The contribution of high-end segment smartphones to the smartphone market share in India is accelerating every quarter, with brands pushing their flagship smartphones to the sub-Rs 40.000 segment. If you buy a smartphone costing Rs 40.000 in India today, you get a real flagship smartphone in terms of chipset, high-end design, high refresh rate display, fast charging speeds, etc. In this segment, you're more likely to miss out on features like IP rating and wireless charging. Other than those two features, you get everything a premium flagship offers. Best phones under Rs 40.000 in India
- Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
OnePlus 8
Google Pixel 4a
iPhone SE (2020)
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Oppo reno 5 pro
Our current list of the best smartphones under Rs 40.000 includes flagships from competing brands as well as state-of-the-art flagships that are now subject to price cuts. We try to include phones that specialize in gaming and photography, as well as versatile devices that can be recommended to anyone. Previously OnePlus dominated list from OnePlus 5 to onePlus 7T. But now OnePlus has moved more into the premium segment, bringing opportunities to players from Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung and Google, while Apple offers the iPhone SE (2020).
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1.Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Features Screen: 6,67" IPS LCD, 144Hz Processor: Snapdragon 865 RAM: 8GB Storage: 128GB Camera: 108MP + 13MP + 5MP Front camera: 20MP Battery: 4200mAh Charging: 33W dual-split fast charging Reasons to buy + Excellent battery life + Reliable cameras + Large 144Hz display + Fast performance Reasons to avoid - LCD panel - Big and bulky The Mi 10T Pro isn't exactly the successor to the Mi 10, it's one of the flagships more affordable of the season. The Mi 10T Pro is the high-end flagship device, while Xiaomi also offers Mi 10T at a much lower price. Both the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro offer a 6,7-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate New AdaptiveSync technology allows the display to intelligently vary its refresh rate between 30, 48, 50, 60, 90, 120 and 144Hz depending on the content viewed Both devices work Powered by Snapdragon 865 processor and paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The larger 5,000 mAh battery puts the Mi 10T Pro in a space that few recent flagships have reached, offering very reliable range. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is the cheapest smartphone in India with a 108MP camera and the Vanilla Mi 10T has a 64MP camera setup. Overall, this is one of the best camera experiences for the price, beating out OnePlus a bit. Read our Mi 10T Pro review Image 1 of 7
2. OnePlus 8
Features Screen: 6.55" Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz Processor: Snapdragon 865 RAM: 6GB Storage: 128GB Camera: 48MP + 16MP + 2MP Front Camera: 16MP Battery: 4300 mAh Charge: 30W Warp Charge Reasons to Buy + Sleek Design + Performance constant + Oxygen OS is a godsend + Top-notch display Reasons to avoid - Basic cameras - Some specs are not competitive - Average battery life The OnePlus 8 stands out for its prominent display and design - Performance and smoothness are tops as well Top notch, as you'd expect from a OnePlus phone.Onboard camera is average.In typical OnePlus fashion, the phone offers great hardware and software, as well as poor camera performance.Battery life is comparable to that of most flagships Also for less than Rs 40,000 you get the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB If you want the 8GB variant it will cost you Rs 41,999 and for Rs 42,999 you can get the newly launched OnePlus 8T which makes more sense. While the OnePlus 8 offers 30W fast charging, the OnePlus 8T offers 65W fast charging, and the OnePlus 8T's camera is better than the OnePlus 8. Read our OnePlus 8 review | OnePlus 8T Review Image 1 of 2
3.Google Pixel 4a
Features Screen: 5,81" OLED, 60Hz Processor: Snapdragon 730G RAM: 6GB Storage: 128GB Camera: 12,2MP Front camera: 8MP Battery: 3140mAh Charge: 18W fast charge Reasons to buy + Operation possible with one hand + Powerful single camera + Faster Android updates + Headphone jack Reasons to avoid -Poor battery life Google Pixel 4a launched in India for an introductory price of Rs 29.999 during the holiday season Now that it's over For the holiday season, the Google Pixel 4a is now available for Rs 31,999 Even with the slight price increase, the Google Pixel 4a is well worth it if you're looking for one of the best cameras in this segment Android and a relatively smaller phone. With the Google Pixel 4a, you're looking at a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display. It's a pretty standard device with a 60Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 730G chipset, poor battery life, and more. It'll also be different from the cheap plastic back . The Google Pixel 4a also comes with the latest features Android has to offer and will be first in line for OS updates. Read our full Google Pixel 4a review
4. iPhone SE (2020)
Features Screen: 4,7'' Retina HD display Processor: A13 Bionic Storage: 64GB Camera: 12MP Front camera: 8MP Reasons to buy + Light frame + Low price for iPhone + Powerful chipset Reasons to avoid - The battery life Could be better - Older display tech - No headphone jack For those of you who want to tap into Apple's ecosystem, the iPhone SE 2020 is probably the easiest way in. It is also for those who are looking for a very small phone. The iPhone SE 2020 offers decent but not top-notch performance, it has a good camera. However, the battery life of the phone and the screen could have been better, here too the headphone jack is missing. But for the price, it's the best iPhone you can buy, and of course you'll get software for a couple of years, making it a durable phone. Read our iPhone SE 2020 review
5.Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Features Screen: 6,7 "FHD + Super AMOLED Plus, 60 Hz Processor: Snapdragon 865 RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5 Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1 Camera: 48MP + 12MP + 5MP Front camera: 32MP Battery: 4500 mAh Charging: fast charging 45W, 25W built-in charger Reasons to buy + Consistently great performance + Reliable all-day battery life + Best-in-class main camera + Fast charging + Nice big screen Reasons to avoid - Not a body High-End - No Telephoto - No Water Resistance Samsung's only flagship with a Snapdragon chipset in India currently in the S series, the S10 Lite is an admirable smartphone that doesn't break the bank.It brings a basic design backed by polycarbonate and flat screen.The device is backed by a 4500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging (25W in the box).It can easily last a day.You get a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus display and HDR10+ capabilities. It has a high-performance triple camera setup with a 48MP main shooter, 12MP wide-angle lens, and 5MP macro camera. Up front you get a 32MP selfie shooter. The camera is one of the best in the segment with excellent dynamic range, accurate color temperature and saturation, and a good amount of detail. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
6.Oppo Reno 5 Pro
Features Screen: 6,5-inch Super AMOLED, 90Hz Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ RAM: 8GB Storage: 128GB Camera: 64+8+2+2MP Front camera: 32MP Battery: 4350Ah, 65W fast charge Reasons to buy + Design + Camera features + Fast charging Reasons to avoid -Inconsistent performance The Oppo Reno 5 Pro is the first phone in India to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. It is powered by the Dimensity 1000 Plus SoC, which is an octa-core chipset based on a 7nm process. It also supports 5G dual SIM card with theoretical download speeds of 4.7Gbps. The device is available in the only 8GB + 128GB variant in India. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro offers a 90-inch curved 6.5Hz Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro is just 7,6mm thick and 173 grams in weight, and can pack a 4350mAh battery. It also supports Super VOOC 65W charging. There is also a built-in fingerprint reader. When it comes to optics, the Oppo Reno 5 Pro sports a quad-camera array on the back consisting of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a mono camera. On the front is a 32MP selfie shooter Read our review on Oppo Reno 5 Pro Best phones under Rs 40.000 in India ProductPriceXiaomi Mi 10T ProRs 39,999Xiaomi Mi 10T Rs 35,999OnePlus 8Rs 39,999Google Pixel 4aRs 31,999iPhone SE (2020 34,999) Rs. 10Samsung Galaxy S36,400 LiteRs 5Oppo Reno 35,990 ProRs 15 Roundup of today's best deals Unlimited minutes Unlimited texts XNUMXGB of data
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