Written By: Divya | Edited By: Divya | Published: Jun 28, 2026, 09:00 AM (IST) | Edited: Jun 28, 2026, 09:01 AM IST
7 best phones under Rs 40,000 you can buy right now
From gaming and cameras to battery life and clean software, these smartphones under Rs 40,000 offer something for every type of user without stretching your budget. From Pixel, Vivo, Samsung to Redmi, check these 7 options here.
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Nothing Phone (4a)
Priced at Rs 39,999, the Nothing Phone (4a) features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. It packs a 5,400mAh battery with 50W fast charging and comes with a 50MP main, 50MP periscope, and 8MP ultra-wide camera setup.
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Google Pixel 9a
Priced at Rs 39,999, the Google Pixel 9a is still a great option for those looking for stock Android experience along with premium AI features. It is powered by Tensor G4 chipset, a 6.3-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 48MP main camera with a 13MP ultrawide lens. Under the hood, it has a 5,100mAh battery.
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Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Priced at Rs 39,999, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor. It packs a 6,500mAh battery and sports a 50MP dual rear camera setup.
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Realme 16 5G
Available at Rs 34,999, the Realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset and packs a 7,000mAh battery. The phone has a 50MP main camera, a 2MP secondary sensor, and a 50MP selfie camera.
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Redmi Turbo 5
The recently launched Redmi Turbo 5 is a great option for those who are looking for a gaming phone. Priced at Rs 37,999 for an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, the Redmi Turbo 5 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra chipset and packs a 7,540mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. It also features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,500 nits peak brightness.
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Vivo T5 Pro 5G
The Vivo T5 Pro 5G costs Rs 34,799 and comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, and packs a massive 9,020mAh battery. The phone also includes a 50MP rear camera.
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Samsung Galaxy A37
Priced at Rs 37,990, the Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display with up to 1,900 nits brightness and is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset. It packs a 50MP triple rear camera, IP68 rating, Galaxy AI features, and promises 6 years of OS and security updates.
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Which one should you buy?
Choose the Google Pixel 9a for cameras and clean Android, the Nothing Phone (4a) for a balanced experience, the Vivo T5 Pro 5G for battery life, the Redmi Turbo 5 for gaming, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro for its smooth display, the Samsung Galaxy A37 for Galaxy AI and long software support, and the Realme 16 5G if you want a reliable all-rounder.