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Camera phones under ₹20,000 in India
Nine camera phones under ₹20,000 on sale in India, from ₹12,999 for the Redmi 13 5G to ₹19,999 for the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G.
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A phone makes this list when, on paper, its camera is one of its clear strengths for the price, judged from its full camera specs rather than the megapixel count.
Of the nine phones on sale, eight have a 120Hz or faster screen. The typical charging speed is about 45W.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest camera phone under ₹20,000?
The Redmi 13 5G at ₹12,999, for its base version. It has a 5,030 mAh battery and 5G.
Are all camera phones under ₹20,000 5G?
Yes, every one of them supports 5G.
Which has the biggest battery?
The Redmi Note 15 5G, with 5,520 mAh (₹19,999). The typical battery here is around 5,100 mAh.
Which charges the fastest?
Six phones charge at 45W wired, the fastest here as their makers rate them. The cheapest is the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (₹13,999).
Which has the smoothest screen?
The smoothest screens here run at 120Hz, starting with the Redmi 13 5G at ₹12,999. Eight of the nine have a 120Hz or faster screen.
Which gets the most software updates?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is promised 6 OS updates, the most here.
Which is the lightest?
The Redmi Note 15 5G, at 179g.
Which brands have the most phones here?
Xiaomi (4), OPPO (2) and Poco (1).
How current are these prices?
We last checked them on 14 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.
Camera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi 13 5GSnapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE · 5,030 mAh | ₹12,999 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | 5,030 mAh |
| Redmi Note 14 SE 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra · 5,110 mAh | ₹13,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra | 5,110 mAh |
| Poco M7 ProMediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra · 5,110 mAh | ₹14,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra | 5,110 mAh |
| OPPO A5 Pro 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹17,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| Redmi Note 14 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra · 5,110 mAh | ₹17,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra | 5,110 mAh |
| OPPO A6 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹18,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| CMF Phone 2 ProDimensity 7300 Pro · 5,000 mAh | ₹18,999 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | 5,000 mAh |
| Redmi Note 15 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 5,520 mAh | ₹19,999 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5,520 mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 5G5,000 mAh | ₹19,999 | 5,000 mAh |
Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, last checked 14 Oct 2026. Upcoming phones show the price we expect. Bank and exchange offers are not included.