Top smartphones under ₹40,000: iQOO Neo 9 Pro, OnePlus 12R, Nothing Phone (2), and others

New Delhi: Choosing a new phone from numerous options under ₹40,000 can be daunting due to similar specifications. Don’t fret, we have you covered! Discover our top picks for the best smartphones in this price range. Stay tuned to find out our ultimate recommendations in this segment.

OnePlus 12R: 

The OnePlus 12R showcases a 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR display with LTPO4.0 for adaptive refresh rates. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and Adreno 740 GPU for seamless performance. With up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, it offers ample power and space. Its 5,500mAh battery supports 100W fast charging. The camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro lens, along with a 16MP front camera.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro: 

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 740 GPU. With up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, it offers ample performance and space. The dual camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX 920 sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. It has a 16MP front camera and a 5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 14 and receives 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.

Nothing Phone (2): 

The Nothing Phone (2) runs on Nothing OS 2.0, based on Android 13. It features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with adaptive refresh rate. Powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and Adreno 730 GPU, it offers up to 12GB RAM. The dual rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS and EIS, along with a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It has a 32MP front camera. The device has LED strips under its transparent back panel and offers storage options up to 512GB. It has a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 5W Qi wireless charging.

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G: 

The realme 12 Pro+ 5G sports a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 93% screen ratio and a resolution of 2412 x 1080 (FHD+). It features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, it offers excellent performance. The device has a triple camera setup, including a 32MP front camera and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS, a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens on the back.

Redmi Note  13 Pro+ 5G:

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It has a triple camera setup with a 200MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro lens. The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra chipset and comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage options. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Verdict: 

Among the sub-₹40,000 options, two standout phones are the OnePlus 12R and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. Both feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, each with its own advantages. The OnePlus 12R is ideal for those seeking an overall solid phone with a decent camera setup and clean UI. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is a top choice for power users and gamers.