Top 3 Gaming Phones Under Rs 17,000 in India : The gamers who manage their BGMI or COD download on their phones know how important performance, smooth graphics, and very good backup life are. However, one does not need to be worried as it is not necessary to have a gaming experience of ₹30,000 or above, rather most smartphones below ₹17,000 in 2025 will all come packed with a powerful processor, high-refresh-rate display, and a huge battery. Here are the top three gaming phones under ₹17,000 that promise to deliver great playing experiences on BGMI and COD Mobile.
iQOO Z7 5G
Among the best gaming phones available in its price category, the iQOO Z7 5G is electric. The MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset provides the phone with really remarkable performance, allowing BGMI and COD to be run smoothly at medium and even high settings without stuttering. The AMOLED display has dimensions of 6.38 inches with a refresh rate of 90Hz which makes the visuals so brightly colored and fluid gameplay. The phone stays cool even after hours of playing and houses a 44W super-fast charging 4500mAh battery. Price: ~₹14,000.
Infinix Zero 5G
Infinix Zero 5G 2023 comes with the Dimensity 920 processor and it is very good for its price. It supports a Full HD+ 6.78 inch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is quite good for fast-paced games like COD and BGMI. Furthermore, it is equipped with 8GB RAM that allows easy multitasking. Finally, with a 5000mAh battery, one can play longer without heating problems, etc. Overall, this mobile is a hidden gem for budget gamers. It has a price of approximately ₹13,999.
Redmi Note 12 5G
Redmi Note 12 5G is also another good bet for gaming. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 handles nearly all games silky smoothly at medium settings. 6.67 inches is the size of an AMOLED display, which has a refresh rate of around 120Hz, which also lent a smooth touch sensation while gaming. The battery is quite good with a capacity of 5000mAh and charges at a fast rate of 33W, thus enabling it to power through even the heaviest gaming. Price: ~₹16,999.