If you have been researching a phone to buy this year, you would have noticed that prices refuse to sit still. A global shortage of memory chips, as chipmakers prioritise supply for AI data centres, has pushed up the cost of the RAM and storage for every handset. Brands have approached this crisis in different ways: some have launched their products at higher prices, some are offering leaner memory configurations, and, in some cases, brands have increased the prices of their existing phone models. The result is a market where a genuinely good value-for-money deal is harder to spot than it has been in years.
That is the backdrop against which OPPO launched the F35 and F35 Pro in India this month. Both phones have been introduced in the market with focus on the things that decide whether you still like a phone two years after buying it: a 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera that fits the whole group in, an 8,000mAh battery that OPPO says stays healthy for six years, and water and dust protection that goes well beyond the usual splash resistance. For most people who want a dependable all-rounder at an accessible price, that is the right set of priorities, and the launch offers on Amazon make the timing even better.
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OPPO F35 and F35 Pro launch offers on Amazon
When it comes to the OPPO F35 price, OPPO has kept the launch simple: the F35 series is available on Amazon at a starting price of ₹31,200 (inclusive of a ₹3,899 bank discount and a ₹3,899 exchange bonus). The 6-month no-cost EMI for the phone starts from ₹5,200.
OPPO F35: the all-rounder that covers the basics properly
The F35 is the phone for people who want everything to simply work, every day, without fuss. Its headline feature is the 50MP Ultra-Wide Natural Selfie Camera with a 100° field of view. On a regular phone, a group selfie means arms stretched out, people pressed together, and someone at the edge getting cut off. On the F35, the camera switches to a 0.6x ultra-wide view on its own when more people step into the frame, and a distortion correction algorithm keeps faces at the edges from stretching. OPPO’s True-Tone colour tuning is designed to keep skin looking natural, and the screen doubles as a soft fill light for selfies in dim rooms.
As this is a phone with which you will be clicking pictures all day long, OPPO knows you cannot afford to spend long time tethered to the charging port. This is why the phone’s 8,000mAh battery is another crucial big draw. OPPO rates the F35 for up to 3.1 days of typical use, and says the battery keeps at least 80 per cent of its health after six years of lab-simulated use. When it does need a top-up, 80W SUPERVOOC charging takes it from 1 to 45 per cent in around 30 minutes. In practice, battery life is usually the first thing to fade on an ageing phone, and this is the part OPPO has built to last.
If you lead an active lifestyle, durability offered by the phone plays a crucial role. This where the F35 quietly stands out. It carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, so monsoon rain, a spilled drink, or a drop into a bucket are covered, and Rainstorm Touch keeps the screen usable in heavy rain. The 6.57-inch AMOLED display refreshes at up to 120Hz and reaches 1,400 nits in high-brightness mode, which is enough for comfortable use outdoors.
The MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max handles everyday apps, social media, and casual games comfortably, and OPPO backs the F35 with 5-Year Smoothness Protection. The F35 also keeps a microSD card slot, which is worth more than it sounds in a year when built-in storage has become expensive. The rear camera pairs a 50MP main sensor with a 2MP mono sensor, and video recording goes up to 2.5K through a software update. The F35 comes in three diverse options that will let you match your phone’s personality with yours – Wave Blue, Titanium Grey, and Mist Pink.
OPPO F35 Pro: more phone where it counts
The F35 Pro keeps everything that makes the F35 appealing, and then offers upgrades in areas that you notice every day.
The display is the first. The AMOLED panel has a higher resolution, offers an impressively high refresh rate, and reaches 3,600 nits in high-brightness mode. What this means is that you get a gorgeous panel that is perfectly legible even under bright sunlight when you’re outdoors.
Under the hood, you get the seriously powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX chipset, backed by a massive vapour chamber for efficient thermal management. More importantly for Indian summers, the F35 Pro holds an SGS A+ rating for smoothness in 40°C heat. In simple words, it is designed to stay smooth on a hot afternoon commute or through a long gaming session even during peak Indian summers.
The cameras take a clear step up too. The primary rear camera comes with optical image stabilisation; you get an ultra-wide sensor, tagged with an ultra-bright dual flash to help you click detailed shots even in pitch-dark scenarios. Both the front and rear cameras record 4K video. Overall, here are some scenarios where this camera setup will benefit you in real-life situations: a steadier shot from a moving auto, sharper night photos at a wedding, and 4K selfie videos that still look crisp on a big TV. OPPO’s Natural Tone tuning, which the company describes as fine-tuned for Indian beauty, keeps faces looking like themselves rather than over-brightened.
OPPO rates the F35 Pro’s battery for up to 2.95 days of typical use, 30.33 hours of WhatsApp voice calls, and 15.03 hours of Instagram browsing, and 80W charging takes it from 1 to 49 per cent in around 30 minutes. Despite that battery, the phone is about 8.4mm thick and weighs about 210g. Its 360° Armour Body has been through SGS reliability testing, and the IP69K rating covers high-pressure, high-temperature water jets.
ColorOS adds a set of AI tools that are useful rather than gimmicky. AI Eraser 2.0, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Remover clean up photos after the fact, AI Recording Sticker helps you mark key points in recordings, and AI Synthetic Voice Detection can warn you about AI-generated voices on calls, a growing concern with phone scams. The F35 Pro comes in Sunrise Orange, Twilight Brown, and Wave Blue.
OPPO F35 vs F35 Pro: which one should you buy?
| OPPO F35 | OPPO F35 Pro |
Display | 6.57-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,400 nits (HBM) | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 2772 x 1272, 144Hz, 1,800 nits (HBM) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX (4nm) |
Rear cameras | 50MP main + 2MP mono | 50MP main with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide, dual flash |
Selfie camera | 50MP, 100° field of view | 50MP, 100° field of view |
Video | Up to 2.5K (via software update) | Up to 4K, front and rear |
Battery and charging | 8,000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC | 8,000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC |
Storage | Up to 128GB, microSD supported | Up to 256GB, no microSD |
Durability | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K |
If you want the best possible deal and your phone use revolves around calls, social media, photos, and streaming, the F35 is the smarter buy. You get a 50MP, 100° selfie camera, the same 8,000mAh battery and IP ratings as the Pro, and a microSD slot on top.
The F35 Pro is the one to pick if you care about display quality, gaming, or photography beyond selfies. The 144Hz screen, faster chip, OIS camera, and 4K video add up to a noticeably better phone. If you plan to keep it for many years, pick the 8GB and 256GB model. It is the only variant covered by OPPO’s 6-Year Smoothness Protection, and since the Pro has no card slot, the extra storage will matter as your photos and videos pile up.
Why now is the right time to buy
With memory costs still putting pressure on phone prices, the best value tends to come at launch, when brands back a new phone with their strongest offers. It also helps that both phones are new: you get the full length of OPPO’s software and smoothness support from day one, instead of buying an older model at a discount and starting halfway through its life. At the starting price of ₹31,200 with launch offers, the F35 series is appearing extremely appealing. Launch offers are limited-time by nature, so if the F35 or F35 Pro fits what you need, this is the moment to make your move.
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