Written By Divya
5 Best Phones Under Rs 35,000 That Make Sense In 2026 Right Now
From performance-focused models to camera and battery-driven options, these phones under Rs 35,000 cover most everyday needs without entering flagship pricing. Check out these 5 options.
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Realme 16 Pro
For 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, the Realme 16 Pro costs Rs 31,999. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 6,500 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, it packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chipset and features a dual camera setup with a 200MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide.
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Oppo F31 Pro
Priced at Rs 32,999, the Oppo F31 Pro+ features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and a 7000mAh battery with 80W charging. For photography, it features a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 2MP secondary camera. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie camera.
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OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 is priced at Rs 31,998 and features a 6.83-inch Swift AMOLED display with 1B colours. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and runs OxygenOS 15. Camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP front camera.
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Realme 15 Pro
Currently prices at Rs 33,999, the Realme 15 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. In optics, it has a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide camera. For selfie too, it gets a 50MP front camera.
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Samsung Galaxy A36
At Rs 33,999, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G offers a triple rear camera setup with 50MP, 8MP, and 5MP sensors, along with a 12MP front camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and includes a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
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How To Choose
Under Rs 35,000, focus on chipset performance, display refresh rate, camera stabilisation, and charging speed rather than just camera megapixels.
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What To Look For
A good AMOLED display, at least a Snapdragon 7 series or equivalent chipset, OIS on the main camera, and fast charging make a noticeable daily difference.
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Which One Is For You
Choose OnePlus Nord 5 for performance, Realme phones for cameras and display, Oppo for battery and charging, and Samsung for software stability and updates.
