Best Smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India in 2023: Pixel 7, Oppo Reno 10 Pro, iQOO 11 5G, More

Competing with premium smartphones isn't easy. However, where mid-range and budget phones fail, there's a different set of devices that come pretty close. So here' our picks for the best smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India.

If you don't quite have the budget for a premium smartphone but still want that flagship experience, then here are the best flagship killers that can compete with their more expensive counterparts. Before we dive into our list, here's a look at the top 10 budget 5G smartphones and top 10 smartphones under Rs 35,000 in India.

Google Pixel 7 | Rs 45,999 | 8GB/128GB

We start off this list with the smartphone with the best main camera under Rs 50,000. The Google Pixel 7 series received a major hardware update over past Pixel smartphones with the large 50 MP primary sensor. And when couple the 50 MP sensor with Google's software prowess, you get the best main camera performance on a smartphone under Rs 50,000.

Additionally, the Pixel 7 also features a very reliable ultrawide lens and a capable selfie camera. The one downside here is that the chip runs a little too hot. The Google Pixel 7 features a Tensor G2 SoC, a 90Hz OLED display, an IP68 rating, a 50 MP dual-camera setup, a 4,355 mAh battery with 20W wired and wireless charging, and a 10.8 MP front camera.

Oppo Reno 10 Pro | Rs 39,9999 | 12GB/256B

The Oppo Reno 10 Pro is one of the most versatile mid-range smartphones on our list. The Reno 10 Pro features a formidable camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 32 MP telephoto-portrait shooter. It also features an elegant design with a vibrant OLED screen.

However, the one downside here is the Snapdragon 778G chipset, which is far from the best in the segment. But if you aren't an avid mobile gamer, this won't be a major concern. The Oppo Reno 10 Pro features a Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 120Hz Curved OLED display, a 4,600 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, and a 50 MP triple-camera setup.

iQOO 11 5G | Rs 49,999 | 8GB/256GB

The iQOO 11 5G might be the most expensive phone on the list but it still manages to punch above its price. If you are an enthusiast mobile gamer, then the iQOO 11 5G is the way to go. It is the only smartphone on our list to use the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The advanced cooling system and dedicated display chip that tag along with the Snapdragon chipset vastly improve gaming performance. The iQOO 11 5G features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 144Hz OLED display, a 50 MP triple-camera setup (50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP), and a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Vivo V29 Pro | Rs 39,999 | 8GB/256GB

The Vivo V29 Pro is easily one of the best-looking smartphones on our list, in major part, thanks to its ultra-slim design. However, the phone is no slouch with a versatile triple-camera setup, a capable mid-range chipset, and a vibrant AMOLED display.

The Vivo V29 Pro opts for a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12 MP telephoto-portrait shooter, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. Other key aspects of the Vivo V29 Pro include a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, a 120Hz Curved AMOLED display, a 50 MP selfie camera, and a 4,600 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

Nothing Phone (2) | 39,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Nothing Phone (2) is inarguably the most edgy smartphone on this list, complete with fully customizable LED lights on the back as well as a transparent design. However, looks aside, the phone is quite the beast thanks to its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It is also the only phone on our list to use a 120Hz LTPO OLED display.

The Noting Phone (2) doesn't mess around in the camera department with the highest resolution ultrawide camera on our list. The Nothing Phone (2) features a 50 MP dual-camera setup with OIS (50 MP + 50 MP), a 32 MP selfie camera, a 4,700 mAh battery with both wired and wireless charging support, and near-stock Android software.

OnePlus 11R 5G | Rs 39,999 | 8GB/128GB

The OnePlus 11R 5G is the best-performing smartphone under Rs 40,000 on our list. The OnePlus 11R features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, allowing it to run just about any title on high graphics. Moreover, it also borrows the primary camera from the flagship OnePlus 11 5G.

Apart from the chip and camera, the OnePlus 11R also features a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, and a 16 MP selfie camera with EIS. The one downside of the OnePlus 11R 5G is the low-res 8 MP ultrawide camera and the third 2 MP macro lens, which is more gimmicky than functional.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Rs 36,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Galaxy A54 5G is the most affordable smartphone on our list and is easily Samsung's best mid-range smartphone of 2023. What's more is that the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G's design is reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy S23.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G features an Exynos 1380 SoC, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, a 32 MP selfie camera, an IP67 rating, and a 5,000 mAh battery, although there's no adapter in the box. The one downside here is the Exynos 1380 chip, which does quite hold a candle to some of the competition.

Google Pixel 7a | Rs 39,999 | 8GB/128GB

The Google Pixel 7a doesn't offer much versatility in the camera department but like the Pixel 7, it puts a major emphasis on quality, offering the best camera system of any smartphone under Rs 40,000. It also shares a lot of similarities with the Pixel 7 and offers an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

The Google Pixel 7a features a Tensor G2 SoC, a 90Hz OLED display, an IP68 rating, a 50 MP dual-camera setup, a 4,385 mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging, and a 13 MP front camera. The Pixel 7a features a new 64 MP primary sensor with OIS and a 13 MP ultrawide lens.