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The best-rated phones launched in India at under ₹40,000, ranked by the SimplyAmplifying score: our trust-weighted summary of what in-depth reviews found. Prices are launch prices; street prices change, so check before you buy. This list updates itself as new reviews come in.
Updated 24 October 2026 · 10 phones
| # | Name | Score | Launch price | Strongest at | Reviewed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OnePlus Nord 6 | 8.6/10 | ₹38,999 | Battery life (9.7), Performance (9.3) | 8 outlets |
| 2 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | 8.3/10 | ₹39,999 | Software (8.9), Design & build (8.9) | 16 outlets |
| 3 | Nothing Phone (4a) | 8.3/10 | ₹31,999 | Value (9.0), Display (8.8) | 8 outlets |
| 4 | Poco X8 Power | 8.3/10 | ₹32,999 | Battery life (9.7), Display (9.2) | 5 outlets |
| 5 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | 8.2/10 | ₹38,999 | Battery life (9.1), Design & build (9.1) | 8 outlets |
| 6 | Realme 16 Pro+ | 8.1/10 | ₹39,999 | Display (9.2), Battery life (9.1) | 10 outlets |
| 7 | iQOO Z11x 5G | 8.1/10 | ₹18,999 | Battery life (9.4), Design & build (8.4) | 5 outlets |
| 8 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | 8.0/10 | ₹26,999 | Battery life (9.6), Design & build (8.9) | 14 outlets |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | 8.0/10 | ₹12,499 | Software (9.0), Display (8.6) | 3 outlets |
| 10 | Oppo K14 Plus | 8.0/10 | ₹29,999 | Display (8.9), Battery life (8.8) | 3 outlets |
1. OnePlus Nord 6: 8.6/10
Launch price ₹38,999 · Launched April 2026 · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want multi-day battery life, strong gaming performance and a durable, water-resistant body.
Skip it if: You want a versatile camera with a telephoto lens, a compact phone, wireless charging, or the lowest price in its class.
Read the OnePlus Nord 6 review roundup
2. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: 8.3/10
Launch price ₹39,999 · Launched – · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want a distinctive, clean-software phone with a real zoom lens and a bright screen at a mid-range-plus price.
Skip it if: You need serious gaming power, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging or a long OS update promise.
Read the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review roundup
3. Nothing Phone (4a): 8.3/10
Launch price ₹31,999 · Launched March 2026 · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want a distinctive, good-value mid-range phone with a clean interface, a bright screen and a useful telephoto camera.
Skip it if: You want top water resistance, a long OS update promise, wireless charging or the heaviest gaming performance, or you already own a Phone (3a).
Read the Nothing Phone (4a) review roundup
4. Poco X8 Power: 8.3/10
Launch price ₹32,999 · Launched September 2026 · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want two-day battery life, a bright screen and a durable body, and don't need top-end gaming.
Skip it if: You play demanding games for long sessions, want a light phone, or dislike removing preinstalled apps.
Read the Poco X8 Power review roundup
5. Motorola Edge 70 Pro: 8.2/10
Launch price ₹38,999 · Launched – · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want long battery life, fast gaming and a slim, water-resistant phone with clean software.
Skip it if: You need a dependable telephoto camera, the longest software support, or the brightest possible screen outdoors.
Read the Motorola Edge 70 Pro review roundup
6. Realme 16 Pro+: 8.1/10
Launch price ₹39,999 · Launched – · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want a long-lasting, bright-screened phone with a good telephoto camera and don't mind paying extra for it.
Skip it if: You want the best value or top gaming power, since the regular Realme 16 Pro and some rivals were seen as better deals.
Read the Realme 16 Pro+ review roundup
7. iQOO Z11x 5G: 8.1/10
Launch price ₹18,999 · Launched – · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want a long-lasting, durable phone with smooth everyday performance and don't mind a heavy body.
Skip it if: You want a compact, light phone, strong low-light photos, fast charging or clean software.
Read the iQOO Z11x 5G review roundup
8. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion: 8.0/10
Launch price ₹26,999 · Launched – · Confidence: High
Best for: Buyers who want a light phone with battery that lasts a day and a half or more and a bright, smooth screen.
Skip it if: You care most about low-light photos, video, heavy 3D gaming or a long software update promise.
Read the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review roundup
9. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 8.0/10
Launch price ₹12,499 · Launched October 2025 · Confidence: Medium
Best for: Everyday users who want a light phone with a bright AMOLED screen and a long software-update promise.
Skip it if: You play graphics-heavy games often or want a phone that comfortably lasts well beyond a day.
Read the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G review roundup
10. Oppo K14 Plus: 8.0/10
Launch price ₹29,999 · Launched September 2026 · Confidence: Medium
Best for: Someone who wants a mid-range phone with long battery life, a bright AMOLED screen and good dust and water protection.
Skip it if: You care most about camera quality, wireless charging, or a clean software experience without removing pre-installed apps.
Read the Oppo K14 Plus review roundup
How we rank
Each score comes from that product’s review roundup: we read the in-depth reviews, weigh each by how much testing it did, and combine them on a 10-point scale. A product needs in-depth reviews to be ranked, so very new launches join once reviews are out. How we score. More lists: Under ₹15,000 · Under ₹20,000 · Under ₹25,000 · Under ₹30,000 · Under ₹50,000 · Under ₹70,000 · Under ₹1,00,000.