Smartphones are for more than just calls and text messages in modern days. Different price ranges offer different values for particular needs beyond the ordinary. Each device has unique features and specs, making it suitable for different needs and budgets. Here are our picks for smartphones under Tk. 50,000/- that offer an excellent balance of performance, features and design. Please note that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Price: Tk. 36,999/- [128 GB] 

This device comes with a 6000 mAh battery and supports both 25W fast charging and reverse charging. It also has a heat management technology, labelled 'power cool technology', to keep the device from heating up. The Quad-camera system comes with a 50-megapixel primary camera. The device is powered by Exynos 1280 (5 nm) chipset. This device intelligently reads usage patterns for multitasking to provide up to 16 GB of virtual RAM. 

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion 

Price: Tk. 36,999/- [128 GB]

Available in two different colours - electric graphite and cyber teal, this device comes with ThinkShield for business-grade security. This device has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh and works with a 30 W turbo power charger. The smartphone also comes with a triple-setup camera in the back, with the primary camera being 108-megapixel. The display is a 90 Hz AMOLED display and a Mediatek Dimensity 800 U chip powers the device. The software experience is 'near-stock Android' and will be up to date till Android 13. 

Pixel 6A

Pixel 6A

Price: Tk. 39,999/- [128 GB]

This is one of the best available deals in this price range. The Pixel 6A has one of the best cameras on any smartphone. The Google Tensor chip (5 nm) also ensures the phone flies in performance. With its fantastic stock software user interface and built-in features such as accurate live transcription, the Pixel 6A is a great device. The 6.1-inch OLED display runs on 60 Hz but the device feels smooth with Google's software work. The device comes with at least five years of software support for longevity. 

Nothing Phone 1

Nothing Phone 1 

Price: Tk. 45,000/- [256 GB]

The Nothing Phone 1 is the first smartphone from Nothing, a British startup offering a unique name and design. This peculiar smartphone comes with white LED strips dispersed across a back panel that is made of transparent glass. This helps it produce patterns of light that Nothing refers to as 'glyphs', which can be customised to indicate various alerts. The camera has two 50-megapixel cameras – one regular and one ultrawide. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset and comes with a 6.55 inches display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus 9 Pro 

Price: Tk. 49,000/- [256 GB]

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a premium smartphone of the brand. It has a large 6.7 inches AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) processor. The device has a quad camera setup at the back and a 32-megapixel front camera for great photos. It also has a large 4,500 mAh battery that offers excellent battery life. The device is IP68 dust/ water resistant as well, so you can expect to get some rough use out of it.