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Best Phones Under Rs 40,000 in India 2026: 5G, High Refresh Rate Screens, and AI Cameras

Discover the best smartphones under Rs 40,000 in India 2026. Compare top 5G phones with AI cameras, 120Hz displays, large batteries, fast charging, and powerful processors to find the perfect mid-range device.

Edited By: Deepti Ratnam| Published By: Deepti Ratnam| Published: Jan 05, 2026, 01:16 PM (IST)

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Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G

The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G comes in Gemstone Blue with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth. The phone features a 50MP main camera, a 2MP portrait camera, and a 32MP front camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The device has a 7000mAh battery and includes AI LinkBoost 3.0 S1 chip with Hunter Antenna. The price of the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is Rs 34,999.

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Vivo V60 5G

The Vivo V60 5G comes in Mist Gray with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 50MP Zeiss OIS main camera, 50MP Zeiss super telephoto camera, and 8MP Zeiss ultra wide-angle camera. The front camera is a 50MP Zeiss group selfie camera. The phone has a 6.77-inch slim quad curved AMOLED display. It packs a 6500mAh battery with 90W Flash Charge. The price of the Vivo V60 5G is Rs 38,999.

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Vivo V60e 5G

The Vivo V60e 5G comes in Noble Gold with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 200MP ultra-clear main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 50MP Eye AF group selfie camera. The phone has a 6.77-inch slim quad curved AMOLED display. It packs a 6500mAh battery with 90W Flash Charge. The price of the Vivo V60e 5G is Rs 33,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G comes in Awesome Olive with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the 4nm Exynos 1580 chipset and has a 15% larger vapor cooling chamber. The phone features intelligent editing with best face selection, auto trim, and instant slow-mo. It has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and is IP67 water and dust resistant. The device supports HDR recording. The price of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is Rs 38,299.

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IQOO Neo 10

The iQOO Neo 10 comes in Inferno Red with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor with SuperComputing Chip Q1. The phone has a 7000mAh battery. It supports 144FPS gaming, the highest in its segment. The price of the iQOO Neo 10 is Rs 38,999.

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Realme 15 pro 5G

The Realme 15 Pro 5G comes in Green with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The phone has a 6.8-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate. It features a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The device is IP69 waterproof and has a 4K AI camera. The price of the Realme 15 Pro 5G is Rs 33,999.

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OnePlus Nord 5

The OnePlus Nord 5 comes in Dry Ice with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. The phone supports stable 144FPS gaming. It features a dual 50MP flagship rear camera. The device is enhanced with OnePlus AI. The price of the OnePlus Nord 5 is Rs 36,999.

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Realme GT 7

The Realme GT 7 comes in IceSense Blue with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The phone has a 7000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It features an AI 4K camera capable of 120FPS video for travel photography. The device has a 360° Cooling IceSense design with graphene. The price of the Realme GT 7 is Rs 36,999.