Best Smartphones Under ₹35000 in India (February 2023)

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    With the sub-₹30,000 category arguably being the most popular and competitive in the Indian market right now, we recently shared a list of the best smartphones in India under ₹30,000. However, if you have a bit more you can spend on your new smartphone, we have compiled another list of the best devices for under ₹35,000.

    Realme GT 2

    Kicking off the list we have the Realme GT 2, which is among the first flagship series device from the brand. The GT 2 features the premium Snapdragon 888 chipset from Qualcomm that was used to power flagship smartphones in 2021. It also has a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

    Realme

    The most remarkable aspect of the device is its camera system which comprises of the tried and tested Sony IMX766 50-megapixel sensor that has been optimized quite well. The primary camera is stabilized using OIS technology and there is an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel macro snapper, and a 16-megapixel selfie camera onboard. The device is powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging capabilities and it has an Android 13-based operating system. The smartphone usually retails for ₹34,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration.

    iQOO 9 SE

    Next up is the iQOO 9 SE, which is essentially a rebranded iQOO Neo 5s with improved thermal management. The Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone is targeted toward gamers, as the vapor chamber cooling system helps it maintain a stable framerate during long gaming sessions. The display on the device is also a top-notch 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen.

    iQOO 9 SE

    However, the camera system is a bit dated with a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The front features a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. Other specs of the device include a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging, an in-display fingerprint reader, and an Android 12-based operating system. It has a starting price of ₹33,990 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration.

    iQOO Neo 6

    The iQOO Neo 6 is a feature-packed device that packs a mighty punch for the asking price. It has a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The popular Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, popular for being the coolest-running 8-series chipset powers the device. The chipset could be coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

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    For taking selfies and making video calls, the iQOO Neo sports a 16-megapixel camera. A 64-megapixel main camera with OIS capability, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera make up its rear camera setup. The gadget is backed by a large 4,700mAh battery and enables 80W fast charging. The base variant (8GB RAM + 128GB) of the Neo 6 costs ₹29,999, while the top-end variant (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) costs ₹33,999.

    OnePlus Nord 2T

    The OnePlus Nord 2T is the company’s well-balanced mid-range handset. Given that it has HDR10+ certification, the 90Hz Full HD+ AMOLED display is fantastic for watching videos on a smartphone. The MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset (5G enabled) and the 4,500mAh battery, which supports 80W fast charging, give it some impressive power as well.

    Oneplus Nord 2T

    The tried-and-true Sony IMX766 main sensor (optically stabilized) is responsible for photography, together with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. In well-lit settings, the 32MP selfie camera delivers some stunning shots. The tablet came with Android 12 as its operating system at launch but has now acquired Android 13. The OnePlus Nord 2T has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, costs ₹28,999.

    Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

    The last entry on this list is the recently launched Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. This is quite an interesting device as it features the weakest chipset of the bunch – the MediaTek 1080, however, it also has the most powerful primary camera out of all the devices. This is a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX primary camera with 1/1.4-inch sensor size. It comes equipped with an f/1.65 aperture, an ALD coating, and a 7P lens. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP front camera.

    Redmi Note

    It has a stunning 6.67-inch centered punch-hole OLED display with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels (FHD+), a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a 10-bit color depth with HDR10+, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. Other than that, you get a massive 5,000mAh battery and 120W fast charging. The device has a base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage that costs ₹29,999.

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