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Need a Phone under 20 k

49 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-phone-under-20-k.208344/

Sankalp Tripathi
Sankalp Tripathi Original post #1
May 17, 2020 at 7:19 PM
Hello Geeks,I have been looking to purchase a mobile phone.I was using Poco F1 6/128 version before(which i accidently broke)
so Kindly suggest the same.I am looking for a 6/128 version .
So fas i have shortlisted REALME 6 pro,redmi note 9 pro and samsung m 31 also_Other than this my friend has suggested samsung a 51.
Please give your expert views.

Thanks
SaiyanGoku
May 17, 2020 at 7:38 PM
Please fill this:
*geek.digit.in/community/threads/questionnaire-for-mobile-phone-purchase-queries.134349/
vidhubhushan
May 19, 2020 at 5:36 PM
most of the tech youtubers including geekyranjit suggest Poco X2 under 20000. right now 6/128GB version is oos. if you can live with 64gb, get it or add 1000 more to get 8/256gb version.
Sankalp Tripathi
Jun 4, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Thanks for the replies.now I am confused between poco X2 and realme 6 pro.i am looking at least 6/128 gb.camera should be good but I m more of a surfer/reader.also I do gaming casual games.for n hour mostly
Sankalp Tripathi
Jun 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Guys ,
I am in confused between poco X2 an d realme6 pro.
I am looking for at least 6/128gb variant nd budget is 20k+-1k.
As far as the difference between two is concerned ,refresh rate is n issue.but then people are saying that it is a battery drainer.
So pls suggest between above 2.
Thanks and regards
W
Jun 4, 2020 at 1:47 PM
people are saying that it is a battery drainer.
I can tell you this, unless you actually get the phone in your hand & start using it you will never find about about actual battery drain irrespective of any/all reviews & comments.
omega44-xt
Jun 4, 2020 at 9:13 PM
Still Poco X2 is a great choice, avoid 64GB version. Battery life might be bit better in 6 Pro, but still X2 makes for a good overall package. Primary cam is a bit better on X2 as it has a Sony sensor vs Samsung one on 6 pro, from what I remember.
TigerKing
Jun 8, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Poco X2 8GB 256GB not available, so which mobile to choose between Realme 6 Pro 6/128 (₹18999) and Note 9 Pro Max 6/128 (₹17999)? or any other below 20k?
Need mobile urgently. :(
omega44-xt
Jun 9, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Poco X2 8GB 256GB not available, so which mobile to choose between Realme 6 Pro 6/128 (₹18999) and Note 9 Pro Max 6/128 (₹17999)? or any other below 20k?
Need mobile urgently. :(
Go for 6 Pro for the better display & slightly less annoying ad situation, but you have to live with pill shaped cut out & relatively lower battery life. Note 9 Pro Max has only battery life going for it, even cam is a bit better in 6 Pro.
TigerKing
TigerKing #11
Jun 9, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Go for 6 Pro for the better display & slightly less annoying ad situation, but you have to live with pill shaped cut out & relatively lower battery life. Note 9 Pro Max has only battery life going for it, even cam is a bit better in 6 Pro.
Both mobiles not available..
TigerKing
TigerKing #12
Jun 20, 2020 at 7:05 AM
Can anyone suggest long battery life mobile below 20k?
Any brand will do, but battery should be big.
Does Samsung M31 supports dual 4G VOLTE?
omega44-xt
Jun 20, 2020 at 8:22 AM
Can anyone suggest long battery life mobile below 20k?
Any brand will do, but battery should be big.
Does Samsung M31 supports dual 4G VOLTE?
Samsung M31, Samsung M21, Moto One Fusion+ & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Moto seems promising because of the lack of ads & a powerful SoC (main drawback of Samsungs), but it will likely have pretty long charging times, 2hrs or so, because of big battery + 18W charger & software updates might be questionable as they smeared their reputation themselves on that matter even though having stock android. Surely Samsung has the best display & Redmi has ads.

All of them should support dual VoLTE as that feature became common a few years ago.
TigerKing
TigerKing #14
Jun 20, 2020 at 11:43 AM
Samsung M31, Samsung M21, Moto One Fusion+ & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Moto seems promising because of the lack of ads & a powerful SoC (main drawback of Samsungs), but it will likely have pretty long charging times, 2hrs or so, because of big battery + 18W charger & software updates might be questionable as they smeared their reputation themselves on that matter even though having stock android. Surely Samsung has the best display & Redmi has ads.

All of them should support dual VoLTE as that feature became common a few years ago.
Moto one fusion+ 1st sale on 24th.
Thank you for suggestion.
TigerKing
TigerKing #15
Jun 22, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Samsung M31, Samsung M21, Moto One Fusion+ & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Moto seems promising because of the lack of ads & a powerful SoC (main drawback of Samsungs), but it will likely have pretty long charging times, 2hrs or so, because of big battery + 18W charger & software updates might be questionable as they smeared their reputation themselves on that matter even though having stock android. Surely Samsung has the best display & Redmi has ads.

All of them should support dual VoLTE as that feature became common a few years ago.
Device is good, but as I am looking at comparisons on gsmarena between moto one fusion+, Poco X2, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Site does not mention Gorilla Glass, NavIC support, Infrared
Pop up camera is bad but can be neglected also Infrared feature can be neglected.
I need some advice.
Thank you.
omega44-xt
Jun 22, 2020 at 10:25 AM
Device is good, but as I am looking at comparisons on gsmarena between moto one fusion+, Poco X2, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Site does not mention Gorilla Glass, NavIC support, Infrared
Pop up camera is bad but can be neglected also Infrared feature can be neglected.
I need some advice.
Thank you.
Like the Samsung phones, it is safe to assume Moto lacks a branded protective glass, like Gorilla Glass, cost-cutting. So using a screen protector is mandatory. Moto considers itself as a brand with a better reputation than other Chinese companies, similar to Nokia, so usually have higher-priced devices. Even at 20k, One Fusion+ would have sold well enough to be relevant, but they launched it at 17k to likely get some good market share in that segment like it once did with Moto G series.

NavIC is not supported on S730G, 720G supports it as it was launched later. Xiaomi is one of the rare companies still using IR blaster. If you use selfie cam a lot, pop up might be annoying, but in general, it is robust enough, so won't just break.

If you are fine with lower battery life, get Poco X2. You get 120Hz display & a relatively ad-free MIUI unlike Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Get at least 128GB variant as X2 lack dedicated SD card slot.
Sankalp Tripathi
Sep 13, 2020 at 8:11 AM
Thank you Guys.I had purchased poco x2 in mid June.it works like a charm.
Dr. House
Dr. House #18
Oct 3, 2020 at 10:42 PM
Sorry to hijack this thread. I also need to buy an android phone for mom under 20k. Should be good camera and display. Ads free OS and full day battery.
W
Oct 3, 2020 at 10:57 PM
Sorry to hijack this thread. I also need to buy an android phone for mom under 20k. Should be good camera and display. Ads free OS and full day battery.
Around 20k redmi k20 pro is a very good option(plus a personal preference of mine, it has no notch/punch hole).
@SaiyanGoku @omega44-xt
omega44-xt
Oct 4, 2020 at 9:58 AM
Poco X3 or Moto One Fusion+
SaiyanGoku
Oct 4, 2020 at 12:41 PM
I read it has pathetic cameras. Lack of compass and other basic things.
Then there are options from Xiaomi and you'd need to flash a custom rom on them.
Dr. House
Dr. House #25
Oct 4, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Then there are options from Xiaomi and you'd need to flash a custom rom on them.
Why the hell no brand offers a small android phone? She used 5 inch OnePlus X since 5 years and it's easily one hand useable device. I need simple clean OS for general use, no flashing custom ROMs etc.
Also Android One platform is dead I guess now. Market is full of craps.
Only iPhones and pixel phones care about simple OS and one hand usability but that is so expensive.
omega44-xt
Oct 4, 2020 at 1:14 PM
No need to flash anything on MIUI, Poco says it will be ad free for their devices. But there will be suggestions & there are guides online to stop those:
Ads in MIUI 10 hamper the experience on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: Here is how to disable them

I followed that for my mother's RN8 Pro & didn't see any ad as well. I'd say MIUI is better than Vivo & Oppo's UI, Realme UI is a different take on ColorOS & seems good (on par with MIUI). I'd still rate Samsung's One UI & OP's Oxygen OS as top android UI (yes, above stock because stock lacks many features).
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tomdan22 #28
Oct 4, 2020 at 4:14 PM
I've almost decided to go in for a Poco X3 but have reservations on its excessive weight (225gm). I currently own an Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (only 175 gms). How much of a difference in feel do you foresee ?
omega44-xt
Oct 4, 2020 at 5:19 PM
I've almost decided to go in for a Poco X3 but have reservations on its excessive weight (225gm). I currently own an Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (only 175 gms). How much of a difference in feel do you foresee ?
200g+ is heavy for sure, but then again I'm a compact phone lover with a 150g phone
cute.bandar
Oct 4, 2020 at 6:27 PM
I need simple clean OS for general use, no flashing custom ROMs etc.
Also Android One platform is dead I guess now. Market is full of craps.
Dude get nokia phones. All android ones. I bought 3 devices. Have been awesome in my experience.
Dr. House
Dr. House #31
Oct 4, 2020 at 6:28 PM
Mom won't like heavy and bulky phone. Her OnePlus X is just 138g and that Poco X3 will be whopping 87g high.
Remember there was a time when phone manufacturers keep the phone tinier and slimmer for premium. :mrgreen:

Only iPhones, Pixels and Galax S series phones are for such users left. And that costs so premium pricing.
Dr. House
Dr. House #32
Oct 4, 2020 at 6:32 PM
Dude get nokia phones. All android ones. I bought 3 devices. Have been awesome in my experience.
Nokia sold out to HDM Global. They are just using the brand name for phones. Phones are not that premium. Many complaint about micro USB port gets broken. They hardly launched any phone this year. 14k for Nokia 5.3 and that comes with 4GB RAM and Snap 665 11nm :blink:
W
Oct 4, 2020 at 8:38 PM
It's of 23k and I want adds free clean phone. She doesn't need performance oriented.
Take a look at samsung M series then but be sure to watch this video first as samsung is now following the same path as redmi,realme etc with the difference being they try to trick you into ads at the time of first time setup of the phone but after that it is fine.
omega44-xt
Oct 4, 2020 at 11:28 PM
Dude get nokia phones. All android ones. I bought 3 devices. Have been awesome in my experience.
Nokia phones are worse value than Samsung M series.
Dr. House
Dr. House #36
Oct 5, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Nokia phones are worse value than Samsung M series.
Seems like after reading reviews. Nokia, LG, Sony phones are dead. Chinese brands took over android phones market. Samsung survived by M series but most having mediocre 9611 chipset.
TheSloth
TheSloth #37
Oct 5, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Nokia phones are worse value than Samsung M series.
I think he is talking about Nokia 6.1+, which was actually worth every penny since it was going for 10-13k on sale.
omega44-xt
Oct 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM
I think he is talking about Nokia 6.1+, which was actually worth every penny since it was going for 10-13k on sale.
Once in a blue moon, Nokia phones have a decent price otherwise they seem to be relying on their name too much.
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elbin.p #39
Oct 10, 2020 at 6:50 PM
Second hijack attempt. Sorry. My requirements are the same as OP.


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This is the Amazon sale price I think for M51. Probably the 6GB version. Is this a good buy at this price or are there better ones?
RumbaMon19
Oct 10, 2020 at 7:15 PM
Second hijack attempt. Sorry. My requirements are the same as OP.


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This is the Amazon sale price I think for M51. Probably the 6GB version. Is this a good buy at this price or are there better ones?


If cameras, and screen quality is your need, go for it. And it does not have a weak exynos, It has SD 730, so that will also give good performance.


Pretty justifiable for that price.
omega44-xt
Oct 10, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Second hijack attempt. Sorry. My requirements are the same as OP.


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This is the Amazon sale price I think for M51. Probably the 6GB version. Is this a good buy at this price or are there better ones?
It's good actually if you want it for general usage, camera & battery life. Someone in my family looking for a 20k phone, I'm suggesting them Realme 7 Pro because of the size & weight of M51 & Poco X3.

For performance, Realme X3 & even older Redmi K20 Pro are better. Apparently LG G8X will be 20k as well.
omega44-xt
Oct 10, 2020 at 11:04 PM
If cameras, and screen quality is your need, go for it. And it does not have a weak exynos, It has SD 730, so that will also give good performance.


Pretty justifiable for that price.
Yes, justifiable for Samsung.
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Ganeshg44 #43
Nov 20, 2020 at 4:37 PM
I would suggest two phones
1 k20 pro
2 relame X3
Paisa wasool
Renny
Renny #44
Nov 27, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I too am on the lookout for phone below 20K, needs to be a recent model and not a chinese brand. Flipkart preferred as I have a voucher.
W
Nov 27, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I too am on the lookout for phone below 20K, needs to be a recent model and not a chinese brand. Flipkart preferred as I have a voucher.
No option other than samsung M51 then(use some card discount offer). It is a good phone btw.
Renny
Renny #46
Nov 27, 2020 at 5:32 PM
No option other than samsung M51 then(use some card discount offer). It is a good phone btw.
Not available on FK, how about A51? + Forgot to mention. Rootability + custom recovery is a must.

Motorola One Fusion+ ?
W
Nov 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Not available on FK, how about A51? + Forgot to mention. Rootability + custom recovery is a must.

Motorola One Fusion+ ?
For samung M/S series amazon is the official selling platform. I don't think you can use root+custom recovery on samsung phones nowadays.
@omega44-xt
RumbaMon19
Nov 27, 2020 at 7:01 PM
For samung M/S series amazon is the official selling platform. I don't think you can use root+custom recovery on samsung phones nowadays.
@omega44-xt

i think the sd processor may make it possible. But still shud be checked before
omega44-xt
Nov 28, 2020 at 10:57 AM
For samung M/S series amazon is the official selling platform. I don't think you can use root+custom recovery on samsung phones nowadays.
@omega44-xt
No idea about rooting. It has been a pain for few years now + needs constant maintenance, even stable custom ROM isn't as stable as official stock ROM.