International Youth Day: Best smartphones under Rs 40,000 for the younger generation

The United Nations observes August 12 as International Youth Day. This year’s theme for International Youth Day is ‘Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development’. It celebrates the digital contribution of young people in accelerating sustainable development and leading innovation. It also seeks to make technology inclusive to everyone and break down the barriers that young people may face while adopting digital technologies. If you’re a young student, splurging upwards of Rs 1 lakh on an expensive flagship smartphone is probably not an option for you. So, let’s take a look at the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 for the younger generation.

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OnePlus 12R

Price: Rs 40,000 on OnePlus.com

Key Specs

The 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage variant of the OnePlus 12R is priced at Rs 40,000, making it one of the best flagship alternatives out there. The smartphone packs last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and flaunts a 6.74-inch LTPO4 curved AMOLED display. The rear camera array of the 12R is composed of a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The OnePlus 12R is one of the fastest-charging smartphones out there, supporting 100W charging. For more details regarding the smartphone’s performance, read our review of the OnePlus 12R.

Xiaomi 14 Civi

Price: Rs 40,000 on Amazon

Key Specs

Xiaomi’s flagship alternative, Civi 14, is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in India right now. Xiaomi 14 Civi’s photography experience is in the mould of the company’s flagship smartphone. The Civi relies on two 50MP wide and telephoto lenses along with a 12MP telephoto camera to get the job done. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and features an Adreno 735 GPU. Its 6.55-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate. The 4,700mAh battery pack inside the smartphone supports 67W charging.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro

Price: Rs 34,000 on iQOO.com

Key Specs

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is a sensational smartphone for serious gamers. The smartphone packs last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset along with iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1. The result is a powerhouse performance that is easily the best in its price category. The Neo 9 Pro also flaunts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display and a massive 5,160mAh battery pack. It supports 120W fast charging and comes with a power brick inside the box. There are two rear cameras on offer – a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Here’s our full review of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro.

Vivo V30

Price: Rs 32,000 on Vivo.com

Key Specs

Vivo’s V Series is known for its spectacular camera systems. Earlier this year, the Chinese manufacturer put out the powerful Vivo V30, which rocks two 50MP sensors in its rear camera array for wide and ultrawide shooters. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. Ahead of the launch of the new V40 Series, Vivo dropped the prices for the entry-level V40 to Rs 32,000. Expect the Vivo V30 Pro to also get its prices slashed in the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy A55

Price: Rs 40,000 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

If you’re a Samsung loyalist, the Galaxy A55 is the best smartphone you can get under Rs 40,000. While the Galaxy A35 may be the more affordable option, we prefer the A55 for its faster processor, sleeker form factor, and better overall camera system. When we reviewed the Galaxy A55, we were impressed by the performance of the 50MP primary shooter even though it has been carried forward from the previous iteration of the smartphone. Samsung’s ultra-smooth and rich display is also one of the reasons why you should consider buying this smartphone.

Google Pixel 7

Price: Rs 33,000 on Flipkart

Key Specs

The vanilla variant in the Google Pixel 7 Series is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in India right now. Pixels are known for their superior photoprocessing skills and the Pixel 7 does not disappoint in this regard. It relies on a 50MP primary shooter and a 12 ultrawide lens to take stunning photos in a diverse range of lighting conditions. The smartphone is powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor, the same as its Pro sibling. Although the smartphone came out in 2022, it is guaranteed to get five years of software updates. Check out our review of the smartphone.

OnePlus Nord 4

Price: Rs 30,000 on OnePlus.in

Key Specs

The newly launched OnePlus Nord 4 sports an all-metal body and an exciting design. In true ‘Nord’ fashion, it offers a big bang for your buck. The smartphone has a 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset. Its dual rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone packs a massive 5,500 mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging. The power adapter for the smartphone is provided in the retail box. OnePlus claims that this power brick can fully charge the smartphone in 28 minutes.

Poco F6

Price: Rs 28,000 on Flipkart

Key Specs

Xiaomi’s subsidiary Poco is known for its high-performance devices. The Poco F6 is no different. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, making it ideal for heavy gaming and other power-intensive tasks. There’s also a cooling system (Poco IceLoop) onboard which makes sure the smartphone doesn’t hit alarming internal temperatures in the middle of rigorous gaming sessions. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate. The 5,000 mAh battery pack supports 90W charging. Check out our in-depth review of the Poco F6.

Redmi 13

Price: Rs 14,000 on Mi.com

Key Specs

When it comes to budget smartphones, the Redmi 13 sets the benchmark in camera performance. The 108MP primary camera on this smartphone produces very impressive results in outdoor daylight conditions. There’s also a 2MP macro sensor onboard for closeups. One of our favourite things about the Redmi 13 is that it runs Xiaomi’s next-gen HyperOS out of the box. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 ‘Accelerated Edition’ SoC. The general performance of the smartphone may not be cutting-edge, but it handles everyday tasks with ease. You can read more about it in our review of the smartphone.

CMF Phone 1

Price: Rs 16,000 on Flipkart

Key Specs

Nothing’s subsidiary brand CMF put out its debut smartphone this year. The CMF Phone 1 grabbed the headlines for its modular design and additional accessories but its performance is its most undervalued attribute. A smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC in this price segment is bound to set itself apart from the competition. On top of that, the CMF Phone 1 flaunts a stunning 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The rear camera panel of the smartphone comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W charging.

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Conclusion

These are our picks for the best smartphones under Rs 40,000 for the younger generation on International Youth Day 2024. These smartphones can handle power-intensive tasks like gaming while also being ideal for everyday use. If you have any other devices to add to this list, let us know in the comments!