Affordable Gaming Smartphones Archives ~ My Mobile India

Highlights Realme Narzo 60 5G and Realme 11 5G lead the budget gaming smartphone segment. Infinix Note 30 5G and Moto G54 5G offer exceptional performance and value. Redmi 12 5G: A perfect blend of affordability and gaming prowess. Features like high-refresh-rate displays and powerful processors dominate this price range. India's burgeoning smartphone gaming market has reportedly seen over 421 million online gamers as of 2022. This growing passion spans various economic segments, making budget-friendly gaming phones a significant market. Catering to this demand, several smartphones under Rs 20,000 offer impressive gaming experiences. Let's explore the top picks in this category, each packed with features that make them ideal for gaming enthusiasts. Moto G54 5G - Rs 14,999 Moto G54 5G Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ with 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC. Storage: 8GB + 128GB (expandable). Camera: 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide-angle; 16MP front. Battery: 6,000mAh with 33W turbocharging. The Moto G54 5G, a powerhouse for gaming, is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset and a high-refresh-rate display, ensuring a smooth experience. It has a large battery supported by fast charging making it a reliable companion for extended gaming sessions. Apart from that the phone's ability to handle graphically demanding games without significant heating or frame drops makes it a top choice for gamers. Infinix Note 30 5G - Rs 15,499 Infinix Note 30 5G Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Storage: 8GB + 256GB (8GB additional virtual RAM). Camera: 108MP primary, 2MP depth, AI lens; 16MP front. Battery: 5,000mAh with 45W fast charging. The Infinix Note 30 5G stands out for its balance between performance and price. Its Dimensity 6080 chipset, coupled with a high-refresh-rate screen, is a godsent for a robust gaming experience. The device also packs in ample storage and virtual RAM support, along with a large battery, all of which combine to make the handset a solid choice for gaming enthusiasts seeking performance. Redmi 12 5G - Rs 11,999 Redmi 12 5G Display: 6.79-inch FHD+ with 90Hz refresh rate. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with Adreno GPU. Storage: 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB + 128GB/256GB (expandable up to 1TB). Camera: 50MP primary, 2MP secondary; 8MP front. Battery: 5,000mAh with 18W fast charging. The Redmi 12 5G, fueled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, offers a proper gaming performance at an affordable price. Its adaptable storage options and moderate temperature control during gaming sessions easily position it as a reliable option for gamers on a budget. Realme Narzo 60 5G - Rs 17,999 Realme Narzo 60 5G Display: 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G chipset. Storage: 8GB + 128GB/256GB (with 8GB Dynamic RAM). Camera: 64MP main, 2MP secondary; 16MP front. Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. The Realme Narzo 60 5G also is a device that offers efficient gaming without breaking the bank, thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC and a Super AMOLED display with a high refresh rate. Its significant storage capacity and dynamic RAM ensure smooth performance, making it a top pick for gamers looking for a blend of performance and visual quality. Realme 11 5G - Rs 17,998 Realme 11 5G Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ with 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. Storage: 8GB + 128GB/256GB. Camera: 108MP main, 2MP secondary; 16MP front. Battery: 5,000mAh with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The Realme 11 5G, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, is similarly designed for the modern budget gamer. It boasts a high-refresh-rate display and substantial storage options which combined with the phone’s ability to run graphics-intensive games smoothly make it a formidable option for gamers seeking high performance under Rs 20,000. Moto G54 Key Specs GENERAL Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) Dual Sim Yes Sim Size Nano SIM Device Type Smartphone Release Date September 05, 2023 DESIGN Dimensions 73.8 x 161.6 x 8.9 mm Weight 192 g Colors Midnight Blue, Pearl Blue, Mint Green DISPLAY Type Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) Touch Yes Size 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz Aspect Ratio 20:9 PPI ~ 405 PPI Screen to Body Ratio ~ 85.5% Features Anti Fingerprint Coating, Water Repellent Design, HDR10 Notch Yes, Punch Hole MEMORY RAM 8 GB Storage 128 GB Card Slot Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB CONNECTIVITY GPRS Yes EDGE Yes 3G Yes 4G Yes 5G Yes 5G Bands NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot Wifi Version Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE USB Yes, USB-C v2.0 USB Features USB on-the-go, USB Charging EXTRA GPS Yes, with A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side Face Unlock Yes Sensors Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass 3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes Extra NFC Water Resistance Yes IP Rating IP52 Extra Features Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Moto Spatial Sound CAMERA Rear Camera 50 MP 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 118˚, 1.12µm, AF f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus Features Ultra Res, Dual Capture, Spot Color, Night Vision, Macro Vision, Portrait, Live Filter, Panorama, AR Stickers, Pro Mode (W/ Long Exposure), Smart Composition, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Active Photos, Timer, RAW Photo Output, HDR, Burst Shot, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, Barcode Scanner, Quick Capture, Tap Anywhere to Capture, Video Feature: Dual Capture, Spot Color, Timelapse (W/ Hyperlapse), Macro, Slow Motion, Video Stabilization, Video Snapshot, Efficient Videos Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD Flash Yes, LED Front Camera Punch Hole 16 MP 1.0µm f/2.4 (Wide Angle) Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD TECHNICAL OS Android v13 Custom UI My UX Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7020 CPU 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor GPU IMG BXM-8-256 IP Rating IP52 Java No Browser Yes, supports HTML5 MULTIMEDIA Email Yes Music Yes Video Yes FM Radio Yes, with FM Recording BATTERY Type Non-Removable Battery Size 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery Fast Charging Yes, 33W INFINIX NOTE 30 KEY SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs RAM 8 GB Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Rear Camera 50 MP Front Camera 8 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) General Launch Date May 24, 2023 (Expected) Operating System Android v13 Performance Chipset MediaTek Helio G88 CPU Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 12 nm Graphics Mali-G52 MC2 RAM 8 GB Best in Class ▾ RAM Type LPDDR4X Display Display Type IPS LCD Screen Size 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density 396 ppi Best in Class ▾ Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 84.65 % Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Brightness 580 nits Refresh Rate 90 Hz Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) 90.7 % Design Height 168.6 mm Compare Size Width 76.6 mm Thickness 8.4 mm Very Good ▾ Weight 196 grams Below Average ▾ Colours Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 50 MP f/1.6, Primary Camera(2.55″ sensor size) Autofocus Yes Flash Yes, Quad LED Flash Image Resolution 8150 x 6150 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 2048×1152 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 8 MP f/2.45, Primary Camera Flash Yes, Dual LED Camera Features Fixed Focus Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Standby time Up to 1056 Hours(2G) Quick Charging Yes, Fast, 33W: 55 % in 30 minutes USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 256 GB Best in Class ▾ Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 1 TB USB OTG Yes Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes GPS Yes with A-GPS NFC Yes USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia FM Radio Yes Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack 3.5 mm Audio Features DTS Sound Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position Side Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope Redmi 12 5G Key Specs Key Specs RAM 4 GB Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Rear Camera 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Front Camera 13 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) General Launch Date January 11, 2023 (Official) Operating System Android v12 Custom UI MIUI Performance Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 CPU Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 6 nm Graphics Adreno 619 RAM 4 GB Excellent ▾ RAM Type LPDDR4X Display Display Type Super AMOLED Screen Size 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density 395 ppi Best in Class ▾ Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 84.97 % Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3 Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Brightness 1200 nits Refresh Rate 120 Hz Design Height 165.88 mm Compare Size Width 76.21 mm Thickness 7.98 mm Very Good ▾ Weight 188 grams Average ▾ Colours Frosted Green, Mystique Blue, Matte Black Waterproof Yes, Splash proof, IP53 Ruggedness Dust proof Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Triple Resolution 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera Autofocus Yes Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 8000 x 6000 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 13 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No TalkTime Up to 34 Hours(4G) Standby time Up to 624 Hours(2G) Quick Charging Yes, Fast, 33W: 50 % in 22 minutes USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 128 GB Best in Class ▾ Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 1 TB USB OTG Yes Storage Type UFS 2.2 Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) Network Support 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28TDD N40 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28TDD N40 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.1 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass NFC No USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack 3.5 mm Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position Side Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope REALME NARZO 60 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs RAM 4 GB Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MT6833 Rear Camera 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Front Camera 16 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) General Launch Date July 6, 2023 (Expected) Operating System Android v13 Performance Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MT6833 CPU Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 7 nm Graphics Mali-G57 MC2 RAM 4 GB Excellent ▾ Display Display Type AMOLED Screen Size 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density 411 ppi Best in Class ▾ Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Refresh Rate 90 Hz Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Triple Resolution 50 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera Autofocus Yes Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 8150 x 6150 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 5760×3240 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 16 MP f/2.1, Wide Angle, Primary Camera Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Quick Charging Yes, Dart, 33W USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 128 GB Best in Class ▾ Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 256 GB Storage Type UFS 2.2 Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.3 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack 3.5 mm Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position Side Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope REALME 11 SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs RAM 8 GB Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Rear Camera 64 MP + 2 MP Front Camera 8 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.43 inches (16.33 cm) General Launch Date August 18, 2023 (Expected) Operating System Android v13 Custom UI Realme UI Performance Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6020 CPU Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 7 nm Graphics Mali-G57 MC2 RAM 8 GB RAM Type LPDDR4X Display Display Type Super AMOLED Screen Size 6.43 inches (16.33 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density 409 ppi Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 85.69 % Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Brightness 1000 nits Refresh Rate 90 Hz Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) 90.8 % Design Height 159.8 mm Compare Size Width 72.9 mm Thickness 7.9 mm Weight 182 grams Colours Summer Orange, Star Trail Black Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Dual Resolution 64 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle (80° field-of-view), Primary Camera(25 mm focal length, 2″ sensor size, 0.7µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera(21.6 mm focal length) Sensor OVB64B Autofocus Yes Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 9000 x 7000 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 8 MP f/2.05, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(24 mm focal length) Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Quick Charging Yes, Fast, 33W: 50 % in 29 minutes USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 128 GB Expandable Memory Yes, Up to 1 TB Storage Type UFS 2.2 Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 5G Bands: FDD N1 / N5 / N8 / N28TDD N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 5G Bands: FDD N1 / N5 / N8 / N28TDD N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.1 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack 3.5 mm Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical Heart Rate Monitor Yes Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope FAQs What makes Realme Narzo 60 5G a good choice for gaming under Rs 20,000? Realme Narzo 60 5G boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC and a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering a smooth and immersive gaming experience. It combines high-end features with affordability, making it an excellent choice for gamers. How does the Infinix Note 30 5G stand out in gaming performance? The Infinix Note 30 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset and features a high-refresh-rate display, ensuring consistent frame rates and smooth gameplay. Its balance of performance and price makes it a standout choice for gaming enthusiasts. Is the Redmi 12 5G suitable for prolonged gaming sessions? Yes, the Redmi 12 5G, with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, manages to maintain a moderate temperature even during extended gaming sessions. Its performance and thermal management make it a dependable choice for gamers. What are the key features of the Realme 11 5G for gaming? The Realme 11 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC and a 120Hz refresh rate display, making it adept at handling graphics-intensive games. The phone's smooth performance and fast charging support make it an attractive option for gaming enthusiasts.

Affordable Gaming Smartphones

Top Gaming Smartphones Under Rs 20000 in India: Moto G54, Infinix Note 30, Redmi 12, and more