This year we’ve seen a lot of interesting gaming smartphone releases across the spectrum. Brands like OnePlus and iQOO have made great use of last year’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC in powering their midrange gaming smartphones this year. New players like Infinix have also made their mark on the budget gaming segment. If you’re thinking of buying a new gaming smartphone, this list will help you filter your options. Here are our picks for the best gaming smartphones you can buy for under Rs 40,000 in India.
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OnePlus 11R
Price: Rs 39,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
OnePlus 11R is one of the most powerful smartphones you can buy under Rs 40,000. The 11R comes equipped with last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. We reviewed this smartphone earlier this year and were thoroughly impressed with the way it handled the graphically demanding games. At this price range, you will not find a better gaming smartphone than the OnePlus 11R.
iQOO Neo 7 Pro
Price: Rs 34,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
Launched in July at the price of Rs 34,999, the iQOO Neo 7 may just be the best midrange gaming smartphone out there. It is one of the most affordable smartphones to come with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display can hit a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz. The smartphone is available in two RAM and storage variants – 8GB/12GB and 128GB/256GB. OS duties are handled by Android 13 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS. Read our full review here.
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Price: Rs 23,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.57-inch OLED |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Redmi Note 12 Pro may lack the 200MP camera sensor found on the Pro+ variant, but it does not make any compromises under the hood. The smartphone gets the Mediatek Dimensity 1080 SoC which delivers a rock solid performance. The 6.67-inch OLED display has a screen-to-body ratio of 86.7%, 395ppi pixel density, and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. While reviewing the smartphone, we played COD Mobile and Garena Free Fire Max at the highest graphics. The Note 12 Pro did not present any lags or stutters. The gaming performance was as smooth as it gets.
Poco F5
Price: Rs 27,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC on the Poco F5 makes it a great purchase for those interested in gaming. During our benchmark testing, the smartphone produced a single-core score of 1,641 points and a multi-core score of 4,338 points (Geekbench 6). We did not experience any lags or throttle while playing the most demanding games on this device. Poco F5’s DC cooling system does a great job of keeping the internal temperature down. Read our full review of Poco F5 here.
Vivo V27 Pro
Price: Rs 37,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 4,600 mAh |
Vivo V27 Pro carries the reputation of a ‘camera smartphone’ but it is an admirable gaming device as well. The smartphone packs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC and features a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. When we ran the Geekbench 6 benchmark on the device, it scored 1151 points in the single-core test and 3099 points in the multi-core test. Games like COD Mobile and Asphalt 9 presented no challenges. The V27 Pro does a good job of managing the heat production as well. Check out our full review here.
Infinix GT 10 Pro
Price: Rs 19,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
As far as budget gaming options go, the Infinix GT 10 Pro stands out as a very attractive option. The smartphone is priced at 19,999 and comes in a single RAM and storage variant. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC, which is a good chipset for gaming. But what we really like about the Infinix GT 10 Pro is its thermal management system. It makes use of a vapor cooling chamber and an 11-layer cooling structure design to dissipate the heat. The smartphone also gets the Bypass Charging feature, which directly charges the motherboard while gaming, leading to less heat generation. Read our review here.
iQOO Z7 Pro
Price: Rs 23,999
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 4,600 mAh |
The newly launched iQOO Z7 Pro is a great improvement over the regular Z7. The Pro variant features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC under the hood and gets a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. This display supports HDR10+ and has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The Z7 Pro also features a 30 cm² vapor chamber liquid cooling system to manage the internal heat. A touch sampling rate of 1200Hz and features like Motion Control and 4D Vibration make this smartphone a great gaming device.
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Conclusion
These are our picks for the best gaming smartphone you can buy for under Rs 40,000 in India. Expect a few more additions to be made to this list in the coming months. If you’re thinking of making a purchase, look out for exclusive bank offers on Amazon and Flipkart. Which smartphone do you think is an absolute gaming monster in the under Rs 40,000 price range? Let us know in the comments!
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