Verdict: The Lava Blaze Curve 5G is a compelling buy for anyone looking for an affordable smartphone. Apart from offering a vibrant display and stereo speakers, the handset also flaunts an attractive design, dependable performance, and reliable battery life. The phone`s cameras may not rank among the best, but that should not deter users whose main priority lies outside of photography.

Verdict: Whether its the Realme 11 or the Realme 11x, you cant go wrong with either device. Both handsets exhibit equal proficiency in performance, battery life, and display quality. The cameras are excellent on both devices; however, if youre seeking finer details, the Realme 11 5G might be more suitable. Additionally, the standard Realme 11 model takes half an hour less than the Realme 11x 5G to reach a full charge.

Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is a good choice for multimedia consumption, thanks to its crisp and vibrant display and impressive battery life. Additionally, the device`s performance meets regular usage expectations, while its primary camera excels in capturing finer details with respectable colour accuracy even in cloudy conditions.

Verdict: OPPO A79 5G shines in the camera department and offers fast battery charging as well. It`s not as impressive in aspects such as display and performance, and is slightly behind some other phones in this price segment. At its current asking price of Rs 19,999, it does feel priced on the higher side, but could be worth a look if the camera is a priority. 

Verdict: The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is a camera-focused smartphone that impresses with its design and display. The phone`s battery life is good too; however, its charging speed feels a bit on the slower side compared to its competitors.

Verdict: Aside from the limitations in battery and cameras, the Lava Agni 2 is as good as it gets. The handset delivers a respectable performance for everyday use, an immersive viewing experience, fast charging speeds, and a user-friendly UI. Furthermore, the phone`s design is exemplary.

Verdict: The Vivo T2 is a good everyday device use that many would find right up their alley. It boasts an attractive colour-changing design, a lovely screen, and a respectable chipset. The handset also has impressive camera capabilities in daylight. The only trade-offs are the missing stereo speakers and ultra-wide lens.

Verdict: The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is largely similar to its predecessor but offers some improvements in the audio setup, charging capabilities, and the primary camera`s resolution. While its photography and processing power could leave you wanting, the Nord CE 3 Lite passes the litmus test for being able to provide a decent overall experience in its segment.

Verdict: The iQOO Z7 5G`s screen design looks a tad dated due to its waterdrop notch and thick chin, and the phone can do with some improvements in terms of its low-light photography prowess too. That said, it scores in other aspects like performance, battery and daylight shooting… making it a capable option to consider below the Rs 20,000 mark.

Verdict: The POCO X5 Pro 5G might not set new benchmarks, but that doesn`t mean it is not a capable smartphone. The handset does not disappoint at all with its performance. It even offers a good viewing experience with its rich AMOLED screen and stereo speakers, while the cameras are more or less on par with its competitors. The phone`s battery life feels a bit underwhelming for a 5G device, but the 67W fast charging solution compensates for that.

Verdict: The Realme 11 Pro`s performance, viewing experience, and battery life are as good as the more expensive Realme 11 Pro+. While the handset`s cameras have certain limitations, they excel at capturing detailed shots in a well-lit environment.

Verdict: The Redmi Note 12 5G has a bunch of things going for it. The handset has an attractive design to start with, followed by a fine performance, excellent battery life, crisp display, and fantastic daylight photography. The software is also good, but I wish it wasn`t dated.

Verdict: As far as budget smartphones go, the Infinix Zero 20 gets a lot of things right. It clicks great selfies, has a solid design, a bright display, and acceptable performance. Its low-light capabilities can be a little lacking and the UI is not the cleanest in the segment. However, if these issues don`t register in your buying decision, then the Zero 20 should be a good purchase.