A few days ago we made a list of the top 5 smartphones under Rs. 30,000. Now this list is for an even lower price range of under Rs. 20,000. With such a competitive market these days there are so many good phones out there. Even for Rs. 20,000, you can get a very good phone for basic to moderate use. In a price when good options used to be so little.
Here are top 5 smartphones with their price in Pakistan
1. Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) Price in Pakistan Rs.18,500
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| Build
| OS | Android V8.0 Oreo |
| UI | EMUI 8.0 | |
| Dimensions | 158.30 x 76.70 x 7.8 | |
| Weight | 155 g | |
| SIM | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE | |
| Processor | CPU | 1.4 GHz Octa Core Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | |
| Display | Technology | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch |
| Size | 6.0 Inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 Pixels (~269 PPI) | |
| Memory | Built-in | 32GB Built-in, 3GB RAM |
| Card | microSD Card, (supports up to 256GB) | |
| Camera | Main | Dual 13 MP + 2 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps) | |
| Front | 8 MP, LED Flash | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 with A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS | |
| Radio | FM Radio | |
| USB | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Data | GPRS, Edge, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint, Proximity |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Photo/video editor, Document editor | |
| Battery | Capacity | (Li-ion Non-removable), 3000 mAh |
2. Nokia 5 Price in Pakistan Rs. 19,500
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| Build | OS | Android OS 7.1 (Nougat) |
| Dimensions | 149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | |
| SIM | Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | |
| Colors | Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) | |
| Processor | CPU | 1.4 GHZ Octa-Core Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | |
| Display | Technology | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Multitouch |
| Size | 5.2 Inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (~282 PPI pixel density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Galss (unspecified version) | |
| Memory | Built-in | 16GB built-in, 2GB RAM |
| Card | MicroSD Card (Support up to 256GB) | |
| Camera | Main | 13 MP, autofocus, dual-LED + dual tone) flash |
| Features | f/2.0, phase detection, 1/3″ sensor size, 1.12 um pixel size, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps) | |
| Front | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 um pixel size | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.1 with A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Data | GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps) | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (front-mounted) |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | built-in | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | Document viewer/editor, Photo/video editor | |
| Battery | Capacity | (Li-Ion Non removable) 3000 mAh Battery |
3. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Price in Pakistan Rs. 17,499
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| Build | OS | Android v7.1.1 Nougat |
| UI | MIUI 9 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM) | |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) | |
| Processor | CPU | 1.8 Ghz Octa Core Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | |
| Display | Technology | IPS LCD capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors |
| Size | 5.7 Inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 Pixels (~282 PPI) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Galss (unspecified version) | |
| Memory | Built-in | 16GB Built-in, 2GB RAM |
| Card | microSD Card, (supports upto 128GB) (uses SIM 2 slot) | |
| Camera | Main | 12 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | (f/2.2, 1.25 μm), Phase detection, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama, Video (1080p@30fps) | |
| Front | 5 MP, 1080p | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 with A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass, BDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| NFC | No | |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Data | GPRS, Edge, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, FingerPrint (rear mounted), Gyro, Proximity |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.265 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | Photo/video editor, Document viewer | |
| Battery | Capacity | (Li-ion Non removable), 3300 mAh |
| – Fast battery charging 5V/2A |
4. Infinix Hot S3 Price in Pakistan Rs. 19,999
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| Build | OS | Android V8.0 Oreo |
| UI | XOS | |
| Dimensions | 152.3 x 72.8 x 8.4mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | |
| SIM | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | |
| Colors | Various | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE | |
| Processor | CPU | 1.4 Ghz Octa Core |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | |
| Display | Technology | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch |
| Size | 5.7 Inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 Pixels (~285 PPI) | |
| Memory | Built-in | 32/64GB Built-in, 3/4GB RAM |
| Card | microSD Card, (supports upto 128GB) | |
| Camera | Main | 13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Dual LED Flash |
| Features | Geotagging, Phase detection, Panorama, HDR, Video | |
| Front | 20 MP, f/2.0, Dual-LED Flash | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 with A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS | |
| Radio | FM Radio | |
| USB | microUSB, USB on-the-go | |
| NFC | No | |
| Data | GPRS, Edge, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, FingerPrint, Proximity |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Photo/video editor, Document viewer | |
| Battery | Capacity | (Li-ion Non removable), 4000 mAh |
5. QMobile Q Infinity Price in Pakistan Rs. 16,999
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| Build | OS | Android v7.0 Nougat |
| Dimensions | 150.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | |
| SIM | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Micro-SIM) | |
| Colors | Black | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE band 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300) | |
| Processor | CPU | 1.4 Ghz Quad Core |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | |
| Display | Technology | IPS Capacitive LCD Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch |
| Size | 5.7 Inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 Pixels (~282 PPI) | |
| Memory | Built-in | 32GB Built-in, 3GB RAM |
| Card | microSD Card, (supports upto 64GB) (dedicated slot) | |
| Camera | Main | 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | f/2.0, 1/3″ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Auto HDR, Video | |
| Front | 16 MP, f/2.0, Fullfocus, LED flash, 1080p | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.1 with A2DP | |
| GPS | Yes + A-GPS support | |
| Radio | FM Radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| NFC | No | |
| Data | GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps) | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, FingerPrint, Proximity |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, – MP3/AAC/WAV player, MP4/H.264 player, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | Document viewer, Photo/video editor | |
| Battery | Capacity | (Li-ion Removable), 2980 mAh |
| Standby | up to 420 hrs | |
| Talktime | up to 20 hrs |
Hope this list of top 5 smartphones under Rs. 20,000 help you in deciding the one for you.
For our list of top smartphones under Rs. 30,000 click here.
Don’t you think that any phone that is below 3GB ram is of no worth?
If yes then it should not be included in this list.