Best camera phones under ₹40,000 in India (October 2026)
Our top pick for the best camera phones under ₹40,000 in October 2026 is Motorola Edge 70 Fusion at ₹33,999, because it has the best camera at this price. Pick Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (₹39,999) if you want longer software support. The cheapest pick is Samsung Galaxy M47 5G at ₹26,999.
8 phones ranked by best camera at this price. Prices checked 19 October 2026. No brand pays to be here. How we score
Scores are out of 10 against every phone on Tuvvo, flagships included, so a middling score here can still be the best you can get for ₹40,000. We list the top 8 at this price.
- Our pick: buy this
#1Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
₹33,999A slim, premium-feeling Motorola with a gorgeous curved screen, a big battery and strong water resistance.
- 7000mAh battery in a slim 8mm body, with fast 68W charging.
- Stabilised 50MP Sony main camera, a 13MP wide-angle and a 32MP selfie camera; 4K video front and back.
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use and handles most games well.
- No zoom camera, no microSD slot, and the price has risen from ₹26,999 to ₹33,999.
- Hello UI (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 8/10
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#2Redmi Note 15 Pro+
₹39,999A tough, well-built mid-ranger with a big bright screen and long battery life.
- Strong battery life from 6500mAh, with fast 100W charging (full in about 40 minutes).
- Dependable 200MP main camera, but the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens.
- Fine for everyday apps, but slower than rivals at this price for gaming.
- Performance is behind rivals, storage is slower UFS 2.2, and it ships with older Android 15.
- HyperOS 3.1 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 7.5/10
#3Poco X8 Pro
₹39,999Near-flagship speed, a great screen and long battery life at a mid-range price.
- Long battery life (16 hours 52 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 100W charging to full in 48 minutes.
- Good main camera photos and video, but no zoom lens and a basic 8MP wide-angle.
- Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and holds its speed well, though the phone gets hot in long games.
- No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999.
- HyperOS 3 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.1/10
#4Realme P4 Power
₹32,999A battery monster: over 10,000mAh in a phone that is still under 1cm thick, plus a bright curved screen.
- 10,001mAh battery lasted over 25 hours in GSMArena's test, and 80W charging gets it to 50% in about 36 minutes.
- Stabilised 50MP Sony main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; good in daylight.
- Dimensity 7400 Ultra is smooth for everyday use and handles most games well.
- Thick and heavy-ish at 219g, no NFC or headphone jack, and the price rose from ₹25,999 to ₹32,999.
- Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.9/10
#5Motorola Edge 70 Pro
₹39,999A slim, light phone with a curved screen, long battery life and a fast chip for the price.
- Excellent battery life (18 hours 59 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 90W charging.
- Good 50MP main camera and 50MP wide-angle; the Indian model has no zoom lens.
- Dimensity 8500 Extreme is fast for games and multitasking.
- Plastic frame, curved screen is easier to touch by mistake, and only 3 Android updates.
- Hello UI (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.8/10
#6Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
₹27,999A stylish, clean-software Nothing phone with a good AMOLED screen and a solid main camera.
- 5000mAh battery lasts a full day (15 hours in GSMArena's test); 33W charging fills it in about 67 minutes.
- Large 50MP main sensor takes good photos and 4K video, plus an 8MP wide-angle.
- Dimensity 7300 Pro with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
- Smaller battery than rivals, a single speaker, and the price rose from about ₹20,999 to ₹27,999.
- Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16), 3 years of updates • 7.4/10
#7iQOO Z11x
₹27,999A tough, water-resistant iQOO with a big battery and a capable chip for casual gaming.
- 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming.
- 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth.
- Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well.
- LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999.
- OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.3/10
#8Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
₹26,999A slim Samsung with an AMOLED screen, a stabilised camera, a 6000mAh battery and six years of Android updates.
- 6000mAh battery lasted 19 hours 20 minutes in MySmartPrice's PCMark test, a long full day; 45W charging.
- 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus wide-angle and macro cameras, and 4K video.
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
- Samsung's own list price was raised to ₹35,999; the ₹26,999 price is Amazon's street price. No headphone jack.
- One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 7.3/10
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Compare the top two: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+Common questions
- What are the best camera phones under ₹40,000 in October 2026?
- Our top pick is Motorola Edge 70 Fusion at ₹33,999, which has the best camera at this price in this list. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ at ₹39,999 is a close second.
- What is the cheapest option here?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G at ₹26,999. A slim Samsung with an AMOLED screen, a stabilised camera, a 6000mAh battery and six years of Android updates.
- Which one gets software updates for longest?
- Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, with 6 years of updates. It runs One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now.
- How does Tuvvo pick these?
- We rank phones on sale in India by scores from trusted reviews and real-world tests, and check prices and launches every day. No brand pays to be on this list.