Best smartphones under Rs 50,000 (April 2025)

Flagship smartphones keep getting pricier every year. If you can do without the super-niche ‘pro’ features, there are lots of midrange smartphones that can match the performance of a flagship. These smartphones carry powerful processors and respectable cameras. So, without further ado, here is our list of the best smartphones under Rs 50,000 that you can buy right now.

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OnePlus 13R

Key Specs

OnePlus 13R has all the makings of a flagship killer. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Its triple rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For more details about its everyday performance, read our review of the OnePlus 13R.

Pros

• Powerful processor
• Bright display
• Good camera system

Cons

• Lacks IP67 rating

Buy on Amazon for Rs 42,998 

Vivo V40 Pro

Key Specs

Vivo’s camera-specialist midrange smartphone is one of the best you can buy under Rs 50,000. Its exquisite camera system is tuned by Zeiss optics. The rear camera panel houses 3 50MP sensors, one each for the primary shooter, 2x telephoto lens, and ultrawide lens. Powering the V40 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 80W fast charging. To learn more about the device’s camera performance, read our review of the Vivo V40 Pro.

Pros

• Amazing cameras
• Fast charging
• IP69 rating

Cons

• No wireless charging

Buy on Amazon for Rs 46,990

Samsung Galaxy A56

Key Specs

Samsung’s top-spec A series model is one of the best midrange smartphones under Rs 50,000. The Galaxy A56 is powered by the in-house Exynos 1580 chipset. It flaunts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Its new design for the camera panel is a nice respite from the individual cutouts that have been a fixture on Samsung phones for several years. The vertical rear camera panel consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. Another big advantage of getting the A56 is the 6 years of major OS upgrades promised by Samsung. This kind of software support is unheard of in this price bracket. Read our Samsung Galaxy A56 review for more details.

Pros

• Smooth display
• Refreshing design
• Amazing OS support

Cons

• No telephoto camera

Buy on Amazon for Rs 41,999

iQOO 12

Key Specs

iQOO 12 was launched at the tail end of 2023 but remains one of the best smartphones you can buy right now under Rs 50,000. Designed for gamers, the iQOO 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. Its rear camera panel consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and another 50MP sensor for the ultrawide camera. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 120W charging. Read our iQOO 12 review to learn about the smartphone’s gaming performance.

Pros

• Powerful processor
• Fast charging
• Impressive thermal management

Cons

• Does not have an IP67 rating

Buy on Amazon for Rs 41,999

Google Pixel 8

Key Specs

If you’re a fan of the stock Android experience, you should consider getting the Google Pixel 8. Launched in 2023, this smartphone runs Android 14 out of the box, but it is promised to get 7 major OS upgrades. Being a Pixel, its camera system is quite impressive. The rear visor houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 6.2-inch OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Read our Google Pixel 8 review to know more about the smartphone.

Pros

• Cool design
• Exquisite cameras
• Excellent software support

Cons

• Not the most powerful chipset

Buy on Flipkart for Rs 49,999

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Key Specs

Samsung’s ‘Fan Edition’ series for its flagship smartphones has a niche audience in India. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE rocks a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits of peak brightness. It comes with Android 14 out of the box but has been promised 7 major OS upgrades. The triple rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Powering the smartphone is Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400e chipset. The 4,700mAh battery pack supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Pros

• Smooth display 
• Good cameras
• Affordable

Cons

• Poor thermal management

Buy on Amazon for Rs 42,350

Oppo Reno13 Pro

Key Specs

The Oppo Reno13 Pro ticks all the essential boxes for a midrange smartphone. It is powered by the respectable MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset and flaunts a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone has an IP69 rating, which means it can survive exposure to high-pressure water jets. The 5,800mAh battery pack supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Pros

• Good cameras
• IP69 rating
• Wireless charging

Cons

• Contains bloatware

Buy on Amazon for Rs 45,990

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Final Thoughts

These are the best smartphones under Rs 50,000 that you can buy right now. If you think we missed out on a smartphone that deserves to be on this list, give it a shout-out in the comments! If you’re looking for a premium smartphone with price no bar, check out our picks for the top 10 smartphones.