Best phones with the longest software updates under ₹50,000 in India (October 2026)

1. #1Samsung Galaxy M47 5G

   ₹26,999
   Our pick: buy this

   A 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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2. #2Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

   ₹19,999
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   A slim Samsung with a sharp AMOLED screen, a stabilised camera and six years of Android updates.

   • 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow.
   • 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera.
   • Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games.
   • No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999.
   • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.8/10
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3. #3Samsung Galaxy A37

   ₹46,999

   A slim, water-resistant Samsung with a good screen, loud speakers and six years of updates.

   • Lasts a day (about 13 hours 49 minutes in GSMArena's test), with 45W charging.
   • Decent 50MP main camera with stabilisation, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens.
   • Exynos 1480 is fine for apps and light games, but slow for the price.
   • After three price rises it costs ₹46,999, a lot for an older, slower chip; rivals are much faster.
   • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.8/10
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4. #4Samsung Galaxy M07

   ₹11,399

   A cheap, slim Samsung with a very long update promise, for basic everyday use.

   • 5000mAh battery gets most people through a day, with 25W charging.
   • A 50MP main camera that is decent in daylight, weak at night.
   • Helio G99 handles WhatsApp, YouTube and light games, but multitasking is slow.
   • 4G only, only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and the price has gone up from ₹6,999 to ₹11,399.
   • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.4/10
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5. #5Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

   ₹29,999

   A cheap Samsung with a nice big screen, good battery and six years of updates, but it can feel slow.

   • Big 5000mAh battery that lasts well for videos and light gaming.
   • The main and selfie cameras are decent for the price; the other two are basic.
   • Fine for calls, chat and video, but it lags, especially the 4GB version.
   • Sluggish performance, a dim screen and a single speaker; the US price has crept up from $199.99 (about ₹19,000) to $269.99 (about ₹25,600).
   • One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates • 6.2/10
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6. #6Nothing Phone (3)

   ₹44,999

   A stylish, see-through design with a clean, fun interface and a versatile triple camera.

   • Average battery life for the price; the India model gets a bigger 5500mAh battery.
   • Three 50MP cameras including a 3x zoom, good for most everyday shots.
   • Fast in short bursts, but it heats up and slows down in long gaming sessions.
   • Battery life and charging speed are only average, and it throttles heavily under load.
   • Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17), 5 years of updates • 8/10
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