Best 5G smartphones under ₹20,000 in India

5G is still not available in India but there are already multiple smartphones with 5G support. Smartphone brands have become quite competitive offering 5G smartphones even in the mid-range segment. 5G phones were initially available only in the premium segment but now you don’t have to get a flagship smartphone for 5G connectivity.

However, if you are looking for the best 5G smartphones under ₹20,000, here’s a list of phones. We list down the best smartphones under ₹20,000 that you can buy in 2022.

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

We consider each smartphone’s features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, camera quality and client review, also, most of the listed devices are reviewed by our team members.

Things to look for while buying

Display size

If you often stream videos, edit photos or videos, or download and view movies, then a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD or QHD resolution should be good enough for you.
If you are going above 6-inch then handset might get bulky, making it difficult to carry around. But if you are comfortable with a large display and prefer a big display for checking emails and browsing social media then 6-inch display is ideal for you.

Build quality

Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic built handset.

Camera

Remember, having a higher number of megapixels is not enough. Several other specifications such as camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, autofocus and more are essential.
The higher number of pixels means that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are a photographer enthusiast then go for a 12 or 16MP sensor which shoots well in low lights. If you are a casual shooter then you can go with an 8MP or 12MP camera.

Battery

The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day.
Today, there are also headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.

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