The great thing about a flourishing smartphone market is that you don’t need to shell out the big bucks to get your hands on a high-performing device. If your budget is limited to Rs 40,000, you can get yourself a phone with an amazing main camera and a rock-solid processor. Here is our list of the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in November 2025.
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OnePlus 13R
The OnePlus 13R is undoubtedly one of the best phones you can buy under Rs 40,000. At the heart of this device lies the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 out of the box. The giant camera cutout on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The massive 6,000mAh battery pack supports 80W fast charging. For more details, read our OnePlus 13R review.
Pros
- Powerful chipset
- Smooth display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks IP67 rating
Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung’s A series midranger is powered by its in-house Exynos 1580 chipset. Software duties on this phone are handled by the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS. There’s a neat little AI package on board, dubbed ‘Awesome Intelligence’. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. At the back, the vertical 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. Read our Samsung Galaxy A56 review to learn how it performs in everyday use.
Pros
- Nice design
- Smooth display
- AI features
Cons
- Does not have a telephoto lens
Vivo V60
The Vivo V60 is built around a great camera system. The rear array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. These sensors are tuned by Zeiss. At the heart of the phone lies the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. The OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. With an IP68/IP69 rating on board, this phone can handle high-pressure water jets and is immersible up to 1.5m for 2 hours. The 6,500mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired fast charging. For more details, read our Vivo V60 review.
Pros
- Good cameras
- Bright display
- IP68/69 rating
Cons
- UFS 2.2 storage
OnePlus Nord 5
The Nord 5 from OnePlus has a very elegant design. Powering this phone is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15. The device flaunts a 6.83-inch Swift AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. It also rocks a new ‘Plus’ key. The vertical camera island on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6,800mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For more details about its everyday performance, check out our review of the OnePlus Nord 5.
Pros
- Cool design
- Plus key
- Big battery
Cons
- Does not have an IP67 rating
Realme GT 7
The vanilla variant in the Realme GT 7 is an option worth considering in the sub-Rs 40,000 price bracket. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processor and runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000 nits of peak brightness. The camera island on the plastic back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The phone is completely waterproof, rocking an IP69 rating. The massive 7,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired fast charging.
Pros
- Bright display
- Big battery
- Fast charging
Cons
- Mediocre ultrawide lens
iQOO Neo 10
If you’re more inclined towards buying a gaming phone, you should certainly check out the iQOO Neo 10. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1. There’s a 7000mm² Vapor Chamber on board, which does a phenomenal job of dissipating the heat and keeping the phone’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. For a deeper dive into the gaming performance, read our review of the iQOO Neo 10.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- 144Hz display
- Big battery
Cons
- Lacks IP67 rating
Poco F7
The Poco F7 is another midrange smartphone that’s quite adept at gaming. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and runs the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits of peak brightness. The charming camera cutout on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The massive 7,550mAh battery pack supports 90W wired fast charging. Read our Poco F7 review for more details about the phone’s gaming performance.
Pros
- Cool design
- Powerful processor
- Big battery
Cons
- Portrait shots could be better
Oppo F31 Pro+
The Oppo F31 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen3 processor and runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. It is rated IP68/IP69 for dust and water resistance. On top of that, it is compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. Its 6.8-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 7,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big battery
- IP68/IP69 rating
Cons
- No ultrawide lens
Realme 15 Pro
The Realme 15 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its 6.8-inch OLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. There’s IP68/IP69 protection on board. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. Read our Realme 15 Pro review for more details about the smartphone.
Pros
- Bright display
- IP68/69 rating
- Durable
Cons
- Limited OS updates
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Last year’s Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is still an amazing deal in 2025. It is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400e chipset. The smartphone runs the Android 14-based One UI 6 out of the box. Samsung has promised 7 major OS upgrades for this device. Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The rear camera panel houses 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
- 7 major OS upgrades
- Wireless charging
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
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Final Thoughts
This wraps up our list of the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 40,000 in November 2025. If you have more room in your budget, check out the best phones under Rs 50,000 this month. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
