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These Smartphones under Rs 40,000 are quietly dominating the market

These phones under Rs 40,000 offer flagship-like features at lower prices. Check the best smartphones with strong performance, cameras, and battery life in this segment.

Edited By: Deepti Ratnam| Published By: Deepti Ratnam| Published: Feb 04, 2026, 04:11 PM (IST)

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OPPO Reno 15C

The OPPO Reno 15C runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. It has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone features a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 50MP front camera. It offers up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device packs a 6,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs on Android 16 with ColorOS 16. It supports 5G connectivity. The 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 34,999, while the 12GB + 256GB model costs Rs 37,999.

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Realme 15 Pro 5G

The realme 15 Pro 5G comes with a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and runs on Android 15. The phone has a 50MP triple rear camera and a 50MP front camera. It includes 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. A 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging supports the device. The phone is priced at Rs 34,399.

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Oppo F31 Pro 5G

The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is priced at Rs 34,999 and comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display. The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, a 2MP portrait camera, and a 32MP front camera. The device runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor with ColorOS 15. It also has a 5219 mm² VC cooling system.

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Realme GT 7

The realme GT 7 is priced at Rs 36,999. It comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. It packs a 7000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The camera supports 4K video recording at 120fps. The phone uses a 360-degree IceSense cooling system.

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OnePlus Nord 5

The OnePlus Nord 5 costs Rs 36,999 and comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The phone supports stable 144FPS gaming. It features a dual 50MP rear camera setup. The device has a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display and a 6800mAh battery.

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Vivo V60 5G

The Vivo V60 5G is priced at Rs 38,999 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display. The phone has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It is backed by a 6500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. The device has IP68 and IP69 ratings.

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IQOO Neo 10

The iQOO Neo 10 costs Rs 38,999 and comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor with the SuperComputing Chip Q1. The phone packs a 7000mAh battery and supports up to 144 FPS performance.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is priced at Rs 39,998. It comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset. It features a larger vapour cooling chamber. The device has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and an IP67 rating.