Best Gaming Phones under ₹ 35000:
Power & Performance on a Budget
Looking for a gaming phone under ₹ 35000 that doesn’t hold you back? We’ve got you covered! Experience smooth gameplay, vibrant visuals, and long battery life without spending a fortune. With Samsung Galaxy, you get the perfect gaming buddy. So, you can focus on winning, not worrying about your phone.
What to Look for in a Gaming Phone Under ₹ 35000
Here’s what really matters while buying a gaming phone:
1. Processor (SoC): Go for something like an Octa-core processor. It can handle heavy games without lag and ensures smooth performance.
2. Display: An AMOLED display with a 120Hz+ refresh rate is a great combination. It offers smooth visuals, vibrant colors, and an efficient gaming experience.
3. Cooling System: Overheating during gaming is common — but not anymore! Look for phones with vapor chambers or graphite layers to keep your device cool even during long sessions.
4. Battery: Choose a 5,000mAh (or higher) battery with fast charging. It’ll give you hours of uninterrupted gaming.
5. RAM: Go for at least 8GB RAM for fast loading, quick switching, and smooth multitasking.
Best Affordable Gaming Phones
Here are two phones that balance price and performance perfectly:
The Galaxy A36 5G is a gamer’s dream under ₹ 35000. It handles heavy games with ease, thanks to its Octa-core processor. To make your gaming sessions even better, it features a 17.01 cm FHD+ Super AMOLED display¹ with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits brightness² — giving you bright, sharp, and smooth visuals every time.
Its 5,000mAh (typical) battery³ ensures hours of uninterrupted gameplay, and 45W Super Fast Charging⁴ means you’re back in the game in no time. With 8GB RAM⁵, multitasking and game loading are effortless. The phone also comes with a 15% larger vapor chamber⁶ to stay cool during intense sessions.
With Awesome Intelligence⁷, you can enjoy multiple AI features that make every task easier than ever. The Galaxy A36 5G gives you premium features and great performance — all in a pocket-friendly range.
The Galaxy A26 5G is perfect if you want strong gaming performance on a tighter budget. It’s powered by an Octa-core processor for a fast, lag-free experience. The 16.91 cm Super AMOLED display⁸ offers stunning visuals, and the 5,000mAh (typical) battery⁹ ensures long gaming sessions without interruptions.
With 8GB RAM⁵ and fast storage, you’ll experience smooth multitasking and quick app launches. Its 3.7x larger Vapor Cooling Chamber¹⁰ (compared to Galaxy A25) helps the phone stay cool even during marathon gaming.
It also comes with Awesome Intelligence⁷, bringing AI right to your fingertips through tools like Object Eraser, AI Select, and My Filters. The Circle to Search¹¹ feature lets you search for text, songs, or images instantly. The Galaxy A26 5G proves that you don’t have to spend big to get a feature-packed gaming smartphone.
Under ₹ 35000, gaming phones like the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G deliver powerful performance, excellent battery life, and immersive visuals that make gaming fun and stress-free. Whether you’re a casual gamer or love long gaming sessions, these phones are built to keep up with your playstyle.
FAQs
Galaxy A36 5G
(12 GB Memory)
Galaxy A26 5G
(8 GB Memory)
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1Measured diagonally, the screen size is 17.01 cm in the full rectangle and 16.55 cms accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
2The 1,200 nits at HBM (High Brightness Mode). Galaxy A36 5G (SM-A366)'s display received Eye Care Certification by SGS based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light.
3Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2025.01.16 - 2025.01.27 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A366 5G under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mm Wave Network. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among battery samples tested under the IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4,905 mAh.
4The Wall Charger for Super Fast Charging (45 W) sold separately. Background images generated with Adobe Firefly AI engine.
5Available memory/storage capacity is subject to pre-installed software. Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Actual product may differ from the image shown.
6Compared to previous Galaxy A35 5G.
7Availability of Awesome intelligence features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model, and phone carrier. Awesome intelligence features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for Intelligence Features provided by third parties. Awesome Intelligence service may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions over AI usage.
8Measured diagonally, the screen size is 16.91 cm in the full rectangle and 16.45 cm accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
9Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4860 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, the number of times charged, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by UX Connect Research. Independently assessed by UX Connect Research between 2025.01.16-2025.01.27 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A266 5G under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks. NOT tested under 5G mmWave Network.
10compared to the Galaxy A25.
11Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. Results may vary depending on audio matches.