Best Non-Chinese Smartphone Under 40000 ₹

Presently, India is the second-largest market for android smartphones. Due to this reason, we see almost every smartphone brand launching their latest devices every one or two months. A few years ago, the Indian smartphone market was dominated by various Chinese brands like Realme, Xiaomi, OnePlus etc.  

However, it’s not the same anymore. There are quite a few international brands present in the market that are specifically known for offering premium smartphones in affordable price ranges. Here are ten of the best non-Chinese smartphones that you can buy in India right now.

Best Non-Chinese Smartphone

Buyer’s Guide – What to Consider While Buying The Best Smartphone

1. Display

The size and resolution of the display depend entirely on your personal preference. Commonly a smartphone comes either with an LCD or an AMOLED display. Both of the display panels offer fantastic quality. However, an AMOLED display is a bit superior to an LCD in terms of brightness and color reproduction. 

2. Storage

The amount of storage you need will entirely depend on how you use your phone. Generally, a premium smartphone comes with 64, 128, 256, and 512GB of internal storage options. So in our opinion, if your budget allows, then you should go for a smartphone that comes with a minimum storage of 128 GB. As in a high-end smartphone, videos and photos take up a lot of storage space. You can even go for a smartphone that comes with a 64 GB of internal storage. But for optimum performance, you will have to use an additional microSD card

3. RAM

RAM is one of the critical components of the smartphone, as it keeps the device fast and optimized. So if you are a person who wants a device for web browsing, watching videos, or for playing light games, then a device with 6 GB of RAM is more than sufficient. However, if you want a device for performing heavy tasks, we will suggest you go for a device with at least 8 GB of RAM.

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4. Operating System

Generally, there are two main operating systems, i.e Android or iOS. So if you are someone who loves to customize his/her device, you should look for an Android smartphone. Also, Android smartphones are pretty easy to operate compared to iOS devices. And in case  if you want a device that provides you with fantastic performance with regular software updates then you must go for the iOS devices

5. Processor

The performance of any smartphone is entirely dependent upon its processor. Some of the famous brands for the processor are MediaTek Helio, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Samsung Exynos and Apple Bionic. So if you need a smartphone for calling, watching videos, or playing games, you should look for a device that comes with a mid-range processor. Or, if you are a power user, you should go for a smartphone that features a  high-end processor. 

1. Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite- Best Non-Chinese Smartphone

Samsung is a South Korean company and it is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of a wide variety of electronics products like washing machines, televisions, smartphones etc. However, Samsung is widely known for developing various impressive smartphones for every price segment.

The Galaxy Note10 Lite is an affordable flagship smartphone launched by Samsung this year. This device looks very much similar to the S10 Lite smartphone. It employs a polycarbonate finish on the rear of the device. The weight of this smartphone is around 199g, and it is  8.7 mm thick. Other than that it also features a fantastic 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display panel. The display panel comes with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400. This smartphone also supports HDR and HD content, and you also get some typical Samsung features like Blue Light Filter, Dark Mode etc.

This device equips a powerful Exynos 9810 processor. This device runs on the Android 10 version based on OneUI 2.0. It also supports WiFi Calling, dual-band WiFi and dual SIM VoLTE. The Galaxy Note10 Lite features a 4,500 mAh battery. In our standard battery test, the device lasted about 23 hours. This smartphone offers a 12MP primary camera, 12MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera. On the front, the device has a 32MP shooter. Also, this phone can record videos up to 4K @60 fps.

Things We Liked

• Bright and Amazing- quality AMOLED display
• Sleek and beautiful design
• S Pen stylus assistance
• Extraordinary low-light camera performance
• Good battery life

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Lacks stereo speakers
• Only 60Hz refresh rate

2. Nokia 5.4- Best Affordable Smartphone

Nokia Corporation is a Finland based company. It is one of the oldest and most trusted smartphone brands in India. So if we talk about the Nokia 5.4 smartphone, it is the budget smartphone released in late 2020. This device’s weight is around 181 g and it measures 161 x 76 x 8.7 mm in size.

This smartphone comes with a gradient textured glossy back panel. Apart from that it also features a 6.39-inch HD IPS LCD display. The display comes with a resolution of 720×1560. The Nokia 5.4 equip a Snapdragon 662 processor. The Snapdragon 662 processor performs efficiently when it comes to handling day-to-day tasks. You can even run heavy games very smoothly on medium settings. This device runs on the stock Android 10 version, and it is available in two colours– Polar and Dusk Night.

This smartphone features a 4000mAh battery. The battery takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to charge fully. It comes with a 48 MP primary camera, an ultra-wide 5 MP sensor and two 2MP sensors for both depth and macro purposes. Also on the front, you will get a 16MP selfie camera. The camera allows you to shoot videos up to 1080p 60fps. This smartphone is available in two RAM options i.e 4 GB and 6 GB and also in two storage options i.e 64 GB and 128 GB.

Things We Liked

• Dedicated SD card slot
• Stock Android
• Bluetooth 4.2 support
• Impressive punch-hole design
• A big 6.39-inch display panel

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Supports only 10W charging
• Average rear cameras

3. Apple iPhone SE (2020)- Best Premium Smartphone

Apple is an American multinational company popularly known for its series of personal computers, iPhone, iPad etc. Apple commands around 55% of the market share in the premium smartphone segment. Recently they launched the iPhone SE (2020) in the Indian market. The weight of this smartphone is around 148 g and it measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm in size

This device comes with a 4.7 inches Retina IPS LCD panel. And along with that, you will get a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels. The display is bright and also it comes with a true tone lighting feature. This feature will automatically adjust the brightness and color of your screen based on the ambient lighting conditions. This device runs on the Apple A13 Bionic chipset. Apart from that, it is an IP67 certified smartphone

This smartphone equips an 1821 mAh battery. In our normal battery test, we got an average screen time of 9 hours. This smartphone even works with Qi wireless chargers. The iPhone SE comes with a 12 MP primary camera and a 7 MP front camera. The camera quality is decent and you can even record 4K videos up to 60 fps. This device comes with the loud stereo speakers and it is available in three colours options i.e Black, Red and White.

Things We Liked

• Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
• Powerful A13 Bionic chipset
• Impressive and premium design
• Compact and easy to operate with one hand
• Amazing daylight photos

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Mediocre battery life
• Lacks the Night Mode camera feature

4. Asus ROG Phone II- Best Gaming Smartphone

 Asus is a Taiwan-based tech giant popularly known for developing and producing the world’s best motherboards, graphics cards, routers, etc. The company also has a very big mobile in India and other Asian countries. The Asus ROG Phone 2 is a solid smartphone developed especially for gamers as well as for the mainstream buyers

This device comes with a premium metal-glass build with the RGB ROG logo at the back. You can even customize the ROG logo with the help of the Armory Crate app. This smartphone features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display. The display comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Apart from that, you will also get a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The display is bright and it can achieve a maximum brightness of 600nits.

The Asus ROG Phone 2 equips a huge 6000mAh battery. The phone supports both USB PD and QuickCharge 4.0+. Other than that it also comes with the dual stereo speakers. The speaker produces punchy and crisp audio. This device runs on a Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. As a result of this powerful processor, you can even run heavy games on high settings very smoothly. Along with that, this smartphone runs on ROG UI. This device features a 48MP primary camera and a 13MP wide-angle lens. Other than that, it also features a 24MP selfie camera.

Things We Liked

• Amazing battery life
• Outstanding gaming performance
• Smooth 120Hz AMOLED display
• Extraordinary dual stereo firing speakers
• Beautiful and ergonomic design

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Average camera performance
• Feels bulky in the hand

5. LG Velvet- Best Future Proof Smartphone

The LG Velvet is one of the premium smartphones on our list. This smartphone feels more elegant and fascinating than the LG G series. This device has glass finishing at the rear and front panel. Along with that the frame of this device is made of aluminum. It adds durability and premium appeal to this smartphone. The weight of this device is around 180g and it is just 7.9mm thick. The LG Velvet is available in two colours i.e Black and Aurora Silver

This smartphone features a 6.8-inch P-OLED display panel. The display comes with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixel. The display is really good and it provides vivid and accurate colours. The display comes with a refresh rate of 60Hz. Apart from that it also features a 4,300mAh battery. This device managed to last for around 20-21 hours on our battery test. This device comes with a dual speaker setup. The speakers are pretty loud and provide clear and crisp audio.

The LG Velvet equips a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. This device also has WideVine L1 certification. So you can even stream HD contents on different streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. Along with that, this smartphone runs on Android 10 based on LG UX 10. The LG Velvet features a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP depth sensor. And on the front, you get a 16MP lens. Also, this device can even record 4K videos up to 30 fps.

Things We Liked

• Outstanding P-OLED display
• Premium and attractive design
• Amazing stereo speakers
• Dust and Water-resistant
• The primary Camera supports gyro-EIS

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Outdated processor
• Average charging speed

6. Google Pixel 4a- Best Camera Smartphone

The Google Pixel 4a is a high-end smartphone launched by Google in 2020. This device uses a unibody polycarbonate casing. Due to this reason, this device feels very durable and attractive. Along with that, the headphone jack is present at the top. The weight of this smartphone is around 143 g and it measures 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm in size.

This smartphone features a powerful Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor. Along with that, this device runs on the Android 11 version. Also, the UI on this device is very neat and clean. This smartphone comes with a 5.8-inch OLED display. The display is pretty good for watching multimedia content. Apart from that it also has a DRM Widevine L1 certificate. Also, the display comes with a refresh rate of 60Hz.

The Google Pixel 4a comes with a 3140mAh battery. Also, you will get an 18W charger with this device. The charger takes around 2h to charge the device fully. This device comes with a single 12.2MP camera. The camera app has almost all the shooting modes that a normal user requires. Along with that you also get an 8MP front camera. This device can even record 4K videos at 30fps.

Things We Liked

• Built-in stereo speakers
• Amazing 1080p OLED display
• 128GB internal storage
• Outstanding camera performance
• Supports eSIM or Nano-SIM

Things We Didn’t Liked

• No dust and water resistance
• Comparatively small battery life

7.) Samsung Galaxy S20 FE- Best Value for money Smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a solid smartphone that comes with some of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series’s premium features. This device comes with a polycarbonate back panel. The back panel doesn’t attract any fingerprint or smudges. Also, it feels very nice to hold. The weight of this device is around 190g and it measures 74.5 x 159.8 x 8.4mm in size.

This device features a 6.5-inch super AMOLED display. The display comes with a resolution of 2,400×1,080-pixel. The display is very colourful and it even gets very bright in direct sunlight. Also, this device comes with Widevine L1 support. So it means you’ll be able to watch full-HD videos on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. This device features a 4500mAh battery. The battery takes around two hours to charge fully.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE features an Exynos 990 processor. Along with that, this smartphone runs on OneUI 2.5. Apart from that it also features a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor. Along with that you also get a 32-megapixel front camera

Things We Liked

• Slim and attractive design
• Amazing software experience
• Smooth 120Hz display
• Outstanding display
• Extraordinary audio output

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Slow 15W charger
• Bezels are moderately big

8.) Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite- Best Affordable Flagship Smartphone

Samsung is presently one of the best smartphone brands when it comes to the flagship smartphone market. So if we talk about the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, it is a premium smartphone that looks very much similar to some of the Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones. The weight of this device is around 186g and it measures 162.5 x 75.6 x 8.1mm in size.

This device uses glasstic on the back panel. Along with that, the camera layout on the back is very much identical to the latest S20 series. This smartphone comes in three colour variants i.e Prism Black, Prism Blue and Prism White. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite equips a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. The display comes with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Apart from that it also features a 4,500 mAh battery. In our battery test, we got a screen time of around 7- 8 hours

This device features a  Snapdragon 855 processor. We were quite impressed with the performance of this device. You can even run some heavy-duty games on high graphic settings without any frame drops. This device comes with a triple camera setup. The 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor is the primary shooter. Other than that you also get a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 5-megapixel macro lens. Apart from that this smartphone also has a 32MP front-facing camera.

Things We Liked

• Amazing battery life
• Flagship grade performance
• Outstanding camera performance with in-built OIS
• A gorgeous and premium display panel
• Fast charging

Things We Didn’t Liked

• No water-resistance
• Lacks telephoto camera

9.) Samsung Galaxy F62-  Best Smartphone Under Rs 25000

The Galaxy F62 is a mid-range smartphone launched by Samsung in 2021. This device comes with a glossy plastic back panel. It is also available in three colours, i.e Laser Green, Laser Blue, and Laser Grey. This device’s weight is around 218 g and it measures 76.3 x 163.9 x 9.5 mm in size.

This device runs on Exynos 9825 processor. The Exynos 9825 is a flagship-grade processor and it is very much capable of handling multitasking and gaming without any issue. The Galaxy F62 features a 6.7-inch super AMOLED display panel. The display comes with a refresh rate of 60Hz. Along with that, you will get a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. The display is quite vibrant and it also supports a wide color gamut.

This smartphone features a large 7000mAh. And you also get a 25W fast charger in the box. The charger takes around 2h to charge your phone entirely. Apart from that, it features a 64MP primary sensor. Apart from that you also get a 12MP ultra-wide camera and two 5MP sensors for depth and macro purposes. Also for selfies, this device features a 32-megapixel lens. Apart from that, you can record 4K videos @ 30fps

Things We Liked

• Enormous 7,000mAh battery
• Amazing daylight photography
• Alluring design
• Outstanding software experience
• Top-notch display

Things We Didn’t Liked

• No high refresh rate panel
• Feels Heavy and thick

10.) LG G8X- Best Dual Display Smartphone

The LG G8X is one of the versatile smartphones on our list. This device has a glass sandwich design. Along with that the frames on this smartphone are made of aluminium. The weight of this smartphone is around 192g. And this device measures 159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm in size. Also, this smartphone is water and dust resistance.

The LG G8X equips a 6.2 inch AMOLED display. With this smartphone, you also get a choice to use an additional display. Both of the displays have a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. Speaking of the two displays, they are bright and pretty good for watching HDR videos. This device features a 4,000mAh battery. On our battery test, we got a screen time of around 10 hours.

This device features a Snapdragon 855  processor. Along with that, this smartphone runs on LG UX 9.0. Along with that, this smartphone also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. The LG G8X features a  12MP main camera. Other than that you also get a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Apart from that it also has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Both front and rear cameras provide decent image quality.

Things We Liked

• Dust and water-resistant
• Great device for multitasking
• Magnificent stereo speakers
• Unique two-screen design
• Amazing chipset

Things We Didn’t Liked

• Ordinary camera setup
• Poor in-display fingerprint sensor

FAQs

1. Which smartphone operating system is the most secure – Android or iPhone

Apple smartphones are generally considered more secure than Android smartphones. However, presently there are some Android devices present in the market which are very much secured as iPhones.

2. How much battery do I need in my smartphone?

Generally, for normal usage, you can look for a smartphone that comes with a 3000- 4,000 mAh battery. Or if you are a heavy user, then you must consider a smartphone that comes with at least a 6000 mAh battery.

3. What is the ideal size of a smartphone?

With every passing year, smartphones screen size is getting bigger and bigger. However, in our opinion, the ideal size of a smartphone should be around 6 inches. 

4. What things to consider for a good camera in a smartphone?

Here are some of the features that you should look for on good camera smartphones:- bright aperture, megapixels, various camera modes etc.

Conclusion

Finding the perfect smartphone can be a hectic task. There are various features that you need to consider before coming to a conclusion. However, if you are still confused, we will suggest you go for the Samsung  Galaxy Note10 Lite smartphone. This device comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9810 and many other astonishing features. If you want an affordable smartphone, we will recommend you to go for the Nokia 5.4 smartphone.