Best Mobile Phones Under 35000 in India

The OnePlus Nord 5 offers notable improvements over last year's Nord 4 model, including a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and enhanced cameras. A key design change is the replacement of the alert slider with a new "Plus Key," which can be remapped for various functions, including the new Plus Mind feature. 

The Nord 5 runs OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, offering AI features like Plus Mind, AI VoiceScribe, AI Call Assistant, and AI Translation. It's slated to receive four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The phone features a glass and metal design with a 6.83-inch screen and a substantial 6,800mAh battery.

It features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC from Qualcomm, and the handset is the first Nord series phone with an 8-series chip. While not the latest, it's optimised for smooth day-to-day operation and demanding applications. The 6.83-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen refreshes at 144Hz and supports up to 1,800 nits peak brightness.

Camera capabilities include a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The primary camera performs well in various lighting conditions, while the ultrawide is decent when there's enough light. It also supports up to 4K/60fps video recording on the main and selfie cameras.

The 6,800mAh battery is quite reliable, lasting up to a day and a half with moderate usage, and supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. Overall, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a strong contender in its price range, offering reliable performance, a good primary camera, optimised software, and long lasting battery life.

The Realme GT 7T serves as the entry point for consumers in the GT 7 series, offering better value than the GT 7. The battery backup sets a benchmark for the segment, while performance credentials are reassuring. The dual camera setup is decent but could have been better, while the display is top-notch. The GT 7T also features a host of AI capabilities that keep it up-to-date. If you're looking for a smartphone that guarantees performance without compromise, then look no further than the GT 7T.

The Pixel 8a has a fresh new design that will remind many of the premium offerings in Google’s smartphone lineup. Its design still uses a plastic back but now has a more premium feel thanks to its soft, frosted finish.

The phone also offers a solid IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Its Tensor G3 brings plenty of new AI features once reserved for the premium Pixels to the A series. Performance is still not its strong point, but it offers decent performance for everyday app usage.

Still, the camera performance is pretty solid, and the same can be said about the rear camera’s low-light performance, which works well on both primary and ultrawide cameras.

Battery life is not great but will last most users a day. Charging speeds are still quite slow and the same applies to the Qi standard wireless charging the phone offers.

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro brings a premium design language to the table with a dual-tone design that offers both matte and glossy finish. The phone also comes with an IP65 rating, which was not present in its predecessor. 

The handset also delivers decent performance with the customised version of the Dimensity chipset. It can also handle heavy 3D games with ease. However, what makes it stand out from the crowd is the AI features, which are quite fun to use. 

The phone also brings good camera performance in different lighting conditions, though the wide-angle lens seems to be its weak point. The battery life is solid for a sleek phone, and the charging speed is good enough.

The Oppo Reno 12 Pro brings a premium design language to the table with a dual-tone design that offers both matte and glossy finish. The phone also comes with an IP65 rating, which was not present in its predecessor. 

The handset also delivers decent performance with the customised version of the Dimensity chipset. It can also handle heavy 3D games with ease. However, what makes it stand out from the crowd is the AI features, which are quite fun to use. 

The phone also brings good camera performance in different lighting conditions, though the wide-angle lens seems to be its weak point. The battery life is solid for a sleek phone, and the charging speed is good enough.