Best Gaming Smartphones Under 30,000 in India
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Smartphone companies taking notice of India’s emerging gaming industry are pumping out one of the best gaming smartphones— and that too under budget! Playing your favourite games on a device capable of handling them is now a reality. With powerful chipsets, high refresh rate displays, and efficient cooling systems, several devices under ₹30,000 offer an excellent gaming experience. We found the perfect list for you—where you can run your favourites, whether it’s Genshin Impact, BGMI, or any other heavy game.
POCO X7 Pro
Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO is known for its affordable smartphone options that also perform efficiently well. The device has demonstrated exceptional gaming performance, earning over 1.5 million points on AnTuTu. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset that powers the device, along with an impressive GPU score of 551,022. Smooth renderings of games without hanging your device make it an excellent option.
The phone can handle BGMI at Ultra HDR settings with extreme FPS. Although its thermal efficiency is not the best, it maintains a stable frame rate with no stuttering even during extended gaming sessions.
Vivo T3 Ultra
Vivo is known for its camera, but did you know it also launched its gaming phone last year? The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset, which offers a GPU score of 548,630.
This device smoothly runs popular games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile with ultra HDR graphics settings and extreme FPS. Delivering impressive CPU performance and ensuring smooth multitasking and fast load times makes it one of the best options.
iQOO Neo 10R
Another really great option is to go for the iQOO Neo 10R model that ensures excellent gaming performance. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor powers it, offering gaming enhancements like an FPS meter, e-sports mode, and bypass charging. Containing India's slimmest 6400 mAh battery.
In benchmark tests, the iQOO Neo 10R scored 499,035 on GPU performance. Stable gaming performance with 6043 mm² vapor chamber, an even larger "chip" cooling area for enhanced heat dissipation
OnePlus Nord 4
The latest of the 7 series, powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM, remains a strong competitor in this segment. The phone achieved a GPU score of 496,873, offering high frame rates for BGMI and Call of Duty.
Power is optimised for heavy gaming, seamless multitasking, and on-device AI. Play 5 hours of Battlegrounds Mobile without lag, juggling 25 apps running in the background and AI applications. It maintains stable performance with minimal heating. It also features a flat display for better touch response.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a recent entrant, taking the users by surprise with its efficient performance. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset powers this device. It might not have the best GPU scores, but its overall performance is optimised for gaming.
This phone features Snapdragon Elite Gaming optimisations, ensuring better frame rates and lower input lag. Effective heat management, keeping the device at minimal heat for long hours.