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Android 16 phones under ₹20,000 in India
18 Android 16 phones under ₹20,000 on sale in India, from ₹12,999 for the POCO C81 to ₹19,999 for the realme C83 5G.
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Every phone here ships with Android 16, under its maker's own interface.
Of the 18 phones on sale, 17 have a 120Hz or faster screen, 15 a battery of 6,000 mAh or more and 11 support 5G. The typical charging speed is about 15W.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest Android 16 phone under ₹20,000?
The POCO C81 at ₹12,999, for its base version. It has a 6,300 mAh battery.
Are all Android 16 phones under ₹20,000 5G?
No. 11 of the 18 are 5G. The cheapest 5G one is the POCO C85x at ₹13,496.
Which has the biggest battery?
The realme C100x, with 8,000 mAh (₹17,999). The typical battery here is around 6,400 mAh.
Which charges the fastest?
Two phones charge at 45W wired, the fastest here as their makers rate them. The cheapest is the realme C100x (₹17,999).
Which has the smoothest screen?
The smoothest screens here run at 144Hz, starting with the realme P4 Lite 5G at ₹18,999. 17 of the 18 have a 120Hz or faster screen.
Which gets the most software updates?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is promised 6 OS updates, the most here. The cheapest with four or more is the POCO C85x (₹13,496).
Which is the lightest?
The Infinix Smart 20, at 189g.
Which brands have the most phones here?
vivo (4), realme (4) and POCO (3).
How current are these prices?
We last checked them on 17 October 2026. Each is the starting price in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers. Upcoming phones show the price we expect.
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realmeSpec score 5.9 out of 10realme P4 Lite 5G
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- 7,000 mAh
- 13MP camera
From ₹18,999
realmeSpec score 5.9 out of 10realme C83 5G
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- 7,000 mAh
- 13MP camera
From ₹19,999
Android 16 phones under ₹20,000: price list
Starting prices in India for the base version, cheapest first.
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| Phone | Starting price | Chip | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCO C81Unisoc T7250 · 6,300 mAh | ₹12,999 | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh |
| POCO C85xUnisoc T8300 · 6,300 mAh | ₹13,496 | Unisoc T8300 | 6,300 mAh |
| Infinix Smart 20Helio G81 Ultimate · 5,200 mAh | ₹13,499 | Helio G81 Ultimate | 5,200 mAh |
| vivo T5eUnisoc T7225 · 5,500 mAh | ₹13,999 | Unisoc T7225 | 5,500 mAh |
| Redmi A7 ProUnisoc T7250 · 6,300 mAh | ₹13,999 | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh |
| Redmi A7 Pro 5GT8300 · 6,300 mAh | ₹14,499 | T8300 | 6,300 mAh |
| Moto G37Dimensity 6400 · 5,200 mAh | ₹15,499 | Dimensity 6400 | 5,200 mAh |
| realme C100iUNISOC T7250 · 6,500 mAh | ₹15,999 | UNISOC T7250 | 6,500 mAh |
| vivo Y05Unisoc T7225 · 6,500 mAh | ₹15,999 | Unisoc T7225 | 6,500 mAh |
| Moto G37 PowerDimensity 6400 · 7,000 mAh | ₹16,499 | Dimensity 6400 | 7,000 mAh |
| Redmi 15A 5GT8300 · 6,300 mAh | ₹16,499 | T8300 | 6,300 mAh |
| realme C100xUNISOC T7250 · 8,000 mAh | ₹17,999 | UNISOC T7250 | 8,000 mAh |
| vivo T5 Lite 44W 5GDimensity 6300 · 6,500 mAh | ₹17,999 | Dimensity 6300 | 6,500 mAh |
| POCO M8xQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 · 7,900 mAh | ₹17,999 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | 7,900 mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy M17e 5GDimensity 6300 · 6,000 mAh | ₹18,499 | Dimensity 6300 | 6,000 mAh |
| vivo Y11 5GDimensity 6300 · 6,500 mAh | ₹18,999 | Dimensity 6300 | 6,500 mAh |
| realme P4 Lite 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 7,000 mAh | ₹18,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7,000 mAh |
| realme C83 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 7,000 mAh | ₹19,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 7,000 mAh |
Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, last checked 25 Oct 2026. Upcoming phones show the price we expect. Bank and exchange offers are not included.