BEST 5G MOBILE PHONES UNDER 20000 IN INDIA

Moto G96 5G mobile was launched on 9th July 2025. The phone comes with a 144 Hz refresh rate 6.67-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 395 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display sports Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Moto G96 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Moto G96 5G runs Android 15 and is powered by a 5500mAh battery. The Moto G96 5G supports 33W Fast Charging fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Moto G96 5G on the rear packs a 50-Ultrapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel camera with an f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.

The Moto G96 5G runs Hello UI is based on Android 15 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Moto G96 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Moto G96 5G measures 161.86 x 73.26 x 7.93mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 178.00 grams. It was launched in Pantone Greener Pastures, Pantone Cattleya Orchid, Pantone Ashleigh Blue, and Pantone Dresden Blue colours. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection. It bears a vegan leather body. 

Connectivity options on the Moto G96 5G include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.20, FM radio, 3G, 4G , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Moto G96 5G supports face unlock.

The Moto G85 5G is a mid-range smartphone that is desiged to combines a modern design with reliable performance. It boasts a large curved display with a high refresh rate for smooth visuals and vibrant colours that enable users to watch content on a range of applications.

Powered by a recently launched midrange processor, the Moto G85 handles multitasking and gaming efficiently and comes with enough memory and internal storage, which are both expandable as per your needs.

For photography, the Moto G85 features a dual-camera setup with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also has a high-resolution front-facing camera for selfies. The It packs a large battery with support for fast charging, ensuring all-day use.

Running on Android 14, the Moto G85 5G includes useful software features and security updates but comes with some bloatware and notification spam. Its practical design includes a plastic frame and back, and the phone has an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating.

The HMD Fusion is a fun budget smartphone with reasonably priced accessories that somehow elevate its otherwise lacklustre software experience. Looks are subjective, but we are fans of its practical and industrial translucent design, which also makes it very easy to access its interior.

HMD offers three Outfits, two of which are smart. The Smart Outfits like the Gaming and Flashy Outfits are quite practical and useful.

This phone isn’t built to perform but for those who love to explore, tinker and repair their own devices. Given this approach, there’s not much room for performance, and whenever it does, the phone does heat up.

Software is a bit of a mixed bag. It’s near-stock, but loaded with preinstalled apps and not optimised to take advantage of the hardware. Camera performance is a bit below average, and the same goes for battery performance. But wired charging speeds were up to expectations.

The Honor X9b from HTech has a rear panel and frame made from polycarbonate. The phone offers a unique Ultra-Bounce technology which protects its display from 1.5 metre drops. The device is also IP53-rated for dust and water resistance.

Performance is good for daily use but is mostly mid-range when it comes to gaming. Magic OS offers some interesting software features but comes with the regular Huawei bloatware.

Camera performance is not good. Neither of its three rear-facing cameras performs up to expectations in daylight and the things only get worse in low light conditions.

Battery life with the large battery is rock solid and makes this otherwise slim device a proper road warrior. However, charging is quite slow when compared to most devices at this price point. Moreover, Honor does not offer a charger in the box.