Looking for the best smartphone under ₹40,000? Three popular contenders are currently heating up the mid-premium segment — Motorola Edge 60 Pro, iQOO Neo 10, and Poco F7 5G. All three phones offer impressive hardware, great cameras, and big batteries, but which one delivers the best value? Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide.

Pricing
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Poco F7 5G
12GB + 256GB – ₹31,999
12GB + 512GB – ₹33,999 -
iQOO Neo 10
8GB + 128GB – ₹31,999
8GB + 256GB – ₹33,999
12GB + 256GB – ₹35,999
16GB + 512GB – ₹40,999 -
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
8GB + 256GB – ₹29,999
12GB + 256GB – ₹33,999
Display & Resolution
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Poco F7 5G
6.83″ AMOLED, 1,280×2,772 px, 120Hz, 3,200 nits peak brightness -
iQOO Neo 10
6.78″ 1.5K AMOLED, 2,800×1,260 px, 144Hz, 5,500 nits peak brightness -
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
6.7″ pOLED, 2,712×1,220 px, 120Hz, 4,500 nits peak brightness
Processor
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iQOO Neo 10 – Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro – MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme (4nm)
Software
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iQOO Neo 10 – Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15)
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro – Android 15 (near stock)
Rear Cameras
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Poco F7 5G
50MP Sony IMX882 primary (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide -
iQOO Neo 10
50MP primary (OIS, f/1.79) + 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) -
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
50MP primary (OIS, f/1.8) + 50MP ultra-wide (f/2.0) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.0)
Front Camera
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Poco F7 5G – 20MP
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iQOO Neo 10 – 32MP (f/2.45)
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro – 50MP (f/2.0)
Connectivity
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Poco F7 5G – 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C
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iQOO Neo 10 – 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro – 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
Battery & Charging
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Poco F7 5G – 6,500mAh, 90W fast charging, 22.5W reverse charging
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iQOO Neo 10 – 7,000mAh, 120W fast charging
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro – 6,000mAh, 90W TurboPower, 15W wireless charging
Verdict
If you’re looking for top-tier display brightness and the fastest charging, the iQOO Neo 10 leads the way with 5,500 nits and 120W charging — great for power users and gamers.
For camera lovers, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro offers the most versatile camera setup with a telephoto lens and a high-resolution 50MP selfie shooter — plus the benefit of a clean Android 15 experience.
If you want balanced value with strong specs at an aggressive price, the Poco F7 5G delivers excellent performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display, and a 6500mAh battery.

Best for under ₹40,000?
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Power users & gamers — iQOO Neo 10
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Photography & stock Android fans — Motorola Edge 60 Pro
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Balanced all-rounder & value — Poco F7 5G
My name is Bhupendra Singh Chundawat. I am an experienced content writer with several years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.




