Best Gaming Mobile Phones Under 30000

With the Reno 13, Oppo is offering a mid-range phone that you can rely on. It works smoothly, takes stellar photos and does so consistently for a day and then some. It ticks all the right boxes for a premium phone but asks a steep price for what it delivers. Moreover, the OS experience is also not top-notch because of the amount of bloatware but that would be asking too much.

iQOO Neo 10R is a pretty good phone for its price, as it packs a powerful processor, decent set of cameras and a smooth, bright display. It also features a huge battery that can easily last you a day. While the design is unique, it’s not light weight and the plastic panel may feel cheap for some. If you are planning for this phone, i suggest you to skip the base variant.

With an excellent software experience with Nothing OS, a versatile camera setup, and a bright 120 Hz OLED display, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro still champions its place as one of the best mid-range smartphones you can buy, even after six months. Performance is not its strongest suit, and the camera lacks consistency, but still, the overall package is stylish, clean and thoughtfully built.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro shines as a stylish yet durable smartphone that can withstand submersion in water and accidental drops. It features a stunning display and long-lasting battery life. However, the outdated software, average cameras, and middle-of-the-road performance hold it back from being the segment's top contender. It would be a good pick if you prioritise durability, but for anyone else, there are better options out there.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a well-rounded phone which looks and feels premium, delivers excellent everyday performance, has a large, bright display, the cameras perform reliably across the board, and the battery easily lasts a full day. The software experience on Hello UI is decent, but the flavour of Android 16 is missing. It's a near perfect phone under Rs 30,000 that offers almost a flagship level experience.

Samsung Galaxy M56 is a phone of contradictions. It pairs a great AMOLED display with a weak mono speaker, undermining the media experience. Likewise, its excellent One UI software experience is let down by a sluggish Exynos chipset. This imbalance makes the Galaxy M56 a miss, and most buyers will be able to find better-rounded alternatives.

The Realme 15 isn’t designed to win speed tests but to deliver a fantastic screen and unbeatable power backup consistently. It’s intended for those who endlessly scroll through their social feed or binge watch shows in once sitting. An added advantage is that it can capture some beautiful scenery but that’s as far as it goes. If you think you need more power, there are definitely better options out there.

The K13 Turbo is Oppo’s attempt at a budget gaming smartphone. With a physical fan on board, the phone performs similarly with the fan turned on or off. The cameras click balanced photos but however, it misses out on a extra camera. The phone boasts a day long battery life and the display is bright enough outdoors and produce punchy colors, but there are other more well-rounded options you can explore.