Best Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 in India: Moto G85, Galaxy M35, CMF Phone 1, More

Nowadays, one no longer needs to splurge a lot to get a good device that offers a solid experience. Smartphone OEMs are now offering budget-friendly devices with impressive displays, durable batteries, and competent cameras. Whether you value display quality, battery life, or performance, there are several options available under the Rs 20K segment.

If you are looking for a smartphone in this price range, this guide will help you choose the best option based on your needs. Let's dive into the details.

Moto G85 5G

The Moto G85 5G is the latest offering from Motorola, which starts at Rs 17,999. For people looking for a premium-looking phone without breaking the bank, the Moto G85 5G would be a great pick. The phone has a 6.7-inch FHD+ P-OLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the handset runs a near-stock version of Android 14 with the company promising two years of OS upgrades and four years of regular security updates with the G85 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

If you are looking for a phone for long-term usage, can go for the Galaxy M35 5G, which starts at Rs 19,999. Powered by a massive 6,000 mAh battery, the phone runs on Android 14 OS with One UI 6.1 and is confirmed to get four major Android updates and five years of security updates. Other features include the Exynos 1380 SoC, a triple camera system, and a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G

The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G can be a good pick with a good display and fast charging. The latest Nord series phone has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) AMOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,100 nits of peak brightness. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and runs Android 14-based OxygenOS 14. The phone also packs a 5,500 mAh battery with support for 80W wired SuperVOOC and 5W reverse charging.

iQOO Z9 5G

The iQOO Z9 5G is one of the best smartphones from the brand's Z series, launched back in March starting at Rs 19,999. People who value pure specs, can go for the iQOO Z9 5G, which has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1800 nits.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G SoC, this iQOO phone offers a 5,000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. It also features a 50MP OIS-enabled camera and promises to provide three years of security updates.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is another option, that comes with a starting price of Rs 19,999. It runs on Android 14 OS with Realme UI 5.0 and is also claimed to provide a Near-Stock Android experience.

The phone sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Other features include the Dimensity 7050 chipset, 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, and 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

CMF Phone 1

The CMF Phone 1 is the first smartphone from Nothing's sub-brand and comes with a starting price of Rs 15,999. It has a unique design, featuring a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) AMOLED LTPS display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 2000 nits peak brightness.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and is confirmed to get two years of Android updates and three years of security patches.

Redmi 13 5G

People who are looking for a good-looking phone with 5G connectivity, a large battery, and a higher refresh rate, can consider the newly launched Redmi 13 5G. It has a 6.79-inch Full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Other features include the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC and a 5,030 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The handset is also confirmed to receive two major Android updates and four years of security updates.

Infinix Note 40 5G

The Infinix Note 40 5G is a good pick under Rs 20K, which comes with wireless charging, an AMOLED panel, and MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC. It also comes with a 108MP triple rear camera system, a 5000 mAh battery and three years of software support, including two major Android upgrades.

Apart from these smartphones, there are other options available under Rs 20,000 in the market. You can choose one based on your preference.