Best Phones Under Rs 40000 (April 2024) in India

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,408 pixels) Super AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the in-house Exynos 1480 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of native storage. The phone runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1 with Samsung promising to provide four years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the new Galaxy A55 5G. For imaging, there's a 50MP OIS primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 5MP macro sensor paired with an LED flash. The device also packs a 5, 000 mAh battery with 25W Fast Charging (charging adapter not included in retail box). Other aspects of the Galaxy A55 5G include a 32MP selfie camera, a dedicated microSD slot, a Knox Vault security feature and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro debuts as the most affordable smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Also, the device has a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has a VC Cooling system, an official IP54 rating, and packs a 5,160 mAh battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC charging. For optics, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera. Other aspects include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and many more.

The OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G features a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4nm) chip. It runs on Android 14 with ColorOS 14, offering up to 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. The phone boasts a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 32MP periscope telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is 32MP. It offers stereo speakers, 80W wired charging, and comes in Pearl White and Rock Grey colors.

The OnePlus 12R is a value-added flagship smartphone that is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Moreover, the handset sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO 4.0 OLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. For optics, the handset boasts a 50 MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro unit. It also packs a massive 5,500 mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The OnePlus 12R runs OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14.

Honor, the once-popular smartphone brand, has made a triumphant return to the Indian market with the Honor 90. The smartphone boasts a top-tier display with a 6.7-inch Quad-curved Floating Display. The smartphone runs on MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, which provides a clean and smooth user experience, the Honor 90 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 accelerated edition chipset. There is support for dual 5G connectivity, triple cameras at the rear with a 200MP main sensor, and a 5000mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

The Vivo V29 Pro features a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification. At its core is a 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, coupled with either 8 or 12GB of RAM (depending on storage configurations). There is a triple-camera array on the back: a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field-of-view, and a 2MP f/2.0 camera. Selfies are handled by a 50MP selfie camera with AF. Power is provided by a 4,600mAh cell that supports 80W wired fast charging.

The OPPO Reno10 Pro sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. It runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1, offering 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. The phone features a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 32MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens, while the selfie camera is 32MP. It supports 80W wired charging, has NFC, and comes in Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple colors.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G sports a 6.4-inch, 120Hz, Super AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification. Under the hood, it packs a 5nm Exynos 1380 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. In terms of optics, it features a triple-camera setup: a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. There is a 32MP selfie shooter up front. Running the show is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging. The phone is available in four striking hues: Lime, Graphite, Violet, and White.

The Vivo V27 Pro features a 6.78-inch, 120Hz, AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification. At its core is a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC coupled with either 8 or 12GB of RAM. There is a triple-camera array on the back: a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera with PDAF and OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. The front houses a 50MP selfie shooter with AF. Power is provided by a 4,600mAh battery and it supports 66W wired charging. The device comes in two colors: Magic Blue, and Noble Black.

The OnePlus 11R features a 6.74-inch, 120Hz, Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+. It packs Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, coupled with either 8 or 16GB of RAM (depending on storage configurations). There is a triple-array camera on the back: a 50MP f/1.8 main camera with PDAF and OIS; an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide with a 120˚ field-of-view; and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. There is a single 16MP f/2.4 shooter on the front of the device. Powering the phone is a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery that supports 100W wired charging. The phone comes in two colors: Galactic Silver and Sonic Black.