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These are the best camera phones under Rs 40,000 every photographer must have

Looking for the best camera phones under Rs 40,000? Check out top smartphones that offer powerful cameras, great image quality, and advanced photography features at an affordable price.

Edited By: Deepti Ratnam| Published By: Deepti Ratnam| Published: Feb 11, 2026, 01:54 PM (IST)

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Realme 16 Pro

Realme 16 Pro features a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, a 200MP main camera with OIS, and a massive 7000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max processor, runs on Android 16, and includes an IP69 rating for durability. It is priced at Rs 39,999 for 12GB+256GB

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IQOO Neo 10

The iQOO Neo 10 is priced at Rs 38,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor with the SuperComputing Chip Q1. The phone has a 7000mAh battery. It supports up to 144FPS for gaming and daily performance.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is available at Rs 39,998 for the 8GB + 256GB version. It runs on the 4nm Exynos 1580 processor. The phone includes a larger vapour cooling chamber for better heat control. It comes with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and IP67 water and dust resistance.

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Vivo V60 5G

The Vivo V60 5G is priced at Rs 38,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. It has a 6.77-inch quad curved AMOLED display. The phone features a 50MP Zeiss OIS main camera, a 50MP Zeiss telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultra wide camera. It is powered by a 6500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. The device also offers IP68 and IP69 water resistance.

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OnePlus Nord 5

The OnePlus Nord 5 costs Rs 36,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The phone supports up to 144FPS gaming in BGMI and CODM. It has dual 50MP rear cameras and a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display. The device is backed by a 6800mAh battery and includes OnePlus AI features.

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Realme GT 7

The realme GT 7 is priced at Rs 36,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The phone comes with a 7000mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging. It features an AI camera that supports 4K 120fps video recording. The device uses a 360-degree cooling system with graphene for temperature management.

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Oppo F31 Pro 5G

The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is priced at Rs 34,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. It features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display. The phone has a 50MP main camera, 2MP portrait camera, and a 32MP selfie camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and runs on ColorOS 15. The device also includes a 5219 mm² VC cooling system for heat control.

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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 120Hz refresh rate. The phone features a 50MP triple rear camera setup with main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, along with a 50MP front camera. It packs a 6,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs on Android 16 with ColorOS 16. The 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 34,999, while the 12GB + 256GB version costs Rs 37,999.