As August 2024 sets to end, the budget gaming phone market is heating up with exciting new options. The introduction of the iQOO Z9s has intensified competition in the sub-Rs20,000 category. With numerous choices available, finding the perfect budget gaming phone can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the options, here’s a list of some of the best gaming phones under Rs20,000.
1. iQOO Z9s
The iQOO Z9s offers a 6.77-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and the Mali G615 MC2 GPU. The phone comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Running on FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14, it promises 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches. The iQOO Z9s is equipped with a 5,500 mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging.
2. Vivo T3
The Vivo T3 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+ certification, and 1800 nits peak brightness. The phone runs on the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset with a Mali G610 MC4 GPU. It offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.
3. CMF Phone 1
The CMF Phone 1 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and Mali G615 MC2 GPU. It comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card slot. Running on Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14, it promises 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
4. OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2100 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset with an Adreno 619 GPU, it offers 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The phone runs on OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14. It includes a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 16MP front camera. The 5,500mAh battery supports 80W wired SuperVOOC fast charging and 5W reverse charging.
5. Realme Narzo 70 Pro
The Realme Narzo 70 Pro features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1800 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2000 nits peak brightness. It is IP54 rated for splash and dust resistance. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor and Mali G68 MC4 GPU, it comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
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