Hey there fellow gamer, does your current device not handle heavy titles like Call of Duty, or Apex Legends mobile well? as long as you have Rs 20,000, you’re in luck. I’ll be listing 10 of the best gaming Phones under 20000 in India.
When it comes to playing demanding games, two basic things are greatly considered. The first, and the most important is the power of the device’s Processor, the second is the size of your RAM. high end Gaming phones also consider cooling mechanism, but you can’t really get that on a Rs 20,000 phone, the least you can do is get an external cooling fan.
So those are the two things I’ll be using to determine which of the Rs 20,000 phones are the best for a gamer on a budget. Performance scores are gotten from Nanoreviews
#10. Tecno Camon 19
| RAM | 4GB/6GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu Score | 238 279 |
| Geekbench Score | 357 (single), 1265 (multi) |
The Camon 19 is the latest in the Tecno camon series, this device is one of the best gaming phones under 20000 in India, starting at a price of Rs. 15,000. It is the last on this least cause it has the weakest processor, the Helio G85, and some other downsides too.
| Pros | Cons |
| 5000 mAh battery | Slow charging (18W) |
| FHD+ display | Lower performance scores |
| —– | —– |
#9. Oppo A96 4G
| RAM | 6GB/8GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| AnTuTu Score | 264,681 |
| Geekbench Score | 372 (single), 1548 (multi) |
The 4G model of the Oppo A96 was launched earlier this year and it is one of the best smartphones you can buy for your big titles like PUBG or Call Of Duty, at just Rs. 17,999. you can click this link to know more about this device.
| Pros | Cons |
| 5000 mAh battery | Lower performance scores |
| fast charging (33W) | —– |
| FHD+ display | —– |
#8. Xiaomi Redmi 10 Power
| RAM | 8GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| AnTuTu Score | 264,681 |
| Geekbench Score | 372 (single), 1548 (multi) |
Redmi 10 Power is one of the devices on the budget side of Xiaomi. The company is known for manufacturing good devices and seling them on a budget. this one costs Rs. 12, 499 and is one of the best phones for gaming under 20000.
| Pros | Cons |
| 6000 mAh battery | Android 11 |
| —– | Slow charging (13W) |
| —– | 720p display (HD+) |
#7. Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G
| RAM | 4GB/6GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 337,739 |
| Geekbench Score | 560 (single), 1724 (multi) |
This is the second out of three Xiaomi devices on this list, and its a 5G model. The Dimensity 700 which powers this device, coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM, makes running games smoothly. pricing starts around Rs. 15,000.
| Pros | Cons |
| Good Performance Score | Low RAM capacity |
| FHD+ display | Slow charging (18W) |
| 5000 mAh battery | —– |
#6. Realme Q5i
| RAM | 4GB/6GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 810 |
| AnTuTu Score | 374,929 |
| Geekbench Score | 619(single), 1895(multi) |
The Realme Q5i is one of Realme’s budget offerings. The Dimensity 810 chip embedded into this device makes it great for playing games on a budget. this phone costs Rs. 14,890.
| Pros | Cons |
| 5000 mAh battery | Low RAM capacity |
| Fast charging (33W) | —– |
| FHD+ display, 90Hz | —– |
#5. Realme 9 5G
| RAM | 4GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 810 |
| AnTuTu Score | 374,929 |
| Geekbench Score | 619(single), 1895(multi) |
Realme 9 5G is a budget 5G device from Realme. its price is around Rs. 14,499. Its really no different from what’s above. it also has some down sides which i listed below,
| Pros | Cons |
| FHD+ display, 120Hz | low RAM capacity |
| good performance score | Slow charge (18W) |
| 5000 mAh | —– |
#4. Realme V23 5G
| RAM | 8GB/12GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 810 |
| AnTuTu Score | 374,929 |
| Geekbench Score | 619(single), 1895(multi) |
The Realme V23 5G costs Rs. 19,990 and its one of the best phones for gaming under 20000. it the same chip from the previous realme phones mentioned, but what makes the difference is the size RAM.
| Pros | Cons |
| Great RAM capacity | —– |
| FHD+ display, 120Hz | —– |
| 5000 mAh battery | —– |
#3. Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G
| RAM | 6GB/8GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 695 5G |
| AnTuTu Score | 399,852 |
| Geekbench Score | 693(single), 2005(multi) |
Entering into the Top 3, we have the Poco X4 Pro 5G, A gaming phone in all ramifications; nice chipset, super AMOLED display, with 120Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth animations, the list goes on and on. to know more about this device, click here. It costs Rs.19,079.
| Pros | Cons |
| AMOLED, 120Hz Display | —– |
| fast charging (67W) | —– |
| 5000 mAh battery | —– |
#2. Tecno Pova 5G
| RAM | 8GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 900 |
| AnTuTu Score | 419,750 |
| Geekbench Score | 700(single), 2130(multi) |
Tecno and its sister brand, Infinix comes on top with their budget gaming phones. The Pova 5G costs Rs. 17,000 and it features the Dimensity 900 chip, the most powerful chip to make this list, coupled with 8GB of RAM.
| Pros | Cons |
| FHD+ Display, 120Hz | Android 11 |
| 6000 mAh battery | slow charging (18W) |
| great performance score | —– |
#1. Infinix Zero 5G
| RAM | 8GB |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 900 |
| AnTuTu Score | 419,750 |
| Geekbench Score | 700(single), 2130(multi) |
The Infinix Zero 5G is the best gaming device under 20000 to buy presently in India. Its basically the same phone as the POVA 5G, but with some slight differences that gives it the edge. it is priced around Rs. 17,000 too
| Pros | Cons |
| 5000 mAh Battery | Android 11 |
| Fast charging (33W) | —– |
| great performance score | —– |
I hope that after reading this list,you would have known which device fits you budget and your expectations. Have fun gaming, and don’t forget to win that chicken dinner (laughs in PUBG). if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section.