The Best Smartphones Above Rs. 40,000 This Month

If you are feeling especially spendy and are on the lookout for something high-end, our list of best smartphones above Rs. 40,000 will point you in the right direction.

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung galaxy s10e

Samsung Galaxy S10e is arguably one of the best small-sized smartphones money can buy right now. It is more reasonably priced than the iPhone XR and has a more impressive list of specs than the Pixel 3.

The S10e’s screen is measured 5.89 inches and sports Infinity-O Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, it runs on Exynos 9820 SoC for the Indian market, has RAM of 6GB, and 128GB of onboard storage.

About the photo taking department, it has a dual camera setup on the rear comprising of a 12-megapixel wide angle lens and a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle lens. The whole thing is fueled by a 3,100mAh battery. The S10e is powered by Android Pie and OneUI.

Users have the choice to acquire the phone in two colors, including prism white and prism black. This compact smartphone will set you back Rs. 55,900.

Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR

With the slash of the price Apple has just announced recently, the iPhone XR is now on the list of best smartphones above Rs. 40,000. It now has a price tag of Rs 59,900. If you are banking with HDFC Bank, you are in for another discount, bring the price down to Rs 53,900.

The iPhone XR is measured 6.1 inches with an LCD and runs on A12 Bionic chipset.

When it comes to storage, you have the choice to acquire the phone with 64GB, 128GB, 256GB option. It features one 12-megapixel on the back and a 7-megapixel on the other side. Under the hood, it is powered by iOS 12 and the battery life can rival that of the iPhone 8 Plus.

Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel3 used to be the most compact smartphone before the Samsung Galaxy S10e came into the picture, but is still one of the best smartphones above 40,000. However, if you are looking for something that can fit snugly into your palm, has a competent camera, and features other high-end function, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL are right up your alley.

The Pixel 3’s screen is a bit smaller than that of the Pixel 3 XL, measuring 5.5 inches in comparison with 6.3 inches of the latter.

You will find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on both devices and RAM of 4GB and inbuilt storage of either 64GB or 128GB. On the back, there is a 12-megapixel camera with Night Sight for an environment with low light and dual 8-megapixel selfie on the other side.

Both smartphones are powered by Android Pie. The Pixel 3 is priced Rs 71,000 and has a 2,915mAh battery while the Pixel 3 XL will set you back Rs 83,000 with a battery of 3,430mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus resemble in many ways, except for the battery, storage, screen size, and price. The former sports a 6.1-inch display while that of the latter is 6.4 inches. Another difference on the front of the phone is the notch, which is a punch hole for the S10 and a pill-shaped for the S10 Plus.

They both run on Exynos 9820 chipset with RAM of 8GB and inbuilt storage of either 128GB or 512GB. Users of the S10 Plus has the choice to upgrade the RAM to addition of 12GB and 1TB onboard storage. On the price front, the S10 sits at Rs 66,900 while the S10 Plus is priced at Rs 73,900.

On the rear, both smartphones feature a triple camera setup making up of one 12-megapixel, a 12-megapixel telephoto, and a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle camera. On the other side, the S10 has a 10-megapixel shooter while the S10 Plus has a dual camera arrangement with one 10 megapixels and one 8 megapixels.

Under the hood, these two run on One UI and feature in-display 3D Sonic sensor. The S10 is powered by a 3,400mAh, and the S10 Plus is fueled by a 4,100mAh battery.

Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS

Talking about iPhone line alone, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are still the best on the market right now and some of the best smartphones above 40,000. For those who prefer a larger screen size, the latter is a better choice with 6.5 inches instead of the 5.8-inch of the former. On the inside, these two phones feature on A12 Bionic chipset and run on iOS 12.

The XS and XS Max are not exactly cutting edge, but they still rank top when it comes to power. On the rear, there is a dual 12-megapixel camera setup, and on the other side, there is a 7-megapixel selfie camera.

On the price front, the XS will set you back 99,900 while the XS Max is priced at Rs 1,09,900.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Mate 20 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is coming soon, and its list of specs sounds promising. It has a screen measuring 6.39 inches that supports Quad HD+ AMOLED display. The phone runs on Kirin 980 SoC and has RAM of 6GB while the onboard storage is 128GB.

What sets the Mate 20 Pro apart is its cameras. On the rear, there is a triple camera arrangement making up of a 40-megapixel, a 20-megapixel ultrawide angle camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto shooter. On the front, there is a 24-megapixel snapper.

On the inside, it runs on EMUI 9 and powered by a 4,200mAh battery. Its price is Rs 64,990, and you can order one on Amazon India.

LG V40 ThinQ

LG V40 ThinQ

LG V40 ThinQ is like an underdog of the higher-end smartphone market, and it is well worth being on the list of best smartphones above 40,000. With a price of Rs 49,990, it can even rival the OnePlus 6T. The phone’s screen is measured 6.4 inches that supports Quad HD+ OLED display. Its RAM is of 6GB, and the onboard storage is 128GB. The ThinQ runs on Snapdragon 845.

There is a Penta camera setup with two for selfie, comprising of an 8-megapixel and a 5-megapixel and three on the rear making up of a 16-megapixel, a 12-megapixel, and a 12-megapixel. The ThinQ is powered by a 3,300mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Oppo Find X

Oppo Find X

The last candidate on our list of best smartphones above 40,000 is the Oppo Find X. When it comes to advanced technology, there is no phone on this list can beat this one. On the front, there is a 25-megapixel motorized selfie camera, and on the back, there is a dual rear camera arrangement including a 16-megapixel and a 20-megapixel.

It features a 6.4 inch screen, RAM of 8GB and onboard storage of 256GB. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 845 and runs on ColorOS. The whole thing is fueled by a 3,730mAh battery and comes at a price of Rs 59,990.