Best Gaming Phones Under 20000

The Infinix GT 30 5G+ keeps the characteristics of it’s Pro sibling while dialling down the specs to keep the price in check. It features a standout design, but falls short in the software department. While Dimensity 7400 in the device scores high in benchmark, it comes at the expense of reduced battery endurance. All in all, it’s a decent buy in the sub-Rs 20,000 bracket

For someone who need a snappy phone that easily lasts more than a day and click decent photos, the Realme P4 is an excellent option. With good upgrades over its predecessor, the P4 stands out not only in terms of design but also delivers good performance for the price.

The Realme P4x combines one of the best processors in the segment with a ginormous battery, all in a pretty sleek form factor. It excels at gaming and is capable of lasting two days on a charge. However, the camera performance is average and charging it back up takes a lot of time. If you prioritise speed and stamina over others, it's one of the best value phones you can get right now.

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The Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a unique budget smartphone with its eye-catching design and the Delta light strip to alert you to incoming calls and notifications. The high 144 Hz refresh rate is unseen at the price and is coupled with a large battery that lasts all day. The Hi OS software is decent, the same as the performance of the phone. Overall, it is a standout smartphone in the mid-range segment.

The Moto G86 Power is an ideal phone for most casual users. It packs a great display, capable processor, big battery, and useful set of cameras. On the downside though, the charging solution is quite slow and it comes with only a year of updates. It’s a value for money buy for the segment, if you can look beyond these limitations

The Moto G96 5G is a well-rounded phone that offers a fast, vibrant display and balanced cameras. The software experience is clean but the phone only supports an year of updates. With an underpowered processor, there are minor stutters during day-to-day usage and its battery is not up to standard. So, unless you want a multimedia-centred phone, you can look at other options.

The Galaxy M36 5G is a budget smartphone which is perfect for a specific audience. It may not bring the best performance or battery life, but Samsung has made sure to deliver on the viewing experience with an AMOLED display at this price point. Though it’s also held back by the lack of stereo speakers and an average processor.

The Galaxy F36 5G fails to impress at its sub-Rs 15,000 price point. While the display is great for multimedia needs and the One UI software experience excels, the phone can feel sluggish due to an older chipset. The camera is pretty decent and 6 years of OS updates is perfect for long-term use. But, the overall value isn’t competitive enough when compared to rivals.