BEST 5G MOBILE PHONES UNDER 20000 IN INDIA

With 5G smartphones the newest craze in the market, many buyers are looking for the best models money can buy. If you have a budget of Rs. 20,000 and want to invest in a 5G smartphone, this list is for you. Each smartphone on this list has received an overall rating of 8 or above from Gadgets 360, which means each device here will deliver on all fronts, from battery life, camera, design, display, performance, and software to value for money.

Smartphones on this list are currently available to buy in India, and have been launched recently (within the last 18 months). Each smartphone is listed with its overall rating and key specifications, alongside links to its full specifications, full review, and other models by the same manufacturer. You can also check out our other 5G smartphone lists – Best 5G Phones Under Rs. 15,000, Best 5G Phones Under Rs. 25,000, Best 5G Phones Under Rs. 30,000, Best 5G Phones Under Rs. 40,000, Best 5G Phones Under Rs. 50,000 and 5G Mobile Phones. If you did not find what you were looking for, you can also visit our Mobile Phone Finder, and the Mobile Compare tool.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro brings a lot of improvements to the CMF series. The latest smartphone from the brand offers a sleeker design language and a good in-hand feel. The handset provides decent performance and a good value-for-money proposition in this price segment. The cameras are capable of taking some good photos in different lighting conditions. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also has a good battery life, lasting slightly more than a day and having moderate to heavy usage. That said, if you are looking for an all-around package and want to experience a clean user interface, consider this smartphone. 

CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro Specifications
Display 6.77-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 16MP

Motorola Edge 50 Neo Specifications
Display 6.40-inch, 1220x2670 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 13MP + 10MP
Front Camera 32MP

The Moto G85 5G is a mid-range smartphone that is desiged to combines a modern design with reliable performance. It boasts a large curved display with a high refresh rate for smooth visuals and vibrant colours that enable users to watch content on a range of applications.

Powered by a recently launched midrange processor, the Moto G85 handles multitasking and gaming efficiently and comes with enough memory and internal storage, which are both expandable as per your needs.

For photography, the Moto G85 features a dual-camera setup with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also has a high-resolution front-facing camera for selfies. The It packs a large battery with support for fast charging, ensuring all-day use.

Running on Android 14, the Moto G85 5G includes useful software features and security updates but comes with some bloatware and notification spam. Its practical design includes a plastic frame and back, and the phone has an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating.

Moto G85 5G Specifications
Display 6.67-inch, 2400x1080 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 32MP

The OnePlus Nord CE4 has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It has a frame made out of polycarbonate that is supposed to be very durable and is able to sustain drops. The rear panel too is made of polycarbonate.

The phone offers good performance for the casual user, but is not ideal for gaming. Its display can get really bright outdoors and is also HDR10-certified. While it offers a high refresh rate, its touch sampling rate or sensitivity comes up a bit short while playing FPS games

The Nord CE4 comes with OxygenOS 14, which is based on Android 14. It is highly customisable and offers some handy new features like Fluid Cloud. Some of these features are AI-enabled.

Overall camera performance is quite average for its segment and video recording quality isn’t great either. Battery life is excellent and the phone offers fast wired charging.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1080x2412 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 5500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP
Front Camera 16MP

iQOO Z9 5G Specifications
Display 6.67-inch, 1080x2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5,000mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under 20000 in India (07 September 2025)

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under 20000 in India Price in India
CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro Rs. 17,201
Motorola Edge 50 Neo Rs. 19,999
Moto G85 5G Rs. 15,885
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Rs. 19,998
iQOO Z9 5G Rs. 17,499
List of Best 5G Mobile Phones Under 20000 in India, last updated on 07 September 2025

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