Best smartphones under Rs 20,000: iQOO Z9s 5G, Realme 13 5G, and more

The sub-Rs 20,000 smartphone market recently saw a deluge of launches. Leading smartphone brands refreshed their lineups to cater to the ever-growing demands for smartphones that do not cost a bomb, yet offer decent features for their prices. Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO introduced the iQOO Z9s 5G, while Realme launched the latest addition to the Realme 13 series over the past few weeks. Nearly all of these smartphones come with AMOLED displays, multiple cameras, and fast-charging batteries over and above 5G processors. Here are the best smartphones available for under Rs 20,000:

iQOO Z9s 5G

Featuring support for 5G connectivity on both SIM cards, the iQOO Z9s 5G has a 6.77-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Its rear cameras include a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP sensor, while the selfie camera houses a 16MP sensor. The smartphone packs a 5500mAh battery that charges at up to 44W speed. The iQOO Z9s 5G is currently selling for Rs 19,999.

Realme 13 5G

The latest smartphone from Realme, the Realme 13 5G, has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and 580 nits of brightness. Powering the smartphone is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Its rear cameras include a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. The selfie camera has a 16MP sensor, available inside a punch-hole on the display. The smartphone comes with a 5000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. This smartphone starts at Rs 17,999.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G

The most affordable OnePlus smartphone right now, the Nord CE 4 Lite comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Its rear cameras have a 50MP sensor and a 2MP sensor, while a 16MP camera is available on the front. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite houses a 5500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. This smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs 19,999.