If Mobile Gaming is your thing, and you don’t have the budget to go all out on those Spec-amped Gaming Phones out there, we got your back, no worries. We have our very own list of phones with enough specs to handle those High-end Games all through the night, and these best gaming phones under 15000 INR, which puts them in the mid-range category.
Although they may seem quite average phones, at first sight, they over-deliver in terms of real-life performance, and they don’t disappoint when it comes to the gaming experience.
1. Realme X2 – The Slim Overlord
We have this classic choice among the mid-range category from Realme– Realme X2, which is known far and wide for its budget-banger specs, and the fast charging could give you a run for your money, as it gets done charging in less than an hour, and you get more battery juice for an all-nighter.
It also has a Quad Cam system and a 32 MP Selfie Cam, in case you are interested in clicking a few snaps..
| Display | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB / Expandable to 256 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP Quad Cam |
2. Xiaomi Poco X2 – Gamer’s Dhamaka
The Smartphone Giant has blessed this beauty of a device with Snapdragon’s 730G Chipset, which is not only a Gamer-centered choice, but also a battery efficient one too. This makes this Gaming Phone an excellent choice for those hoping to buy the Poco X2, and a powerful contender among the phones we have here to show you. This bad boy also has 6 GB of RAM and 120Hz Display to offer the best gaming experience a smartphone under Rs 15,000 can ever give you. It’s also got a Quad Cam system, along with a dual camera setup for a selfie cam.
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64GB / Expandable to 512gb |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP Quad Cam |
| Front Camera | 20 MP + 2 MP |
3. Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro – Mandarin Magnificence
This Gaming-centric phone has Snapdragon’s 720 G Chipset, along with a whopping 5,000 mAh of battery backup, which is more than enough to last you a day of normal usage, even a half for intensive gaming. It’s got a large IPS LCD Display, along with an impressive dual cam set-up, and a 16 MP Selfie Cam.
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 720G |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
4. Realme 7 – Silky Smoothness
We have Realme’s new entry to mid-range smartphone entry, and the successor to the fan favourite Realme 6. And it doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance nor the design aesthetic, and it also impresses with its snappy performance, as expected from being the Realme’s first entry with the Mediatek G95 SoC. In addition to that, it’s got an impressive 5,000 mAh Battery and a Quad Cam setup, a balanced approach for a Budget Gaming Phone.
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB/ Expandable upto 256 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
5. Samsung Galaxy M12 – The Bulky Beast
This is an entry from Samsung’s Budget line and Net exclusive Smartphones, the M-series, and these were manufactured keeping the youth in mind, in other words, these are aimed at the audience who care a great deal about gaming and photography, and specs speak for themselves. It has got an Exynos Octa-core processor under the hood, and a powerful 6,000 mAh Battery for your hardcore gaming sprees.
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
6. OPPO A53 – Unlikely, But Formidable
Oppo isn’t exactly known for making spec-worthy phones at this price range, as they focus on Camera Quality and Design Aesthetics for their mid-range smartphones. But this phone is an exception, and it has what it takes to join our Budget Gaming Phones Club.
The Snapdragon chipset isn’t the only reason that fetched this guy a nomination, but the 5,000 mAh Battery and a whole lot of tricks under its sleeve, makes it a worthy contender.
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
7. Samsung Galaxy M21– The Underdog
This Gamer-Worthy Phone always falls away from the radar when people look for phones, mostly due to many phones having the same specs among their brethren, and being ignored due to its big brother which is next to come. But this phone is also title-worthy among our budget Gamer Phone Series, due to the power-packed specs it possesses, among which the Exynos Chipset and 6,000 mAh battery are a highlight.
| Display | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
8. Samsung Galaxy M30s – Spec-Worthy Monster
One would say this would be easily the best buy under Rs 15,000 if you are looking for a phone which is worthy of being called a Budget Gaming Mobile Phone because the specs check all the boxes for a potential candidate. It’s got the 6,000 mAh Battery along with that gorgeous Super AMOLED screen, giving you the best possible gameplay and viewing angles a phone can give.
| Display | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB (expandable up to 512 GB) |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
9. Infinix Zero 8i – From Zero to Infinity, and Beyond
This is a very rarely seen smartphone brand, and no serious Gaming Phone aspirant might even look in this direction, as they are not familiar with it. But the Mediatek Helio G90T Chipset gives the user a promise of powerful performance and efficiency. It’s got a monstrous 8 GB RAM right out of the box and coupled with a 90Hz of screen refresh rate, it can easily take on whatever High-Spec Game you throw at it, and it can easily exceed your expectation by helping you play that game as smooth as butter.
| Display | 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) |
| Processor | .MediaTek Helio G90T |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB (expandable up to 256 GB) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48 + 8 + 2MP + AI lens |
| Front Camera | 16MP + 8MP |
Final Take – By TecValue
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