Top 10 Best Smartphones under Rs 35,000 in India: Oppo Reno 10, OnePlus Nord 3, Moto Edge 40, More

India's mid-range smartphone market is one of its most competitive as OEMs strive to deliver the best balance between price and functionality. However, several smartphones can be considered as mid-range devices in India.

So for our list, we've picked the best mid-range smartphones ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000. Before we dive into the list, here's a look at the best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India or the best budget 5G smartphones in the country.

Motorola Edge 40 | Starting Price Rs 26,999 | 8GB/256GB

The Motorola Edge 40 is arguably one of the best smartphones on our list in terms of value. Everything about the Edge 40 spells 'no nonsense'. While the handset may not be the best for gaming, it is an excellent sub-30K smartphone for the Average Joe.

The Edge 40 features a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, a 50 MP dual-rear camera setup with OIS on the main sensor, 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras, a 144Hz P-OLED display with HDR support, and a 4,400 mAh battery with 68W wired fast charging support. And the cherry on top is the Edge 40's IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, its 15W wireless charging support, and the near-stock Android software.

Oppo Reno 10 5G | Starting Price 32,999 | 8GB/256GB

While the Oppo Reno 10 5G does drift above the 30K mark, it is the only smartphone on our list with a full-fledged triple-camera setup without a gimmicky tertiary sensor. The Reno 10 5G boasts a 64 MP primary sensor, a 32 MP telephoto shooter, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

Apart from the versatility of its cameras, the Reno 10 also features a 120Hz curved AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, and a 32 MP selfie camera. The one downside of the Reno 10 5G is its MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, which is found on smartphones under Rs 20,000.

TECNO Camon 20 Premier | Starting Price Rs 29,999 | 8GB/512GB

The Camon 20 Premier is easily one of the best-looking smartphones on our list, i.e., if you are looking to deviate from the curved displays. Additionally, it also features an industry-first 108 MP "Ultra-Wide Macro" lens.

Apart from these standout features, the TECNO Camon 20 Premier features a 120Hz AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint reader, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support, and a 32 MP selfie camera. The ultrawide camera on the Camon 20 Premier is paired with an industry-first 50 MP RGBW-Pro primary sensor with OIS and a 2 MP portrait lens as well as a Laser Focus module.

iQOOO Neo 7 Pro | Starting Price Rs 32,999 | 8GB/128GB

In our opinion, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro is the best smartphone under Rs 35,000 for gaming but more on that later. First off, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro arrives with super-fast 120W wired fast charging and a 50 MP triple-camera setup on the back with OIS support on the main camera. It also has a 16 MP front camera. Now, to the aspects of the device that make it the best on our list for gaming, starting with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset that can run just about any mobile game.

Apart from the chip, the phone also features a 3D cooling system and an independent gaming chip to boost frame rates in games. And then there's the 120Hz AMOLED display and large 5,000 mAh battery as well as an X-Axis Linear Motor for 4D vibrations.

Poco F5 5G | Starting Price Rs 29,999 | 8GB/256GB

Don't be fooled by the Snapdragon 7 series chipset here, the Poco F5 5G is the best smartphone under Rs 30,000 in India, in terms of raw performance. It also has a large 3725 mm2 vapor chamber that provides enhanced VC cooling for excellent sustained performance.

The Poco F5 also features a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, 120Hz AMOLED display, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging, and a 64 MP triple-camera setup with OIS on the main camera. For added performance, the Poco F5 also comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

Realme 11 Pro Plus | Starting Price Rs 27,999 | 8GB/256GB

Another elegantly designed smartphone on our list is the Realme 11 Pro+. Equipped with a vegan leather back panel and a 120Hz Curved AMOLED display, the Realme 11 Pro Plus doesn't look like your average sub-30K smartphone.

However, looks are the only thing the Realme 11 Pro Plus has got going for it. The handset also features a 200 MP triple-camera setup with OIS support, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. However, the one downside here is the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, which will find it hard to keep pace with the competition.

Vivo V29 5G | Starting Price Rs 32,999 | 8GB/128GB

Vivo's V series smartphones often tend to exude style and elegance with their sleek form factors and eye-catching finishes. And the Vivo V29 5G is no exception with its curved 120Hz AMOLED display and textured glass back panel. But it isn't all about looks as the Vivo V29 5G does boast an impressive spec sheet.

It features a Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 50 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, a 4,600 mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support, and a 50 MP selfie camera with Eye autofocus (AF). Other highlights of the device include a Night Portrait mode with is achieved with the Smart Aura Light and a new Indian style wedding portrait mode.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Starting Price 27,999 | 8GB/128GB

If you are looking for a smartphone under Rs 30,000 with the best software support, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, which gets four major Android OS updates and five years of security updates.

Software aside, the Galaxy A34 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a 48 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 5,000 mAh battery. However, the two downsides to purchasing the Galaxy A34 5G is the lack of an adapter in the box and the date waterdrop notch. On the flip side, Samsung offers an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance and 4K video recording on both the front and rear cameras.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G | Starting Price Rs 33,999 | 8GB/128GB

The OnePlus Nord 3 5G features a pretty traditional smartphone design compared to some of the phones on this list, although it does offer flagship-grade Gorilla Glass Victus screen protection. However, for those looking for a smartphone that is extremely comfortable to use, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is the way to go.

But it isn't just the comfort factor, the Nord 3 is one of the best-performing smartphones on this list with the incorporation of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Moreover, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G also features a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, and 50 MP triple-camera setup with OIS support.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus | Starting Price Rs 27,999 | 8GB/256GB

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus might be the youngest smartphone on our list, but it still has a ton of standout features. Its 3D Arc design gives the phone a unique box-shaped look, while maintaining a comfortable grip factor.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ features a 200 MP triple-camera setup with OIS support on the main shooter, a 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision support, a 5,000 mAh battery with super-fast 120W fast charging support, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The two downsides of the Note 12 Pro+ is that it uses an older MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and it launched on Android 12.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (Honorable Mention) | Starting Rs 35,499 | 8GB/128GB

Considering the Galaxy A54 5G is just Rs 500 over the price range, it was worth mentioning in this list. The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G shares a lot of the same aspects of the A34 5G, although the former brings upgrades in the camera, design, and performance departments.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G features an Exynos 1380 SoC, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50 MP triple-camera setup with OIS, a 32 MP selfie camera, an IP67 rating, and a 5,000 mAh battery, although there's no adapter in the box. What's more is that the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G's design is reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy S23.