These days competition is so fierce that no smartphone brands want to be left behind. A lot of brands are trying to offer everything to consumers at a low price and see what sticks. Throughout the year a ton of phones are launched and the frequency is relentless as brands want to strengthen their position and grab more market share. Apart from Xiaomi and Realme devices, there are a few phones in the market that also offer good value for money. We have listed a total of five phones that are simply forgotten as Redmi and Realme phones stole the spotlight. This list includes mobile phones under Rs 20,000 price segment. Also Read - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event set to happen on February 11
5 underrated Samsung, Nokia, Vivo mobile phones under Rs 20,000
Vivo Z1x
The Vivo Z1x is one of the best smartphones as it offers almost everything a budget phone buyer is looking for. At Rs 15,990, you are not only getting a Qualcomm’s 700 series SoC, but also a Super AMOLED panel, which you will only find on a few Samsung budget mobile phones. There is a 6.38-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 resulting in an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. This is also a good smartphone for playing games like PUBG, and one will face little to zero issues. Also Read - Top smartphones under Rs 15,000 to buy in India in January 2020: Redmi K20, Realme X2 and more
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You also get a 4,500mAh battery, which will last one and a half-day on a single charge, but it all depends on your usage pattern. The best part is that the device also offers support for 22W fast charging tech and USB Type C. The camera output is decent enough, but users will get better results with Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 Pro. Overall, this is a well-rounded Vivo phone. Apart from this, phones like Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme X are currently the best phones in the market that you can buy right now. Also Read - Top smartphones under Rs 10,000 to buy in India in January 2020: Redmi Note 8, Infinix S5, Vivo U10, Realme 5s and more
Features | Vivo Z1x |
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Price | Rs 15,990 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
OS | Android 9 Pie |
Display | Super AMOLED-6.38-inch -Full HD+ |
Internal Memory | 6GB RAM + 64GB storage |
Rear Camera | Triple – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 32MP |
Battery | 4,500mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A50, A50s
In April 2020, Samsung will release the Android 10 update for the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone. It is priced at Rs 16,999 in India. This is a mid-range phone, so don’t expect a flagship-level performance at such a lower price point. But, this Samsung phone won’t let you down when it comes to performance, camera, and battery. You also get a big 6.4-inch full HD+ display. It features a Super AMOLED panel, meaning the saturation levels are on point. Samsung has also launched the successor to the Galaxy A50.
The Galaxy A50s comes with a price label of Rs 19,999, and its 48-megapixel camera can offer very good shots in the daytime. For the same price, Xiaomi’s Redmi 20 is also available and it offers a notch-less display, a slightly superior processor and more. But, if you are looking for a good non-Chinese phone, then this is currently one of the best phones that you can buy.
Features | Samsung Galaxy A50 | Samsung Galaxy A50s |
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Price | 16990 | 19999 |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9610 | Exynos 9610 octa-core |
OS | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie with One UI |
Display | Super AMOLED-6.4-inch full HD+ | 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ |
Internal Memory | 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage | 4GB RAM with 128GB storage |
Rear Camera | 25MP+5MP+8MP | Triple – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP |
Front Camera | 25MP | 32MP |
Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh |
Nokia 7.2
The Nokia 7.2 is a mid-range premium device from Finnish company HMD Global. With this phone, you get a great display, decent chipset, contemporary design, a decent set of cameras, and uncluttered and up-to-date software. It sports a glass back and features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display. There is PureDisplay technology with high brightness of 500 nits and HDR support. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and supports always-on display mode.
Powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC, the smartphone comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. On the back, the Nokia 7.2 features a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture and phase detection autofocus. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It uses Zeiss optics and is capable of recording 4K videos at 30 frames per second. For selfies, the smartphone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel sensor. It is priced at Rs 16,599 in India.
Features | Nokia 7.2 |
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Price | Rs 16,599 |
Chipset | Snapdragon 660 SoC |
OS | Android Pie |
Display | 6.3-inch Full HD+ |
Internal Memory | 4GB RAM + 64GB storage |
Rear Camera | Triple – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP |
Front Camera | 20MP |
Battery | 3,500mAh |
Infinix Hot 8
This Infinix phone is priced at Rs 6,999. For the price, it offers a lot of features, including a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery and a whopping 6.5-inch display. Apart from these, the company is also offering 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at a very low price. With this device, you can get decent enough shots in ideal lighting situations.
Features | Infinix Hot 8 |
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Price | Rs 6,999 |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 SoC |
OS | Android 9 Pie |
Display | 6.5-inch HD+ |
Internal Memory | 4GB RAM + 64GB storage |
Rear Camera | Triple – 13MP + 2MP + low light sensor |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Battery | 5,000mAh |
Oppo A9 2020
The Oppo A9 2020 comes with stereo speakers, good battery life, capable hardware and reverse charging capability. You also get an attractive design along with good built quality. You will get good enough shots with the primary 48-megapixel rear camera. Here Oppo is not offering an AMOLED panel, but you do get a big 6.5-inch FHD+ display. There are other phones too in the market that offer slightly better features at an affordable price. These include Redmi Note 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30s, and Realme X.
Features | Oppo A9 2020 |
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Price | Rs 15,990 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC |
OS | Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0.1 |
Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ |
Internal Memory | 4GB RAM + 128GB storage |
Rear Camera | Quad – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Battery | 5000mAh |
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