With new smartphones hitting the market every week, finding the perfect gaming phone on a budget can be challenging. To make your search easier, here’s a list of the best gaming smartphones available in India for under Rs. 25,000.

1) Infinix GT 20 Pro

• Price: Rs. 24,999 (8GB RAM/256GB storage)
• Display: 6.78-inch Full HD+ LTPS AMOLED, 1300 nits brightness, 144Hz refresh rate
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate with Mali G610-MC6 GPU
• Features: Pixelworks X5 Turbo gaming display chip, up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 45W fast charging
• OS: XOS 14 based on Android 14, with 2 years of software updates and an additional year of security patches

2) Poco X6 Pro

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra with Mali-G615 GPU
• Camera: 64MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 16MP front camera
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 67W fast charging
• Features: Runs on Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS, IP54 rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, IR blaster

3) OnePlus Nord CE 4

• Price: Rs. 24,999 (8GB RAM/128GB storage)
• Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, 2412 x 1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certified
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with Adreno 720 GPU
• Camera: 50MP primary sensor with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 16MP front camera
• Features: 210Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 10-bit color depth

4) Redmi Note 13 Pro

• Price: Rs. 22,999 (8GB RAM/128GB storage)
• Display: 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with Adreno 710 GPU
• Camera: 200MP main sensor with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro lens
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 67W fast charging
• Features: IP54 dust and water resistance, available in Coral Purple, Arctic White, and Midnight Black

5) Nothing Phone (2a)

• Price: Rs. 23,999 (8GB RAM/128GB storage)
• Display: AMOLED, 1080x2412 resolution, 30-120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits peak brightness
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
• Camera: 50MP + 50MP rear cameras, 32MP front camera
• Features: Dual stereo speakers, Glyph Interface with LED strips, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, Android 14-based NothingOS 2.5
• These options offer great performance, impressive displays, and solid battery life, making them excellent choices for gaming on a budget.
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