Best Gaming Smartphones Under Rs 18,000 in 2025 : Gaming on a budget will never be easy in 2025. Smartphones under ₹18,000 can now easily manage hits like BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and Call of Duty Mobile, mostly due to high refresh rate screens, optimized chipsets, and big batteries. Phones are thus a good compromise in terms of performance versus price.
Here are the popular gaming smartphones under ₹18,000 that cater to every mobile gamer in the year 2025.
iQOO Z9 5G
Giving you the options of running BGMI and COD on pretty high graphics settings for smooth gaming, the iQOO Z9 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip. It comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen running at a 120Hz refresh rate. This means with fast charging support from 44W, you can keep charging that 5000mAh battery long and hard into the game.
Infinix GT 20 Pro
The design of the GT 20 Pro says it all; it was built purely for gaming performance. It comes with a Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset and an independent Pixelworks display chip for extremely smooth, low-latency gaming. The RGB light on the back sets a gaming mood, while the 144Hz AMOLED display offers an immersive experience.
Realme Narzo 70 5G
Realme Narzo 70 5G, under the Dimensity 7050 processor, makes for good gaming in the popular titles of BGMI and COD. It hosts a 120Hz AMOLED display for crisp images and touch responsiveness. The 5000mAh battery built-in allows for minimum interruption to gaming time, supported by 45W fast charging.
Redmi Note 13 5G
Redmi Note 13 5G offers steady frame rates in multiplayer gaming powered by Dimensity 6100+ with a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display. MIUI’s Game Turbo mode gives a further boost to the performance. Given the great combo of pricing and eye candy, this may be the perfect choice for casual to intermediate gamers.
POCO X5 5G
It is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset that carries on this phone’s back primarily for light gaming on medium-high settings. Graphics and smooth performance on a 6.67 inches AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, hence long hours under operation with ample support from a 5000mAh battery. Dual stereo speakers further enhance immersion during gameplay.
For serious gaming and not burning your pocket, these smartphones are bound to give you an edge in BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and other such hardcore titles under ₹18,000. Look for a killer combination of a high refresh rate display, plus an efficient chipset and good battery backup-and any of these choices will keep you ahead in the game.