The Apple iPhone SE 2020 is easily one of the best smartphones in the market around Rs. 40,000. The base variant with 64GB storage retails for Rs. 42,500 and it offers features like the 2nd Gen Touch ID, new A13 Bionic SoC, and a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
OnePlus 7
The OnePlus 7 with a premium build and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC is a great phone to consider and is much affordable compared to the Apple iPhone SE 2020. It has a compact form factor and has one of the most optimized custom Android OS — the OxygenOS.
Vivo iQOO 3 5G
The Vivo iQOO 3 5G with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and 5G networking capability is a future-ready smartphone. It offers great build quality and the phone also has a great screen with a punch-hole display, offering a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the iPhone SE 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite with the flagship Exynos chipset is also a great device to consider around Rs. 40,000. This device has an S-Pen, which will let users take notes and make some memos. It also has a great AMOLED display, which is great for watching videos and playing games.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
If you want a Samsung smartphone with a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, then the Galaxy S20 Lite is the device to consider. It has a great display and delivers good battery life along with fast charging support.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition is a special version of the regular X2 Pro with unique design, more RAM and storage. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, making it a great device to game on.
LG G8s Thin
The LG G8s ThinQ is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC is one of the few flagship smartphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack. If you want a high-performance smartphone with a dedicated audio jack, the LG G8s ThinQ is the device to consider over the iPhone SE 2020.
OnePlus 7T
If you want a more camera-centric smartphone when compared to the iPhone SE 2020, the OnePlus 7T is the one to consider, as it comes with a triple camera setup with a dedicated telephoto and an ultra-wide angle lens.