Best Smartphones Under ₹35,000 in 2025

Best Smartphones: India’s sub-₹35,000 smartphone market now offers several value-packed options for buyers who want top-tier features without breaking the bank. If you’re planning to upgrade your phone but want to avoid spending a fortune, this segment delivers great choices. By 2025, upper-midrange smartphones will have narrowed the gap with next-gen premium devices. Most of these phones now offer powerful cameras, long-lasting batteries, and reliable software support. While they may fall slightly short on raw processing power and ultra-premium camera tech, they still deliver exceptional performance for everyday users.

To stay competitive, smartphone brands have also started integrating AI-powered features across their models, making even mid-range phones feel smarter and more intuitive. In our curated list of the best smartphones under ₹35,000 in India (June 2025), we’ve included some of the latest and most exciting models like the iQOO Neo 10, Realme GT 7T, Vivo V50, and Samsung Galaxy A36. We’ve also added the Xiaomi 14 Civi, which, despite originally launching at a higher price point, is now available with heavy discounts, making it a great value buy.

1. iQOO Neo 10
In India, the iQOO Neo 10 is the best phone around Rs. 35,000 if you value a long battery life. Its 7,000mAh battery, which can be charged by 120W wired, is what makes it unique. The phone’s 6.78-inch AMOLED screen has a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a resolution of 1.5 K.

Like the majority of iQOO smartphones, the iQOO Neo 10 is designed with gamers in mind. In addition to a dedicated Q1 gaming CPU, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage and up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM are supported by the phone.

Price:
The 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage version of the iQOO Neo 10 costs Rs. 31,999 in India. It costs Rs. 33,999 for the 8GB + 257GB version and Rs. 35,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version. The most expensive model costs Rs. 40,999 and comes with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.

2. Realme GT 7T

Realme recently launched the GT 7T in India, positioning it as a battery powerhouse. The GT 7T, released alongside the Realme GT 7 last month, comes at a more affordable price point. Realme equipped the device with a 6.80-inch AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max processor, backed by up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.

For photography, Realme included a dual-camera setup: a 50-megapixel Sony IMX896 primary sensor and an 8-megapixel OV08D10 ultra-wide lens. To keep the phone running all day, Realme packed it with a massive 7,000mAh battery, which supports ultra-fast 120W charging.

Price:
The 8GB RAM + 256GB edition of the Realme GT 7T costs Rs. 34,999 in India. It costs Rs. 37,999 for the 12GB + 256GB and Rs. 41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage versions. It is offered for sale on Amazon and the Realme India website in the colorways Racing Yellow, IceSense Black, and IceSense Blue.

3. Vivo V50

If you’re prioritizing battery life and stylish design, the Vivo V50 makes an excellent choice under ₹35,000. Vivo markets the V50 as the thinnest smartphone currently available and has introduced several upgrades over last year’s V40 model. The company equipped the phone with a 6.77-inch full-HD+ quad-curved AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, delivering both performance and elegance in a sleek package.

Price:
The 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage edition of the Vivo V50 costs Rs. 34,999 in India. Also available are the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB versions of the phone, which retail for Rs. 36,999 and Rs. 40,999, respectively.

4. Samsung Galaxy A36
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (First Impressions) lacks the Vivo V50’s gaudy style and the iQOO Neo 10’s massive battery. What it does have is Samsung’s reputation for brand dependability. It belongs to the A-series of devices from the South Korean tech behemoth, which are designed to close the gap between the flagship S-series and the more reasonably priced Galaxy M or F-series devices.

A 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz is included on the phone. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, which powers it, can accommodate up to 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM.

Price:

Samsung priced the 8GB + 128GB variant of the Galaxy A36 at ₹32,999 in India. The company set the price at ₹35,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model and ₹38,999 for the 12GB + 256GB configuration.

5. Honorary Mention – Xiaomi 14 Civi

Xiaomi launched the 14 Civi in India with the bold label of a “flagship killer.” At launch, the phone carried a base price of ₹42,999, which placed it well above other models in the sub-₹35,000 category. However, thanks to multiple ongoing deals and price drops, the 14 Civi now sells for under ₹35,000, making it a strong contender for our list of the best smartphones in India under ₹35,000.

Xiaomi equipped the phone with a stunning 6.55-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device packs the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, delivering flagship-level performance at a more accessible price.

Price:

Xiaomi launched the 8GB + 256GB variant of the 14 Civi in India at a price of ₹42,999, while the 12GB + 256GB model carried a launch price of ₹47,999. Currently, Amazon India offers the phone at significantly reduced rates, ₹30,998 for the 8GB variant and ₹32,998 for the 12GB variant.