12 Best Phones Under Rs. 40,000 to Buy in 2025

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Flagship phones are getting more expensive every passing year, and the price segment ranging between ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 is now being referred to as mid-range. Currently, brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, realme, and vivo have interesting products in the market and the segment is no longer as scarce as it was earlier.

If you have a budget of under ₹40,000, you can still expect premium design, best-in-class performance, a decent camera, and a flagship-grade experience. We have curated the list of best smartphones under Rs. 40,000 that you can consider in 2025.

Best Phones under Rs 40,000 to buy in India

In 2025, with a budget of ₹40,000, can get you premium design, decent (but not flagship-grade) cameras, fast charging, and even Snapdragon 8 Gen series chipsets. Here are the best options that you can choose from. 

1. Realme GT 6

The realme GT 6 features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1264 x 2780 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, available with 8 GB, 12 GB, or 16 GB RAM, and storage options of 256 GB or 512 GB. The camera setup includes a 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP rear system and a 32 MP front camera. It has a 5500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The price starts at ₹39,999.

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2. vivo T3 Ultra

Vivo T3 Ultra launched in India

Priced at ₹31,999, the vivo T3 Ultra features a 6.78” curved display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. It comes with a 50 MP IMX921 + 8 MP rear camera and a 50 MP selfie camera, along with a 5500 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. Its build quality includes glass on both the front and back, and it also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

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3. realme GT 6T

Realme GT 6T Alternatives

Starting at ₹27,500, the realme GT 6T sports a 6.78” curved AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. The phone has a 50 MP + 8 MP dual rear camera setup and a 32 MP front camera. It also has a large 5,500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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4. iQOO Neo9 Pro

At ₹35,999, the iQOO Neo9 Pro offers a 6.78” FHD+ AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device features a 50 MP + 8 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera, along with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

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5. Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G

At ₹34,999, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G offers a 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device features a 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP triple rear camera setup and a 20 MP front camera, along with a 6200 mAh battery that supports 90W fast charging.

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6. Vivo V40

At ₹34,999, the Vivo V40 5G offers a 6.78” FHD+ AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. It comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device features a 50 MP + 50 MP dual rear camera setup and a 50 MP front camera, along with a 5,500 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

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7. Oppo Reno 12 Pro

Oppo Reno 12 Pro launched in China

At ₹31,500, the Oppo Reno 12 Pro offers a 6.78” Flexible AMOLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. It comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device features a 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP triple rear camera setup and a 50 MP front camera, along with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

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8. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

At ₹31,900, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers a 6.4” Dynamic AMOLED display and is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset. It comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device features a 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP triple rear camera setup and a 10 MP front camera, along with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

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9. OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R, priced at ₹36,500, comes with a 6.78” AMOLED display and 120 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coming in up to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main camera + 8 MP ultra-wide, and the front is a 16 MP selfie camera. The 5,500 mAh battery supports 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging. It also has an IP64 water and dust resistance rating.

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10. HONOR 200

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Launched at ₹29,999, the HONOR 200 has a 6.78” quad-curved AMOLED display. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The device has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP camera setup, one of which is a 2.5x telephoto, and a 50 MP front camera. The phone has a 5,200 mAh battery with 100W charging, though a charger is not included in the box.

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11. Motorola Edge 50 Pro

Motorola Edge 50 Pro

At ₹27,999, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers a 6.7” pOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. It comes with a 50 MP + 13 MP + 10 MP 3x camera setup on the rear and a 16 MP selfie camera on the front. The device has a 4,500 mAh battery that supports up to 125W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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12. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G price revealed in India

Priced at ₹32,999, the Samsung Galaxy A55 comes with a 6.6” Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 1480 processor. For the cameras, it comes with a 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP setup and a 32 MP front camera. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 25W fast charging but the charger has to be purchased separately.

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Top 12 Phones Under ₹40,000 in 2025

That concludes our list of best smartphones under ₹40,000 in India. More and more consumers are willing to stretch their smartphone budgets these days, and that’s because our phones are no longer just frivolities. Several necessary daily tasks are carried out on phones and young consumers value the premium experience more than ever before.

Here is the list of phones under ₹40,000 in India:

SmartphonePrice (₹)
realme GT 6 ₹39,999
vivo T3 Ultra₹31,999
realme GT 6T₹27,500
iQOO Neo9 Pro₹35,999
OnePlus 12R₹36,999
HONOR 200₹29,999
Motorola Edge 50 Pro₹27,999
Samsung Galaxy A55₹32,999
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G₹34,999
Vivo V40 5G₹34,999
Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G₹31,500
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE₹31,900

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Deepak RajawatDeepak Rajawat
Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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Lokesh sharma
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5 years ago

i am not satisficed by one plus nord , so i am confused for purchase a new one

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Tony
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6 years ago

You are your own master …but I have a brain which is not coverd by dust …so I will go for realme x2pro …unbeatable

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6 years ago

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6 years ago

does Oppo Reno 10x did not fit in this ranking with snapdragon855 processor and SONY IMXcamera sensor?

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6 years ago

i like your blog post . it is very helpful for the today’s phone. i like the Samsung case

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7 years ago

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Tarun Kumar
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8 years ago

And what about Honor 10. Isn’t it a great phone under Rs 40000.

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Ashish Tripathy
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8 years ago

The price mentioned for pixel 2 on Flipkart is wrong. The real price on flipkart shows 51,000

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