The holiday sale season is only a couple weeks away, and now is the best time to decide which phone to buy when discounts come knocking. We know everybody expects different things from their phones, so not all of the phones might be ‘best’ for everyone. You might need one as an upgrade or replacement, so we’ve listed the phones in no particular order. Here are 5 of the best smartphones available in India for under Rs.20,000.

Samsung Grand 2 

Display size / Resolution	5.25-inch / 1280x720p
Processor	Quad-core Snapdragon
RAM	1.5GB of RAM
Price	16,599

 The Samsung Grand best and most obvious feature is the large screen. It also offers serious performance updates as compared to it’s older variant, and is one of the best phones to buy if it fits your budget. It comes with the innovation and functionality that Samsung is known for. The large screen comes in handy while viewing images or watching videos.

 Huawei Honor 6:

Display size / Resolution	5 inches with Full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor	1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor
RAM	3 GB RAM
Price	19,999

The Huawei Honor 6 offers top-of-the line features at a mid-range price. It has a solid hardware pack that makes it a real handy tool for multitasking. Most of phone’s specifications are ones usually found in top-of-the-line products. If you want top-of-the-line specs at an affordable price, this is the one to go with.

 Moto G (2nd Gen)

 

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Display size / Resolution	5 inches with Full HD 1280 x 720 pixels
Processor	1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM	1 GB RAM
Price	Rs 13,000

At this price point, the Moto G’s key offerings are functionality and reliability. The phone is a quiet all-rounder, performing demanding tasks and giving a decent battery life all round.  It also has a Micro SD slot if you want to rack up more storage, and most users seem to love this phone.

Sony Xperia ZR

 

Display size / Resolution	5 inches with Full HD 1280 x 720 pixels
Processor	1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM	1 GB RAM
Price	Rs 16,999

The Sony Xperia ZR has undergone a recent cut in price, so it is a good bet if you want to pick up a phone with above average specifications at a reasonable price. It also has pretty useful tricks, like being Dust and Water Proof, which can be a boon to users who are used to handling their gadgets roughly.

 Lenovo Vibe X2:

Display size / Resolution	5 inches with Full HD 1280 x 720 pixels
Processor	2 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM	1 GB RAM
Price	Rs 19,999

The Lenovo Vibe X2 scores really high on the innovation aspect. Apart from having a Octa-core processor and a 5 inch screen, the Vibe X2 also has the ability to add ‘layers’, which lets you add extra batteries or speakers to the body. We love the great specifications, and we also love the customisation quotient.

Note: The Xiaomi Mi3 is a pretty good phone, yes, but since it has been permanently discontinued, it does not feature in this list.