With almost every single brand claiming to bring exceptional performance with their devices, it can be hard to find the right devices in your budget. In order to make the buying choice easier, we have compiled the list of top gaming phones one can buy under ₹20,000.
Best phones to buy under ₹20,000:
1) Poco X6 Pro:
Poco X6 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1800 nits. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC coupled with a Mali-G615 GPU to handle demanding graphics tasks.
For photography, the X6 Pro is equipped with a 64MP main camera featuring optical image stabilization (OIS), complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. It also includes a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
This device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It operates on the latest Android 14 OS with Xiaomi’s HyperOS overlay and comes with an IP54 rating, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and an IR blaster.
2) Realme P3:
Realme P3 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, and ProXDR support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, offering up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It run on Realme UI 6.0, based on the latest Android 15 and is promised to get 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
For optics, the phone sports a 50MP primary camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor. Both models are equipped with a 16MP front camera for high-resolution selfies and video calls.
The phone packs a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It also comes with IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, meaning the phone will be able to handle being submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes along with hot/cold water jets from any direction.
3) iQOO Z9:
iQOO Z9 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 octa-core processor. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and fluid visuals. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor, while the front houses a 16MP camera for sharp selfies.
With 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, it provides ample space for apps and media. The 5000mAh battery supports 44W fast charging and the phone runs on Android v14. It also supports dual 5G SIM cards.
4) Realme Narzo 70 Turbo:
Realme Narzo 70 Turbo features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and is paired with Mali G615 MC2 GPU. It comes with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Optics-wise, there is a dual camera setup to the back with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP portrait lens. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie shooter. The phone is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
