The best smartphones in India under 40,000 rupees

There are a lot of fantastic affordable phones in India. If you’re looking for flagship power though, you’ll more often than not have to drop a decent chunk of money, with some smartphones priced close to 1 lakh rupees and beyond. The great news is that there quite a few options that come with the same high-end processing package but are much cheaper. Here’s a look at some of the best phones under 40,000 rupees in India!

Best phones under 40,000 rupees in India:

• Realme X50 Pro
• OnePlus 7T
• Samsung Galaxy A71
• Realme X2 Pro
• Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best phones under 40,000 rupees when new models are released.

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Realme X50 Pro

Realme has been gunning for Xiaomi’s crown since the company launched in India. It’s been neck-and-neck so far, with the continuous upmanship quite fun to watch. The Realme X2 Pro was one of the best phones the company launched. That is until it almost immediately followed it up with the Realme X50 Pro.

You get the latest and greatest processing package, multiple iterations of RAM and storage, fantastic fast charging capabilities, dual front-facing shooters, and a beautiful 90Hz display. The absolute best part is that you can get it for much cheaper than a lot of the competition, with two versions priced at under 40,000 rupees.

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Realme X50 Pro specs:

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OnePlus 7T

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The OnePlus 7 Pro may have garnered all the attention the first time around, but with the mid-year “T� iterations, it’s the OnePlus 7T that has rightfully stolen the spotlight. The 7T is one of the best phones OnePlus has ever made and is certainly a great buy for under 40,000 rupees. And that absolutely remains the case even the OnePlus 8 is now available as well.

The OnePlus 7T brings all the best features of the Pro editions, like a 90Hz display and triple rear cameras, to a far more affordable price point. The phone offers some of the best specifications you can get, beautiful colorways, fantastic cameras, incredibly fast charging, and the latest that Android has to offer, to make for a very enticing option.

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OnePlus 7T specs:

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Samsung Galaxy A71

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Samsung continues its hot streak in the budget-friendly segments in India. Between the Galaxy M and the Galaxy A series, Samsung has covered the entire price spectrum of affordable devices from the entry-level to the mid-range. The Samsung Galaxy A70 was replaced by the iterative Samsung Galaxy A70s at the end of last year. We now have the successor to both devices in the new Samsung Galaxy A71.

The Galaxy A71 brings key upgrades across the board. From a faster processor and more RAM to even better camera package and the latest version of Android this time around, the phone offers it all. The competition is quite heated in this price range, but Samsung fans will certainly be glad about having a great choice available for them.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 specs:

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Realme X2 Pro

Given Realme’s almost frantic release cycle, it’s no surprise that the company has two devices on this list of the best phones under 40,000 rupees. The Realme X2 Pro is one of the best phones the company released not that long ago. While the X50 Pro may be the better package overall, the Realme X2 remains a great option.

You get an excellent processing package, as much RAM as you want, a superb camera setup, fantastic fast charging capabilities, and a beautiful 90Hz display. With the release of the X50 Pro, the X2 Pro gets even cheaper, which only works in its favor.

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Realme X2 Pro specs:

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Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

With the Pixel series, Google has pretty much exclusively focused on top-tier smartphones. The original Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 were all very pricey at launch. The good news is that Google is back to its more affordable roots with the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. The bad news is that these phones aren’t particularly affordable in India when compared to the similarly-specced competition that is half its price.

However, what makes the Pixel 3a phones stand out and a worthy addition to this list is that they retain the fantastic camera of the high-end Pixel 3. Given how expensive Google’s high-end phones are, it’s great that you can get one of the best smartphone cameras on the market at under 40,000 rupees. Of course, the smooth software experience and the fact that it was one of the first devices to get Android 10 are huge positives as well.

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Google Pixel 3a specs:

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Google Pixel 3a XL specs:

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So, there you have it for this roundup of some of the best phones under 40,000 rupees in India! Looking for more options? Be sure to check out our best phone guide, as well as our guides on the best phones under 10,000 rupees, best phones under 15,000 rupees, best under 20,000 rupees, and best phones under 30,000 rupees.