The OPPO F31 Series has been engineered specifically with the vibrant Indian market in mind. Whether you’re a shopkeeper managing UPI payments and inventory apps, a gig worker constantly navigating, taking calls, and listening to music, or a young professional balancing video calls, intense gaming, and entertainment, this lineup is perfectly tailored for the country’s fast-paced lifestyle.
By integrating highly efficient chipsets, innovative cooling systems, massive 7,000mAh batteries, and OPPO’s independently certified long-term fluency system, the F31 Series isn’t just about day-one performance. It’s designed to maintain its speed, cool operation, and reliability for many years to come. With the F31 5G, F31 Pro 5G, and F31 Pro+ 5G now available, OPPO is clearly focused on making lasting durability and stellar performance accessible across various price segments.
Variants, Colours and Where to Buy
The F31 5G is available starting at Rs. 22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs. 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option, offered in stylish Midnight Blue, Cloud Green, and Bloom Red finishes. The F31 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 26,999 for 8GB + 128GB, Rs. 28,999 for 8GB + 256GB, and Rs. 30,999 for 12GB + 256GB, coming in Desert Gold and Space Grey. Topping the range, the F31 Pro+ 5G costs Rs. 32,999 for 8GB + 256GB and Rs. 34,999 for 12GB + 256GB, featuring elegant Gemstone Blue, Himalayan White, and Festive Pink colorways.
As part of OPPO’s Grand Festive Sale, running until October 31, 2025, the F31 Series benefits from attractive launch offers available across offline retailers, OPPO’s official e-store, and major online platforms. Buyers can take advantage of perks like zero down payment, interest-free EMIs for up to 8 months, and an exchange bonus of up to 10% on their purchase.
With applicable bank offers, the festive starting price for the F31 Series can be as low as Rs. 20,700.
Customers also have the opportunity to participate in the My OPPO Exclusive Diwali Raffle, where prizes include Rs. 10 lakh cash for 10 mega winners, a daily prize of Rs. 1 lakh for one lucky winner, and various OPPO devices such as the F31 Pro, Find X8, Reno14, and Enco Buds3 Pro. Additionally, OPPO is providing a three-month extended warranty and 5,000 reward points with every festive purchase.
Power Under the Hood
The OPPO F31 Series doesn’t just list technical specifications; its engineering feels precisely adapted for different user needs. The flagship F31 Pro+ 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which in our experience delivered seamlessly smooth gaming on titles like BGMI and robust multitasking capabilities, easily handling video calls alongside demanding applications. The F31 Pro 5G, featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (co-developed with OPPO), proved to be an exceptional daily workhorse. We observed it extended screen-on time remarkably, without any noticeable slowdown, making it ideal for users who rely heavily on constant navigation and payment apps during long working hours. The standard F31 5G, equipped with its Dimensity 6300 Energy, handled everyday tasks like Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and streaming efficiently, presenting itself as a solid choice for users seeking reliable performance at a more accessible price point.
On the software front, the series runs on ColorOS 15, but it’s the underlying optimizations by OPPO that truly set it apart. The Dual-Engine Smoothness System, which combines the Trinity Engine and the Luminous Rendering Engine, ensures that performance remains consistently smooth over time. In real-world usage, this translated to faster app installations, instantaneous switching between applications, and even after prolonged use, the phone exhibited none of the minor stutters or freezes commonly seen on other devices.
Everyday Smoothness in Action
What truly impressed us during our hands-on time with these phones was the remarkable balance struck between durability and performance, precisely tuned for daily life. Whether we were simultaneously managing maps, calls, and UPI payments during a road trip to Goa, or engrossed in binge-watching reels and back-to-back gaming sessions during office breaks, the F31 Series consistently delivered smooth and dependable performance under pressure. This isn’t just for today, but designed to maintain that level of responsiveness for years to come.
OPPO has coined this its ‘six zeroes’ promise: absolutely no lag, no latency, no flicker, no crashes, no mislaunches, and no freezes. From what we observed, this was far more than just marketing jargon.
Long-Term Fluency, Backed by Certification
One of the most frustrating aspects of modern smartphones is their tendency to slow down significantly after just a year or two of regular use. OPPO has directly addressed this issue with the F31 Series, which has successfully undergone extensive 72-month fluency testing, simulating six years of typical daily usage. This is a remarkably bold claim, but throughout our trial runs, the phones genuinely felt like they had ample power reserves, even when filled with numerous apps and a constant stream of notifications.
The practical benefit? A phone that won’t leave you frustrated and waiting when every second counts. For a shopkeeper juggling billing software, WhatsApp Business, and UPI scans all day, or a delivery partner relying on GPS navigation while simultaneously streaming music and taking calls, the F31 5G series never buckled under pressure.
Furthermore, when the phone inevitably starts feeling cluttered over time, OPPO has thoughtfully included a unique one-click magical tool. With a single tap, the phone intelligently clears out unnecessary background processes, rebalances memory allocation, and refreshes overall performance. We tested this feature after intentionally running dozens of apps in the background, and the phone returned to an almost ‘out-of-the-box’ responsiveness within seconds, all without requiring a full system reset.
For anyone accustomed to their smartphone becoming sluggish after just a couple of years, this level of long-term performance assurance is a significant advantage.
Staying Cool Under Pressure
Performance is only truly meaningful if it can be sustained when the phone is pushed to its limits, and this is where the OPPO F31 Series genuinely impressed us. Each model in the lineup is equipped with its own dedicated vapor chamber cooling system, specifically engineered to efficiently dissipate heat away from the processor and GPU. This crucial feature meant that demanding gaming sessions, extended video calls, and even continuous navigation remained consistently smooth without the device becoming uncomfortably hot to the touch.
During our usage, the F31 Pro+ 5G, in particular, maintained stable performance even under peak summer conditions, with OPPO rating it to operate reliably up to 43°C. The Pro and base models also performed admirably, handling everyday workloads and long streaming sessions without excessive heating, making them feel equally dependable in hand.
Connectivity also plays a pivotal role here. OPPO has incorporated its innovative Hunter Antenna Architecture, which promises an impressive network boost of up to 300%. This technology has been rigorously tested by Jio and certified by TUV Rheinland. In our experience, this translated into fewer dropped calls in congested urban areas and significantly smoother video calls even in locations with weaker signal strength, a substantial benefit for professionals constantly on the move.
Collectively, these advanced thermal management and network enhancements make the F31 Series feel purpose-built for India’s diverse and often challenging environmental conditions, whether that involves navigating in the intense Delhi heat, enjoying mobile gaming in Mumbai’s humidity, or participating in video calls on the go in a low-signal zone.
Power That Keeps Up
Battery anxiety is a very real concern for smartphone users, but with the OPPO F31 Series, it almost felt like we could entirely set it aside. Every phone in the series houses a massive 7,000mAh battery, expertly engineered with OPPO’s unique bio-inspired self-repairing electrolyte technology. This innovative design ensures that even after 1,830 full charge cycles—which translates to roughly five years of daily use—the battery is designed to retain close to 80% of its original capacity.
In practical use, this incredible battery life meant we could easily power through a full, demanding day of navigation, numerous calls, and extensive social media engagement without once needing to reach for a charger. And for those moments when a quick top-up was necessary, the blazing-fast 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge technology allowed us to get from 0 to 58% battery in just about 30 minutes.
The series also includes a clever Bypass Charging feature, which intelligently activates during intense gaming or extended charging periods. Instead of routing all power through the battery, it directly supplies current to the phone’s internal system. The benefits are clear: reduced heat generation, enhanced long-term battery health, and more consistent performance—qualities that avid gamers and binge-watchers will undoubtedly appreciate.
Taken together, these advanced charging and battery features firmly establish the F31 Series as a supremely dependable daily driver, perfectly suited for a wide range of users, from professionals working back-to-back shifts to students streaming lectures and reels late into the night, or even travel influencers constantly managing calls and flights.
A Lineup Built to Last
With the introduction of the F31 Series, OPPO is sending a clear message to Indian consumers who demand a phone that won’t falter after just a year or two. This entire lineup is engineered for endurance, featuring a combination of efficient chipsets, sophisticated cooling systems, immense batteries with smart bypass charging, and the exceptional 72-month fluency certification.
The complete F31 lineup is now on sale, making it the ideal time to choose the model that perfectly aligns with your needs and lifestyle.