The vivo X60 5G series comes with gimbal stabilisation much like the previous models and Extreme Night Vision 2.0, which is activated in extreme darkness.
Had it not been by your side, last one year and everything that it reminds us of would have been far more difficult. Our handheld devices turned out to be our closest confidante during 2020, be it the never ending video calls or cherished memories with our loved ones etched in photos and video recordings.
Smartphones, already a must have personal item, played a key role in maintaining social distance and creating a zero-contact world. We not just planned our online spends on shopping and essentials but also explored the creative side with the help of our smartphones.
With the year kicking off on positive news of a vaccine, it’’s time now to upgrade to some really cool smartphones that can further enhance our hidden talents and make our lives better.
We have curated a list of top 5 smartphones under INR 40,000. Here it goes:-
1. vivo X60 The vivo X60 flaunts a slim form factor and premium design and is among the thinnest 5G smartphones from the brand. It sports a 48MP triple camera and customised Sony IMX598 sensor with f/1.79 aperture in its main rear camera, raising the bar for smartphone photography. The Zeiss co-engineered imaging system gives more depth and precision to images captured by this device.
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The vivo X60 5G series comes with gimbal stabilisation much like the previous models and Extreme Night Vision 2.0, which is activated in extreme darkness. The AI-noise reduction algorithm makes taking pictures possible even in poor low light. X60’s 13MP ultra wide angle camera provides for 120 degrees wide angle shooting even at night.
X60's pro-sports mode adopts motion autofocus for better focusing and uses OIS for addressing camera shake while capturing hand held shots. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor enhances the device performance with low energy consumption and helps you play heavy games with no lag and run multiple apps simultaneously.
The vivo X60 measures 159.63mm x 75.01mm x 7.36 mm (length x width x height) and weighs 176 grams (Midnight Black) and 177 grams (Shimmer Blue).
The base variant is priced at INR 37,990 for 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage while the X60 Pro with 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage will cost INR 41,990. The X60 has a good battery set up of 4300mAh and comes with 33W fast charging to keep you going all day long.
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2. OnePlus 9R In the sub INR 40,000 range, OnePlus 9R comes with a 6.55-inches screen and has a 48MP primary camera on the rear with an f/1.7 aperture with autofocus.It sports a 16MP camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.4 aperture and a pixel size of 1.0-micron.
The OnePlus 9R is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor and offers 8GB RAM. The device is powered by a 4500mAh battery and supports proprietary fast charging.
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The OnePlus 9R measures 161.00 x 74.10 x 8.40mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 189.00 grams. OnePlus 9R is available in Carbon Black and Lake Blue colours and is priced at INR 39,999.
3. OPPO Reno 5 Pro The Oppo Reno 5 Pro boasts of fairly competent cameras: 32MP front and 64MP on the rear with f/1.7 aperture.This phone gives you great photos both during day and at night though video quality could be improved, especially in low light. Also, it's Octa-core processor with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset offers a smooth gaming experience.
The Oppo Reno 5 Pro offers 8GB RAM; 128GB storage and is powered by a 4350mAh battery. The device is also very slim and light measuring 7.6mm in thickness and weighing just 173g. It's available in Aurora Blue, Moonlight Night, Starry Night, Star Wish Red colours and is fairly priced at INR 35,990.
4. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE This smartphone flaunts a triple camera setup consisting of a 12MP f/1.8 wide angle prime lens; an 8MP f/2.0 Telephoto lens offering up to 30x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens on the rear side.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE functions over Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and Octa-core processor. It offers 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage for a lag-free user experience. The device has a 4500mAh Li-polymer non-replaceable battery, also equipped with fast charging technology.
The model price starts from INR 36,325 and is available in Cloud Red, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White colours. Though Samsung Galaxy S20 FE offers a stunning visual experience, it is bulkier (190 grams) than the other models in the range and features a hybrid SIM slot.
5. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro on the rear packs a 108-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.69 aperture and autofocus. It sports a 20MP camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.2 aperture.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is a dual-SIM smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM cards and also supports proprietary fast charging
As compared to others on the list, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro runs on Android 10 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The device is the heaviest amongst the five(218.00 grams) and measures 165.10 x 76.40 x 9.33mm (height x width x thickness).
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro comes at an affordable price of INR 37,999 and is available in Aurora Blue, Cosmic Black, and Lunar Silver colours.
