The midrange smartphone segment in India is very expansive and full of diverse options. If you’re more interested in photography, you can find several camera-centric devices with impressive sensors. If gaming is your bigger priority, iQOO and Poco have powerful phones in this category. Let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in July 2025.
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Realme GT 7
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
The mid-spec model in Realme’s GT series is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 40,000 in July 2025. It packs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC under its hood and runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Realme has promised 4 major OS upgrades for this smartphone. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 6,000 nits of peak brightness. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,000mAh battery pack can last an entire day with ease and supports 120W fast charging.
Pros
- Bright display
- Big battery
- Fast charging
Cons
- Ultrawide camera takes soft pictures
Samsung Galaxy A56
Key Specs
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
Samsung’s A series midranger is one of the finest smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in July 2025. It is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1580 processor. Handling the software duties on this device is the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS. While it doesn’t get the elaborate ‘Galaxy AI’ package, it does rock a limited set of AI features dubbed ‘Awesome Intelligence’. The smartphone’s 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Its triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. For more details, read our Samsung Galaxy A56 review.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Nice design
- Awesome Intelligence
Cons
- No telephoto lens
iQOO Neo10
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
The iQOO Neo 10 is one of the best gaming smartphones priced under Rs 50,000 in July 2025. It is powered by a combination of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1. The 7000 mm² Vapor Chamber keeps the smartphone’s internal temperature in check. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,400 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 7,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W wired charging. If you want to learn more about its gaming performance, check out our review of the iQOO Neo 10.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- 144Hz display
- Fast charging
Cons
- IP65 rating
Vivo V50
Key Specs
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
If you’re looking for a camera-centric smartphone, the Vivo V50 is one of your best options under Rs 40,000. This smartphone’s camera system is tuned by Zeiss. The rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The 50MP front-facing camera is housed in a punch-hole cutout on the display. Powering the V50 is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. It has been promised to receive 3 major OS upgrades. Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 90W wired charging. Read our Vivo V50 review to learn more about its photography skills.
Pros
- Good cameras
- Big battery
- IP69 rating
Cons
- No telephoto lens
Poco F7
Key Specs
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 7,550 mAh |
The newly-launched Poco F7 is one of the most powerful smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in July 2025. At the heart of the smartphone lies the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits of peak brightness. The software duties on this smartphone are handled by the Android 15-based HyperOS 2. The vertically aligned rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The F7’s 7,550mAh battery pack is one of the biggest we’ve seen on a smartphone yet. It supports 90W wired charging.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- IP68 rating
- Big battery
Cons
- Mediocre cameras
Samsung Galaxy A36
Key Specs
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Galaxy A36 is placed below the A56 in Samsung’s midrange A series. It flaunts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. At the heart of the smartphone lies the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. It runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box and has been promised 6 major OS updates by Samsung. You also get the ‘Awesome Intelligence’ AI package on this smartphone. The vertical rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. Read our Samsung Galaxy A36 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Great display
- Awesome Intelligence
- 6 major OS updates
Cons
- Mediocre processor
Vivo T4 Ultra
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
The Ultra model in Vivo’s T4 series is a stunner. It has a premium build and a clean design. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Software duties are handled by the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. The triple rear camera setup on this smartphone comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,500mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired charging. For an in-depth report of its photography performance, read our review of the Vivo T4 Ultra.
Pros
- Bright display
- Telephoto lens
- Nice design
Cons
- Not many AI features
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Key Specs
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400e |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh |
The ‘Fan Edition’ variant of last year’s Samsung Galaxy S24 series is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in July 2025. Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. The smartphone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. It runs the Android 14-based One UI 6 out of the box, and has been promised to receive 6 major OS updates. Powering the smartphone is Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400e SoC. The triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 4,700mAh battery pack supports 25W wired charging.
Pros
- Cool design
- Good cameras
- Smooth display
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
Vivo V40 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
Vivo’s camera specialist from last year is a great buy in 2025 as well. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset and runs the Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out of the box. The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The Zeiss-tuned camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The 5,500mAh Si/C battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For details about its camera performance, read our Vivo V40 Pro review.
Pros
- Great cameras
- Sleek form factor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Key Specs
| Display | 6.55-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh |
Ending this list is 2024’s Xiaomi 14 Civi. Co-engineered with Leica, this smartphone’s rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera array consists of two 32MP sensors for the wide and ultrawide shooters. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. The 6.55-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The 4,700mAh battery pack supports 67W wired charging.
Pros
- Dual selfie cameras
- Good processor
- Bright display
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in India in July 2025. If you’re willing to expand your budget, check out our top picks in the sub-Rs 50,000 price bracket. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
