Best phones to buy under £20,000 in June 2024: OnePlus Nord CE 3, Realme P1 and more

With new phones hitting the market every week, choosing the right device for your specific needs can become a tedious task. But fear not, as we have prepared a list of the best smartphones that you can buy within ₹20,000 price range, with many notable brands on the list including Realme, Redmi, OnePlus and more. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 5 best devices you can buy from ₹In June 20,000.

1) Realme P1 5G:

Realme P1 5G price starts from ₹15,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB variant i ₹18,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It is available in two colors: Peacock Green and Phoenix Red.

Realme P1 has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and 2000 nits peak brightness. It runs on RealmeUI 5.0 based on Android 14 OS. Realme has also promised this device 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.

On the processor front, the Realme P1 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC and is paired with the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for all graphics-related tasks. This smartphone comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Moreover, the storage on these devices can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.

The smartphone is equipped with a main Sony LYT600 sensor with a resolution of 50 MP and an additional sensor with a resolution of 2 MP. It also has a 16MP front camera that can handle all your selfie and video calling needs. It houses a 5000 mAh battery and supports 45 W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

2) Redmi Note 13:

Redmi Note 13 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support and 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution. Xiaomi’s mid-range device comes with Corning Gorilla Glass victus protection on the front and is IP54 certified for splash and dust resistance.

The Redmi Note 13 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset paired with the Mali-G57 GPU. The smartphone gets a major improvement in terms of cameras compared to the previous generation, Redmi Note 13 5G comes with a 108MP f/1.7 primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, there is a 16MP selfie camera on the front of the handset. Redmi Note 13 5G has the same 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.

3) Vivo T3:

Vivo T3 5G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate support, 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+ certification and a maximum brightness of up to 1,800 nits.

The mid-range Vivo runs on the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset and is paired with the Mali G610 MC4 GPU for all graphics-intensive tasks. The Vivo T3 comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.

4) OnePlus Nord CE 3:

Priced at ₹The ₹18,999 OnePlus Nord CE 3 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant comes with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming support.

This device is powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset which falls into the mid-range category. It offers up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, as well as a cooling system similar to that of the Nord 3. In terms of camera configuration, both the Nord 3 and Nord CE 3 have an identical setup, featuring a Sony IMX890 sensor with a resolution of 50 MP with optical image stabilization (OIS).

In terms of photography, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 boasts a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. For video calling and selfies, the device comes with a 16MP front camera.

5) iQOO Z9 5G:

Priced at ₹The iQOO Z9 5G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness, priced at ₹19,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB ROM version. It is IP54 rated, making it dust and splash resistant and suitable for exposure to light water.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset and Mali-G610 GPU, it delivers smooth performance for graphics-intensive tasks. With up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card, storage limitations are minimal. The camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with OIS and EIS, a 2MP rear depth sensor, and a 16MP front camera.