India, Oct. 26 -- I usually notice a phone's battery when I have to reach for a charger. With the OPPO F35 Pro, I found myself going through a full day of work, photos and Call of Duty: Mobile without planning around the battery at all. That, more than the 8,000mAh number on the box, is the most convincing thing about this phone.

The rest of the experience is a mixed bag, in a good way. I like the modern design from the front, the cameras produce natural looking photos, and ColorOS feels genuinely smooth. The rear design isn't for me, the display could be brighter outdoors, and the processor has its limits when you push it with demanding games.

At around Rs.46,000, the F35 Pro is not trying to be the fastest phone you can buy. It is try...