Written By Divya
When choosing a smartphone in this price range, focus on your priorities - performance, cameras, or battery life. To help you, here are the best phones to consider under Rs 45000.
The Google Pixel 9a 5G is priced at Rs 42,490 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Powered by the Google Tensor chipset, it features an Adaptive Battery that lasts over 30 hours. The phone has IP68 water and dust resistance, a scratch-resistant display, and delivers a clean Android experience.
Priced at Rs 44,275, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra 5G offers a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED 144Hz curved display and it is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. It also sports a triple camera setup — 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 64MP telephoto (100X hybrid zoom), plus a 50MP front camera.
The OnePlus 13R, priced at Rs 44,999, comes in Nebula Noir color with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and has a 6000mAh battery. The camera setup includes a 50MP main Sony LYT-700 sensor (OIS), a 50MP telephoto lens (2x optical), and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It features a 1.5K ProXDR RadiantView display and includes a lifetime display warranty.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G is priced at Rs 42,692 and comes in Graphite color with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs on the Exynos 2400e processor and features a Dynamic AMOLED display. The phone supports dual nano-SIMs and packs a 4700mAh battery.
The Vivo T4 Ultra costs Rs 41,999 and comes with a 5500mAh battery that supports 90W FlashCharge. It runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 and guarantees 3 years of OS updates. The phone features stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and Dual GPS with NavIC, making it great for gaming and multimedia.
The Vivo V60 5G is priced at Rs 45,999 and offers 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. It sports a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display and a 6500mAh battery. For photography, it features three Zeiss cameras — a 50MP main (OIS), a 50MP telephoto, and an 8MP ultra-wide, along with a 50MP front camera. It supports Bluetooth 5.4 and offers a premium curved design.
If you want balanced all-round performance with reliable software, go for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G or Pixel 9a 5G. For power users and gamers, the OnePlus 13R offers the best performance and battery combo. If photography is your top priority, the Vivo V60 5G and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra 5G easily steal the show.