If you have been following the smartphone price hike in India, you know almost every brand has quietly bumped prices over the last few months due to memory, storage and chip crisis. The good news is that not every phone's price has been hiked. Some phones are still available at their launch price, some last-gen models actually went below and some phones simply escaped the hike. On that note, let's check out the phones to buy amid the ongoing price hike.
List of Phones to Buy Amid Price Hike
Here, I have listed all the phones under Rs 40,000 which are currently available to buy. These phones have held their launch prices or minimally impacted by the price hike. In some instances, the phone prices have gone down. Go ahead and check out the table below.
| Phone | Launch price | Current price | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poco M7 Plus | 13,999 | 14,499 | Aug 2025 |
| Oppo K14x | Rs 12,999 | Rs 14,999 | Feb 2026 |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro | Rs 23,999 | Rs 23,999 | Dec 2024 |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Rs 30,999 | Rs 28,999 | Dec 2024 |
| Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Rs 29,999 | Rs 29,999 | Apr 2025 |
| Motorola Edge 70 | Rs 29,999 | Rs 29,999 | Dec 2025 |
| Realme GT 7T | Rs 34,999 | Rs 32,999 | May 2025 |
| Vivo V70 FE | Rs 37,999 | Rs 37,999 | Apr 2026 |
| Motorola Edge 70 Pro | Rs 38,999 | Rs 39,999 | Apr 2026 |
| Realme GT 7 | Rs 39,999 | Rs 36,999 | May 2025 |
| Google Pixel 9a | Rs 49,999 | Rs 39,999 | Apr 2025 |
| OnePlus 13R | Rs 42,999 | Rs 41,999 | Jan 2025 |
Phones to Buy Between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000
Here, you will find phones under Rs 20,000 which can be bought during this price hike. These phones have not been impacted by the price hike or had minimal impact.
Poco M7 Plus
- Launch price: Rs 13,999
- Current price: Rs 14,499
The Poco M7 Plus is the only phone here that has seen a minor bump of Rs 500, going from its Rs 13,999 launch price in August 2025 to Rs 14,499 today. The good news is that it's still comfortably under Rs 20,000 and the specs hold up. You get a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, a 6.9-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a huge 7,000mAh battery with 33W charging. There is also a 50MP rear camera and an IP64 rating.
Oppo K14x
- Launch price: Rs 12,999
- Current price: Rs 14,999
The Oppo K14x is one of the cheapest phones between Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000. Its 4 GB + 64 GB variant launched at Rs 12,999 and now, it's selling at Rs 14,999 with a Rs 2,000 price hike. Under the hood, you get the Dimensity 6300 paired with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP dual rear camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging. There is also support for an IP64 rating.
Phones to Buy Between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000
In this section, I have listed phones which are priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000. While some of them are last-gen models, they still provide great value for money. Go ahead and check them out.
Redmi Note 14 Pro
- Launch price: Rs 23,999
- Current price: Rs 23,999
Sure, the Redmi Note 14 Pro was launched in December 2024 and it's one of the older phones here, but it still ranks among the best phones to buy under Rs 25,000 amid this price hike frenzy. The Redmi Note 14 Pro still sells at its Rs 23,999 launch price without any change. It's powered by the Dimensity 7300 Ultra and paired with a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED, a 50MP main camera and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging. On top of that, you also get IP69K dust and water resistance, which is rare at this price.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Launch price: Rs 30,999
- Current price: Rs 28,999
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ was again launched in December 2024, but given the price hike madness, it's still a great deal. In fact, it has actually dropped from its Rs 30,999 launch price to around Rs 28,999 current price. You get the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and a strong camera setup including a 50MP main and a 50MP telephoto lens. Not to mention, the 6,200mAh battery with 90W charging and IP69K rating make it even better.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Launch price: Rs 29,999
- Current price: Rs 29,999
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched in India in April 2025 at Rs 29,999 and it's still selling at exactly that price, so the price hike has not touched it at all. It runs the Dimensity 8350 Extreme and brings a beautiful 6.7-inch 1.5K quad-curved pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits brightness. Not only that, you get a 50MP triple camera with a 3x telephoto, a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging . In addition, there is support for IP68 and IP69 ratings too.
Motorola Edge 70
- Launch price: Rs 29,999
- Current price: Rs 29,999
The Motorola Edge 70 launched in December 2025 at Rs 29,999 and has remained on that price ever since. Its best feature is the 5.99mm ultra-slim design, which is one of the thinnest phones you can buy. Despite that, Motorola packed in a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 6.7-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED panel, dual 50MP rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It also offers 68W wired and 15W wireless charging along with IP68 and IP69 ratings.
Realme GT 7T
- Launch price: Rs 34,999
- Current price: Rs 32,999
The Realme GT 7T is one of the phones that has actually received a discount over time. It has dropped a full Rs 2,000 from its Rs 34,999 launch price down to Rs 32,999. This is a performance and battery beast, powered by the Dimensity 8400 Max and features a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Not to mention, you get a gigantic 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging. And IP68 and IP69 ratings make it tough too.
Phones to Buy Between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000
Here, you will find smartphones priced between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000 which are untouched despite the price hike. Go ahead and explore the list.
Vivo V70 FE
- Launch price: Rs 37,999
- Current price: Rs 37,999
The Vivo V70 FE was launched in April 2026 and it has held its Rs 37,999 launch price, untouched by the hike. It's built for two things: cameras and battery. You get a 200MP main camera, a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED panel and a huge 7,000mAh battery with 90W charging support. And all of this is powered by the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. The design is premium with a slim profile and a camera island.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
- Launch price: Rs 38,999
- Current price: Rs 39,999
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro launched at Rs 38,999 in April 2026 and has recently got a minor Rs 1,000 price bump. For that money, you get the Dimensity 8500 Extreme, a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen and fast UFS 4.1 storage. On the camera side, you have a 50MP main camera with a Sony LYT-710 sensor paired with a 50MP ultrawide lens. The 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging and IP68 and IP69 ratings make it a complete package.
Realme GT 7
- Launch price: Rs 39,999
- Current price: Rs 36,999
The Realme GT 7 is the flagship killer phone on this list and it has received a discount since launch. It debuted at Rs 39,999 in May 2025 and now sells for Rs 36,999 with a neat Rs 3,000 discount. Under the hood, you get the Dimensity 9400e which is a near-flagship chip. In addition, you get a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a giant 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging support. Not to mention, the phone has IP68 and IP69 ratings too. This is one of the best phone under Rs 40,000 you can buy right now.
Google Pixel 9a
- Launch price: Rs 49,999
- Current price: Rs 39,999
Amid the crazy price hike, the Pixel 9a is one of the best phones to buy right now. It launched at Rs 49,999 in April 2025 and has since dropped to Rs 39,999 with a full Rs 10,000 discount. You get the decent Tensor G4 chipset, a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a reliable 48MP main camera and 5,100mAh battery. Best of all, it promises 7 years of Pixel OS experience and security updates. For clean software and great cameras, you can definitely grab the Google Pixel 9a.
OnePlus 13R
- Launch price: Rs 42,999
- Current price: Rs 41,999
The OnePlus 13R is an all-around near-flagship phone on this list and it has barely moved from its Rs 42,999 launch price. In fact, it has received a discount of Rs 1,000 and now selling for Rs 41,999 amid this price hike. The OnePlus 13R packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Plus, you get a 50MP triple camera setup with a 2x telephoto lens. The 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging easily lasts a full day. Sure, the OnePlus 13R sits just above Rs 40,000, but for flagship performance, it's worth the stretch.
And that wraps up our list of phones to buy under Rs 40,000 amid the ongoing price hike. I would recommend people to grab the discounted phones as early as possible. In the near future, phones are going to be priced even higher with poor chipsets and lower memory/storage. I would updating the list frequency so keep an eye out.
