With smartphone manufacturers offering flagship-like performance in the mid-range segment, 2024 has been a great year for mobile gamers. Most mid-range devices priced under Rs 30,000 not only have a premium look and feel but also offer flagship-like performance at almost half the price.
If you are looking to play games like Genshin Impact, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Zenless Zero and more, here are some of the best mid-range gaming phones you can buy right now.
Poco F6 is one of the best value-for-money mid-range gaming phones of all time. (Express Photo)
Poco F6
Poco’s F series is known to offer excellent performance for the price, and the Poco F6 (review) is no exception. If you are looking for a gaming phone without having to spend a ton of money, this is a no-brainer.
Featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which usually powers premium mid-range devices that cost upward of Rs 40,000, the Poco F6 packs a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen that is great for playing games and watching movies.
The phone runs on HyperOS based on Android 14 out of the box and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. While the phone offers great value for money, the dual camera setup that comprises of a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide shooter may be a letdown for camera enthusiasts.
However, those looking to buy a gaming phone that will easily last them a couple of years can go with the Poco F6. You can buy the base variant of the phone that comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB from Flipkart for Rs 24,999.
Motorola Edge 50
Want a gaming phone that can easily run the most demanding games without spending much? The Motorola Edge 50 (review) is without a doubt a solid gaming phone that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
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Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE edition, the Motorola Edge 50 features a 6.7-inch 120Hz P-OLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
While Motorola does not advertise the Edge 50 as a gaming phone, it can easily run games like Genshin Impact, Garena Free Fire, BGMI and others at respectable frame rates. The Motorola Edge 50 also happens to be one of the few phones by the company that will get five years of OS updates.
On the back, you get a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary camera, a 10MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide shooter. All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W wired and 15W wireless charging. It comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and can be purchased from Flipkart for Rs 27,999.
The Galaxy S23 has lots of AI features as well. (Express Photo)
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
If you want a Samsung phone to play games on, the Galaxy S23 FE (review) is an easy recommendation. Featuring the Exynos 2200 chipset, which made its debut on the Galaxy S22 series, the phone has a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen.
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The IP68 dust and water-resistant phone runs on Android 13 out of the box, with Samsung promising four major OS updates. While the Exynos 2200 may not be as fast as some of its competitors, you will be able to play the latest game at respectable graphics and frame rates without issues.
The Galaxy S23 FE has a 50MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. You also get some exclusive features like Circle to Search and access to the Galaxy AI feature suite. However, there are a couple of downsides.
The phone is prone to heating up during summer and has a 4,500mAh battery that charges at 25W, which may not be enough for heavy gamers. It is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 30,999, but you buy it for less than Rs 30,000 using card discounts or during sale.
The Realme GT 6T has a shining plastic back. (Image Source: Realme)
Realme GT 6T
Looking fo buy a phone that literally shines in the under Rs 30,000 price bracket? The Realme GT 6T might be the one for you. Featuring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, which comes close to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the phone has a 6.78-inc h120Hz AMOLED screen that gets really bright under direct sunlight and is a delight to look at.
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The device runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box and features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor alongside an average 8MP ultrawide shooter. Most modern mobile games run fairly smooth on the highest settings, but some demanding titles may require you to tone down the graphics a bit if you want to enjoy them at 60fps.
Also, Qualcomm’s latest 7 series chipset does not get hot, which allows the phone to easily last a couple of hours even if you are playing the most visually appealing titles. While the Realme GT 6T is currently selling on Amazon for Rs 30,998, you can buy it for somewhere around Rs 26,000 during sales.
The Vivo T3 Ultra is the company’s most expensive T series phone to date. (Express Photo)
Vivo T3 Ultra
If you don’t mind spending a bit more than Rs 30,000, the Vivo T3 Ultra is one of the best phones that money can buy. Featuring the Dimensity 9200 Plus chipset, the phone can easily handle whatever you throw at it. From Genshin Impact to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to Zenless Zero, this mid-range device can easily run all the latest titles without heating up.
The Vivo T3 Ultra has a plastic back panel with the cylindrical camera module taking inspiration from the company’s premium mid-range V40 series. The lightweight phone runs on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
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On the back, you get a 50MP primary camera that takes excellent photos during both day and night time alongside an 8MP ultrawide sensor that struggles in low light conditions. All of this is backed by a 5,500mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging. You can buy it from Flipkart for as low as Rs 31,999, but you can bring the price by a bit using bank offers.
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