Samsung is one of the few phone makers known that offers great build quality, long software support and intuitive user interface at every price point, be it a flagship or a budget device. If you want to upgrade your older Samsung device or want to buy a new one without spending more than Rs 20,000, here are some of the best options available right now.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy F06, its first ever 5G phone under Rs 10,000. Running on One UI 7 based on Android 15, the company’s latest budget smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and has a large 6.7-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution.
Samsung says the Galaxy F06 will get 4 years of OS updates and security patches. You also get 12 5G bands and support for Carrier Aggregation, a feature that is usually on much higher priced phones. The back of the phone houses a 50MP primary camera alongside a 2MP depth shooter.
If you are looking for a secondary 5G phone or want to buy a Samsung device that will last years to come, the Galaxy F06 is the one for you. The base variant of the phone with 4GB RAM is currently available for Rs 9,499, but if you can spend a bit more, we recommend going with the 6GB RAM version, which is priced at Rs 10,999.
The Galaxy M16 will get 6 years of OS updates. (Image Source: Samsung)
Galaxy M16
Featuring the Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6.7-inch sAMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy M16 is one of the few phones that still comes with a microSD card slot. Launched last month, it comes with One UI 7 based on Android 15 and will get 6 years of OS updates, which is pretty rare in this price segment.
The back of the phone has a vertical camera island that houses a 50MP primary shooter in addition to a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The IP54 rated phone also packs a 5,000mAh that supports 25W charging. If you are looking to buy a Samsung phone with a decent camera, long software update policy and don’t mind the 90Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy M16 is an easy recommendation. It starts from Rs 15,499.
This is one of the best budget Samsung money can buy. (Image Source: Samsung)
Galaxy M35
Looking for a Galaxy phone with a big battery and good display? The Galaxy M35 might suffice to your needs. Sporting a huge 6,000mAh battery, the Galaxy M35 is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset, which can easily handle multitasking. The device runs on One UI 6.1 based on Android 14 out of the box, with Samsung promising 4 years of OS updates.
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The huge battery is complimented by a 6.6–inch 120Hz sAMOLED screen, which is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ and gets bright under direct sunlight. On the back, you get a 50MP primary shooter accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. It also happens to be one of the few phones in its price segment that supports 4K recording from both back and front cameras.
The only downsides are that the phone is on the heavier side (222g) and has a side mounted fingerprint sensor, which many may not like. However, if you are looking to buy a capable Samsung device with a big battery, good cameras and impressive display, this is an easy recommendation. The Galaxy M35 starts from Rs 14,547, but if you can spend a bit more, buy the 8GB RAM version.
The Galaxy F55 has a bright and vibrant display. (Express Photo)
Galaxy F55
Want a lightweight Samsung device with a faux leather back panel? Check out the Galaxy F55, a mid-range phone that is currently selling for under Rs 20,000. Featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, the phone comes with a 6.7-inch 120Hz sAMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution,
Similar to most mid-range Samsung devices, it has a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. It also happens to be one of the few budget phones with a 50MP selfie camera.
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Like its more expensive counterpart, the Galaxy F55 comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. However, users say that the camera is not on par and the chipset often heats up. If you can live with these cons, the Galaxy F55 (review) is a great device for the asking price. The 8GB RAM and 256GB variant of the phone is currently selling on Amazon for Rs 18,814, but you may be able to get it for a bit less with offers.
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