A few years ago, gaming phones came with a hefty price tag, but with mid-range phones now offering similar performance at a fraction of the price, the number of mobile gamers has increased exponentially. If you enjoy playing games on your smartphone or are looking for a new phone that can run popular titles like BGMI, Call of Duty and Genshin Impact at respectable settings, here are some of the best phones you can buy under Rs 30,000.
Launched in April last year, the Infinix GT 20 Pro is one of the best gaming phones under Rs 20,000. Featuring the Dimensity 8200 chipset, which is usually found on premium mid-range devices, the Infinix GT 20 Pro packs a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen with 1,300 nits peak brightness.
It runs on XOS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box and offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The back of the phone has a triple camera setup that consists of a 108MP primary sensor in addition to two 2MP macro and depth lenses.
All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. If you want a phone that can easily run the latest games at respectable settings, looks good and don’t care about software updates and the average camera, the Infinix GT 20 Pro is an easy recommendation for Rs 22,999.
The Poco F6 is undoubtedly the fastest phone under Rs 25,000. (Express Photo)
Poco F6
Poco’s F series is known to offer flagship-like performance at less than half the price, and the Poco F6 is no exception. Featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, the phone has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.
It can easily run graphic-intensive titles like Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Call of Duty Warzone, BGMI and others, but you will have to turn down the settings to maintain frame rates (FPS).
Also, unlike the Infinix GT 20 Pro, the Poco F6 has a capable dual camera setup that can take decent photos for the price. The back of the phone has two vertically aligned dual cameras that consist of a 50MP primary sensor in addition to an 8MP ultrawide shooter.
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The phone comes with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and runs on HyperOS based on Android 14. If you are looking for a gaming phone under Rs 30,000, this is probably the fastest of the lot.
The base version of the phone which comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 23,999.
A good looking mid-range device that can do it all. (Image Source: Realme)
Realme GT 6T
Looking for a phone under Rs 30,000 that packs a powerful processor and a good camera? The Realme GT 6T might end your search.
Featuring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, which comes close to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Realme GT 6T comes with a large 6.78-inch 120Hz screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
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It runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box and offers up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The back of the phone has a matte finish and a huge glossy camera island that houses a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide shooter, both of which take good photos. You also get a 5,000mAh battery that charges at 120W.
If you are looking to buy a phone that has a huge and bright screen, a capable chipset and an equally impressive primary camera, consider the Realme GT 6T. The 8GB RAM with 128GB and 8GB RAM is currently selling for Rs 25,530, but if you can stretch your budget, we recommend going with the 12GB RAM and 512GB version, which is priced at Rs 32,202.
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro packs tons of AI features and is the only phone on the list with a telephoto lens. (Express Photo)
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Looking to buy a gaming phone with a clean user interface and telephoto lens? Check out the Motorola Edge 50 Pro. Featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, it isn’t the fastest phone in the segment, but it can easily run most games if you are willing to live with medium-high graphic settings.
The IP68-rated device comes with a faux leather back like most Motorola phones and has a 6.7-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro comes with Android 14 out of the box with the company promising three OS updates.
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It has a 50MP primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. You also get a 50MP selfie camera. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro comes with 256GB storage and up to 12GB RAM. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, but you will get a 68W charger with the 8GB RAM variant.
If you don’t mind delayed Android updates, has a telephoto shooter, wireless charging and capable cameras, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is a good buy for Rs 27,999.
The Vivo T3 is an underrated gaming phone in the sub-Rs 30,000 price bracket. (Express Photo)
Vivo T3 Ultra
Want a Vivo phone that offers flagship-like performance without breaking the bank? The Vivo T3 Ultra might be the one for you. Powered by the Dimensity 8200+ chipset, the phone has a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen that gets bright even under direct sunlight.
Like the Vivo V40 series, you get an elliptical camera island that houses a 50MP Sony sensor in addition to an 8MP ultrawide lens with Aura Light. The front of the device has a small notch that houses a 50MP selfie camera, which is really good for both photos and videos.
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Compared to other phones on the list, the Vivo T3 Ultra has a huge 5,500mAh battery that supports 80W charging and offers IP68 dust and water resistance.
The only downside is that Vivo’s Android skin – Funtouch OS may not be for everyone, but that is completely subjective. In our review, we noted that the phone did not lag or stutter no matter what we did. Those looking for a good-looking phone with flagship-like performance and capable cameras can go with the Vivo T3 Ultra. The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 29,999.
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