
Written By Divya
Mobile gaming is huge in India. Powerful chipsets, high-refresh AMOLED displays, and big batteries now define the perfect smartphone for serious gamers.
Before buying, check these: AMOLED display with 120Hz+, latest Snapdragon or Dimensity processor, 5000mAh+ battery, fast charging, and gaming extras like cooling or trigger buttons.
Looking for a phone that can handle BGMI, CODM, or Genshin Impact? Here are the best gaming smartphones you can buy under Rs 30,000.
The Xiaomi 14 CIVI comes in at Rs 29,499 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It offers a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that goes up to 3000 nits brightness. Running HyperOS (based on Android 14), it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and supports 67W fast charging, with the charger included in the box.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is another solid pick. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset and sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. You also get a 5200mAh battery with 80W fast charging. On Flipkart, the 128GB storage option is listed at Rs 24,033.
If you’re a gamer on a budget, the Infinix GT 30 5G+ is worth a look. Priced at Rs 24,999 on Flipkart for the 256GB model, it brings a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chip and even comes with dedicated trigger buttons for better in-game controls.
Priced at Rs 25,999 on Flipkart, the Poco X7 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity D8400 Ultra processor. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and also gets 50MP main camera coupled with an 8MP ultrawide camera at the back.
Priced at Rs 26,999 on Amazon, the iQOO Neo 10R brings the power of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. For longer usage, it packs a 6400mAh battery with the support of 80W charging. Not just for gaming, it also features a 50MP main camera coupled with an 8MP ultrawide camera. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie camera.