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Gaming phones under ₹40,000 in India
24 gaming phones under ₹40,000 on sale in India, from ₹12,999 for the OPPO K13x 5G to ₹39,999 for the iQOO Neo9 Pro.
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A phone makes this list when, on paper, gaming is one of its clear strengths for the price, judged mainly from its chip and its screen.
Of the 24 phones on sale, 22 have a 120Hz or faster screen and 17 a battery of 6,000 mAh or more. The typical charging speed is about 80W.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest gaming phone under ₹40,000?
The OPPO K13x 5G at ₹12,999, for its base version. It has a 5,000 mAh battery and 5G.
Are all gaming phones under ₹40,000 5G?
Yes, every one of them supports 5G.
Which has the biggest battery?
Two phones have 10,001 mAh, the most here. The cheapest is the Realme P4 Power 5G (₹32,999). The typical battery here is around 6,500 mAh.
Which charges the fastest?
Three phones charge at 120W wired, the fastest here as their makers rate them. The cheapest is the iQOO Neo 10 (₹36,999). The cheapest with 45W or faster is the OPPO K13x 5G (45W, ₹12,999).
Which has the smoothest screen?
The smoothest screens here run at 144Hz, starting with the Realme P4 5G at ₹30,999. 22 of the 24 have a 120Hz or faster screen.
Which are properly water resistant?
Seven of the 24 are rated IP68 or IP69: dust-tight and able to survive a dunk in water. The cheapest is the Realme NARZO 80 Pro 5G at ₹21,999.
Which gets the most software updates?
Two phones are promised 4 OS updates, the most here. The cheapest is the Poco F7 (₹35,999).
Which is the lightest?
The Realme NARZO 80 Pro 5G, at 179g.
Which brands have the most phones here?
iQOO (9), OPPO (6) and Realme (6).
How current are these prices?
We last checked them on 14 October 2026. Each is the starting price in India for the base version, before bank and exchange offers. Upcoming phones show the price we expect.
Gaming phones under ₹40,000: price list
Starting prices in India for the base version, cheapest first.
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| Phone | Starting price | Chip | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPPO K13x 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,000 mAh | ₹12,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,000 mAh |
| OPPO K14x 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹14,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| OPPO A5 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹14,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| iQOO Z10 Lite 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 6,000 mAh | ₹16,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6,000 mAh |
| iQOO Z11 Lite 44W 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 6,500 mAh | ₹17,499 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6,500 mAh |
| iQOO Z10xMediaTek Dimensity 7300 · 6,500 mAh | ₹17,499 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | 6,500 mAh |
| OPPO K14 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹17,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| OPPO A3 Pro 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 5,100 mAh | ₹17,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 5,100 mAh |
| Realme NARZO 80 Pro 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400 · 6,000 mAh | ₹21,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | 6,000 mAh |
| OPPO K14 Plus 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 5,500 mAh | ₹22,999 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | 5,500 mAh |
| Poco X7 ProMediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra · 6,550 mAh | ₹23,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra | 6,550 mAh |
| iQOO Z11xa 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo · 7,200 mAh | ₹28,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo | 7,200 mAh |
| iQOO Z11x 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo · 7,200 mAh | ₹28,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo | 7,200 mAh |
| Realme P4 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 7,000 mAh | ₹30,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 7,000 mAh |
| Realme P4 Power 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 10,001 mAh | ₹32,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 10,001 mAh |
| Realme NARZO Power 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 10,001 mAh | ₹32,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 10,001 mAh |
| iQOO Neo 10RSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 6,400 mAh | ₹33,999 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 6,400 mAh |
| Realme P4s 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra · 8,000 mAh | ₹34,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 8,000 mAh |
| iQOO Z11 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo · 7,050 mAh | ₹34,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | 7,050 mAh |
| Poco F7Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 7,550 mAh | ₹35,999 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 7,550 mAh |
| Poco X8 ProMediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra · 6,500 mAh | ₹36,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | 6,500 mAh |
| iQOO Neo 10Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 7,000 mAh | ₹36,999 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 7,000 mAh |
| Realme GT 7TMediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX · 7,000 mAh | ₹39,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX | 7,000 mAh |
| iQOO Neo9 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 5,160 mAh | ₹39,999 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 5,160 mAh |
Prices are starting prices in India for the base version, last checked 14 Oct 2026. Upcoming phones show the price we expect. Bank and exchange offers are not included.