With so many great options, it’s tough to choose a good smartphone for under ₹20,000 in India. The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G, Redmi Note 14 5G, and Moto G96 5G are decent smartphones you should consider in 2025. You’ll see the advantages of each phone, from the display to the camera and even the battery. Let’s simply look at a comparison so you can decide which one you like better.

Pricing
Moto G96 5G:
8GB + 128GB for ₹17,999
8GB + 256GB for ₹19,999

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G:
Starts at ₹16,499 for 6GB + 128GB
8GB + 128GB for ₹17,999
8 GB + 256 GB for ₹20,999

Redmi Note 14 5G:
6GB + 128GB for ₹16,999
8GB + 128GB for ₹17,999
8GB + 256GB for ₹19,999

So overall, the Samsung base option at ₹16,499 has the cheapest price of the three options, followed by Xiaomi and Movi are both priced the same. With additional storage, while Moto and Redmi were both marginally cheaper than Samsung.

Display
Moto G96 5G: 6.67-inch Full HD+ pOLED display at 144Hz with 1600 nits of brightness which is silky smooth for gaming and scrolling.
Redmi Note 14 5G: 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 2100 nits of brightness that’s good for deep sunlight.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus+.
Moto’s display is excellent and you can easily use it in most scenarios.

Battery Life and Charging Options
Moto G96 5G: Has a 5500mAh battery and 33W charging, offering a good amount of power.
Redmi Note 14 5G: Features a 5110mAh battery with 45W charging, which is the fastest.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Has a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, the slowest charging.
So Moto has the biggest battery, but Redmi charges the fastest, which is probably best for busy consumers.

Operating System
Moto G96 5G: Coming with Android 15 and Hello UI for a smooth experience.
Redmi Note 14 5G: Features Android 14 with HyperOS, very smooth but slightly older.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Has Android 15 and One UI 7 with up to 7 years of updates.
Both Moto and Samsung are on the latest Android, but Samsung is a more future-proof option with a long list of updates.

Processor
Moto G96 5G: Has Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, the best for casual use and gaming.
Redmi Note 14 5G: Has MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra that is also quite powerful for multi-tasking.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Exynos 1380, which is a decent chip, but not powerful enough for gaming.
Redmi would be the best, then Moto, and Samsung would be fine for everyday use.

Camera
Moto G96 5G: 50MP with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP selfie camera.
Redmi Note 14 5G: 50MP with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro, and a 20MP front-camera.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: 50MP OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro, and a 12MP front-facing camera.

They have all decent primary cameras, which would be useful macro lenses on the Redmi Note and Samsung models. It is also safe to say that Moto has the best 32MP selfie camera sensor.

Which one do I choose? 

Moto G96 5G: Screen and battery capacity are the best under ₹20,000.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Screen hardness and software upgrade support is amazing.

Redmi Note 14 5G: fast charging and flagship usable processing and performance.

If you look at both Flipkart and Amazon, the price range should be considered for battery, camera, or upgrades.

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