Top 10 smartphones under Rs 50,000 (October 2024)

In the last couple of months, we’ve seen a flurry of midrange smartphone releases in India. Priced just under Rs 50,000, some of these smartphones are termed ‘flagship killers’ due to their attractive pricing and flagship-grade performance. If you’re looking for a device that will last you a long time, this is the category you should be shopping in. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones you can buy for under Rs 50,000 in India.

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OnePlus 12R

Price: Rs 40,000 on OnePlus.com

Key Specs

OnePlus 12R is one of the best smartphones you can buy for under Rs 50,000 in India. Prices for the 12R start at Rs 40,000 for the 8GB RAM + 12GB storage variant and go up to Rs 46,000 for the top-spec 16GB RAM + 256GB variant. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset which was found in last year’s flagship chipsets. OnePlus 12R mimics the flagship OnePlus 12 in design and form factor. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Check out our full review of the smartphone.

Xiaomi 14 Civi

Price: Rs 43,000 on Mi.com

Key Specs

Xiaomi’s most affordable variant in its ’14’ series rocks a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and the OS duties are handled by Xiaomi’s next-gen HyperOS (Android 14). The triple camera array at the back comprises two 50MP sensors for the primary shooter and the telephoto lens along with a 12 lens for the ultrawide camera. Up front, the smartphone is equipped with two 32MP sensors for the wide and ultrawide selfie cameras. The 4,700 mAh battery pack on the device can be fully charged in 40 minutes with 67W fast charging support.

Vivo V40 Pro

Price: Rs 50,000 on Vivo.com

Key Specs

Vivo’s V Series is considered to be the midrange camera expert. The newest iteration in this series is priced at Rs 50,000 and features a triple rear camera setup comprising a primary shooter, ultrawide lens, and a telephoto camera. All three cameras have 50MP sensors. Powering the Vivo V40 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The smartphone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. It can survive water immersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. The smartphone is packed with a 5,500mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging.

Google Pixel 8

Price: Rs 38,999 on Flipkart

Key Specs

Last year’s Google Pixel 8 is currently available for Rs 38,999 on Flipkart, making it one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 in India. Its 256GB storage variant fetches Rs 43,000. The Pixel 8 is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 processor and runs Android 14 out of the box. Google has promised up to 7 major OS upgrades for this smartphone. Known for its cameras, the Pixel 8 features a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens in its rear array. The punch-hole cutout on the display houses a 10.5MP selfie camera. Read our Google Pixel 8 review to learn more about the smartphone.

OnePlus Nord 4

Price: Rs 30,000 on OnePlus.in

Key Specs

The newly launched midrange beast from OnePlus is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000. Prices for the OnePlus Nord 4 start at Rs 30,000 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) and go up to Rs 36,000 for the top-spec variant. The smartphone flaunts an all-metal body with a unique horizontal camera array on the back panel. Under the hood, the Nord 4 packs the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC. The rear camera module sports a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 100W charging. The smartphone takes 28 minutes to charge fully.

Samsung Galaxy A55

Price: Rs 40,000 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A55 is one of the best midrange smartphones you can buy right now. Powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1480 chipset, the Galaxy A55 leaves more to be desired in the gaming aspect, but for everyday use, it is a rock-solid smartphone. The 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display offers a pleasant viewing experience and fluid touch response. The 50MP primary shooter, 12MP ultrawide lens, and 5MP macro sensor making up the rear camera array deliver a good performance as well. Read our full review here.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro

Price: Rs 35,000 on iQOO.com

Key Specs

If you’re looking for a gaming smartphone, you should be all over the new iQOO Neo 9 Pro. Its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is only surpassed by its attractive pricing. The S8G2 SoC powered all the major flagship releases of 2023. The 144Hz 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display is ideal for gaming. Another thing we like about the Neo 9 Pro is that it does not have a futile macro lens to carry the three-camera gimmick. The two individual cutouts on the back panel house a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Check out our in-depth review here.

Nothing Phone (2)

Price: Rs 36,000 on Flipkart

Key Specs

Last year’s Nothing Phone (2) stepped up its game with the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and a more refined design. Nothing’s signature Glyphs are fragmented into different strips on the Phone (2) and serve a more functional purpose. You can assign important notifications from a particular app to the Glyph or track your Zomato order without needing to unlock your phone. The see-through back panel has also been carried forward to the Phone (2) and is now a part of the brand’s identity. You can read more about the smartphone in our review.

Oppo Reno 12 Pro

Price: Rs 37,000 on Flipkart

Key Specs

Prices for the new Oppo Reno 12 Pro start at Rs 37,000 (256GB) and go up to Rs 41,000 (512GB). The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC and flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The triple camera module on the smartphone comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 50MP selfie camera can record 4K videos at 30fps. The Reno 12 Series also features an AI suite with features like AI Eraser 2.0, AI Speak, AI Studio, and more.

iPhone SE

Price: Rs 49,900 on Apple.in

Key Specs

The iPhone SE (2022) is the most affordable iPhone you can currently buy from the official Apple Store. Its 64GB variant is priced at Rs 49,900 while the 256 variant fetches Rs 64,900. Based on specs and overall performance, every other smartphone mentioned in this list is a better bargain than the iPhone SE. However, if you’re only looking to buy an iPhone, then the 2022 SE is the cheapest one you can buy directly from Apple. Powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, this smartphone can deliver a good performance but its thick bezels and single rear camera seem very dated. Read our in-depth review here.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+

Price: Rs 32,000 on Mi.com

Key Specs

Redmi’s midrange offering packs a lot of interesting specs. The Note 13 Pro+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. Its rear camera array features a 200MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 3MP macro sensor. The 200MP primary lens can record 4K videos at 24 and 30 fps. Other impressive features of the Note 13 Pro+ include an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and 120W fast charging. The smartphone also ships with a power adapter inside the box.

Honorable Mentions

OnePlus Nord 3

Price: Rs 34,000 on OnePlus.com

Key Specs

Last year’s OnePlus Nord 3 remains one of the best smartphones you can under Rs 50,000 this year. It is likely to retain this spot until OnePlus launches the Nord 4 in the coming months. This smartphone is powered by an impressive MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. Its rear camera module rocks a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The 6.774-inch curved AMOLED display is the best you can get in this class. Read this article to check out our full review of the smartphone.

OnePlus 11

Price: Rs 46,000 on OnePlus.com

Key Specs

2023’s flagship OnePlus 11 is currently retailing for Rs 46,000. It is easily one of the best smartphones you can buy in this price range. After the lukewarm reception to the OnePlus 10, the brand upped its game and produced a rock-solid smartphone in the OnePlus 11. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which was last year’s flagship chipset. Camera duties on this smartphone are handled by a 50MP primary shooter, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP telephoto sensor. With 100W charging support, this smartphone can be fully charged in under 25 minutes. Read our review of the smartphone here.

Vivo V30 Pro

Price: Rs 42,000 on Vivo.com

Key Specs

Arguably the best camera smartphone in its segment, the V30 Pro left a great impression on us when we reviewed the device. The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display offers a great touch response and engaging viewing experience. Under the hood, the V30 Pro packs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. The triple camera array at the back flaunts 3 50MP sensors for the primary shooter, ultrawide lens, and telephoto camera. The Zeiss camera tuning, which was previously only found on Vivo’s flagship X Series, has now been carried forward to the V Series as well.

Oppo Reno11 Pro

Price: Rs 38,000 on Oppo.com

Key Specs

Dubbed the ‘Portrait Expert’, the Oppo Reno11 Pro is one of the best smartphones you can buy for under Rs 40,000. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC and comes with Android 14 out of the box. The rear camera module of the smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 32MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display has a refresh rate of 120Hz and can reach a peak brightness of 950Hz. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, its non-Pro version is priced at Rs 28,000. You can read our review of the smartphone here.

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Conclusion

These are the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 50,000 right now. Expect more upper-midrange smartphones from the likes of OnePlus, Xiaomi, and iQOO releasing in the coming months. If you think there’s a smartphone that deserves to be on this list, give it a shoutout in the comments!