--- title: "Best value for money phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best value for money phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026) In the top price window, ₹30,001 to ₹40,000, and across the whole list, the best value for money phone is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 77/100), ahead of the Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999, 75/100). The best value for money phone under ₹40,000 in India right now is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999), with a value score of 77/100: overall score 72 at ₹39,999 and +11 points versus phones at a similar price. It is effectively tied with the Poco X8 Pro (75): the gap is under 2 points. Among the 24 ranked phones under ₹40,000 it has a budget score of 100/100; its national value score is 77/100. Next is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (75, ₹30,999). We ranked 24 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula; updated 2026-10-24. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 90W wired charging is faster than 83% of the 23 other phones under ₹40,000 we track. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 5,200-nit peak brightness is brighter than 87% of the 23 other phones under ₹40,000 we track. ## Best by price window ### ₹30,001 to ₹40,000 (11 ranked) 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/) ₹39,999, 77/100. 72/100 overall at ₹39,999 · +11 points versus phones at a similar price 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/) ₹37,999, 75/100. 71/100 overall at ₹37,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/) ₹30,999, 75/100. 67/100 overall at ₹30,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price ### ₹25,001 to ₹30,000 (10 ranked) 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/) ₹29,999, 72/100. 65/100 overall at ₹29,999 · +9 points versus phones at a similar price 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/) ₹29,777, 70/100. 65/100 overall at ₹29,777 · +8 points versus phones at a similar price 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/) ₹29,999, 67/100. 63/100 overall at ₹29,999 · +7 points versus phones at a similar price ### ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 (3 ranked) 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) ₹22,999, 48/100. 51/100 overall at ₹22,999 · −1 points versus phones at a similar price 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) ₹24,999, 41/100. 50/100 overall at ₹24,999 · −3 points versus phones at a similar price 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) ₹24,999, 36/100. 48/100 overall at ₹24,999 · −6 points versus phones at a similar price ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/) | ₹39,999 | 77 (budget 100) | 72/100 overall at ₹39,999 · +11 points versus phones at a similar price | | 2 | [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/) | ₹37,999 | 75 (budget 96) | 71/100 overall at ₹37,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price | | 3 | [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/) | ₹30,999 | 75 (budget 91) | 67/100 overall at ₹30,999 · +10 points versus phones at a similar price | | 4 | [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/) | ₹29,999 | 72 (budget 87) | 65/100 overall at ₹29,999 · +9 points versus phones at a similar price | | 5 | [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/) | ₹29,777 | 70 (budget 83) | 65/100 overall at ₹29,777 · +8 points versus phones at a similar price | | 6 | [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/) | ₹37,789 | 70 (budget 78) | 68/100 overall at ₹37,789 · +8 points versus phones at a similar price | | 7 | [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/) | ₹29,999 | 67 (budget 74) | 63/100 overall at ₹29,999 · +7 points versus phones at a similar price | | 8 | [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/) | ₹36,999 | 64 (budget 70) | 66/100 overall at ₹36,999 · +6 points versus phones at a similar price | | 9 | [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/) | ₹29,999 | 63 (budget 65) | 62/100 overall at ₹29,999 · +5 points versus phones at a similar price | | 10 | [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/) | ₹34,999 | 57 (budget 61) | 62/100 overall at ₹34,999 · +3 points versus phones at a similar price | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone under ₹40,000 1. [Nothing Phone (4a)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a/): ₹35,999, budget score 100/100, national 62/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 96/100, national 52/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 91/100, national 50/100 (29 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 85/100 2. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, budget score 94/100, national 72/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 88/100, national 72/100 (17 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/video-recording-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-video) ### Best selfie phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, 100/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-selfie) ### Best battery phone under ₹40,000 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, budget score 92/100, national 100/100 2. [Oppo F35 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35/): ₹38,999, budget score 92/100, national 100/100 3. [Redmi Note 17 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-17-pro/): ₹36,778, budget score 92/100, national 100/100 (38 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone under ₹40,000 1. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 99/100, national 90/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 99/100, national 90/100 3. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, budget score 94/100, national 85/100 (37 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-charging) ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 98/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 98/100, national 71/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 89/100, national 45/100 (32 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-performance) ### Best gaming phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 80/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 97/100, national 76/100 3. [Poco X8 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-power/): ₹30,999, budget score 93/100, national 61/100 (30 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone under ₹40,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 98/100, national 97/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 98/100, national 97/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 94/100, national 95/100 (34 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-display) ### Best phone for long software support under ₹40,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 97/100, national 88/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 97/100, national 88/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A27 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a27-5g/): ₹28,999, budget score 97/100, national 88/100 (31 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-software) ### Best durable phone under ₹40,000 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, budget score 84/100, national 100/100 2. [OnePlus Nord CE 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6/): ₹35,924, budget score 84/100, national 100/100 3. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 84/100, national 100/100 (38 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music under ₹40,000 1. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 50/100, national 60/100 2. [Poco X8 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8/): ₹26,999, budget score 50/100, national 60/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#pick-audio) ## By brand ### Best Samsung value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 100/100, national 43/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 41/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A27 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a27-5g/): ₹28,999, budget score 0/100, national 21/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-samsung) ### Best OnePlus value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [OnePlus Nord CE 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6/): ₹35,924, 57/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-oneplus) ### Best Redmi value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 100/100, national 70/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 75/100, national 67/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 50/100, national 43/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 100/100, national 75/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 50/100, national 48/100 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 36/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-poco) ### Best Vivo value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 100/100, national 64/100 2. [Vivo T5](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5/): ₹34,999, budget score 0/100, national 50/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-vivo) ### Best iQOO value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, 57/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-iqoo) ### Best Oppo value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 63/100 2. [Oppo F35 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35/): ₹38,999, budget score 0/100, national 21/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-oppo) ### Best Realme value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 72/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 0/100, national 70/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 0/100, national 75/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-motorola) ### Best Nothing value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Nothing Phone (4a)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a/): ₹35,999, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-nothing) ### Best Infinix value for money phone under ₹40,000 1. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, 53/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#brand-infinix) ## With a specific feature ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a 144Hz or faster display 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 89/100, national 75/100 3. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 78/100, national 72/100 (10 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-144hz) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with IP68 or IP69 water resistance 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 91/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 82/100, national 75/100 (12 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-ip68) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with IP69 water resistance 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 91/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 82/100, national 75/100 (12 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-ip69) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with wireless charging 1. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, 53/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-wireless-charging) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with 100W or faster wired charging 1. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 100/100, national 75/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 0/100, national 70/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-100w-charging) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a microSD card slot 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 48/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 0/100, national 43/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with clean, near-stock Android 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 0/100, national 75/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-stock-android) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with stereo speakers 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 50/100, national 75/100 3. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 63/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a 200 MP camera 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 100/100, national 70/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 67/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-200mp-camera) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a 6,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 94/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 89/100, national 75/100 (19 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-6000mah) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a 7,000 mAh or bigger battery 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 100/100, national 75/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 90/100, national 72/100 3. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 80/100, national 70/100 (11 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-7000mah) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a variant with 8GB or more RAM 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 95/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 90/100, national 75/100 (22 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a variant with 12GB or more RAM 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹34,999, budget score 100/100, national 75/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹36,999, budget score 0/100, national 72/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-12gb-ram) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a variant with 256GB or more storage 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 92/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹34,999, budget score 85/100, national 75/100 (14 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-256gb) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 100/100, national 75/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 93/100, national 70/100 3. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 86/100, national 64/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-snapdragon) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a MediaTek Dimensity chip 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 88/100, national 75/100 3. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 75/100, national 72/100 (9 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-dimensity) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a weight of 185 g or less 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 67/100, national 43/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 SE 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-se-5g/): ₹25,999, budget score 33/100, national 38/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-lightweight) ### Best value for money phone under ₹40,000 with a thickness of 7.5 mm or less 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 77/100 2. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, budget score 75/100, national 53/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 50/100, national 43/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/#with-slim) ## How this list is ranked How the overall score compares with what is typical at the phone's price. We fit overall score against the logarithm of price across all ranked phones. A phone exactly on that line scores 50; every overall point above or below it adds or removes 2.5, capped at 0 and 100. A value score is given only when at least 3 other ranked phones cost between two-thirds and one-and-a-half times as much, so the line is never stretched far from real comparisons The price line is fitted to the phones in our catalogue, so it moves a little as phones are added. Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/value/ ## FAQ **Which is the best value for money phone under ₹40,000 in India?** In the top price window, ₹30,001 to ₹40,000, and across the whole list, the best value for money phone is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 77/100), ahead of the Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999, 75/100). **What are the top 3 value for money phones under ₹40,000?** 1. Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999), 2. Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999) and 3. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (₹30,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Realme Narzo Power at ₹29,777, ranked #5. **What is the best value for money phone between ₹30,001 and ₹40,000?** Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 77/100), then Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999) and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (₹30,999). **What is the best value for money phone between ₹25,001 and ₹30,000?** Realme P4 Power (₹29,999, 72/100), then Realme Narzo Power (₹29,777) and Redmi Note 15 Pro (₹29,999). **What is the best value for money phone between ₹20,001 and ₹25,000?** Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999, 48/100), then Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and Poco M8 (₹24,999). **How is this list ranked?** How the overall score compares with what is typical at the phone's price. We fit overall score against the logarithm of price across all ranked phones. A phone exactly on that line scores 50; every overall point above or below it adds or removes 2.5, capped at 0 and 100. A value score is given only when at least 3 other ranked phones cost between two-thirds and one-and-a-half times as much, so the line is never stretched far from real comparisons The price line is fitted to the phones in our catalogue, so it moves a little as phones are added. Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best value for money phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/