For those searching for a smartphone featuring fast charging capabilities priced under Rs 20,000, a variety of excellent choices are available at the moment. As fast charging gains popularity, brands such as iQOO, CMF, Realme, Redmi, and OnePlus provide devices with robust batteries and rapid charging technology. These smartphones facilitate quick charging and include expansive displays, high refresh rates, and sophisticated camera systems, appealing to budget-minded consumers. The best part about the smartphones in this list is that all of them are available for a price under Rs. 20,000. Consider these options if you want a fast-charging device that doesn’t break the bank.
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1. OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G
OnePlus launched the next in its CE Lite series in the form of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G (alternatives). It comes with an AMOLED display, and Snapdragon chipset and features the fastest charging speeds in the sub-20k segment. It packs a 5000mAh battery under the hood with 80W wired fast charging support. The battery lasts for around 11 hours in the PCMark battery test. 80W charger takes around 50 minutes to recharge the battery. It starts at Rs. 17,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5500mAh |
Chipset-Snapdragon 695 | Charging-80W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-50MP+12MP | Weight- 191 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-8.1mm |
2. Tecno Pova 6 Pro
Tecno launched the Tecno Pova 6 Pro in March 2024. It features a vibrant display, long battery life, fast charging speed, and useful software features. The Tecno Pova 6 Pro packs a large 6000mAh battery with 70W wired fast charging capability. The battery lasted around 16 hours in the PCMark battery test and can be recharged from 0 to 100% in an hour. It is priced at Rs. 19,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version.
Specs at a glance
Display- 6.78-inch AMOLED | Battery-6000mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Charging-70W |
RAM/Storage-12GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-108MP+2MP+0.08MP | Weight-195 grams |
Front camera-32MP | Thickness-7.9mm |
3. Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G
Earlier in 2024, Realme launched the next in the Narzo series, Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G (review). The mid-range offering packed a MediaTek chipset, a crisp OLED display, and a 5000mAh battery. It came with unique features like Air Gestures as well. The 5000mAh battery was paired with 67W wired fast charging. The battery achieved a PCMark score of over 16 hours and it can be recharged from 0 to 100% in about 45 minutes. Realme Narzo 70 Pro is available for Rs. 16,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5000mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Charging-67W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-50M+8MP+2MP | Weight-195 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-7.97mm |
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4. Poco X6 5G
Poco X6 5G is one of the best under 20k smartphones you can buy at the moment. It offers a solid performance, fast charging speeds, brilliant display, and long battery life. The Poco X6 5G packs a 5100mAh powerhouse under the hood with 67W fast charging support. The battery manages to achieve 12 hours and 47 minutes in the PCMark test and can be recharged from 0 to 100% in around 45 minutes. Poco X6 5G is available for Rs. 18,499 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5100mAh |
Chipset-Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Charging-67W |
RAM/Storage-12GB/512GB | OS- Android 13 |
Rear camera-64MP+8MP+2MP | Weight-181.2 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-8.25mm |
5. Realme 14x 5G

Realme introduced its next number series by announcing the first device, Realme 14x 5G in India recently. In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, Realme 14x is a smartphone that blends features and pricing to fit the budget of consumers. It has a sleek yet robust design with an IP69 rating, beautiful colors, and features like a Dimensity chipset and a massive 6000mAh battery. Realme 14x 5G can be bought for Rs. 16,499 via Amazon.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-6000mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Charging-45W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-50MP+2MP | Weight-197 grams |
Front camera-8MP | Thickness-7.94mm |
6. iQOO Z9 5G
The iQOO Z9 5G is the third iqoo device in 2024 after the iQOO 12 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. It is a performance-centric device with a Dimensity chipset, a bright display, and a dependable battery life. iQOO Z9 5G packs a 5000mAh powerhouse under the hood with 44W wired fast charging capability. The battery has achieved 15 hours and 40 minutes on the PCMark test and can be recharged from 0 to 100% in just over an hour. iQOO Z9 5G is available for Rs. 18,499 for the 8GB RAM+128GB storage version.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5000mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Charging-44W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 13 |
Rear camera-50MP+2MP | Weight-188 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-7.83mm |
7. Vivo T3
Vivo launched the successor to Vivo T2 in April 2024. Vivo T3 5G comes with an upgrade in terms of chipset, display, and battery life. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 44W Wired fast charging. The battery has achieved 15 hours and 16 minutes on the PCMark test and can be recharged from 0 to 100% in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Vivo T3 5G is priced at Rs. 18,580 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5000mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Charging-44W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-50MP+2MP | Weight-185.5 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-7.83mm |
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8. Redmi Note 14 5G

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 Series 5G in India in the first week of December. The series has three models, out of which the vanilla Redmi Note 14 5G is priced under 20,000 INR. It is a budget-friendly and dependable smartphone for those whose priority is productivity and performance. The smartphone comes with an AMOLED screen, a Primary camera with OIS, and a long-lasting battery. Redmi Note 14 5G can be bought for Rs. 18,999 via Amazon.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5110mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Charging-45W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 14 HyperOS |
Rear camera-50MP+8MP+2MP | Weight-190 grams |
Front camera-20MP | Thickness-7.99mm |
9. CMF Phone 1
Nothing’s sub-brand CMF (Color Material Finish) recently launched the first smartphone under its name. CMF Phone 1 (review) came to India with a design-first strategy along with reliable performance, clean UI, and long battery life. It packs a 5000mAh battery with a PCMark score of over 15 hours and can be charged using a 33W adapter in over an hour. CMF Phone 1 is priced at Rs. 15,205.
Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5000Mah |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Charging-33W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/128GB | OS- Android 14 |
Rear camera-50MP+2MP | Weight-197 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-8mm |
10. iQOO Z9s
The iQOO Z9s charges at 44W, and if you are looking for a device that both charges fast and has a large battery, then you should look no further. The device packs in a large 5,500 mAh cell that takes just 90 minutes to fully charge. The iQOO Z9s (review) starts at Rs. 19,999 for the base 8 GB + 128 GB variant.

Specs at a glance
Display-6.67-inch AMOLED | Battery-5500mAh |
Chipset-MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Charging-44W |
RAM/Storage-8GB/256GB | OS- Android 13 |
Rear camera-50MP+2MP | Weight-180 grams |
Front camera-16MP | Thickness-7.49mm |
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