If you are looking for a smartphone under Rs. 20000, then there are plenty of options to choose from. However, not many of these run on Android Nougat, which is the latest available Android version. The new OS brings a better app management system, as well as tons of essential security patches. We believe that while performance is certainly a buying criteria, having the latest operating system is often far more important. So, here are the top phones to get under Rs. 20000, offered with Android Nougat. Most of these devices are arguably the best candidates to move ahead to Android Oreo, when it becomes available for all.
Honor 8
The Honor 8 Pro performs well and has one of the best cameras in its category.
Price: 18,999
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 950
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: Dual 12MP, 8MP
Battery: 3000mAh
Motorola Moto G5s
The Moto G5s is an update to the Moto G5. It has a slightly bigger and better camera. The battery size has also been increased.
Price: 15,999
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 16MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
Lenovo K8 Plus
The K Series from Lenovo has been quite successful in India and the newest K8 Plus is yet another phone in this category. Lenovo also offers a near-stock experience on this phone. Lenovo has promised the next Android update on this phone.
Price: 10,999
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
SoC: MediaTek Helio P25
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: Dual 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 4000mAh
Sony Xperia XA1 Dual
For people who need that typical Sony design, the Sony Xperia XA1 Dual is the ideal choice.
Price: 18,990
Display: 5-inch, 720p
SoC: MediaTek Helio P20
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 23MP, 8MP
Battery: 2300mAh
Moto G5 Plus
The G5 Plus is one of the best phones to buy in the sub-20K smartphone segment. You get a good camera, and the promise of an Android Oreo update.
Price: 14,999
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
Honor 8 Lite
The Honor 8 Lite is the simpler version of the Honor 8. It does not have as good a camera as the Honor 8, but is still good compared to other phones in its category.
Price: 14,890
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 655
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Camera: 12MP, 8MP
Battery: 3000mAh
Nokia 5
Nokia's entire value proposition revolves around stock Android, and well built phones. The Nokia 5 exemplifies that.
Price: 13,299
Display: 5.2-inch, 720p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 13MP, 8MP
Battery: 3000mAh
LG Q6
If you are looking for the best looking phone in this list, the LG Q6 is the phone to buy.
Price: 14,990
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
Nokia 3
The Nokia 3 is for people who are looking for a Nokia phone under the sub-10K smartphone segment.
Price: 9,499
Display: 5-inch, 720p
SoC: MediaTek MT6737
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 8MP, 8MP
Battery: 2650mAh
Micromax Canvas Infinity
If you liked the LG Q6 but can’t afford it, the Micromax Canvas Infinity is the ideal alternative.
Price: 9,999
Display: 5.7-inch, 720p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 13MP, 16MP
Battery: 2980mAh