Notches, the disappearance of the 3,5mm headphone jack, and multiple cameras are all the rage this year. Not to mention that the screens are also less beveled than possible. Once flagship models embark on a design or functionality trend, it's rare for newer budget segment devices to fail. In India, in particular, the budget segment of the smartphone market is booming. The best-selling brands in the country, including Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Samsung, have the strategy this year to launch as many budget phones as possible. Currently, a user planning to spend less than Rs 20,000 for a smartphone is spoiled for choice. We have compiled a list of devices that will give you plenty of features without burning your fingers.
Huawei P30 Lite
Display: 6.15-inch Full HD LCD | Processor: Kirin 710 SoC | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 128GB | OS: Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9 | Rear camera: 24MP + 2MP + 8MP | Front camera: 32MP | Battery: 3340mAh Premium design Generous storage Excellent selfie camera Value for money Mono speaker Medium chipset Average battery life. Aside from the teardrop notch and colorful patterns on the back, the P30 Lite has little in common with its siblings. The P30 Lite rejects several key features of the higher-end P30 phones, but aims to retain the spirit of the P30 series by offering an exceptional high-end design as well as an adept camera setup. The phone can handle most tasks well enough for casual users. You can easily get moderate use over several days with a conservative battery capacity, and if you run out of stock, the phone can be recharged quickly enough with the supplied fast charger. Hands on: Huawei P30 Lite Review
Notes redmi 7 Pro
OS: Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10 | Processor: Octa-core Snapdragon 675 SoC with 4 GB / 6 GB RAM | Display: 6,3-inch internal FHD+ LTPS display with dot notch | Rear camera: 48MP + 5MP | Front camera: 13MP | Battery: 4000mAh Larger and renewed screen. Has QuickCharge 4.0 support Powerful 48MP main camera Screen size may not work for everyone. Color rendering tends towards the cooler side. The Note 7 Pro is one of Redmi's first two launches as Xiaomi's official sub-brand in India (the other being the Note 7). It brings the 48MP camera to the smartphone market, and while the design isn't new, it's certainly a redesign from the brand. Under the hood are the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-core chipset and an Adreno 612 graphics processor. Two storage variants are available: the 4GB/64GB version is priced at Rs 13.999 while the 6GB/6 GB is available. 128 GB is priced at Rs 16.999 and will go on sale on March 13 at Mi Home, mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Partner stores. Hands on: Redmi Note 7 Pro review
Redmi Note 7
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC + Adreno 512 GPU | OS: Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10 | RAM: 3GB/4GB/6GB | Storage: 32GB / 64GB | Rear camera: 48MP + 5MP | Front camera: 13MP | Battery: 4000mAh 48MP main camera Large battery with QuickCharge 4.0 Infrared blaster turns the phone into a remote control Low on-board storage. 18W fast charger sold separately The Redmi Note 7 is the younger brotherly twin in the Note 7 Pro, and it looks like that too. It boasts of the cheapest 48-megapixel camera in the Indian market – it starts at Rs 9.999 for the basic 3GB/32GB storage variant. Like his brother-in-law, it will go on sale on March 13 in Mi Home stores. , mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Partner.
Samsung Galaxy M30
Processor: Octa-core SoC Exynos 7904 | OS: Samsung Experience 9.5 user interface based on Android 8.1.0 | Display: 6.4-inch FHD + Super AMOLED (2280 x 1080 pixels) with U-notch | Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9 | RAM: 4GB / 6GB | Storage: 64GB / 128GB | Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP + 5MP Ultra-wide | Front camera: 16MP | Battery: 5000mAh Large screen Massive battery Supports fast charging Runs on Android 8.1 Oreo Slightly wide chin The Galaxy M30 follows the same design language as its smaller siblings, the M20 and M10. It has a polycarbonate back panel with a glossy finish and a triple rear camera setup in the top right corner; the M10 and M20 only have a dual rear camera. The Super AMOLED FHD+ (2280x1080 pixels) display is also a definite upgrade on the other two. The Samsung Galaxy M30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, the same as the M20. You can get 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage or 6 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage. The phone starts at Rs 14.990 for the base 4 GB/64 GB variant. Read our hands-on review of the M30 here.
Samsung Galaxy M20
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5 UX | Display: FHD+ 6.3-inch (2340 x 1080p) TFT PLS | Processor: Octa-core SoC Exynos 7904, RAM 3 GB / 4 GB | Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP | Front camera: 8MP | Storage: 32GB/64GB, expandable via microSD card up to 512GB Transparent UI/UX performance Attractive display Great battery life Does not work on latest version of Android Average camera performance. No 5GHz-capable Wi-Fi The recently launched Samsung Galaxy M20 invokes a single watchword: "balanced." Although it lacks the flair and performance of more expensive Samsung devices, it's a stylish and attractive piece in its own right. At Rs 10.990, the Galaxy M20 offers an immersive display, impressive selfie camera, and smooth UI/UX performance for the budget smartphone industry. Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy M20
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2
Display: 6.26-inch Full HD display + notches, with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Processor: 660 GHz octa-core Quala Comm Snapdragon 1.95 SoC | OS: Stock Android 8.1 Oreo | RAM: 3GB/4GB/6GB | Storage: 32GB / 64GB | Rear camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 13MP | Battery: 5000mAh Stock Android UI/UX Very little bloatware Smooth performance Great battery life Works on Android Oreo Low light camera No fast charging Successor to the famous Max Pro M1, the Asus Zenfone Pro Max M2 is an excellent all-around performer. It runs on Android and only has 3 preloaded apps: Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. The Snapdragon 660 is associated with an Adreno 512 graphics processor; the pair can handle most heavy tasks and games with minimal issues. The low-light camera is a bit disappointing and the phone runs on Android Oreo, but the Android Pie update has been out since January. Battery life is great, but the lack of fast charging means it takes around 3 hours for the device to fully charge. A fully charged battery will last approximately 9-10 hours of heavy use and multitasking, so it will last more than 24 hours for the normal user.
redmi 6pro
Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8mm | OS: Android 8.0 Oreo | Screen size: 5,84 inches | Resolution: 1080 x 2280 (19:9 aspect ratio) | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 4GB / 3GB | Storage: 64GB / 32GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12 + 5MP | Front camera: 5MP Dynamic screen 19: 9 Practical design The value for money Low storage on board. Runs on Android 8.0 Oreo Xiaomi has added the new Redmi 6 Pro smartphone to its 10K sub-server range this time. This is the first Pro smartphone in the segment, and it justifies its name with promising specs on paper and reliable performance in real life. It features the top-notch design, the company's first proprietary functionality, a 4000mAh battery, and last year's most reliable mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 625 with 3GB/4GB RAM and a Full HD display. At Rs 8,999, it's a good deal.
Realm 3
Display: 6,22-inch HD+ Panel (1520 x 720 pixels) with waterdrop notch | Processor: SoC MediaTek Helio P70 | OS: Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 | RAM: 3GB / 4GB | Storage: 32GB / 64GB | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 13MP | Battery: 4230mAh Good autonomy Good operation of the camera. The bloatware value for money Disappointing display ColorOS has problems Successor to the Oppo Realme 2, the Realme 3 is good value for money. It comes in two storage variants, 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB, and in two colors, Radiant Blue and Dynamic Black. Pricing starts at Rs 8.999 for the base variant and Rs 10.990 for the higher storage variant. ColorOS 6.0 performance and cameras could have been better – the operating system has some special issues that need to be ironed out. But for the asking price, it's a good option if you don't mind a few hits and misses. Read our full review on Realme 3
Samsung Galaxy A30
Display: 6.4" AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U panel with tear-away notch | Processor: Octa-core SoC Exynos 7904 | OS: Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Rear camera: 16MP+ 5MP | Front camera: 16MP | Battery: 4000mAh Vibrant AMOLED display Smooth UI/UX performance Great battery life Low onboard storage Dodgy camera effects In the shadow of the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Buds, Samsung also launched the phone Galaxy A30 It's the middle child, but nonetheless a very good phone in its own right Performance is smooth: the A30 runs Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI Camera effects can be unreliable, and you clearly get the camera you paid for.The 4000mAh battery can easily last a day and the phone supports 15W fast charging.It comes with only 4GB/64GB of storage, but there's a microSD card slot if you want more It sells for Rs 16.990 on Amazon. Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A30 Review
Honor 10 Lite
Processor: Kirin 710 SoC with 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM | OS: Android 9 Pie + EMUI 9 | Display: 6.21-inch FHD LCD monitor with water drop notch | Storage: 64GB | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 24MP | Battery: 3400mAh Eye-catching design, appearance. Good, although stylized camera. Excellent Clunky Display EMUI Speaker Only The Honor 10 Lite has an excellent display and is a high-end smartphone in the budget category. The camera is pretty decent too, although some images can look overly processed. The micro USB port also seems a bit outdated. But it's a powerful device, well worth the price. Honor 10 Lite Reviews
