Leading smartphone brands such as Nothing, Samsung, OnePlus, and Honor offer advanced gaming phones for under Rs.30,000. These devices combine performance, features, and affordability, making premium gaming experiences accessible without high costs.
Despite being mid-range, these phones deliver powerful specs, impressive camera quality, robust processors, and innovative designs. This price bracket redefines expectations, offering excellent value for money.
Here are the top picks for gaming smartphones under Rs. 30,000, ensuring you get the best performance and features for your budget.
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OnePlus Nord 3 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, providing flagship-like performance at a mid-range price. It features a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 5000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. The HyperBoost gaming engine optimizes resource allocation for a seamless gaming experience, making it a strong choice for gamers.
Nothing Phone (2a) is the latest release in this category. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, comparable to the Snapdragon 782G. Key features include a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display and a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. Though not solely focused on gaming, it balances affordability, unique design, and overall user experience.
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Realme 12 Pro 5G boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and high brightness levels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and an Adreno 732 GPU. The phone offers up to 12GB of LPDDR5X memory and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It has a dual camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, plus a 32MP front camera. The 5500mAh battery supports 120W fast charging.
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