P3 is one of the best smartphone deals under Rs 20,000. This smartphone has an impressive IP69 rating for dust and water protection. Its 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The massive 6,000mAh battery pack on this device supports 45W charging.
Pros
- IP69 rating
- Smooth display
- Big battery
Cons
- Lots of bloatware
Lava Agni 3
The India-made Lava Agni 3 is one of a kind. Apart from the 6.78-inch main AMOLED display, it packs a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED display on the glass back panel. This display allows the user to access control widgets for the camera, music, step counter, voice recorder, stopwatch, alarm, and timer. Swiping up on the display reveals unread notifications. You can use this display as a viewfinder for the rear cameras. Speaking of rear cameras, the Agni 3 has one of the most comprehensive sensor arrays in the segment. Its rear camera panel packs a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. To learn more about this camera panel’s performance, read our review of the Lava Agni 3.
Pros
- Multiple displays
- Glass back
- Action button
Cons
- Average photography skills
Samsung Galaxy A16
The Galaxy A16 sits just above the Galaxy A06 in Samsung’s A series portfolio. The A16 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It runs the Android 14-based One UI 6 out of the box, and is promised to receive 6 years of OS upgrades. This level of software support is unheard of in this price category. The smartphone’s 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. For more details, read our Samsung Galaxy A16 review.
Pros
- Smooth display
- 6 years of OS upgrades
- Good battery life
Cons
- Slow charging
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
The Nord CE4 Lite is the most affordable smartphone in OnePlus’ catalogue. It flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,100 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,110mAh battery pack under the smartphone’s hood supports 80W wired charging. Read our OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite review to learn more about the device.
Pros
- Cool design
- Smooth display
- 80W fast charging
Cons
- Average processor
Nothing Phone (2a)
Last year’s Nothing Phone (2a) remains one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 20,000 in 2025. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset and runs the Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 out of the box. Its dual rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. For more details about its everyday performance, read our Nothing Phone (2a) review.
Pros
- Cool design
- Clean software experience
- Good battery life
Cons
- No power adapter inside the box
Oppo K13
Ending this list is the no-nonsense Oppo K13. The smartphone flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC powers the device. It runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box and has been promised 2 major OS upgrades. The dual camera array at the back houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The massive 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Massive battery
- Fast charging
Cons
- Average cameras
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones you can buy under Rs 20,000 in May 2025. If you don’t mind expanding your budget, check out the best smartphones priced under Rs 30,000 right now. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
