Best phones under Rs 35,000 in August 2024: OnePlus Nord 4, Poco F6, iQOO Neo 9 Pro, and more

OnePlus Nord 4

The Nord 4 is one of the few 5G phones with a metal unibody. (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

The Nord 4 (review) stands out in the mid-range segment, offering features typically unseen by OnePlus at this price point. Starting at Rs 29,999, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3-powered Nord 4 boasts a premium metal unibody construction.

It has a 1.5K resolution display and a large 5,500 mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging. OnePlus has also committed to four major OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the Nord 4.

Poco F6

The phone could have definitely used a high-resolution ultra-wide angle lens (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

Starting at Rs 29,999, the Poco F6 (review) is another performance-oriented smartphone worth considering. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, its performance rivals that of phones costing twice as much. It features a minimalist design and runs on Android 14-based HyperOS with AI capabilities. For those looking for a bit of flair, Poco has recently introduced Deadpool and Wolverine editions of the Poco F6.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro

A high-performance gaming phone (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

For Rs 34,999, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review) is a good pick for those who need a smartphone primarily for gaming. The combination of a 1.5K resolution flat 144Hz OLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 makes it an excellent smartphone for gaming and everyday usage. Other prominent features of this phone include a 5,160 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging and its sleek and lightweight design.

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2) is built on top of Phone (1)’s industrial design (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/Indian Express)

While it might not be as powerful as other smartphones on the list, its transparent design with Glyph lighting makes it a head-turner. Powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, the Nothing Phone (2) (review) retails for Rs 34,999 and runs on Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5, featuring an AI-backed wallpaper generator and more. It also includes wireless charging, a rarity in this price range.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Galaxy S24 FE may have the same battery capacity as its predecessor. (Express Photo)

Currently available for Rs 36,999, the Galaxy S23 FE (review) is the most affordable Samsung smartphone offering Galaxy AI features such as Circle to Search. It has a premium glass-metal sandwich design and is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance. This is an excellent choice for those seeking a premium Android smartphone on a budget with long-lasting software support.

These are some of the best smartphones around Rs 35,000 available in August 2024. While devices like the OnePlus Nord 4 and Poco F6 cater to performance enthusiasts, the Nothing Phone (2) is ideal for design aficionados, and the Galaxy S23 FE is perfect for those who want a smartphone from a top-tier brand.