So, if you have a budget of around INR 50,000, here are some of the best options that you can choose between – depending on your individual taste and preferences, of course.

What to expect from phones under Rs 50000?

On the Android side of things, you can expect high-end chipsets like Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 865+At this point in time, it would be safer to go with a 5G phone, but 4G should also suffice through the lifecycle. All phones in this budget (that launched in 2020) offer high refresh rate displays. Best camera phones are reserved for flagships, but we do have some excellent camera options available in this budget. Almost all phones in this budget offer fast charging speeds from bundled adaptorsUnfortunately, all that money isn’t good enough to get you even the last years’ iPhone flagships. If you want to be a part of Apple’s ecosystem, iPhone XR should be your best bet.

Best Phones Under Rs 50,000 in India in 2021

So, here are the best options along with reasons as to why you should consider them. The 5G version of S20 FE runs on Snapdragon 865 SoC along with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 on top. The camera system comprises a 12MP + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP telephoto by the back and a 32MP sensor on the front. Buy it for a premium brand at its best price during festive sale. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G specs Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED (HDR10+) 120Hz | Processor: Snapdragon 865| RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 8MP | Front camera: 32MP | Weight: 190g | Dimensions: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm  | Battery: 4500mAh, 25W fast charging The phone is just the perfect size, feels very premium, has a fun periscope-lens zoom camera. Yes, the Snapdragon 870G doesn’t feel like much for the high-end price, but it’s still a great chipset and should suffice for most users. Vivo doesn’t advertise any ingress protection for X60 Pro. Buy it for the Gimbal camera. Vivo X60 Pro specs Display: 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED (HDR10+) 120Hz| Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 octa-core CPU (5G) | RAM: 12GB| Storage: 256GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 13MP | Front camera: 32MP | Weight: 182g | Dimensions: 158.6 x 73.2 x 7.6MM  |Battery: 4200mAh, 33W fast charging The Armoury crate app has extensive customization options and the Game Genie toolbar is perhaps the best there is. The handset further includes a 144Hz AMOLED display, handy Air triggers, USB power pass-through, and the option to attach other gaming accessories. On the downside, the camera performance, however, is mediocre at best. Buy it for a fabulous gaming experience. Asus ROG Phone 5 Specs Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED (HDR10+) 144Hz| Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core CPU (5G) | RAM: up to 12GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 11 | Rear camera: 64MP+13MP+5MP | Front camera: 24MP | Weight: 238g | Dimensions: 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm  |Battery: 6000mAh, 65W fast charging The OxygenOS is not as bloat-free and clean as it used to be, but it’s still in good taste and enjoys remarkable community support. If you want an all-round mainstream flagship phone, the OnePlus 9 is a great option. Buy it for the fast and smooth experience. OnePlus 9 Specs Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED (HDR10+) 120Hz | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core CPU (5G) | RAM: up to 12GB| Storage: 128GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 50MP + 48MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP | Weight: 183g | Dimensions: 160 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm |Battery: 4500mAh, 65W fast charging The MIUI software is rich in customization options and even allows you to combine speeds from two different Wi-Fi networks or Wi-Fi with 4G, but it’s also ripe with third-party apps that you don’t need. Buy it if you are interested in the best from Xiaomi. Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED (HDR10+) 120Hz | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core CPU (5G) | RAM: 12GB| Storage: 256GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 108MP+13MP+2MP+ 2MP| Front camera: 16MP | Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm |Battery: 4520mAh, 33W fast charging Samsung’s last year’s flagship, Galaxy S10, is now available for under 50K. The handset has a 6.1-inch QHD display and is powered by Exynos 9820 octa-core chipset. You get a flagship-grade camera system, elegant design, and IP68 water and dust resistance. On the downside, this is a 4G phone that supports only 15W charging. Buy it if you crave a compact flagship It’s a compact phone and performance hardware is still pretty solid. You’d have to make do with an HD display, though. Buy it if you choose Apple’s ecosystem of products and services This is a performance powerhouse with several game-centric features and a 48MP quad-camera system. iQOO 3 specifications  Display: 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 12GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP | Weight: 208g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm |Battery: 4400mAh In 2021, some brands have ditched in box chargers, OPPO bundles a 65W fast charger which is clearly one of the USPs of the Reno 5 Pro 5G. It takes just 30 minutes to fully refill the 4350mAh battery. OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G specifications Display: 6.53-inch FHD+ AMOLED | Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 8GB| Storage: 128GB | Software: Android 11 | Rear camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 32MP | Weight: 173g | Dimensions: 159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6 mm |Battery: 4350mAh

List of best phones to buy under Rs. 50,000 in India in 2021

These are some of the best options currently available in India. If you are willing to spend some more, you can consider options like Samsung Galaxy S20, iPhone 11 PRO or OnePlus 8 Pro.

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