Not only are gaming smartphones getting better every year, but they are also reaching a bigger niche of users. These devices rock some of the most powerful processors on the market and flaunt state-of-the-art cooling systems. In 2025, there was a lot of interesting activity in the midrange price bracket as well. These smartphones didn’t cost as much as their flagship counterparts, but delivered similar performances. Here is our list of the top 10 gaming smartphones released in 2025 across all price brackets.
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OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 is a performance beast. Powered by Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chipset, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, this smartphone can handle any task you throw at it. This includes running power-intensive games like Call of Duty Mobile and Apex Legends. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 165Hz refresh rate, which facilitates an ultra-smooth gaming experience. This display can reach 1,800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The massive 7,300mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 360° Cryo Velocity Cooling System on this device does a phenomenal job of managing the internal temperature. Read our OnePlus 15 review for a deeper analysis.
iQOO 15
The iQOO 15 has a dual chipset combination at its core. It comprises Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q3. The latter improves ray tracing and pushes the frame rate and resolution while gaming. The 8K VC Cooling System makes sure that thermal throttling is not an issue on this device. The 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 100W wired charging. The LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage types make sure that the general performance always remains fast and snappy. For more details, read our iQOO 15 review.
Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme’s flagship smartphone this year continued the tradition of offering a power-packed performance at a relatively affordable price. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. On top of that, it uses a Hyper Vision+ AI chip to deliver up to 2.4x smoother and 4x sharper gameplay. You can play games like Genshin Impact on this device with full FPS. The 6.79-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 7,000 nits. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra has not arrived in India yet, but it is undoubtedly one of the best gaming smartphones of 2025. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset pumps raw power through the veins of this device. The VisionBoost D8 chipset uses pre-trained AI models to deliver high-quality graphics and smoother visuals. The 6700mm² 3D dual-channel, dual-layer IceLoop system ensures that the internal temperature of the device never reaches a problematic level. The 6.9-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. The 6,500mAh battery pack supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
This year, the top-spec Ultra model in Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series proved that it can handle any task you throw at it. The smartphone puts up an excellent display in every aspect of performance. This includes gaming as well. At the heart of the device lies the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The 5,000mAh Li-ion battery pack supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. There’s support for Bypass Charging as well. This feature channels the current directly to the chipset instead of charging the battery. This enables the user to keep their phone charged while gaming without generating any additional heat. Read our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review to learn more about the device.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple’s in-house A19 Pro chipset is one of the best in the business today. This processor puts up an amazing performance in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The smartphone can handle titles like Genshin Impact and Apex Legends with absolute ease. It features Apple’s first-ever vapor chamber cooling system. Its 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Software duties on this device are handled by iOS 26. The 4,823mAh battery pack supports USB-C and MagSafe/Qi2 charging.
Vivo X300 Pro
The Vivo X300 Pro has a reputation for being the photography champ, but it does not put all its eggs in one basket. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset powering this device is more than capable of handling demanding gaming titles. The liquid cooling vapor chamber on this device does a good job of dissipating the internal heat and making sure it doesn’t cause any lag or frame drops while gaming. The 6,510mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. Read our Vivo X300 Pro review to learn more about the device.
iQOO Neo 10
The midrange gaming smartphone segment this year had some great devices that cannot be ignored. iQOO’s Neo 10 impressed us with its powerful chipset combination and relatively affordable price tag. At the heart of this phone lies the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q1. The latter enables 144fps gaming. The LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage on this phone are flagship-grade. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,400 nits. The 7,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W wired charging. The 7000 mm² Ultra-Large Vapor Chamber keeps things cool at all times. Read our iQOO Neo 10 review for a deeper dive into its gaming performance.
Infinix GT 30 Pro
The Infinix GT 30 Pro brought the X factor to the midrange gaming segment this year with its unique shoulder triggers. The smartphone allows you to map gaming controls and macros to these triggers and deploy them whenever necessary. Powering this phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 45W wired and 30W wireless charging. Check out our Infinix GT 30 Pro review for more details about the smartphone.
Oppo K13 Turbo Pro
The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro takes cooling to the next level with its external fan. Located right below the camera array, this fan channels the heat generated by the battery out through the small vents placed on the frame. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Its 6.8-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The 7,000mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
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Final Thoughts
These were our 10 favourite gaming smartphones that came out in 2025. While you’re here, check out our list of the best smartphones of 2025, too. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
