Short answer: Under ₹40,000 the best renewed iPhone is the iPhone 13 Pro Saver Series from around ₹33,599 — it is the cheapest way into a 120Hz ProMotion display and a triple camera. For a standard listing with no unit variation, the iPhone 13 from about ₹33,999 or the iPhone 14 from around ₹37,499 are the dependable choices.
Prices are indicative and change with stock. Check the product page for the live figure.
The picks
| Device | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 13 Pro — Saver Series | ~₹33,599 | ProMotion and telephoto, cheapest entry |
| iPhone 13 | ~₹33,999 | Best standard-listing value |
| iPhone 14 | ~₹37,499 | Low-light photography, Crash Detection |
| iPhone 14 Pro — Saver Series | ~₹38,499 | Dynamic Island, 48MP, always-on display |
| iPhone 14 Plus | ~₹38,999 | Large screen and long battery |
| iPhone 12 Pro | ~₹35,499 | Stainless build, triple camera, tighter budget |
iPhone 13 Pro Saver Series — the value pick
Around ₹33,599 is a remarkable number for this device, because it is the point at which ProMotion becomes affordable.
A 120Hz display is the single most noticeable upgrade Apple has ever restricted to Pro models. Scrolling, animations and typing all feel materially smoother, and it is the one specification people cannot un-see once they have used it. You also get a triple camera with 3× telephoto, macro photography via the ultra-wide, ProRes video and a stainless steel frame.
Saver Series units are priced individually against their own condition and configuration, so availability varies unit by unit rather than being continuous.
iPhone 13 — the dependable default
At roughly ₹33,999 this remains the most sensible standard listing in the bracket. Sensor-shift stabilisation, a 128GB storage floor, OLED, 5G, MagSafe and the A15 chip, which is still comfortably fast for everything most people do.
It is the phone we would recommend to someone who wants to buy once, not think about it, and keep it for three years.
iPhone 14 — when low light matters
From about ₹37,499, the iPhone 14 adds a larger main sensor with a wider aperture and the Photonic Engine, which shows up specifically in dim indoor photography — evening dinners, wedding halls, poorly lit rooms. It also brings Action mode video, front camera autofocus and Crash Detection.
Whether that gap is worth roughly ₹3,500 over the iPhone 13 depends entirely on how much you shoot indoors. We work through it in iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 Pro Saver — the ceiling of this bracket
Around ₹38,499 buys the Dynamic Island, an always-on display, ProMotion, a 48MP main camera and a 3× telephoto. It is the most capable device you can reach under ₹40,000, and it was a flagship at more than three times this price.
If it is listed when you are shopping and your budget reaches it, it is the strongest hardware on this page.
The honest comparison against buying new
At ₹40,000 in 2026 you are looking at a new upper-mid-range Android or an iPhone 16e at around ₹49,999 renewed. What you cannot buy new at this price is a former flagship — and that is the entire argument.
A renewed iPhone 14 Pro brings a display, camera system and build quality that no new ₹40,000 device matches. What you give up is a year or two of software runway. Whether that trade favours you depends on how long you keep phones. If the answer is three years or more, weight software support heavily. If it is two, take the better hardware.
Every device here ships at 100% battery health, through over 300 quality checks, in like-new condition, with an 18-month warranty.
Lower budget? Best iPhone under ₹30,000. Or see why a renewed flagship beats a new mid-ranger. Browse all Premium Renewed iPhones.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best iPhone under 40000 in India?
The iPhone 13 Pro Saver Series from around ₹33,599 offers the most capability, being the cheapest route to a 120Hz ProMotion display and triple camera. The iPhone 13 from about ₹33,999 is the best standard listing.
Can I buy an iPhone 14 under 40000?
Yes. The standard iPhone 14 starts around ₹37,499 renewed, and the iPhone 14 Pro Saver Series around ₹38,499.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro worth it over the iPhone 13?
If you value a 120Hz ProMotion display and a 3× telephoto lens, yes. Those two features are the main difference, and ProMotion in particular is highly noticeable in everyday use.
Should I buy a renewed iPhone 14 Pro or a new phone at 40000?
The renewed iPhone 14 Pro offers substantially better hardware than any new device at this price. The trade-off is a shorter remaining software support window, which matters most if you keep phones longer than three years.
What storage should I choose under 40000?
128GB is the practical minimum in 2026. Storage cannot be upgraded later, and memory prices have risen sharply, so choosing more once is usually better value than replacing the device sooner.
