Top 5 Best gaming phones: The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G’s optics contain a dual rear camera set with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens and a 108-megapixel primary camera.Infinix GT 30 Pro: In recent years, gaming phones have become more and more popular. Why purchase a specialized portable gaming console when you already have a powerful gadget in your pocket—your smartphone—when you can play games on the move with a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck?With their dedicated performance modes, excellent haptics, effective thermals, and appealing designs, gaming smartphones are a specialized class of gadgets designed to provide the most enjoyment possible. High-end phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max, are incredibly expensive even though they are viewed by many as the best for all purposes, including gaming.

But you do not actually have to shell out a lot of cash. Since Qualcomm and MediaTek’s mobile chipsets have advanced greatly in recent years, even low-end gaming phones might be the ideal partner for on-the-go gaming.

We put up a list of the top gaming phones in India under Rs 30,000 to help you in making a smart choice.

Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G

The Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G is the most recent choice on our list. It has a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,224 x 2,720 pixel) AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits, and a touch sampling rate of 2160 Hz. The MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage power the phone.

Infinix has added RGB lights and Cyber Mecha Design 2.0 to the GT 30 Pro 5G’s rear panel. The latter is believed to reply to calls, charging status, and in-game events. A number of AI-supported tools, like Xboost AI, Esports Mode, ZoneTouch Master, and AI image stabilization, are also available to enhance game performance. Also, GT shoulder triggers with a 520Hz response rate are included with the phone.

A 108-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens make up the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G’s dual rear camera set. A 13-megapixel front camera is also included for taking selfies. With its 5,500mAh battery, the phone can be charged at 45W wired and 30W wireless.

iQOO Neo 10R

Another smartphone that is a fantastic option for gamers is the iQOO Neo 10R. It has a 6.78-inch (1,260 x 2,800 pixel) AMOLED screen with HDR10+ compatibility, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. With an Adreno 735 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset powers the phone.

For up to five hours, it is said to provide a steady speed of 90 frames per second (fps). A 6,043mm square vapor chamber is also included for effective heat dissipation during extended gaming sessions. The phone has gaming features like AI Game Voice Changer, 4D Game Vibration, Ultra Game Mode, and an integrated FPS meter.

 

As of the camera, it boasts a dual back camera setup that consists of an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony IMX882 sensor. Also, it features a 32-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. With support for 80W wired fast charging, the iQOO Neo 10R has a 6,400mAh battery.

Poco X7 Pro

The most expensive phone in the X-series lineup is the Poco X7 Pro. The smartphone’s 6.73-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240 Hz. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor, 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, and up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

A 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens make up the Poco X7 Pro’s dual rear camera setup. A 20-megapixel front-facing camera is also included for video calls and selfies. The phone has a 6,550mAh battery that can be charged at 90W.

OnePlus Nord 4

Even if the OnePlus Nord 4 is not marketed as a gaming smartphone, it is still a decent choice for those in India who want to spend less than Rs 30,000. It has a 6.74-inch 1.5K (1,240 x 2,772 pixel) AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a pixel density of 450 ppi.

The phone is equipped with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, up to 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, and up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. For improved gaming haptics, OnePlus outfitted the Nord 4 with an X-axis linear motor.

The OnePlus online site, Amazon India, and other retail outlets sell the smartphone, which comes in Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green, and Obsidian Midnight color options.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro

The 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED screen of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Among the company’s non-flagship models, it is the first “Pro” model. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, which can support up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, powers the phone.

A 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens make up the triple back camera unit of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro. Also, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged with 50W wired fast charging.