Choosing the right gaming smartphone can be tough with so many options available. Here’s a simplified list of the best gaming phones under ₹25,000 (approximately PKR 55,000 and USD 300) that offer great performance for gamers.
1. Poco X6 Pro
The Poco X6 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a bright display with 1800 nits peak brightness. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC and Mali-G615 GPU, making it great for gaming. The phone has a 64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16MP front camera for selfies. It also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The Poco X6 Pro runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS. Price: ₹24,999 (PKR 55,000, USD 300).
2. OnePlus Nord CE 4
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ support. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip and Adreno 720 GPU. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies, it has a 16MP front camera. This phone provides a great balance of performance and display quality. Price: ₹24,999 (PKR 55,000, USD 300).
3. Infinix GT 20 Pro
5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The Infinix GT 20 Pro runs on Infinix’s XOS 14 based on Android 14 and features a Pixelworks X5 Turbo chip to enhance gaming performance. This device promises smooth gameplay and fast performance, making it a solid choice for gamers. Price: ₹24,999 (PKR 55,000, USD 300).
4. Nothing Phone 2a
The Nothing Phone 2a has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It features a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultra-wide lens on the back, with a 32MP front camera for high-quality selfies. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, it offers up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Nothing Phone 2a also includes a unique Glyph Interface with LED strips and runs on Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14. Price: ₹23,999 (PKR 53,000, USD 290).
5. Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ pOLED curved display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It supports 5G connectivity and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. The phone offers up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It includes various connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, and it has an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. This device provides a high-quality display and strong performance for gaming. Price: ₹24,999 (PKR 55,000, USD 300).