Best Gaming smartphones to buy in India in 2023

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The inclination of audience towards smartphone gaming has made the manufacturers focus on gaming smartphones. While there were different priorities of people like camera prowess and other stuff, now people focus on devices that can easily handle heavy games like Call of Duty Mobile, Apex Legends Mobile, etc.

Though it is not like that you can’t play these games on regular smartphones. However, these games have a minimum requirement that the smartphone needs to meet to run them smoothly.

As of now, there have been multiple smartphones produced by brands like Realme, OnePlus, Xiaomi, iQOO, and others that ship with high-capacity RAM, top-notch processors, and enough storage to keep installing all your games and applications.

If you are confused about which phone you should buy to kick off your smartphone gaming journey then you are at the right place. Here we have listed down the best gaming smartphones that you can go for in the Indian market.

Best gaming smartphone available in India in 2023

OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro is the successor of the 9 Pro and one of the most powerful gaming smartphones of 2022. The device comes equipped with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor along with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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To avoid any heating issues while running heavy games, the smartphone also has a 5-layer 3D PAssive Cooling System. Whether you are playing Asphalt 9 or you are playing Call of Duty Mobile, the smartphone can easily handle it all.

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 10 Pro flaunts a triple rear camera setup including a 48MP primary shooter with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50MP telephoto shooter, and an 8MP shooter.

The rear camera system of the device has features like movie mode, Hasselblad pro mode, 3 colour styles, etc. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh durable battery along with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging support. For security purposes, the device gets an in-display fingerprint sensor.

iQoo 9 Pro

In the last couple of years, iQOO has emerged as the only brand that has been able to give neck-to-neck competition to OnePlus. The latest flagship by the brand, the iQOO 9 Pro, can be said to be one of the best gaming smartphones available in the market right now.

The handset features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display complemented with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor along with 12FB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The cooling system of the device is much better than what we get to see in the OnePlus 10 Pro.

In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP secondary shooter, and a 16MP secondary shooter. A major highlight of the device is that its camera system delivers high-quality shots in both daylight and low light.

For selfies and video calls, the smartphone has a 16MP front snapper. It draws power from a 4700mAh battery and it also supports 120W fast charging. It can be completely charged from Zero to 100% in less than 20 minutes when the power supply is moderate.

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro

The ROG series has always been the favorite of smartphone gamers due to its sporty look, high-end performance, and a lot more stuff. Recently the sixth installment of the series, the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro, was launched. The Pro variant of the series is a pure menace.

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The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate which is the highest of any device. The device also comes with better air triggers and colling features as compared to its predecessors. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.

The device operates on the Android 12 operating system and it has a quite clean interface. In addition, it rocks a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP primary snapper, 13MP secondary snapper, and a 5MP tertiary snapper.

The 12MP front camera of the smartphone takes care of selfies and video calls. The smartphone is powered by a 6000mAh highly durable battery along with HyperCharging. Other features of the device are 5G connectivity support, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IPX4 rating, USB OTG support, etc.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Although Apple iPhones are not made specifically for gaming, that doesn’t mean their gaming performance is not up to the mark. iPhone 14 Pro Max is one of the best conventional smartphones for gaming, mostly because it has the A16 Bionic chipset. The combined power of CPU and GPU will give good graphics and improved frame rates. The 6.7-inch 120Hz display is large and high quality as well, so the games will look good and the battery life will make sure that one can have long gaming sessions. It has 6GB RAM and up to 1TB storage and a triple camera setup at the back. The smartphone runs iOS 16 and weighs 240 grams.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of the ultimate Android gaming phones for someone who wants the benefits of a regular smartphone. The smartphone sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and good peak brightness. The chipset is powerful and graphics are smooth as it is powered by the Snapdrgaon 8 Gen 1 CPU. It has a quad camera setup at the back with a 108MP main lens and packs a 5000mAh battery. The phone runs Android 12 and weighs 228 grams.

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G

Realme 10 Pro Plus is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Games like PUBG New State-run well at 60fps at Ultra graphics without any major stuttering after prolonged use. Lowering the graphics gives a seamless performance. It runs Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 and packs a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

OnePlus 10T

OnePlus recently refreshed its OnePlus 10 series with the launch of the OnePlus 10T in the Indian as well as global market. The smartphone has been placed in between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, as far as the features of the device are considered, it outclasses the Pro variant in terms of performance.

The smartphone gets a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in the base variant. The smartphone also has a 16GB RAM variant available in the market which is a boon for all gamers of course.

When it comes to the camera, the smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup with 50MP primary snapper, 8MP secondary snapper, and a 2MP tertiary snapper. The 16MP front camera of the device makes sure that the user gets decent selfies in different light settings. It packs a 4800mAh battery along with 150W SuperVOOC charging support.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Motorola has always impressed its fans by offering powerful devices at affordable pricing. The same happened when the company launched Moto Edge 30 Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

The smartphone also has 8GB RAM along with 128GB internal storage. The RAM and high-speed chipset make sure that the device is able to handle all the heavy games like Apex Legends Mobile, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty Mobile, etc. The handset has a 6.7-inch display paired with a 144Hz refresh rate.

In the camera department, the device features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP secondary shooter, and a 2MP tertiary shooter.

On the front, the smartphone offers a 60MP snapper to get the best out of selfies and make sure that the quality of the video is high in calls. It draws power from a 4800mAh battery that also supports Turbo Power charging.

Best Gaming Smartphones you can purchase in India in 2022

PhonesPricing
OnePlus 10 ProRs 66,999
iQoo 9 ProRs 64,990
Asus ROG Phone 6 ProRs 88,990
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxRs. 1,49,900
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraRs. 1,09,999
Realme 10 Pro+ 5GRs. 25,999
OnePlus 10TRs 49,990
Moto Edge 30 ProRs 42,990
Nishit Raghuwanshi RudraNishit Raghuwanshi Rudra
A career journalist who spent three plus years playing around with smartphones, associated apps and more. As a hobby, Rudra enjoys researching mobile games. When he's not busy in the world of gadgets, he is busy with a paper and pen writing poems or engaging with his growing digital audience on the Hindi rap circuit.

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Kanhaiya  Chaurasiya
Kanhaiya Chaurasiya
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4 months ago

How much price in this mobile 📱

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