--- title: "Best performance phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best performance phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026) In the top price window, ₹30,001 to ₹40,000, and across the whole list, the best performance phone is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 71/100), ahead of the Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999, 71/100). The best performance phone under ₹40,000 in India right now is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999), with a performance score of 71/100: Geekbench 6 multi-core about 6,620, Geekbench 6 single-core about 1,728 and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme about 4,236. It is effectively tied with the Poco X8 Pro (71): the gap is under 2 points. Among the 32 ranked phones under ₹40,000 it has a budget score of 98/100; its national performance score is 71/100. Next is the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (45, ₹37,789). We ranked 32 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 87% of the 31 other phones under ₹40,000 we track. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 5,200-nit peak brightness is brighter than 90% of the 30 other phones under ₹40,000 we track. ## Best by price window ### ₹30,001 to ₹40,000 (15 ranked) 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/) ₹39,999, 71/100. MediaTek Dimensity 8500 · Geekbench 6 single 1,728, multi 6,620 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 4,236 · up to 12 GB RAM 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/) ₹37,999, 71/100. MediaTek Dimensity 8500 · Geekbench 6 single 1,728, multi 6,620 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 4,236 · up to 12 GB RAM 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/) ₹37,789, 45/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 12 GB RAM ### ₹25,001 to ₹30,000 (10 ranked) 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/) ₹29,999, 39/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · Geekbench 6 single 1,045, multi 2,933 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,026 · up to 12 GB RAM 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/) ₹29,999, 38/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max · Geekbench 6 single 1,025, multi 3,025 · up to 8 GB RAM 3. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/) ₹29,999, 37/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,087, multi 3,082 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 962 · up to 8 GB RAM ### ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 (7 ranked) 1. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/) ₹20,999, 35/100. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 · Geekbench 6 single 998, multi 2,919 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 854 · up to 8 GB RAM 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/) ₹24,999, 34/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · Geekbench 6 single 1,015, multi 2,828 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 889 · up to 8 GB RAM 3. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/) ₹24,999, 34/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · Geekbench 6 single 1,015, multi 2,828 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 889 · up to 8 GB RAM ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/) | ₹39,999 | 71 (budget 98) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 · Geekbench 6 single 1,728, multi 6,620 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 4,236 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 2 | [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/) | ₹37,999 | 71 (budget 98) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 · Geekbench 6 single 1,728, multi 6,620 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 4,236 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 3 | [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/) | ₹37,789 | 45 (budget 89) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 4 | [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/) | ₹30,999 | 45 (budget 89) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 5 | [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/) | ₹36,999 | 45 (budget 89) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 6 | [Nothing Phone (4a)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a/) | ₹35,999 | 45 (budget 89) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 7 | [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/) | ₹34,999 | 43 (budget 79) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo · Geekbench 6 single 1,121, multi 3,261 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,169 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 8 | [Vivo T5](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5/) | ₹34,999 | 43 (budget 79) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo · Geekbench 6 single 1,121, multi 3,261 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,169 · up to 12 GB RAM | | 9 | [OnePlus Nord CE 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6/) | ₹35,924 | 42 (budget 73) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 8 GB RAM | | 10 | [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/) | ₹35,999 | 42 (budget 73) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Geekbench 6 single 1,289, multi 3,294 · 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 1,113 · up to 8 GB RAM | ## 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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-phones/under-40000/#pick-charging) ### 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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-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/performance-phones/under-40000/#pick-audio) ### Best 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. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 96/100, national 75/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 91/100, national 75/100 (24 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/under-40000/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Samsung performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Samsung Galaxy M47 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-m47-5g/): ₹26,399, budget score 50/100, national 34/100 2. [Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-5g/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 34/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy A27 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-a27-5g/): ₹28,999, budget score 50/100, national 34/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-samsung) ### Best OnePlus performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [OnePlus Nord CE 6](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oneplus-nord-ce-6/): ₹35,924, 42/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-oneplus) ### Best Redmi performance 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 45/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 80/100, national 36/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 50/100, national 34/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 100/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco M8](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8/): ₹24,999, budget score 50/100, national 34/100 3. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 23/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-poco) ### Best Vivo performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [Vivo T5](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5/): ₹34,999, budget score 0/100, national 43/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-vivo) ### Best iQOO performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, 43/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-iqoo) ### Best Oppo performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Oppo Reno15 c](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-reno-15c/): ₹34,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 75/100, national 38/100 3. [Oppo F35 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35/): ₹38,999, budget score 25/100, national 21/100 (5 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-oppo) ### Best Realme performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹29,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Realme Narzo Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-narzo-power/): ₹29,777, budget score 0/100, national 36/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 100/100, national 71/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 0/100, national 45/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-motorola) ### Best Nothing performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Nothing Phone (4a)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4a/): ₹35,999, budget score 100/100, national 45/100 2. [Nothing Phone (4b)](https://findbestphones.com/phones/nothing-phone-4b/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 37/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-nothing) ### Best Infinix performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, 42/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-infinix) ### Best Tecno performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/tecno-pova-curve-2-5g/): ₹31,999, 34/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-tecno) ### Best Lava performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Lava Virat Curve 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-virat-curve-5g/): ₹23,999, budget score 100/100, national 31/100 2. [Lava Blaze Duo 3](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-blaze-duo-3/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 30/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-lava) ### Best Ai+ performance phone under ₹40,000 1. [Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/ai-plus-nova-2-ultra/): ₹20,999, 35/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#brand-aiplus) ## With a specific feature ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 with an AMOLED or OLED display 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 88/100, national 45/100 (31 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-amoled) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 85/100, national 45/100 3. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 85/100, national 45/100 (11 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-144hz) ### Best performance 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 97/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 97/100, national 71/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 80/100, national 45/100 (16 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-ip68) ### Best performance 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 96/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 96/100, national 71/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 79/100, national 45/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-ip69) ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 with wireless charging 1. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, 42/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-wireless-charging) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 0/100, national 45/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-100w-charging) ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 with a microSD card slot 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 34/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 50/100, national 23/100 3. [Oppo F33 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f33-pro/): ₹39,999, budget score 0/100, national 21/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-expandable-storage) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 50/100, national 45/100 3. [Lava Blaze Duo 3](https://findbestphones.com/phones/lava-blaze-duo-3/): ₹24,999, budget score 0/100, national 30/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-stock-android) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 67/100, national 45/100 3. [Oppo K14 Plus 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-k14-plus-5g/): ₹29,999, budget score 33/100, national 38/100 (4 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-stereo-speakers) ### Best performance 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 45/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro/): ₹29,999, budget score 0/100, national 36/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-200mp-camera) ### Best performance 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 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 88/100, national 45/100 (26 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-6000mah) ### Best performance 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 97/100, national 45/100 2. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 97/100, national 45/100 3. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, budget score 83/100, national 43/100 (16 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-7000mah) ### Best performance 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 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 (28 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-8gb-ram) ### Best performance 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 45/100 2. [Realme P4 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4-power/): ₹36,999, budget score 50/100, national 39/100 3. [Oppo Reno15 c](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-reno-15c/): ₹37,999, budget score 0/100, national 39/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-12gb-ram) ### Best performance 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 97/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 97/100, national 71/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 84/100, national 45/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-256gb) ### Best performance phone under ₹40,000 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 1. [Redmi Note 15 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-pro-plus/): ₹37,789, budget score 91/100, national 45/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Fusion](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-fusion/): ₹30,999, budget score 91/100, national 45/100 3. [Vivo T5 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-pro/): ₹36,999, budget score 91/100, national 45/100 (17 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-snapdragon) ### Best performance 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 96/100, national 71/100 2. [Poco X8 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-pro/): ₹37,999, budget score 96/100, national 71/100 3. [iQOO Z11](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-z11/): ₹34,999, budget score 82/100, national 43/100 (15 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-dimensity) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 60/100, national 34/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 SE 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-se-5g/): ₹25,999, budget score 60/100, national 34/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-lightweight) ### Best performance 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 71/100 2. [Infinix Note 60 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-note-60-pro/): ₹35,999, budget score 80/100, national 42/100 3. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 40/100, national 34/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/#with-slim) ## How this list is ranked Chip speed from published benchmarks: chip geekbench 6 multi-core (35%, required), chip geekbench 6 single-core (30%, required), chip gpu, 3dmark wild life extreme (25%), maximum ram (10%). Benchmarks are per chipset (typical published results), not measured on each phone; cooling can change sustained speed. Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/performance/ ## FAQ **Which is the best performance phone under ₹40,000 in India?** In the top price window, ₹30,001 to ₹40,000, and across the whole list, the best performance phone is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 71/100), ahead of the Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999, 71/100). **What are the top 3 performance phones under ₹40,000?** 1. Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999), 2. Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999) and 3. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (₹37,789). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 10?** The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion at ₹30,999, ranked #4. **What is the best performance phone between ₹30,001 and ₹40,000?** Motorola Edge 70 Pro (₹39,999, 71/100), then Poco X8 Pro (₹37,999) and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (₹37,789). **What is the best performance phone between ₹25,001 and ₹30,000?** Realme P4 Power (₹29,999, 39/100), then Oppo K14 Plus 5G (₹29,999) and Nothing Phone (4b) (₹29,999). **What is the best performance phone between ₹20,001 and ₹25,000?** Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra (₹20,999, 35/100), then Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G (₹24,999) and Poco M8 (₹24,999). **How is this list ranked?** Chip speed from published benchmarks: chip geekbench 6 multi-core (35%, required), chip geekbench 6 single-core (30%, required), chip gpu, 3dmark wild life extreme (25%), maximum ram (10%). Benchmarks are per chipset (typical published results), not measured on each phone; cooling can change sustained speed. 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 performance phones under ₹40,000 in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/under-40000/