Get the best bang for your money: Top phones under Rs40,000

If a phone costs quite a bit less than flagship models, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s of low quality; some affordable phones offer excellent value. By knowing where to compromise, you can purchase a durable and capable phone. Many of our recommendations are priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 40,000, and you can find features like a bright, high-definition OLED screen or a long-lasting battery. If you prioritize one or two key features and are willing to compromise on others, you can get a phone that meets your needs for a fraction of the cost of a flagship model.

Here, we’ve selected phones that offer great features for their price.

Tecno Spark Go 2023

The Tecno Spark Go 2023 features a large 6.6-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen display with an HD resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. For photography, it has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main camera and a QVGA camera, both supported by a dual LED flashlight. The front camera is a 5 MP sensor with an LED flashlight. It is powered by a 5000 mAh battery, ensuring the smartphone runs all day on a single charge.

Price: Rs 21,999

Samsung Galaxy F04

Experience flawless user performance with the Samsung Galaxy F04 smartphone. Its remarkable 4GB/8GB of RAM makes multitasking effortless. Moreover, the unique RAM Plus technology intelligently enhances your memory by using your storage as virtual memory, allowing you to easily play graphically demanding games.

Price: Rs22,000

Vivo Y02T

The Vivo Y02T boasts a beautiful Full Moon Camera Design and is equipped with a powerful 5000mAh battery that ensures seamless completion of daily tasks. It also comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for ample space and a smooth user experience. The Vivo Y02T features a 6.51-inch Halo FullView™ Display with an Eye Protection Screen, providing an immersive and enjoyable viewing experience.

Price: Rs. 22,499

Xiaomi Poco M3

The Poco M3 offers numerous mid-range features at an entry-level price. It boasts a high-resolution screen and camera, impressive stereo speakers, a reliable chipset, and a massive battery with reasonably fast charging.

Price: Rs 25,999

Lenovo K5 Pro

The Lenovo K5 Pro is a more affordable alternative to the S5 Pro. It features a 6″ 1080p+ screen without a notch, providing a similar usable area. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.

Price: Rs 25,000

Samsung Galaxy A20

The Samsung Galaxy A20, priced at Rs 28,500 in Pakistan, offers excellent value for money in the budget mobile segment. It features a 6.4-inch display, 32GB of storage, and 3GB of RAM. The camera setup includes a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a front camera. The Samsung Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000 mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Price: Rs28,500

ZTE Blade 11 Prime

The ZTE Blade 11 Prime, officially released on April 27, 2021, features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It runs on the Android 11 operating system and is powered by a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 octa-core processor with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The ZTE Blade 11 Prime is equipped with a 4000 mAh Li-Ion battery, supporting wireless charging and reverse charging. It features a triple rear camera setup with 16 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), and 2 MP (depth) sensors, along with an 8 MP front camera.

Price: Rs30,000

Samsung Galaxy A13

The Samsung Galaxy A13 offers a range of features for everyday use. It has a 6.6-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, providing a spacious and immersive viewing experience for videos, browsing, and more. The phone is powered by an Exynos 850 processor, ensuring smooth performance for tasks like web browsing and social media.

Price: Rs 30,999

Infinix Hot 40

The Infinix Hot 40 stands out with its large 6.78-inch display, offering a big-screen experience on a budget. Despite being an LCD, it provides a satisfactory 1080p resolution, which is superior to many similarly priced alternatives that offer only 720p panels.

The device is powered by the Helio G99 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Noteworthy features include a 108MP main camera capable of recording 1440p videos, which the Helio G99 supports, unlike many competitors that cap at 1080p. The Hot 40 also features a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and the ability to charge other devices via cable.

Price: Rs 37,999

Oppo A58X

The Oppo A58X is designed to attract users with its impressive features and specifications. It boasts a 6.56-inch capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) chipset, it supports an octa-core CPU, providing robust processing power.

The phone has a dual-camera setup, featuring a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor, allowing you to capture high-quality photos and videos. The front camera is an 8 MP sensor, ideal for selfies. The Oppo A58X is equipped with a large 5000mAh battery, offering enough power to last the entire day on a single charge.

Price: Rs39,999

(Note: Prices may change based on the day, time, and place.)