Due to the recent GST hike, the smartphone prices in India were increased by a significant amount. All the smartphone brands have revised the Indian pricing of their products. In this blog, we have listed the top 5 smartphones to consider under Rs.20,000 after the recent GST hike.
1.Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The first smartphone in this list is Redmi's latest offering Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 64 MP quad-camera setup with a Snapdragon 720G processor and a 5020 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.67" FHD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Snapdragon 720G
Camera: 64 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.2) + 5 MP Macro sensor (f/2.4) + 2 MP Depth sensor (f/2.4)
Front camera: 32 MP (f/1.8) punch hole camera
Battery: 5020 mAh with 33 W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 10
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 6GB + 64GB | 6GB + 128 GB | 8GB + 128 GB
Colors: Glacier White | Interstellar Black | Aurora Blue
2.Realme 6 Pro
Realme 6 Pro is the brand's latest offering with a 90 Hz display. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 720G processor and boasts a 64 MP quad-camera setup with a 4300 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.6" FHD+ LCD-Display with 90 Hz refresh rate
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Snapdragon 720G
Camera: 64 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.3) + 12 MP telephoto (f/2.5) + 2 MP macro sensor (f/2.4)
Front camera: 16 MP dual-punch hole camera with 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens
Battery: 4300 mAh with 30 W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 10
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 6GB + 64GB | 6GB + 128 GB | 8GB + 128 GB
Colors: Lightning Blue | Lightning Orange
3.Poco X2
Poco X2 is the brand's latest offering after its successful Poco F1. Poco X2 features a 120 Hz ultra-smooth display with a 64 MP Quad-camera setup. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor and, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.67" FHD+ LCD-Display with 120 Hz refresh rate
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Snapdragon 730G
Camera: 64 MP Regular (f/1.9) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.2) + 2 MP Macro sensor (f/2.4) + 2 MP Depth sensor (f/2.4)
Front camera: 20 MP dual punch hole camera with 2 MP depth sensor
Battery: 4500 mAh with 27 W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 10
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 6GB + 64GB | 6GB + 128 GB | 8GB + 256 GB
Colors: Matrix Purple | Phoenix Red | Atlantis Blue
4.Realme X2
Realme X2 is the only smartphone in the list to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Realme X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor and, it comes with a 64 MP quad-camera setup. The smartphone is fueled by a 4000 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.4" FHD+AMOLED Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Snapdragon 730G
Camera: 64 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.25) + 2 MP Macro sensor (f/2.4) + 2 MP Depth sensor (f/2.4)
Front camera: 32 MP sensor situated in a dew-drop notch
Battery: 4000 mAh with 30 W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 9 Pie upgradable to Android 10
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 4GB + 64GB | 6GB + 128 GB | 8GB + 128 GB
Colors: Pearl White | Pearl Blue | Pearl Green
5.Samsung Galaxy M31
If you are looking for a smartphone from the tier 1 brand with stupendous battery life, then you can consider the latest Samsung Galaxy M31 smartphone. Samsung Galaxy M31 is equipped with Exynos 9611 processor and comes with a 64 MP quad-camera setup. The smartphone is backed by a 6000 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.4" FHD+AMOLED Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: Exynos 9611
Camera: 64 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.2) + 5 MP Macro sensor (f/2.4) + 5 MP Depth sensor (f/2.2)
Front camera: 32 MP sensor situated in a dew-drop notch
Battery: 6000 mAh with 15 W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 10
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 6GB + 64GB | 6GB + 128 GB
Colors: Blue | Black
These are our top 5 picks under Rs.20,000 after the recent GST hike.