With the cost of flagship smartphones soaring to new heights every passing year, more buyers are choosing to buy in more affordable price brackets. Midrange smartphones may not have the most extravagant camera systems or flagship chips, but they are reliable for everyday use. Here are the top 10 smartphones you can buy for under Rs 40,000 right now.
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Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung’s midrange A series offering is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 right now. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box and gets an AI suite named ‘Awesome Intelligence’. Powering the device is Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1580 SoC. The triple rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. For more details, read our Samsung Galaxy A56 review.
Pros
- Clean design
- Smooth display
- AI features
Cons
- No telephoto lens
Vivo V50
If you’re a photography enthusiast, the Vivo V50 is one of the best smartphones you can buy for under Rs 40,000. Its camera array is tuned by the camera giant, Zeiss. V50’s rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Up front, a 50MP selfie camera is nestled inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. To learn more about its camera performance, read our Vivo V50 review.
Pros
- Great cameras
- Fast charging
- IP69 rating
Cons
- No telephoto lens
Google Pixel 8a
The affordable A series Pixel from 2024 remains one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 this year. It flaunts a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits peak brightness. The smartphone runs stock Android 14 out of the box and has been promised 7 major OS upgrades. Google’s in-house Tensor G3 chipset powers the device. The camera visor on the back panel houses a 64MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. The 4,492mAh battery pack supports 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging.
Pros
- Stock Android OS
- Good cameras
- Pixel-exclusive pictures
Cons
- Average bprocessor
Samsung Galaxy A36
The lower-spec model in Samsung’s midrange A series is a great deal at its price. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC. The Galaxy A36 runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box and has been promised 6 major OS upgrades. Its triple rear camera layout comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 45W wired charging. For more details, read our Samsung Galaxy A36 review.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good cameras
- AI features
Cons
- Heats up when gaming
Oppo Reno13
Oppo’s midrange Reno13 is worth considering if you’re buying in the sub-Rs 40,000 bracket. This smartphone has a tough aluminium alloy frame and is rated IP69 for dust and water resistance. Its 6.59-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC. It runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. The rear camera panel of the smartphone comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,600mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Fast charging
- Clean design
Cons
- Average ultrawide camera
iQOO Neo9 Pro
The iQOO Neo9 Pro is one of the best gaming smartphones priced under Rs 40,000. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC lies at the heart of this device. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can achieve a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. Its dual camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. For more details about its gaming performance, read our review of the iQOO Neo9 Pro.
Pros
- Great for gaming
- Powerful processor
- Smooth display
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The ‘Fan Edition’ Samsung smartphones enjoy a lot of popularity in India. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has a lot of interesting specs that make it one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 40,000. Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Under the hood of the device, lies the Exynos 2400e chipset. The triple rear camera setup 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 and 15W wireless charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Telephoto lens
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Slow charging
Realme GT 6
Realme’s offering in the sub-Rs 40,000 price bracket offers amazing value for the money. The GT 6 flaunts a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000 nits of peak brightness. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based Realme UI 5 out of the box and has been promised 3 major OS upgrades. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 120W wired charging.
Pros
- Good processor
- Telephoto camera
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks an IP67 rating
Xiaomi 14 Civi
The ‘Civi’ variant in the Xiaomi 14 series is a great bargain. Its 6.55-inch AMOLED display can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Powering the deivce is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Its triple rear camera layout consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The dual selfie camera array comprises two 32MP sensors for the wide and ultrawide shooters. The 4,700mAh battery pack supports 67W wired charging.
Pros
- Dual selfie cameras
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
Cons
- Unimpressive battery life
Vivo V40 Pro
Last year’s Vivo V40 Pro remains one of the best smartphones you can buy in 2025. This photography specialist flaunts an extravagant rear camera system comprising three 50MP sensors tuned by Zeiss. These sensors cater to the primary, ultrawide, and 2x telephoto cameras. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC and runs the Android 14-based Funtouch 14 OS out of the box. Its 5,500mAh Si/C battery plays a crucial part in its slim profile. It supports 80W wired charging. For more details, read our Vivo V40 Pro review.
Pros
- Excellent cameras
- Slim profile
- IP69 rating
Cons
- Lots of bloatware
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in India right now. If you’re looking for something more premium, check out the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 50,000. Think we missed a phone that deserves to be on this list? Give it a shout-out in the comments!
