There are many Chinese brands the smartphone market which results in many Chinese smartphone options are available in the budget-segment, that is, sub 20000 price segment. There are very few non-Chinese smartphone options available in that price segment. So, its quite tough for selecting and making a list of these smartphones, and also there are not so very good and future-proof Chinese smartphone alternatives.
The smartphones that are featured in this list are priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 19,999. So, let’s check out the list of best non chinese mobile brands under 20000.
Best Non Chinese Mobile Under 20000
1. Nokia 5.3
SPECS
- Android 10
- Display – 6.55 inch HD+
- Chipset – Snapdragon 665 octa core processor
- Rear Camera – 13 MP primary + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
- Front Camera – 8 megapixel
Nokia 5.3 is available in the market in two variants – 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model is priced at Rs 13,999, whereas the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model is priced at Rs 15,499. The smartphone is available in Cyan, Sand, and Charcoal color variants. The Nokia 5.3 features a 6.55-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Nokia 5.3 comes with a decent 4,000 mAh battery.
The smartphone runs Android 10. HMD Global has also promised two software upgrades for the phones, which means, it will guaranteed be upgraded till Android 12 at least.
2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2
SPECS
- Android 8.1 (Oreo)
- Display – 6.26 inch IPS LCD
- Chipset – Snapdragon 660 octa core processor
- Rear Camera – 12 + 5 megapixel
- Front Camera – 13 megapixel
Zenfone Max Pro M2 is available in the market with 3 GB of RAM + 64 GB storage is priced at Rs 12,999, while the 4 GB + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants are each priced at Rs 14,999 and 16,999. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is one of the only phones in its budget to pack Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, and it weighs just 175 grams.
There’s is also very little pre-installed bloatware with the only apps that came pre-installed being Facebook and Instagram, both of which can be uninstalled if you don’t need them.
3. Motorola One Fusion
SPECS
- Android 10
- Display – 6.5 inch FHD+
- Chipset – Snapdragon 730G octa core processor
- Rear Camera – 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
- Front Camera – 16 megapixel
Motorola One Fusion+ comes in one storage variant that offers 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 16,999. The smartphone is available in the market in Moonlight White and Twilight Blue color variants.
The smartphone comes with a notch-less display and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the front, you will get a 16 MP pop up selfie camera. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports TurboPower charging.
4. Samsung Galaxy M31s
SPECS
- Android 10
- Display – 6.5 inch Full HD+
- Chipset – Exynos 9611
- Rear Camera – 64 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP + 12 MP
- Front Camera – 32 MP
Samsung Galaxy M31s is available in two storage variants – 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs 19,499 and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs 21,499. The smartphone comes in Mirage Black and Mirage Blue color variants. It is one of the best phone under 30000. For selfies, it comes with a 32 MP front camera that also allows users to take a slo-mo selfie.
The smartphone is equipped with a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The company claims that it can charge from 0-100 percent in just 97 minutes.
5. Moto G 5G
SPECS
- Android 10
- Display – 6.7 inch LCD
- Chipset – Snapdragon 750G
- Rear Camera – 48 MP primary + 8MP ultra wide + 2MP macro
- Front Camera – 16 megapixel
The first budget smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G and also equipped with a 5G modem to support the latest telecom technology. The Moto G 5G is available in the market in only a single variant, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage which is priced at Rs 18,999. The smartphone comes in Volcanic Grey and Frosted Silver. The smartphone comes with an IP52 rating that will protect the phone against light splashes of water.
Motorola has included a 20 W charger in the box. It can charge this phone in an hour and a half. Motorola claims that it outputs 10 hours of power with a 5-minute charge.