Best Gaming Mobile Phones Under 30000

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.

The Vivo V50 is excellent for those who prioritise design, battery capacity and capture a lot of selfies. However, in the segment, the Vivo V50 can seem rather dated in terms of performance and while the cameras are balanced for the most part, the ultra-wide lens could certainly use some work. Unlike the V60, the V50 lacks a dedicated telephoto shooter as well, which could be a dealbreaker for some. Overall, there are tons of better alternatives at this price and we’d recommend steering clear of this one.

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 Motorola Edge 60 is a style statement with its vegan leather back panel and a top-tier curved display. It’s blessed with a useful set of cameras all around and its speakers can get quite loud. While the battery backup is average at best, it can be juiced pretty quickly with the included 68W charger. However, if you want a better performance or software experience, you might be a little underwhelmed and are better off with other options in the segment.

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.

The Realme 14 Pro Plus is ideal for those who prioritise a standout design, top-tier display and a reliable battery. It offers a complete multimedia package at this price and can also capture stunning pictures with the main and telephoto cameras. However, if you’re primarily looking to game and enjoy a long and clean software support, this phone is not for you.

The Vivo T4 Pro is the perfect Android phone for someone who prioritises zoom and portrait shots. Backing the camera are an excellent display and good battery backup. However, the chipset is not the most powerful in the segment and the phone packs a lot of preinstalled apps. So overall, the Vivo T4 Pro is a solid recommend for people who want good cameras and battery life.

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.