Oppo has launched its new F35 series in India, bringing two new 5G smartphones with a feature that could appeal strongly to users tired of reaching for a charger during the day: an 8,000mAh battery.
The new lineup includes the Oppo F35 5G and Oppo F35 Pro 5G, with both models combining large batteries, 80W fast charging and 50-megapixel ultra-wide selfie cameras. The launch also marks 10 years of Oppo’s F Series in India, with the company placing particular emphasis on battery life, photography, durability and everyday performance.
The Oppo F35 starts at ₹38,999, while the F35 Pro has a starting price of ₹45,999. The smartphones will go on sale from October 11 through Oppo’s online store, Flipkart, Amazon and authorised offline retailers across India.
The biggest common feature is the 8,000mAh battery. Both smartphones support 80W SUPERVOOC charging, giving users a combination of high battery capacity and faster charging. Oppo is also positioning the battery as a long-term feature, claiming that it can retain at least 80% of its capacity after six years under its laboratory testing conditions. Actual battery life, naturally, will depend on usage, network conditions and other factors.
The camera setup is another major highlight. Both F35 models come with a 50MP ultra-wide front camera with a 100-degree field of view and autofocus. The wider field is designed to make group selfies easier by fitting more people into a single frame without requiring users to stretch their arms or move further away.
Oppo is also using its Natural Tone technology to focus on more natural-looking skin tones in portraits. The company is targeting users who rely heavily on their front camera for selfies, video calls and social media content.
The F35 Pro takes the hardware a step further. It features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, compared with the 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel and 120Hz refresh rate on the standard F35. The Pro model also offers up to 3,600 nits of peak brightness, making it better suited to viewing content outdoors.
Under the hood, the F35 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7360 MAX chipset, built on a 4nm process. It comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The standard F35 uses the Dimensity 6360 MAX processor and is available with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Photography on the rear also separates the two models. The F35 Pro gets a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) alongside an 8MP ultra-wide camera. OIS should help produce sharper photographs and steadier video, particularly in low-light conditions.
The standard F35 has a 50MP main rear camera paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. It retains the 50MP front camera, making the selfie experience one of the more prominent similarities between the two phones.
Durability is another area where Oppo is trying to make the F35 series stand out. Both smartphones carry IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, offering protection against dust and different levels of water exposure. Oppo has also highlighted its reinforced body design as part of its effort to make the phones more suitable for long-term everyday use.
The phones run ColorOS 16, Oppo’s latest Android-based software experience. The company has included several AI-powered tools, including AI Recording, AI Ultra-Clear Documents and AI Call Guard. These features are aimed at practical tasks such as recording conversations, improving document scans and helping users manage unwanted calls.
The F35 Pro is available in three configurations. The 6GB RAM + 128GB model costs ₹45,999, while the 8GB + 128GB version is priced at ₹49,999. The top-end 8GB + 256GB variant costs ₹54,999. The standard F35 is priced at ₹38,999 for 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and ₹42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
The F35 series arrives at a time when smartphone buyers are increasingly looking beyond just processor speeds and camera megapixels. Battery endurance, durability, fast charging and longer software usability have become important factors in the mid-range and upper-mid-range smartphone market.
With its 8,000mAh battery, 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera and ruggedness claims, Oppo is clearly betting on those everyday priorities. The F35 Pro adds a sharper 144Hz display, a more capable processor and a more versatile rear camera system for buyers willing to spend more.
The real test will come once users get their hands on the phones from October 11. If the large battery delivers the endurance Oppo promises without making the devices excessively cumbersome, the F35 series could find a strong audience among Indian consumers who want a smartphone that can comfortably last through a demanding day.