Best Gaming Mobile Phones Under 25000

With smartphone prices rising due to the RAM crisis, the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro takes a more practical approach by focusing on delivering a well-balanced experience. It justifies its price tag with a stunning AMOLED display, solid battery backup, reliable performance and Samsung's mature software experience. The cameras could have been better, especially at night. However, for buyers looking for a dependable everyday phone, the Galaxy F70 Pro is a solid option to consider.

The Poco M8 Power gets the essentials right with a lovely AMOLED display and a massive battery that just won't quit. Long-term software support and solid everyday performance round out the package well. The phone is not flawless, though, as cameras are just okay, charging is slow and gaming has limits, while HyperOS needs a little more polish. But at Rs 24,999, amid the ongoing RAM crisis, it's a smart, well-judged buy.

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.

The Poco M8 looks great, offers a curved AMOLED screen, solid battery life, and fast charging. But its ageing chipset, average single camera, and cluttered HyperOS hold it back immensely. It is easily outmatched by its competitors in the segment, and feels like a weak entry into 2026 from the brand. It can be a decent buy, but only if it is heavily discounted; else there area a ton of better balanced phones out there.

The Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G proves that you don't need to spend more to get a good phone. It delivers on all the essentials and pushes the bar with its stunning 1.5K 120 Hz AMOLED display, good gaming, everyday performance and long battery life. However, the software is in dire need of some optimisation, along with the main camera. But its downsides can be overlooked by its impressive spec sheet, which is why it becomes the most value-for-money smartphone for me in 2026.

The Realme C55 brings a good spec package at a fairly affordable price, featuring a FULL HD screen with fast refresh rate, a large battery, decent main camera, and a lightweight build. However, the UI is packed with troubling bloatware, the selfie camera is below average and so is the screen brightness. It is a decent option under the budget but there are better one’s out there.