Best mobile phones under ₹40,000 in India: OnePlus 12R, Vivo V30

New Delhi : If you are looking for a new smartphone then you have come to the right place. In this article, we are here to guide you in making a smart choice for your next phone purchase. What is noteworthy is that brands like Samsung, OnePlus and Nothing are offering remarkable features under ₹40,000. Within this price range, you’ll find a wide range of attractive options, including phones with strong processors, immersive screens, reliable battery life, and sophisticated camera setups.

Here are some of the best smartphones under ₹40,000:

oneplus 12r

OnePlus 12R is priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and ₹45,999 for the 16GB RAM/256GB storage variant. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR display with LTPO4.0, which offers a dynamic 1-120Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and Adreno 740 GPU under the hood, it offers up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. Its 5,500mAh battery is capable of fast charging with a 100W SUPERVOOC charger.

The camera setup features a 50MP Sony IMX890 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS), an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. There is a 16MP front camera for selfie. The camera app offers interval shooting, nightscape, pro mode, movie mode and more. Connectivity options include NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and dual nano-SIM slots.

Vivo V30

Vivo V30 comes in three storage variants, with 8GB RAM/128GB storage priced at ₹33,999, 8GB RAM/256GB storage priced at ₹35,999, and 12GB RAM/256GB storage priced at ₹37,999. It features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate.

Running Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and Adreno 720 GPU. It comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and boasts up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, the Vivo V30 supports 80W fast charging and is IP54 dust and splash resistant. However, it is only able to withstand light splashes of water, not complete submersion.

For photography enthusiasts, it offers a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2MP portrait sensor. On the front, there is a 50MP f/2.0 sensor with dual soft LED flash support.

nothing phone (2)

Priced at ₹37,999, the Nothing Phone (2) impresses with its camera capabilities. This smartphone has a 50MP primary camera which is equipped with Sony IMX890 sensor with f/1.88 aperture and 1/1.56 inch sensor size. This primary sensor supports both optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS). Talking about photography modes, the device supports Motion Photo, Super-Res Zoom, AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode and Document Mode, which enhances the photography experience.

The primary sensor is complemented by a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera featuring an f/2.2 Samsung JN1 sensor, which offers a wide 114-degree field of view. This camera is equipped with EIS, which guarantees smooth and stable shots. For selfies, the smartphone sports a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor with an f/2.45 aperture and 1/2.74-inch sensor size, which is ideal for capturing high-quality self-portraits.

pixel 7a

Priced at ₹37,999, the Google Pixel 7a comes equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Sporting a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display, the device impresses with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is a notable improvement over previous known Pixel A-series models. For their standard 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and is ready for HDR content. Additionally, the phone includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, which enhances security measures.

Running on Google’s Tensor G2 chipset, also found in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, the Pixel 7a is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, and various global positioning systems, with a USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2) port located at the bottom.