Best Mobile Phones Under 40000

The Realme GT 7 packs the right goodies like a high-end chipset, all-around cameras, a pretty good battery life with really fast charging speeds. If we’re to nitpick, thermal management and ultrawide shots could have been better but that’s asking too much from an otherwise well-packaged phone in the segment.

The iQOO Neo 10 packs a serious punch, offering a stunning AMOLED display, powerful performance, and an excellent battery life in the mid-range segment. The cameras are dependable and the design feels premium, but Funtouch OS is the only thorn in its side. Still, at the end of the day, this is a performance-first device that nails gaming, multimedia experience and battery endurance.

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The OPPO Reno14 delivers a premium experience with flagship-like features at a cost-effective price. It offers standout build quality, an excellent camera setup, and solid battery with fast charging. Reno 14 brings decent performance too, but the chipset does tend to get hot under heavy gaming. Some users might not like the excess bloatware in the UI, but the overall experience is pretty solid for the price.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a stylish phone that comes in an all-metal jacket. It features an attractive and responsive screen, loud stereo speakers, an almost-clean software, solid cameras and an all-day long battery. Performance is the only thing holding it back from taking out the competition. But it's, without a doubt, one of the most impressive midrange phones I've seen so far in 2026. If you want style, substance and slick software, then the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro should be your obvious choice.

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The Google Pixel 9a is an unpretentious phone that does most of what you throw at it. Being a Pixel phone, its greatest strengths are the clean software, years of Android updates and consistent cameras. It’s even got one of the best battery life on a Pixel, albeit with a slow charging. However, in the ever-competitive mid-range market, the Pixel 9a still comes short as you will find phones with superior performance, more premium designs, advanced cameras and faster charging.

The Vivo T4 Ultra is a specialist phone that excels in performance and zoom photography, thanks to the Dimensity 9300+ and 50 MP periscope camera, respectively. However, the ultrawide camera is only decent and the software hasn’t been Vivo’s strongest suit due to bloatware. Overall, T4 Ultra is an ideal device for those who need processing power and camera zoom, something that most phones in this segment miss out on when prioritizing one over the other.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is a good offering, featuring a stunning display which is perfect for binge-watching content. The Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers add further charm to the experience and the phone can easily last more than a day with its large battery. It can even withstand a drop in the water and the display protection is excellent. However, the cameras and the software experience are nowhere near the best in this category. It is a good phone, but stuck in the wrong segment, since there are better options available.

The Vivo V60 is a phone made for creators. While the internal processor isn’t class-leading, it delivers on other fronts with a great display and a massive battery. The star of the show is the Zeiss camera system which is capable of capturing great pictures with both the main and telephoto lenses. All in all, the Vivo V60 is a commendable choice for users who prioritise battery and camera over raw gaming prowess.

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a stunning example of what a good all-arounder phone looks like. It impresses with its sleek yet durable design, delivers sharp visuals with a 144 Hz display, handles games without breaking a sweat and captures precious moments in rich detail, whether it's day or night. While the increase in price and lack of a telephoto lens do hamper the experience, they are, by no means, a deal breaker. It is easily one of the better smartphones to go for under Rs 40,000.

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