Best Mobile For Playing PUBG Under 20000 In November 2020 - You Don't Need Flagship Smartphones Anymore

Karamchand Rameshwar


Here are the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000 in India that you can buy in November. They can totally help you get the best experience with PUBG Mobile and other mobile games.

Mobile games have been getting a much larger fan base in India, especially PUBG Mobile. That also one of the reasons why smartphone makers start making gaming-centric smartphones such as Xiaomi Black Shark, Asus ROG Phone, ZTE Red Magic series, and Razer Phone. However, those are placed in the flagship segment, which is quite expensive for many users. Don’t worry, there are still a lot of great mid-range smartphones that can offer you a good gaming experience. Here is our hand-picked list of the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000.

Here are the most powerful smartphones under Rs. 20,000 in India you can buy.

If you are on a tight budget, you can also take a look at the Top Five Smartphones Under Rs 10,000 For PUBG Mobile Players - 2020.

1. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a great offering released by Xiaomi recently that is hard to ignore. The device comes with the latest Snapdragon 720G, which is just a little bit less powerful than the Snapdragon 730G. However, the difference between the two chipsets is minimal.

Redmi Note 9 Pro & Note 9 Pro Max are nearly identical to each other in terms of gaming performance.

The device features a large 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel that supports FHD+ resolution. With the 5,020mAh battery, you won’t have to worry much about the phone running out of battery in the middle of the day. In addition, the handset is bundled with a 33W fast charger, which ensures that its beefy battery will be fully charged in no time. If  you are still unsure about this phone, you can check our out Redmi Note 9 Pro review, which is pretty much the Note 9 Pro Max with several slightly-downgraded specs.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price: Unavailable

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price in India: Rs. 18,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)

2. Poco X2 - Best Mobile For Playing PUBG Under 20000

You should have heard of the POCO brand, especially the POCO F1, that features almost every list of the best mid-range smartphones in the past few years. Now, the brand is back with the POCO X2, which is another great mid-range smartphone. Even though it is not equipped with the flagship chipset like the POCO F1, the Snapdragon 730G is still a powerful chipset that is fully capable of helping the phone stay in the top 10 mobile for PUBG under 20000.

>>> POCO X2 Review: A Great Mid-Range Smartphone With 120Hz Display

Poco X2 is the only smartphone in the price range to have both 120Hz display & Snapdragon 730G.

One thing that makes the POCO X2 stand out in the competition is its 120HZ display. Although it doesn’t have an AMOLED display, its IPS LCD panel is still very smooth and supports HDR10. With the 4,500 mAh battery, you should have a great time playing PUBG Mobile or other sorts of mobile games. Personally, I believe that the POCO X2 should be the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000 in this list thanks to the 120HZ display that none of the phones in its price range could offer.

POCO X2 price: Unavailable

POCO X2 price in India: Rs. 19,999 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage)

3. Realme 6 Pro

Realme 6 Pro is one of Realme’s latest offerings in the sub-Rs. 20,000 price range and directly takes on the likes of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Just like its counterpart, the device is also equipped with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, which is said to be the best chipset for gaming in the segment. Paired with 8GB of RAM, it will easily handle PUBG Mobile at the highest graphic setting. 

Even though the handset only sports an IPS LCD panel, its 6.6-inch size, FHD+ resolution, and 90Hz refresh rate will definitely deliver a vibrant and sharp display. Thanks to the 4,300 mAh battery, you will have a longer time to play games. The phone also supports 30W fast charging technology, which is claimed to refill the battery in just 57 minutes. With those strengths, the Realme 6 Pro is surely qualified to be one of the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000.

Realme 6 Pro price: Unavailable

Realme 6 Pro price in India: Rs. 18,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)

4. POCO X3 - the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000

The POCO X3 is the latest offering by Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO in India. The handset's highlights include the new Snapdragon 732G chipset, 64MP quad rear cameras, a massive 6,000mAh battery that should be enough to fuel a long gaming sessions. With those specs, the POCO X3 is definitely the best one of the the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000, if not the best.

Poco X3

It is pre-loaded with Android 10-based MIUI 12 along with POCO Launcher 2.0. It flaunts a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 732G SoC, paired with 6/8GB of RAM, and 64/128GB of storage (expandable).

On the camera department, Xiaomi packs a total of five cameras on this phone. On the rear, it features a 64MP Sony IMX682 main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP portrait lens. Camera features include Pro mode, AI Skyscaping, Cyberpunk mode, Gold Vibes mode, and more. On the front, it is equipped with a 20MP camera housed inside the punch-hole for selfies and video chats. There are a fingerprint reader mounted on the side for security and dual stereo speakers for better sound quality. 

64MP quad rear camera setup

The device is fueled by a 6,000 mAh battery, supporting 33W fast charging technology (charger included in the box). Other features include IR blaster, IP 53 for splash resistance, 4G LTE, aptX HD, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, headphone jack, and USB-C port. Finally, the Indian version doesn’t support NFC like the European version.

POCO X3 price: Unavailable

POCO X3 price in India: Rs. 16,999 (6GB RAM + 64GB storage), Rs. 18,499 (6GB RAM + 128GB storage), Rs. 19,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage).

5. Xiaomi Redmi K20

Xiaomi Redmi K20 is also another smartphone that matches the description of a mid-range gaming smartphone. It gets the power from a Snapdragon 730 chipset, which is just slightly behind the Snapdragon 730G and 35 percent more powerful than the Snapdragon 710. The reason why we still put this one-year-old phone on the list is due to its full-screen display thanks to the pop-up camera. You won't be bothered by a notch or punch-hole on the display.

>>> Xiaomi Mi 9T (Redmi K20) Quick Review: Possibly The Best Mid-Range Phone Available

Redmi K20 & Redmi K20 Pro have nearly the same specifications, except for the chipset and charging technology.

With a notch-free AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution, you won’t be bothered by the notch or punch-hole and enjoy a near-flawless experience. Even though it has a significantly-smaller battery of 4,000 mAh capacity, you can still have a decent battery life with this phone or quickly refill it with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 (18W). If you are a fan of the full-screen display, the Redmi K20 is probably the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000.

Redmi K20 price: around Rs. 21,400 (6GB RAM + 64GB storage)

Redmi K20 price in India: Rs. 19,990 (6GB RAM + 64GB storage)

6. Realme X2

Realme X2 is a very powerful mid-range smartphone thanks to the Snapdragon 730G chipset. That makes it one of the best mobile for PUBG under 20000. Not just that, the handset also comes in LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage standard that also boost its gaming performance.

Realme X2

Equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery and 6.5-inch FHD+ display, the Realme X2 really deserves to be in the list of the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000.

Realme X2 price: around Rs. 20,000 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)

Realme X2 price in India: Rs. 19,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)

This is the end of our list of the best mobile for playing PUBG under 20000. You can also check out the Best Mobile For Playing PUBG Under 15000 on our MobyGeek website as well.

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