Over the last few years, we’ve seen an entirely new ‘gaming smartphone’ category develop in the smartphone market, and some of the most popular brands have taken to the task of producing some of the best-performing smartphones we’ve seen. Devices like the ROG phone are marketed exclusively to gamers and are designed keeping gaming needs in mind as well. If you’re looking for a high-performing gaming smartphone to buy on a budget, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we bring you the top 10 gaming smartphones priced under Rs 50,000.
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Price: Rs 49,999
CPU: Snapdragon 888+ Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 660
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Built specially for gaming, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s takes into account all the small details that elevate your gaming experience to another level. For instance, it comes with an additional charging port on the left, allowing users to continue with gaming even when they’re charging the phone. The 144Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate provide an incredible viewing experience. It comes with 2x 3000mAh batteries (6000 mAh in total) that can provide 5-7 hours of continuous gameplay. The AirTrigger 5 controls and GameFX audio system are also something that appeals highly to gamers.
Read our review here.
OnePlus 10T
Price: Rs 49,999
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 730
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Launched earlier this year, the OnePlus 10T provides all the updated specs you want in a gaming smartphone. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is an improvement over its predecessor, providing 30% better power efficiency and 10% faster graphics than S8. The 10T also comes with a vapour chamber coupled with 3D graphite and copper coil that does a brilliant job of keeping the phone from overheating. It also comes with a 360-degree antenna which ensures strong network connectivity no matter how you’re holding the phone. On top of that, the 160W power charger can fully charge the battery in just over 20 minutes.
Read our review here.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Price: Rs 41,999
CPU: Snapdragon 778G Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 642L
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 is one of the best gaming smartphones you can buy for under Rs 50,000. The A73 can handle graphic-heavy games with relative ease and provides a day’s worth of backup even with moderate gaming. The phone does warm up after an hour of gaming, but it doesn’t overheat to the point that it’s unbearable. The Super AMOLED display also performs well in translating superior graphics on the screen.
Read our review here.
Oppo Reno8 Pro
Price: Rs 45,500
CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max Octa Core
GPU: Mali-G610 MC6
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
The Reno8 Pro is Oppo’s most expensive phone in India and it certainly delivers a performance worthy of the price tag. The graphite cooling works well to keep the device temperature in check and provides an extended gameplay experience. The 360Hz touch sampling rate is quite impressive for a smartphone priced at Rs 45k and enables faster controls while gaming. The Oppo Reno8 scores 718351 points on the AnTuTu test and 3395 points on the Geekbench test. Apart from the gaming specs, the design of the Reno8 Pro also looks fresh and clean. Priced at Rs 45k, the Reno8 Pro is one of the best gaming smartphones you can buy for under Rs 50,000.
iQOO 9T
Price: Rs 49,999
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 730
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
The iQOO 9T offers the exact same specs as the OnePlus 10T and matches its price as well. While both phones are quite well at carrying out heavy-duty tasks and providing excellent gameplay, they also have certain unique features to offer. The OnePlus 10T has a 360-degree antenna that provides a superior network connection no matter how you’re holding the phone, and the iQOO 9T comes with a Monster Mode for gaming that provides a whooping 1200hz touch sampling rate and is able to map the triggering points for controls on the screen and identify four finger touches. The Vapour Chamber cooling on the iQOO 9T ensures the phone doesn’t heat up even after an extended duration of gaming.
Read our review here.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Price: Rs 42,999
CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 730
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is undoubtedly the dark horse when it comes to gaming smartphones. Offering some of the best-in-class features at a price of Rs 42k, the Edge 30 Pro usually gets glossed over in the best-of lists. You’ll be hard-pressed to find any other smartphone that provides a Snapdragon 8 processor and a display with a refresh rate of 144Hz at this price. The Edge 30 Pro also comes with 68W fast charging, with a 4800mAh battery that Motorola claims can last for 2 days. You also get wireless charging with Edge 30 Pro, something you won’t find with even pricier phones on this list.
Google Pixel 6
Price: Rs 43,710
CPU: Google Tensor Octa Core
GPU: Mali-G78 MP20
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Google’s flagship offering Pixel 6 has been touted by many as one of the best-performing Android smartphones on the market. While that statement can certainly be argued, the Pixel 6 has certainly proven to be one of the better gaming smartphones you can buy under rs 45k. The Tensor chipset on the Pixel 6 matches the performance of the Snapdragon 888 processor, with the smartphone scoring 676831 points on the AnTuTu test and 2899 points on the Geekbench test. The Pixel 6 also handles heat dispersion as well as any of its other Android counterparts.
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Price: Rs 39,999
CPU: Snapdragon 888 Octa Core
GPU: Adreno 660
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
If you’re looking for an efficient gaming smartphone under Rs 40k, the Xiaomi 11T Pro should be high on your list. With specs that match smartphones above its category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro stands out in the mid-range smartphone category. The Snapdragon 888 processor paired with Adreno 660 graphics provides a smooth gaming experience, something that not a lot of phones in this category can boast about. On top of the gaming, you also get a powerful camera unit (108MP + 8MP + 5MP) and 120W fast charging.
Read our review here.
Poco F4
Price: Rs 27,999
CPU: Snapdragon 870 5G
GPU: Adreno 650
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
For buyers looking for a gaming smartphone under Rs 30k, the Poco F4 should be a smart pick. The Snapdragon 870 processor along with Adreno 650 GPU provide a powerful combination, and the smartphone can handle games like Call of Duty and Asphalt 9 with relative ease. The phone does have the tendency to overheat after an hour of gaming, but that is something that is to be expected from every other smartphone in this segment. The AMOLED HDR display with a refresh rate of 120Hz is ample for managing high-end games.
Vivo V25 Pro
Price: Rs 35,999
CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Octa Core
GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Closing out this list is the newly released Vivo V25 Pro. With the Vivo V25, you’re getting a powerful processor and high-functioning smartphone at the price of Rs 36k. The smartphone can handle games like Free Fire Max and Asphalt 9 without any speed throttling or pesky lags. On top of the gaming performance, the V25 also comes with magic back that can change colours under UV light. The overall design and looks of the Vivo V25 also make it an attractive buy.
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These are our picks for the top 10 gaming smartphones under Rs 50,000. If you think we missed out on a smartphone that’s worthy of being on this list, let us know in the comments!
