Written By Divya
7 best phones under Rs 35,000 that are hard to ignore
The sub-Rs 35,000 segment now offers strong options whether it is about performance, cameras, and battery life. However, the final choice depends on whether you prioritise speed, photography, or everyday reliability. To help you, here are 7 best smartphones that you can buy in 2026 right now.
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Nothing Phone 4a
Nothing Phone 4a, priced at Rs 31,999, comes with a unique design, a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, and a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main, 50MP periscope zoom lens, and an 8MP Ultra-wide camera.
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Moto Edge 70 Fusion
Priced at Rs 26,999, the latest Moto Edge 70 Fusion features a 6.78-inch display and packs Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset under the hood, same as the Phone 4a. For photography, it features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 sensor along with a 13MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie camera.
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OnePlus Nord 5
Priced at Rs 31,998, the OnePlus Nord 5 features a 6.83-inch Swift AMOLED display with 1B colours. It runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with OxygenOS 15. The phone offers a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP selfie camera.
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Oppo F31 Pro Plus
The Oppo F31 Pro Plus costs Rs 32,999 and comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and packs a large 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. Cameras include a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 32MP front camera.
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Realme 15 Pro
Currently priced at Rs 33,999, the Realme 15 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP front camera.
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Realme 16 Pro
Priced at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, the Realme 16 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 6,500 nits peak brightness. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chipset and includes a 200MP main camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.
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Samsung Galaxy A36
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is priced at Rs 33,999 and runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It offers a triple rear camera setup with 50MP, 8MP, and 5MP sensors, along with a 12MP selfie camera. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support.
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Which One Should You Choose
If performance is your priority, the OnePlus Nord 5 makes sense with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. For battery, the Oppo F31 Pro stands out, while the Realme 16 Pro is interesting if camera resolution and display brightness matter more.
