Best Gaming Phones Under 20000 Rs In 2023

Mobile Gaming has been to us for nearly a decade. It is even getting more popular since games like PUBG, BGMI, COD mobile, Fornite, APEX, etc., started to release on this platform. Right now, on the mobile platform, there are so many games available to play. Games like Call Of Duty or PUBG require decent hardware for a smooth gaming experience. Hence the gaming phones exist in the market. Gaming phones can be so expensive, but what if I told you there are some best gaming phones under 20000 in India that have excellent display quality, super gaming performance, large battery, and a great camera. In this article, we’ll look at the 6 best gaming phones 20000Rs that you buy for gaming. Besides gaming, these smartphones can deliver quite a decent output in terms of Display quality, Battery life, Camera performance, etc.

Quick List Of Best Gaming Phones Under 20000Rs In India

Last update on 2023-10-03 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

• Xaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
• Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
• Poco X3 Pro
• iQOO z3 5G
• Realme X7 5G
• Galaxy M51

1. Redmi Note 10 Pro (Best Phone Under 20000)

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
GPU	Adreno 618
Memory	6 / 8GB
Display	6.67 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
Storage	64 / 128GB
Battery	5020mAh
Rear camera	64MP + 5MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front camera	16MP

Display: One of the highlights of this Redmi Note 10 Pro is the 6.67 inches screen. It is a full HD+ 1080x2400P 120hz Super AMOLED HDR10 screen. The quality of the display is excellent. The display is protected by the Gorilla Glass 5. Thanks to the AMOLED panel and higher contrast ratios, the colors look crisp, punchy, and vibrant, along with much better viewing angles. Surprisingly the screen panel is the same as that used on Galaxy S21 and Xiaomi MI 11. Even though it has 1200nits brightness support but, to use that, you need to view HDR content at maximum brightness. Otherwise, the typical pick brightness is 700nits.

Performance: Whether you are gaming or just swiping, the 240hz touch sampling and the 120hz refresh rate with Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor deliver great overall performance. RAM management is quite essential when it comes to multi-tasking. Luckily the Redmi Note 10 Pro does a significantly good job in this part also. It comes with two variant, 6GB + 64GB, and 8GB + 128GB. You can efficiently run 8-10 apps or even more apps simultaneously or background without any issue. Although you can play almost any game, you may want to set the graphics setting on medium for more graphically intensive games.

Battery: The Redmi Note 10 Pro has a 5020mAh battery. But the actual battery life is pretty average. That is because the 120hz refresh rate and a large 6.67 screen consume quite a lot of power. Battery life also depends on usage; for example, if you play games most of the time, you may not get as much battery life as using the phone for standard use cases. To save battery life, you can lower the screen brightness or drop down the refresh rate from 120 to 60hz. It also comes with a 33W fast charger, so it charges very quickly.

Camera: The quad-camera setup on this phone is pretty good. On the back of the phone, you got Samsung’s GW3, 0.7μm, aperture of f/1.9, 64MP primary camera. One 5MP Super macro, one 8MP ultra-wide, and one 2MP depth sensor. You get a couple of cool features like HDR, night mode, long exposure, clone, vlog mode, etc., for the rear camera. The selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.45 sensor. You also get night mode, beauty, portrait mode for the front camera. The overall quality of the front camera is pretty impressive.

2. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G (Best Gaming Phone Under 17000)

Specifications

Processor	Dimensity 800U
GPU	Mali G57
Memory	6 / 8GB
Display	6.5 inch FHD+
Storage	64 / 128GB
Battery	5000mAh
Rear camera	48MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front camera	16MP

Display: The Realme Narzo 30 Pro has a 6.5-inches FHD+ IPS LCD screen. It is not an AMOLED. However, the quality of the screen is outstanding. The screen can go bright up to 600nits brightness level. Because of that, You won’t face any issues outdoors. Also, the display has a 120hz refresh rate and 180hz touch sampling rate, so you get good touch responsiveness with this phone.

Performance: A new MediaTek Dimensity 800U powers this phone. This is a brand-new processor by MediaTek, and it is an excellent and powerful processor for a mid-range price. Thanks to its 7nm architecture, this processor is very power efficient. It also supports 5G connectivity. It comes with two RAM variants 6Gb and 8GB. The RAM management is also good in this phone. Many of the apps you’ll find staying in memory, and you can easily switch between apps. You’ll not face any lagging or jitter issues while gaming and everyday use cases.

Battery: This smartphone packs a large 5000mAh battery. Again thanks to the Dimensity 800U, the battery life on this device is decent. You can expect the usage hours anywhere from 8-9 hours in typical day-to-day usage. Even if you play heavy games like BGMI or COD mobile, the battery can easily last up to 6-7 hours. It also comes with a 30W dart charger which can charge the phone from 0-100% in 1hr 15min.

Camera: On the rear side, you got a triple-camera setup. The camera setup has a 48MP f/1.8 aperture primary sensor along with an 8MP f/2.3 aperture ultra-wide and a 2MP f/2.3 aperture Macro lens. On the front, you got a single 16MP punch-hole camera with an aperture of f/2.1.

3. Poco X3 Pro (Best Gaming Smartphone Under 20000)

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPU	Adreno 640
Memory	6 / 8GB
Display	6.67inch FHD+ LCD
Storage	128GB, expandable up to 1TB
Battery	5160mAh
Rear camera	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front camera	20MP

Performance: The main highlight of this smartphone is the processor. It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SOC, which is actually a really powerful processor. This processor has scored 483527 points in the AnTuTu v8 benchmark. As of now, this is the only smartphone that gives you that much performance under 20,000Rs. So, in terms of gaming, this phone gives you the best performance. Also, in day-to-day usage, you’ll not face any lag or jitter while using this device. Talking about RAM, it comes with 6GB and 8GB, while the storage is 128GB for both variants.

Display: Talking about the display, it has 6.67 inches FHD+ LCD panel. It is not a Super AMOLED panel; however, the display quality is good. The colors, contrast, brightness are pretty decent with this smartphone. It also supports a 120hz refresh rate and 240hz touch sampling rate. So in terms of touch, you get a very smooth and responsive touch experience. The display also has the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Battery: Regarding the battery, it has a massive 5160mAh lithium-ion battery. Even though it has a Snapdragon 860, which is quite power-consuming, Poco does an excellent job with its battery performance. You’ll get around 5-6 hrs constant usage and screen on time. That is a good SOT for a powerful processor and 120hz display. Without heavy usage, the battery can easily last up to a full one day. The phone ships with a 33W fast charger that can charge the phone from 0-100% in 1hr-20min.

Camera: The rear camera combines one main 48MP f/1.79 wide-angle, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle, 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor, and 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. The front has a 20MP f/2.2 selfie camera. The camera quality is not that great, but decent, I’d say. Both have cool features and modes such as HDR, AI beauty, vlogging mode, night mode, etc.

If you are looking for the best gaming smartphone under 20000 Rs for just only gaming, The Poco X3 Pro is a beast at this price point.

4. Iqoo Z3 5G (Best Vivo Phone Under 20000)

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
GPU	Adreno 620
Memory	6 / 8GB
Display	6.58 inch FHD+
Storage	128 / 256GB
Battery	4400mAh
Rear camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front camera	16MP

Display: It’s a 6.58 inches FHD+ 2408 x 1080 resolution LCD screen. I like the fact that even it is a 6.58 inches screen, it can easily fit into your palm. The display is 120hz, hence you get smother scrolling or swipe while using the phone. You don’t get any jitter or lag. The UI is very fluid and responsive. The screen quality is decent just like other IPS LCD screens in this price segment. However, in the outdoor condition, the brightness level could felt like lower.

Performance: Talking about performance, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SOC. The 768G is a good processor compared to other smartphones in this price range. In benchmarking this processor, it scored a 453227 in AnTuTu benchmark, which is quite good. Overall it delivers a pretty good performance as a mid-range smartphone. It comes in two variants, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

Battery: It doesn’t have a large capacity battery like other smartphones in our best gaming phone under 20000Rs list, rather it has a 4400mAh battery. 4400mAh is seeming less, however, it can easily last for a full working day in normal usage. But if do some heavy tasks constantly such as playing games or video recording, the battery life may not last even 6hrs. Luckily, the iQOO Z3 comes with a 55W fast charger that charges this phone 0 to 100% under 1hr.

Camera: The iQOO Z3 has three cameras on the back. The main primary module is a 64MP f/1.79 aperture sensor along with an 8MP f/2.2 wide-angle and 2MP macro sensor. The main module is Samsung’s GW3 sensor. BTW, this is the same sensor that Redmi Note 10 Pro has used. You got all sorts of modes such as Night mode, portrait, Slo-mo, Pro, etc., and more. In the front, you got a 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera. And you got all the modes here as well.

5. Realme X7

Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 800U
GPU	Mali G57
Memory	6 / 8GB
Display	6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
Storage	128GB
Battery	4310mAh
Rear camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front camera	16MP

Display: The Realme X7 comes with a 6.4-inch screen size. The screen size is smaller than other phones on our list so that you can hold the phone perfectly. It is a full HD+ super AMOLED display. So the quality of this screen is good. The colors on this display are crisp, vibrant, and gives a better viewing angle. Even in outdoor situations, the display looks very bright and sharp as it supports up to 600nits brightness. The only sad part about the screen is, it is 60hz and not 120hz. But the touch-sample rate is 180hz.

Performance: It has the MediakTek Dimensity 800U. It is an Octa-core processor based on 7nm architecture. This processor is pretty powerful in terms of performance and gives you a smoother experience in gaming and normal day-to-day usage. It can handle the UI without any issues, and you’ll not face any kind of lag and stutter while using it.

Battery: The battery capacity little less compared to other smartphones on our list, even lower than the iQOO Z3. It has a 4310mAh battery. But also the fact that the MediaTek Dimensity 800U is an exceedingly power-efficient processor. Also, you got a 60hz Super AMOLED screen which consumes less power compared to an LCD screen. You’ll get around 7-8hrs average battery life on constant usage and screen on time.

Camera: Talking about the camera, it has a triple-camera setup. The primary sensor is a 64MP f/1.8 apertures module. Plus, an 8 MP f/2.3 ultra-wide and 2MP f/2.4 macro lens. While shooting outdoors, you get an excellent result with this camera. The pictures are punchy, and the colors are saturated. Even indoor, low-light conditions, the low f/1.8 aperture captures a really good amount of light and gives you an overall better image. On the front, it has a 16MP f/2.5 selfie camera.

6. Samsung Galaxy M51 (Best Samsung Phone Under 20000)

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
GPU	Adreno 618
Memory	6GB
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
Storage	128GB
Battery	7000mAh
Rear camera	64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front camera	32MP

Display: The display is a 6.7 inches Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus panel. The Super AMOLED Plus panel is an upgrade to regular Super AMOLED. This is a fantastic display with super deep black, super punchy colors, and a great viewing angle. It is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3+. Yes, it is outdated, but this is what you get with this smartphone. The display is 60hz, not 120hz, but the overall quality is very good.

Performance: The Galaxy M51 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G. Sure not the best chip in this price segment, but decent for regular usage. Snapdragon 730G can be found on other phones under 18000Rs, but again, a brand like Samsung includes this processor under a 20000Rs smartphone is pretty impressive. The RAM management on the 6GB base variant is pretty good, able to run quite a few apps in the background.

Battery: The battery is a key highlight of this phone. It has a massive 7000mAh battery. The battery life is insane. Thanks to the AMOLED panel and the huge battery capacity, this phone can easily last about two days on medium usage. Even in heavy use and gaming, it can beat any phone on our list. But sadly, it comes with only a 25W fast charger, which takes almost 2hrs to charge the phone fully.

Camera: Samsung has made quite improvements in its image processing for the past 1years or so. The camera performance of this phone is really good. You got a quad-camera setup on the back. The primary module is 64MP f/1.8. The others are 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor.The colors are crisp, sharp, detailed, and the saturation is balanced.

Conclusion

These are the 6 best phones under 20000Rs you can buy, whether for gaming, better display for watching movies and Netflix, great camera for photography, or large battery life for long daytime usage. All smartphone has their own pros and cons. Some phones have the best display but might not have the best performance of all. Also, some phone is very good in camera but lack in battery performance. So depending on your use case and requirement, you can choose which is best for you.