10 Best Smartphones Under Rs 40000 India (30k-40k) | 2022

Let’s Find Out the Best 5G Smartphones Below 40K in India

If you are looking for a smartphone for Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 price range. I have done thorough research and come up with a hand-picked list of 5G phones suitable for daily tasks, gaming, camera, selfies, and more.

All sub 40k phones in our list have 5G and come with the latest features, fast gaming performance, and incredible triple or Quad rear cameras.

Here are Top Recommendations for Best Smartphones under Rs 40000

Price Range	Top Recommendations
Best Camera Phones Under 40K	Samsung S20 FE 5G, IQOO 7 Legend, Oppo Reno 7 Pro, Mi 11X PRO
Best Gaming Smartphone Under 40k	One Plus 9RT, iQOO 7 Legend, Samsung A73 (5G)
Best 5G Smartphones Under 40000	All Phones in the list are 5G
Our Overall Recommendations Under 40k	Oppo Reno 7 Pro, Samsung S20 Fe 5G

Xiaomi Mi 11X 5G – Price Rs. 27,990

Xiaomi launched the Mi 11x 5G on 23 April 2021 in India, and it is available online for purchase for Rs. 29,999.

The key highlight of the device is the blazing-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor that comes along with the Adreno 650 GPU. The Mi 11X 5G offers an all-rounder performance.

It has a 6.67-inch super AMOLED center punch hole notch display with an FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution, including a 20:9 aspect ratio and 395 ppi density. The display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

At the rear, the Mi 11X 5G is equipped with Triple cameras, including a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, the phone got a 20MP In-display selfie camera.

Overall, it has a solid hardware offering from Xiaomi, and decent cameras.

Other Specs – Mi 11X 5G

• Operating System – MIUI 12(based on an Android 11).
• RAM – 6/8GB.
• Storage – 128GB storage support. Expandable support – No.
• Fingerprint sensor – Yes(Side-mounted).
• Battery – 4520mAH non-removal battery. Fast charging – Yes(33 Watts).
• Connectivity – Dual SIM 4G/5G VOLTE support. USB Type-C port.
• Color options – Celestial Silver, Lunar White, and Cosmic Black.
• Thickness – 7.8mm(slim). Weight – 196 grams.
• Price – Rs 27,999(Starting price).

OnePlus Nord 2 5G – Price Rs. 29,990

OnePlus expand its Nord series in India on 22 July 2021 by introducing the new OnePlus Nord 2 5G. The phone comes in 3 rich colors – Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, and Green Woods.

Powering the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is the latest MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Octa-Core processor(6nm) paired with 6/8/12 GB RAM.

It offers a fluid AMOLED display along with a 6.43-inch punch hole including an FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

Triple rear camera setup – a 50MP(f/1.9) main camera, an 8MP(f/2.3) ultrawide angle lens, and a 2MP(f/2.4) monochrome lens.

The camera on the Nord 2 (5G) is better than the Oneplus 9R. If you want a better performance than the 9R is a good choice, shutterbugs can opt for the OnePlus Nord 2.

Also, the phone offers you a 32MP(f/2.5) front-facing camera. Lastly, it comes with a 4500 mAH battery and has 65 Watts Fast Charging support.

Other Specs – OnePlus Nord 2 5G

• Operating System – OxygenOS 11.3 based on an Android 11.
• RAM – 6/8/12 GB.
• Storage – 128GB and 256GB storage support. Expandable support – No.
• Fingerprint sensor – Yes(under-display).
• Connectivity – Dual SIM 4G/5G VOLTE support. USB Type-C port.
• Color option – Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, and Green Woods.
• Weight – 189 grams.
• Price – $ 403 or Rs 29,999(8GB RAM and 256GB storage).

Samsung S20 FE (5G) – Price. Rs 36,990

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (5G) is still an excellent choice, even after the launch of the S21 FE (5G). It is the best Samsung Smartphone under Rs. 40000.

The Samsung S20 FE offers a 6.5-inch super AMOLED punch-hole display with a resolution of 2400*1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

The phone’s heart is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core processor fabricated on a 7nm chipset, and it also has Adreno 650 GPU for gaming. The SD 865 is fast and you can easily play all games at high settings without breaking a sweat.

For imaging, there is a Triple rear camera setup, including a 12MP main camera (with OIS) and F/1.8 aperture, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8 MP Telephoto with OIS that provides a 4K video shooting. Additionally, the smartphones feature a high-quality 32MP selfie camera.

The phone comes with IP 68 Rating (water and dust proof) 5G support, 4500 mAh battery with fast charging, and wireless charging support.

Other Specs for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (5G)

• Connectivity – Dual SIM, NFC, 5G Support, USB Type C – Port.
• Colors – Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Blue.
• Weight – 190 grams, 8.4 mm
• Starting Price – Rs 36,690.

Recommendation – The Samsung S20 FE (5G) is a bit old but it still has an incredible camera system, fast performance, and a gorgeous display. I agree with you that there is no blazing fast charging tech but other than that it still offers excellent value for money, especially after the recent price drops.

Oneplus 10R (5G) New Addition – Price Rs. 38,990

Oneplus 10R is the latest addition to the Oneplus 10 series in India and is the second smartphone after the Oneplus 10 Pro that the brand has launched.

Price and Variants –

• 8 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage – Price Rs. 38,990
• 12 GB ram and 256 GB Storage – Price Rs. 42,990
• 12 GB ram and 256 GB Storage – Price Rs. 43,990 (With 150 Watts Charger)

For starters, it features a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20.1:9.

The display also supports HDR 10+ technology, which improves the picture quality. The design is eccentric and a lot of people may not like it.

Oneplus 10R uses MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max Octa-Core processor clocked at 2.85 GHz coupled with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU and 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM. The device comes with 128/256 GB of internal storage, which is non-expandable.

The Oneplus 10R packs triple rear cameras on the imaging front, including a 50 MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, Sony IMX 766 sensor, OIS, EIS, and dual-LED flash.

The phone runs on the latest Android 12 and has the Oxygen OS.

Additionally, it has an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 camera to capture beautiful landscapes and a 2MP depth sensor that helps shoot portraits. On the front, the device comes with a 16 MP Selfie camera.

The OnePlus 10R comes with a battery capacity of 4500 mAh with Super VOOC 80 Watts fast charging; it can charge 100% in only 32 minutes. There is a special variant that comes with 150 Watts Fast Charging support and is available only with 12 GB / 256 GB option.

PROS

• Fast MediaTek 8100 Processor.
• 80 Watts Fast Charging Support
• Decent Display

CONS

• Average Camera performance.
• Design and build quality could have been better.

Recommendation – The Oneplus 10R comes with a fast processor, Oxygen OS, and has a fast 120 Hz refresh rate display. The smartphone also offers blazing fast charging tech. However, the cameras and design is meh and Oneplus could have done better.

Apple iPhone XR – Price Rs 33,999

Apple iPhone XR is the most affordable iPhone available under Rs. 40,000 price range.

It offers a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD HD+ (1792*828) pixels resolution display. Additionally, it has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 625nits brightness.

For powerful performance, it has an Apple A12 Bionic processor fabricated on a 7nm process. Also, it comes with Apple GPU (Quad-core) for gaming. It runs on the iOS 12 operating system (upgradable to iOS 15.1).

For imaging, we have a single 12MP rear camera. Additionally, It has a 7MP primary selfie camera and the other one is a depth sensor.

Lastly, It is fueled with a 2942 mAh capacity battery for long-lasting usage and supports 15 Watts fast charging.

Other SPECS FOR iPhone XR

• Processor – iOS 12(upgradable to iOS 15.1). GPU – Apple GPU (4-core graphics).
• Storage – 64/128/256 GB UFS 3.1 storage support.
• Ram – 3 GB.
• Face ID – Yes
• Battery – 2942mAH. Fast Charging Support – No (15 Watts).
• Sound – Stereo Speakers. Headphone jack – No.
• Connectivity – 4G, Dual SIM, NFC.
• Color options – Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, and White.
• Weight – 193 grams. Thickness – 8.3mm.
• Starting Price – Rs 33,999.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro (5G) – Price Rs. 37,990

The Oppo Reno 7 Pro (5G) is a premium phone that comes with excellent specs and cameras. The smartphone is available for Rs. 37,990 for the 12 GB Ram and 256 GB Internal Storage variants.

The mobile comes with a punch-hole selfie camera (32 MP lens). The camera is using the latest Sony IMX709 sensor that is capable of shooting incredibly detailed images.

The mobile offers a super high-resolution sensor and AI support to improve image quality.

Additionally, Reno7 Pro has a new AI face shaping feature that improves facial features and produces clear selfies. The front camera comes with an f/2.2 aperture and has support for Retina flash, AR stickers, AI selfie lighting, Palm capture, gender detection, AI portrait framing, and many more features.

Also, the rear cameras are impressive, it comes with a Triple camera setup, including a 50 MP primary camera with a Sony IMX 766 lens, 8 MP ultra-wide, and a 2 MP macro lens. The camera can click good images in low light conditions and has decent portrait mode performance.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Octa-Core processor is powering the device, which is excellent for gaming and daily use. The phone also offers a massive 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage.

It has a 6.53-inch punch-hole display with Full HD+ resolution (2400*1080). The phone has a 90 Hz, AMOLED panel and offers an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It runs on Android 11 and the Color OS 12 and has Dual Sim, 5G/4G VOLTE support. Lastly, the battery capacity is decent – 4500 mAH and comes with fast charging support (65 Watts).

The Oppo Reno 7 Pro is an excellent phone with good cameras, and fast performance, and has the coveted in-display fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy A52s – Price Rs. 35,990

Samsung launched the Galaxy A52s in September 2021. The phone offers top-of-the-line specs and comes in 4 beautiful colors – Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, and Awesome Mint.

The Galaxy A52s offers a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED infinity-O-display with FHD+ (2400*1080)pixels resolution, including a 20:9 aspect ratio, an 800nits brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Furthermore, the key highlight of the device is the Quad camera setup at the rear with a 64MP main camera that can click incredible pictures with background blur effect, HDR, and support 4K recording @30fps.

Also, Users can click amazing selfies with a 32 MP Selfie camera.

Powering the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Octa-Core processor equipped on a 6nm chipset with Adreno 642L GPU. The device comes with 4500 mAH capacity battery with 25 Watts not-so-fast charging support.

The Galaxy A52s is available in 6/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 1TB.

Other Specs – SAMSUNG GALAXY A52s

• Operating System – Samsung One UI 4.1 based on Android 12.
• Finger Print Scanner – Under-display.
• Face recognition – Yes.
• USB Type C Port – Yes
• Thickness – 8.4 mm (sleek).
• Weight – 189 grams (lightweight).
• Price Rs. 35,999.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G – Price Rs. 34,990

The Samsung Galaxy A53 (5G) is the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy A series and comes with some nifty features but is slightly overpriced in India.

The smartphone is available in the following variants:

1. 6 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage – Price Rs. 34,990
2. 8 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage – Price Rs. 35,990

Let’s talk about the Samsung Galaxy A53 Specs:

Featuring a Quad camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a high-quality camera and even better battery life.

With 5G, 4G, WIFI, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port support, this phone has everything you need to stay connected on the go. Plus, it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner – adding to its already impressive list of features.

The phone offers an IP67 rating (water and dustproof) that is hard to find in other brands in this price range.

Another highlight is the presence of the latest Google Os Android 12 and the Samsung One UI 4.1. The software experience on Samsung phones has improved significantly in the past few years, and the company offers longer updates and security patches. The interface is also cleaner than ever before.

The smartphone comes with a 6.5 inches Full HD+ (2400*1080) Infinity-O Amoled display with a punch-hole camera, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Powering the Galaxy A53 (5G) is the new Exynos 1280 (based on a 5 Nm manufacturing process), an Octa-Core processor with a 2.4 GHz Max Clock speed, paired with up to 8 GB Ram.

The GeekBench Scores are as follows:

• Single Core – 692
• Multi-Core – 1845

Samsung Galaxy A53 (5G) comes with a 64 MP primary camera, 12 MP ultra-wide shooter, 5 MP depth, and 5 MP macro-shooter. It also has a 32 MP selfie camera.

The phone has a 5000 mAH capacity battery and 25 Watts Fast Charging support. Other features include 5G, 4G, WIFI, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port support.

Other Top features:

• Samsung Knox (for added security).
• Bixby Assistant
• Samsung Good Lock Support
• Always On Display
• OS – 4 years of Software updates
• Audio Features – Dolby Atmos Support for a superior Audio experience.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 doesn’t have a flagship processor but has plenty of features and decent cameras. It could be an excellent daily driver for people who are not looking for a gaming smartphone but want a better software experience and imaging capabilities.

Vivo X60 – Price Rs. 34,990

Vivo X60 smartphone was launched on 25 March 2021 at the live event by Vivo. The starting price of the Vivo X60 smartphone in India is Rs 37,990.

The price is reduced to Rs. 34,990 in August 2021, and now it is an even better offering for buyers looking to buy a sleek device.

The Vivo X60 comes in the following variant:

• 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
• 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
• 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Furthermore, the brand includes an innovative feature in the Vivo X60 that if your device needs extra RAM then the phone uses 3GB of phone storage as a temporary RAM.

It comes with a 6.56-inch AMOLED center punch hole notch display along with an FHD+(2376*1080)pixels resolution, including a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor fabricated on a 7nm chipset and an Adreno 650 GPU.

Lastly, the Vivo X60 is fueled with a 4300mAH battery capacity and a 33 Watts fast charging support.

Read more about the Vivo X60

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G – Price Rs. 41,990 (8 GB, 128 GB)

Samsung has launched a new budget smartphone in its Galaxy A series, Galaxy A73 (5G). The smartphone comes with a unibody design with attractive color options – white, mint, and grey.

It is launched in India for Rs. 41,990 for the 8 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage and cost Rs. 44,990 for the 8 GB ram and 256 GB storage.

The phone comes with Android 12 with Samsung One UI 4.0 out of the box, and Samsung promises longer software updates than most other rivals. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset is powering the device, which features an octa-core processor clocked at 2.8 GHz coupled with Adreno 642L GPU.

Furthermore, it comes with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display having Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 Pixels) resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10 support. The display also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The phone is dustproof and waterproof and will have an IP67 rating. Also, the phone is likely to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone comes with a versatile camera system with Quad rear cameras for photography. It has a 108MP primary sensor, 12MP wide-angle sensor, 5MP ultra-wide angle sensor, 5MP depth sensor, and a 32MP front selfie camera.

Additionally, the smartphone promises all-day battery life thanks to the large 5000mAH battery with 25 Watts fast charging support.

Pros, Cons, and Recommendation – Overall, The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes with excellent features to entice high-end phone buyers. However, it lacks a flagship-grade processor and crazy fast charging support (65 Watts or more) that is available on several other smartphones in the price range. Samsung scores big on cameras, IP rating, display, design, and longer software updates. If you are not into gaming can think of considering it.

Oneplus 9RT – Price Rs. 42,990

Oneplus has launched the new Oneplus 9RT in India and will go on sale starting 17th Jan 2022.

The Oneplus 9RT is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor fabricated on a 5nm chipset and an Adreno 660 GPU that provides fast performance and lag-free gaming.

It has an FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution for viewing the movies and pictures It offers a 6.62-inch E-AMOLED left align punch-hole display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits brightness, and the Gorilla Glass 5.

For photography, it has a Triple camera setup at the rear, including a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX 766 with f/1.8 aperture lens), a 16MP ultrawide angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens that provides up to 4K@60FPS video recording support. Additionally, it has a 16MP front-facing camera for high-quality selfies.

The smartphone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner but doesn’t offer a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Furthermore, the Oneplus 9RT is fueled by a 4500mAH battery capacity and a 65 Watts fast charging support. It has an 8.3 mm thickness (quite sleek) and weighs 198 grams.

Also, it comes with 5G network connectivity, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Android 11 (Oxygen Os).

PROS

• SD 888 Offers fast performance.
• Gorgeous AMOLED display for multimedia consumption.
• Oxygen OS is fluid.

CONS

• Currently available in only higher variant.
• The battery capacity is not huge.

The Oneplus 9RT, with improved cameras and performance, is of the best smartphones in the 40K price range. The 12 GB Ram and 256 GB storage version is available for Rs. 46,990 and offers good value for money to the buyers.

Xiaomi 11X Pro (5G) – Price Rs. 36,990 (8 GB, 128 GB Storage)

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro was launched on 23rd April 2021 and is one of the most affordable phones powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 processor.

The 11X Pro from Xiaomi is an excellent smartphone for gaming, watching videos, and photography. It has a 6.67-inch punch hole notch AMOLED display, FHD+(2400*1080) pixels resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 395PPI density. Additionally, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Powering it is the new blazing-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor (5nm) with a clock speed of 2.84 Ghz and has the Adreno 660 GPU to offer a flawless gaming experience. The device provides liquid cooling technology to keep the temperatures in check.

Also, it runs on the latest MIUI 12 based on Android 11 and will also get an update to Android 12. Furthermore, we have 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB (UFS 3.1) or 256GB of storage support.

The device is currently available for Rs. 36,990 for the 8 GB /128 GB variant.

For photography, we are getting a triple rear camera setup( a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro camera) and offers up to 8k video shooting support. It has a 20MP selfie camera on the front for capturing selfies and videos.

For enhanced security, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner; oddly, Xiaomi should have opted for an in-display scanner in this price range. Probably, some cost-cutting.

The device has a 4520mAH non-removal battery which provides fast charging support (33 Watts). The device comes with Dual SIM 5G VOLTE support as well, and there is also a USB Type-C port for data syncing and charging.

This device weighs 196 grams and has an excellent in-hand feel.

PROS

• SD 888 offers fast performance.
• Fantastic 6.7 Inch AMOLED Display.
• Triple Rear cameras with 108 MP Main camera offers good photography.

CONS

• Fast Charging tech could have been better.
• Xiaomi could have used the In-display fingerprint scanner for added comfort.

Recommendation – The Xiaomi 11X Pro ticks many right boxes and Rs for the current price tag. 36,990 is a decent deal. The cameras, display, and performance are outstanding, and I would have liked an in-display fingerprint reader or a 65 Watts Charging support to make the deal even better.

Read more about the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

iQOO 7 Legend Edition – Price Rs. 39,990

The IQOO 7 Legend was launched last year and was the brand’s flagship phone. Despite being a bit old, it still has incredible specs and features that make it an ideal phone for someone looking to buy a flagship device on a discounted deal.

The iQoo 7 Legend Edition comes with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor(5nm) and the Adreno 660 GPU for gaming.

For imaging and video shooting, It has a Triple camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary camera and a 13MP, 13MP ultrawide camera, and Portrait lens respectively.

Additionally, it comes with a 16MP selfie camera. Overall, iQoo 7 comes with excellent cameras for stills and videos.

The phone includes an FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution and offers a 6.62-inch AMOLED Punch hole notch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 20:9 aspect ratio 394PPI density.

One of the sour points is the OriginOS based on Android 11, which is not as polished as the Oneplus’s Oxygen OS or Samsung’s One UI. On the security front, it has a fingerprint sensor (In-display) and faces recognition feature.

The dual SIM 5G VOLTE comes with a USB Type C Port in terms of connectivity.

The iQOO flagship is fueled with a decent 4000mAH battery that supports 66 Watts superfast charging.

The IQOO 7 Legend weighs in at 209 grams and comes with Gray, Blue, and White, color options for the casing. The price for this device is Rs 39,990 for the 8 GB Ram and 128 GB Storage option.

PROS

• SD 888 offers fast performance for gaming and multitasking.
• Comfortable in-hand feel and not-so-heavy.
• All three triple rear cameras are helpful, unlike gimmicky 2 MP cameras on some phones.

CONS

• Origin OS is a bit buggy.
• Software support may not be as good as Samsung or Apple.
• The battery capacity is not huge.

Recommendation – The iQOO 7 Legend was one of my favorite phones last year; it offers exceptional cameras, display, and performance. We can only expect more from the brand is better software support and a more polished user experience.

Read more about the iQoo 7 Legend Edition smartphone

Why Buy a Premium Flagship Smartphone When there are Cheaper Options available in the Market?

The 3 Most Compelling reasons to invest in a premium mobile :

• Premium Built Quality and Better User Experience.
• Excellent Camera Quality, Performance, and suitable for long-term.
• Premium Features like NFC, Wireless Charging, Super Fast Charging, Faster Os Updates.

If you are someone, who likes a beautiful display to read, watch videos, want better family pictures, and need an excellent user experience, you won’t be satisfied with a low-end smartphone.

There are some great suggestions in the article – 10 Best mobiles below Rs—50,000 which you may like to consider before purchasing.