Looking to buy a phone around 20,000 Rs? Then you have chosen a difficult task as there are number of great phones in this range which make everybody confused and helpless. Don’t worry though, I am here to help you out. I have written the latest list of Best Android Phones under 20000 Rs. for the month of August. Read it and compare the phones and choose the best one for you. You can checkout best phones in other price ranges in our Buyer’s Guide.
Every month hundreds of readers of this blog comment and ask me which phone they should choose among the crowded market. Which has made me even better understand the requirements and view-point of the buyers. So I am trying to make this list even easier for you by giving you appropriate information. You are always welcome to ask your queries.
So, let’s take a look at the Best Phone Under 20000 Rs:
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We believe that specifications of the phones just tell the half story, a great user experience matters more than great specifications. So, while preparing this list we have considered everything, the specifications, hardware, software (UI), real-world performance, user experience, brand value, after sales service and more. We see a phone as a complete package which should at the end deliver great satisfaction to the user and our rankings are based on the same principles. We consider every phone from biggest to the smallest brands and give our honest opinions.
1. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM):
Wow! 4 GB RAM!! In India, still a large population hasn’t got 4 GB RAM even on their computers but this budget device from Asus let’s you carry the enormous power of 4 GB RAM in your pockets. It runs on 2.3 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor which is just amazing and with 4 GB of RAM, it’s needless to say the phone is performance powerhouse and can handle every bit of heavy gaming and multitasking pretty smoothly. It sports a 5.5 inches Full HD display which is very good and it is also protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone has a 13 MP rear & 5 MP front camera, the picture quality of both the cameras is very impressive. They are bright & colourful. It allows FHD video recording & produces good quality videos. It also has Dual-LED Flash and many other features. It runs on the Android v5.0 Lollipop with Asus’s ZenUI running on top of it. It supports Dual Sim & 4G (LTE). It comes with whooping 32 GB internal memory which is also expandable upto 64 GB, well that’s great! It also has a good 3000 mAh battery, with fast charging feature (60% in 39 minutes of charging). When it comes to design, the phone looks very good and more importantly it’s different from other phones in the market. Overall, the Zenfone 2 is at the top spot in our list not only because it has 4 GB RAM but also because it offers Dual-Sim and great internal & expandable storage without spending those extra bucks. It’s the best buy at this price!
| PRICE | Rs 19,999 @  |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0(Lollipop) |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | 1920 x 1080 pixels, 403 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM (GSM + LTE) |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Dual-LED Flash |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 32 GB, microSD Expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, NFC |
2. One Plus One:
The One Plus One is a great compelling phone out there. They say, the harder its to get a thing, the more its value is increased. That held true for the One Plus One as it was available to buy with an invite system for one whole year, the good news is that the invite system is now gone forever. It has got an all plastic body but its sturdy and good-looking. It has got good curves so despite the bigger 5.5 inches screen, it fits pretty well in the hands. One plus is much popular for the OS on which it was built on – The Cyanogenmod OS. But its beautiful journey to glory with Cyanogen soon ended when it entered India as, Cyanogen decided to break its partnership with One Plus and joined hands with Micromax. But One Plus came back stronger and launched their home-made ROM – The Oxygen OS based on Android Lollipop. The Oxygen OS looks beautiful, it’s very close to the stock Android UI but has few customizations and many features taken from the CyanogenMod. Another good news is that the dispute between Micromax and One Plus has ended in May and the Indian users can now also get updates for the Cyanogen OS. The performance of the phone is very smooth by virtue of the powerful Snapdragon 801 processor that it has got. It has excellent audio quality, it has got very good battery backup and the cameras on the phones are also very good, producing more natural colours. Overall, its fun to use the One Plus One phone as it is the balance of everything. It has got everything like the flagship processor, good design, good and stable software, good cameras, and good battery life, so going for the one will be a good one!
| PRICE | 16 GB – Rs 18,998 @  16 GB – Rs 18,998 @
64 GB – Rs 21,998 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), Upgradable to Android Lollipop |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim (Micro-SIM) |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Dual-LED flash |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16/64 GB, microsd unexpandable |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 3100 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
3. Xiaomi Mi4 (64 GB):
“Power” & “Simplicity” are the two words which describe the Mi4 entirely. It runs on the very popular and very powerful Snapdragon 801 Processor which was used in almost all the last generation flagship phones. To make the performance even greater it has got 3 GB RAM. So, there is no need to describe the performance, you yourself can imagine how fast and fabulously it will perform. It sports a 5 inches Full HD display which is also pretty good and bright. The things we should discuss in details is the camera performance of the phone. It has got the Sony IMX 214 CMOS sensor which is quite advanced. The camera quality is pretty good, it is capable of recording 4K videos, the Autofocus of the phone is pretty fast (0.3 Seconds) and decent and works quite well. The camera works quite well at night also, it has High Dynamic Flash which takes two photos one with flash and one without flash and then mixes the colors in both the photos so, the image gets natural colors. The 8 MP front camera is equally good. The battery life of the phone is good. Its design is simple but the metallic bezels gives it a premium and stylish touch. It runs on the custom Android skin of Xiaomi which is the MIUI V6 and is quite beautiful. The Infrared blaster in the phone might be quite useful to control TV, AC, etc. Overall, it’s the beast of the phones and is certainly a great choice for camera lovers or power-hungry users but it is a single sim phone so make sure you are okay with it.
| PRICE | 16 GB – Rs. 14,999 @ 64 GB – Rs. 17,999 @
16 GB – Rs. 14,999 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat), Planned upgrade to Android v5.0 Lollipop |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 Processor |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 441 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim (Micro-SIM) |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 8 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16/64 GB, microsd unexpandable |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 3080 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
4. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual:
First things first! “Aqua” in the name means that the phone is waterproof and you can jump into the swimming pool with the phone in your hands or you can survive the monsoon without the fear of getting your phone damaged in rains, well that’s great! Talking about the design, Sony’s design had been always beautiful and pleasant and when it comes to the new Xperia M4 Aqua, it’s even more polished. The phone is built with metallic frame with matte finish back and looks breathtaking, it has a flat back and curved edges. It has a 5 inches HD display which is very good. The Snapdragon 615 Octa Core Processor powers the phone, it is coupled with 2 GB RAM and the performance of the phone is very good. It has a 13 MP rear camera which comes with lots of features and clicks good images. The 5 MP front camera comes with super wide-angle lens and also has a good picture quality. It runs on the latest Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) with Sony’s UI on top of it. It’s very beautiful and easy to use. The phone supports dual sim and 4G, it comes with 16 GB internal memory which is expandable upto 128 GB. It has a good 2400 mAh battery. Overall, the phone doesn’t have the best specs, but it packs really good package with all the essence of Sony so, it can also be a great choice. At this price the older Xperia Z1 is also available which still offers decent propositions, it can be a very good choice too.
| PRICE | Rs 19,940 @ Rs 19,955 @  Rs @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa Core (1.5 GHz + 1 GHz ) Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Scratch-resistant glass |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 294 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual Sim |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: YES |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD expandable upto 128 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
5. HTC Desire 820s:
The HTC Desire 820s is the newer variant of the Desire 820. The Desire 820 already packed great specs and features and the 820s carries forward the same design but with improved performance. Let’s start with the design, it has the exact same design of the Desire 820. The body measures 7.74mm and is built with plastic which attracts fingerprints, it looks beautiful but doesn’t feel very premium. It runs on the Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM which gives great performance and the phone runs very smoothly, you can play heavy games without lags. It has a 5.5 inches screen with the screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels which turns out 267 ppi pixel density, in total it is a decent display but a better screen could have made the phone perfect as this is the only factor where the phone scores average otherwise its great. The phone has a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera (selfie lovers can jump out of their seat!) Both the cameras are really very good. The phone is decent on storage also. It has 16 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 32 GB. The Desire 820s has also got a decent battery life with the 2600 mAh battery. It supports Dual-sim and is 4G (LTE) capable. Overall, the HTC Desire 820s can be a very good choice if you want a beautiful phone with great performance from reputed international brands.
| PRICE | Rs. 18,599 @ Rs. 19,125 @ Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, Capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual Sim (GSM + LTE) |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 8 MP, Flash: YES |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2600 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
6 . Huawei Honor 6:
The Honor 6 is an amazing phone from Huawei. It is packed with great hardware and an amazing design with good built quality. It weighs just 130 grams and has a thickness of just 7.5 mm, it feels premium and comfortable in hand. The phone features a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor and 3 GB RAM which makes the performance of the phone truly great. You just can’t get the lags with such powerful specs! The phone sports a 5 inches screen with Full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels screen resolution which turns out a great 445 ppi pixel density. The phone has very good 13 MP primary camera with Dual-LED flash, the picture quality is very good. It also has a 5 MP front facing camera. It has 16 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 64 GB. And it has a very good battery life with the Li-Po 3100 mAh battery. Overall, this is another great alternative for those who need power for heavy gaming or multitasking, you can get full value for your money with this phone.
| PRICE | Rs. 16,999 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Octa Core, 1.7 GHz Processor |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 445 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim, GSM |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Dual-LED flash |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 3100 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
7. Samsung Galaxy E7:
Samsung has rejuvenated its smartphone line up in India. It has launched number of new smartphones across price ranges. The Samsung Galaxy E7 is one of its great new launches. It is powered by the popular Snapdragon 410 Processor paired with 2 GB RAM. The performance of the phone is very good, its smooth, fast and lag-free but it’s not meant for heavy usage. One thing which is very impressive in the Samsung Galaxy E7 is its display quality. It sports a 5.5 inches Super AMOLED screen with 720 x 1280 pixels turning out 267 ppi pixel density, though these numbers are not very good for a 5.5 inches phone, the display quality is very impressive. The phone is also excellent in the camera department. It has a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, the picture quality of both the cameras is very good even at night. The phone supports Dual Sim and it has 16 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 64 GB but, there is a catch – the sim 2 slot is also used as the slot for SD card so at a time you can either use the second sim or the external memory card. Overall, it is very good device and can be a great choice if you want a large 5.5 inches screen phone with decent performance from a highly reputed brand like Samsung. Around this price theSamsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is also available, it can be a great choice if you want to experience the Note series of Samsung which comes with a stylus. Also, the Samsung Galaxy A5 can also be a good alternative if you want a 5 inches phone. But the Galaxy E7 is best among the three.
| PRICE | Rs. 16,949 @ Rs. 16,999 @ Rs. 17,400 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM (2nd Sim slot also used as SD card slot) |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2950 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
8. ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini:
ZTE finally launched its Nubia series of smartphones in India. The first device they announced with the Nubia series is the Nubia z9 mini. When you look at the phone you can feel its beautiful classy design, specially the back of the phone is very nice. The phone has glass on both front and back and has a metallic frame, the build quality is very good. It has a 5 inches Full HD display which is very good. The main feature of the phone are its 16 MP rear & 8 MP front cameras. The 16 MP rear camera has a Sony IMX234 Exmor RSTM sensor with f/2.0 aperture 6P lenses. The camera has tons of features and the company claims that this phone can be used for pro photography. Well, the picture quality of the phone is really very good. It can capture good images at low light also. The 8 MP front shooter is equally equipped. The phone runs on 64-bit Octa-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon 615 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and performs well. The phone is not only beautiful from outside but the Nubia UI 2.8 on top of Android v5.0.2 Lollipop makes the phone beautiful from inside as well. It supports 4G & Dual Sim and has 16 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 128 GB. A 2900 mAh battery powers the phone. Overall, the phone looks good, performs well and has an exceptional camera and though it’s at the 8th spot it can be a good choice.
| PRICE | Rs @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), Nubia UI 2.8 |
| CPU | 64-bit Octa-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, Capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 441 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 16 MP, Front Camera: 8 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD expandable upto 128 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
9. Gionee Elife S7:
This is another new phone launched in this range and this time by Gionee. The first thing you can notice when you get the phone in your hands is that, it’s very slim and it feels premium. The Gionee Elife S7 is just 5.5 mm thick. The phone has a pretty good and strong build quality, it comes with glass at the back like the Sony Flagship phones, and the bezels of the phone have metal linings. The phone not only looks beautiful from outside but the Amigo 3.0 UI running on top of Android Lollipop makes the phone beautiful from inside as well. It runs on the Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM. It has very good performance and everything runs smoothly. It sports a great 5.2 inches Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. The display of the phone is very good with great viewing angles. It has 13 MP rear and 8 MP front camera and the picture quality of both the cameras is very good. The phone is very slim and at the same time the camera unit doesn’t pops out from the back, it’s inline with the back and thus the camera lens is prevented from additional scratches. It supports Dual sim and it is also 4G capable. It has a good 2750 mAh battery. One thing which can be a turn off for many is that it has only 16 GB of internal storage which can’t be expanded. Overall, the phone has a great slim design and good performance and can be a good choice if 16 GB is enough for you.
| PRICE | Rs 20,391 @ Rs. 20,293 @ Rs 21,100.00 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.2 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 424 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual Sim (GSM + LTE) |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 8 MP, Flash: YES |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD unexpandable |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
10. Micromax Canvas Sliver 5:
“This is the world’s slimmest and lightest smartphone!!!” The Canvas Sliver 5 is just 5.1 mm thick and weighs only 97 grams, it fits perfectly in your hands and its slim profile makes you wonder that are you really holding a smartphone? The phone is amazingly well designed and feels very premium. It sports a 4.8 inches screen protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has HD AMOLED display with the pixel density of 306 ppi pixel density and has a real good quality. It is powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and has a decent performance. It sports 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras with decent picture quality. It is a 4G capable single sim device running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The Canvas Sliver 5 has 16 GB internal storage which is not expandable. It has got a 2000 mAh battery. Overall, when deciding over this phone, you have to understand that, it is not meant for power-hungry users but this phone revolves around its world-class slim design. So, if you are not seeking heavy performance, the Sliver 5 can actually be a good device to flaunt.
| PRICE | Rs 17,900 @ Rs. 17,210 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 4.8 inches, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | HD (720 x 1280 pixels), 306 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 8 MP, Flash: Yes | Front Camera: 5 MP, Flash: No |
| STORAGE | Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd unexpandable |
| BATTERY | Li-Po 2000 mAh battery |
| BODY | Weight: 97 grams, Thickness: 5.1 mm |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
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