10 Best phones under Rs. 40,000 to buy in 2023

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

If you have a budget of under 40k, 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 2023.

Best Phones under Rs 40,000 to buy in India

In 2023. 40K 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. OnePlus 11R

OnePlus 11R was launched in February 2023. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and has 8GB RAM. The smartphone features a 6.74-inch Super Fluid AMOLED panel. There is a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP additional lens. Also, there is a 16MP selfie camera while the smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery with 100W super fast charging. It is priced at Rs. 39,999 and can be purchased via e-commerce stores and offline stores.

2. Realme GT 2 Pro 5G

Launched in April 2022, it is one of the best devices under 40k. Realme GT 2 Pro 5G sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Equipped with 8GB RAM, the smartphone has a 32MP selfie lens and a triple camera setup at the back. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary, 50MP ultrawide, and a 2MP additional lens. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging and retails for Rs. 39,999 via Amazon.

3. OnePlus 10R

OnePlus 10R launched in May 2022 and comes with a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP additional lens. The smartphone has a 16MP selfie camera and sports a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED panel. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It packs a 5000mAh battery under the hood with 80W Super VOOC charging. The device retails at Rs. 35,999 via Amazon.

4. Samsung Galaxy S20

Samsung Galaxy S20 is powered by Exynos 9 Octa 990 chipset paired with 8GB RAM. It flaunts a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel with a high refresh rate and has a 10MP camera at the front. The back features a 64MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, and a 12MP telephoto lens. It features a 4000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and sells for Rs. 39,950 via Amazon.

5. Asus ROG Phone 5s 5G

Asus ROG Phone 5s 5G sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel and is powered by Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It comes with 8GB RAM and features a triple camera setup at the back including a 64MP main, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro lens. The smartphone has a 6000mAh battery under the hood with 65W fast charging and is available for Rs. 39,999 via Flipkart.

6. Vivo V27 Pro

Vivo V27 Pro was launched this month. It comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. The smartphone has 8GB RAM and features a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP additional lens. The Vivo V27 Pro has a good 50MP selfie lens and packs a 4600mAh battery with 66W flash charging. It is available for Rs. 37,999 via Flipkart.

7. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G launched last year and is one of the best-selling smartphones in the under 40k category. It is powered by Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB RAM and sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. The smartphone has a quad camera setup at the back including a 108MP primary lens, 12MP ultrawide lens, and two 5MP lenses. The front has a 32MP selfie camera. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and sells for Rs. 36,999 via Amazon.

8. Apple iPhone XR

Apple too has an option for those who want an ios phone for under 40k. iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch IPS LCD panel and is powered by Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset with 3GB RAM. It has a 12MP camera at the back and a 7MP selfie camera at the front. The device packs a 2942mAh battery under the hood with fast charging and is available for Rs. 36,999 via Flipkart.

9. iQOO 9 SE

iQOO 9 SE is powered by Snapdragon 888 chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel and packs a 4500mAh battery with a 66W flash charge. The smartphone has a 48MP primary camera along with a 13MP ultrawide and a 2MP additional lens. The device has a 16MP selfie camera and retails for Rs. 36,990 via Flipkart.

Top 10 Phones Under Rs 40,000 in 2023

That concludes our list of best smartphones under Rs 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. A number of 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 Rs. 40,000 in India-

Name of SmartphonePrice of the Smartphone
OnePlus 11RRs. 39,999
Realme GT 2 Pro 5GRs. 39,999
OnePlus 10RRs. 35,999
Samsung Galaxy S20Rs. 39,950
Asus ROG Phone 5sRs. 39,999
Vivo V27 ProRs. 37,999
Samsung Galaxy A73 5GRs. 36,999
Apple iPhone XRRs. 36,999
Deepak RajawatDeepak Rajawat
Experienced technology journalist with over 7-years of experience. Before embracing online journalism, he has worked with several legacy publications including print editions at Hindustan Times and The Statesman. He also has a keen interest in Sports, which he used to cover with equal enthusiasm in his early career.

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Lokesh sharma
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2 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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4 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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Hairstyles
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4 years ago

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sandip
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4 years ago

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

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anjali goyal
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4 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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5 years ago

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Tarun Kumar
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5 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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5 years ago

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

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