Best Gaming Smartphones to buy this festive season
WRITTEN BY: DIGIT Updated 1 October, 2021
As the busy festive season approaches us, demand for gaming smartphones is picking up. Many are looking for gaming smartphones that promise immersive gaming experiences. But, phones that offer truly immersive gaming experiences are not that easily found. Currently, there exist some decent gaming smartphones in the market that also bring with them features such as gaming triggers and RGB lights. This, of course, is over and above them offering powerful hardware which helps them run graphics-intensive titles without much trouble. The phones we’ll recommend in this story are built from the ground up for gaming and bring support for accessories, lots of RAM and storage, along with large, vibrant displays with fast touch response. Basically, they promise all that you need from a regular smartphone, but everything beefed up. So, without further ado, let’s get to our list of best gaming smartphones to buy during this upcoming festive season. These phones are not ranked in any particular order, so choose your pick wisely.
iQOO 7 Legend
8GB RAM
iQOO 7 Legend 5G (Legendary Track Design, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | 3GB Extended RAM | Upto 12 Months No Cost EMI | 6 Months Free Screen Replacement | Extra Rs.3000 Off on Exchange
by iQOO
4,167
₹39,990.00 ₹44,990.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The iQOO 7 Legend comes with a120Hz Super AMOLED display offering Full HD+ resolution powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
The iQOO 7 Legend is one of the most powerful gaming smartphones available right now that offers an immersive gaming experience. At the core, it’s a gaming phone but one that offers a lot more in all departments. The iQOO 7 legend offers matte finish on the back, and brings a solid build that is ergonomic and feels great in the hand. Powered by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, the phone offers plenty of RAM and storage for all your games.
However, one of its biggest talking points is the presence of a large liquid-cooled vapour cooling chamber that enables efficient dissipation of heat to keep the phone’s temperature down during long gaming sessions. During our testing, this core hardware helped the iQOO 7 legend achieve really high benchmark scores, proving that the phone can offer good performance.
Apart from these, the iQOO 7 Legend also comes with a big 120Hz Super AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution and is capable of producing bright and vivid colours. It is also one of the fastest charging phones in the market and can fully charge in just 25 minutes. All these combine to make it a really interesting phone for gaming enthusiasts.
OnePlus 9 Pro
12 GB RAM
OnePlus 9 Pro 5G (Morning Mist, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage)
by OnePlus
6,208
₹65,999.00 ₹69,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED curved display powered by Snapdragon 888 processor and 4,500 mAh battery.
Moving on to the OnePlus 9 Pro. This is a flagship phone that offers an immersive gaming experience courtesy of a balanced combination of the Fluid 2.0 AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. While OnePlus 9 Pro is again one of those phones that’s not being marketed as a gaming phone. Yet, it offers pretty much all that is required to make a gaming phone.
This is majorly because the OnePlus 9 Pro is powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 processor that is paired with fast LPDDR5 RAM. Apart from this, the OnePlus 9 Pro also offers loud dual stereo speakers to enhance gaming experiences on the device. Plus, there’s a big 4,500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast wireless charging to ensure that you can game for hours at a go.
During our testing, the OnePlus 9 Pro received some top-tier scores in our gaming tests and even with the most demanding of the games, the phone managed to breeze through them without breaking a sweat.
iQOO Z5
8GB RAM
iQOO Z5 5G (Mystic Space, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor | 5000mAh Battery | 44W FlashCharge
by iQOO
1,489
₹23,990.00 ₹29,990.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The iQOO Z5 comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display offering upto a 120Hz refresh rate powered by 120Hz refresh rate and equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.
The iQOO Z5 is also a powerful phone which offers really impressive specifications. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that offers upto a 120Hz refresh rate with HDR10 certification. The phone has a punch-hole cutout in the top-centre for the selfie camera. It measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 193 grams. The phone has a plastic frame and is being offered in two colours: Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip which has an octa-core CPU running at 2.4GHz and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options to choose from. The camera setup is the same as the iQOO Z3, headlined by a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The rear camera can record in 4K UHD at upto 60FPS and there is a 16MP selfie camera as well. The iQOO Z5 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging out-of-the-box.
OnePlus Nord 2
8GB RAM
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Gray Sierra, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
by OnePlus
37,084
₹29,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The OnePlus Nord 2 comes features 6.43-inch display with a FluidAMOLED panel supporting upto 90Hz of refresh rates and 4500mAh big battery.
OnePlus' latest upper mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord 2, offers powerful specifications. To begin with, we have a big 6.43-inch display that works at a fixed resolution of 2400x1080 pixels. The display also offers a pixel density of 410ppi and offers an aspect ratio of 20:9. This is a FluidAMOLED panel that can handle refresh rates up to 90Hz. The phone's display also comes with profiles to cover sRGB and DCI-P3 colour space.
Under the hood, we have MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC with either 6GB, 8GB or 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. This hardware is tasked to run a copy of Android 11 based Oxygen OS that shares the codebase with Oppo ColorOS. This hardware, on paper at least, looks good enough for gaming, multi-tasking and more.
Moving on to the camera department, we have a triple-lens set-up with a primary 50-megapixel lens that comes with support for optical image stabilisation. There's a secondary ultra-wide lens that is an 8-megapixel sensor and 119.7-degree field of view. The third lens in the set-up is a mono camera. The camera app offers support for features such as Nightscape Ultra, AI Photo Enhancement, UltraShot HDR and more. The phone also offers a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 lens for clicking selfies and front-facing videos. The whole package is powered using a big 4500mAh battery pack which also supports Warp Charge 65T technology.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
8GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Cloud Navy, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
by Samsung
4,891
₹39,990.00 ₹74,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and 4,500mAh battery.
Last, but not the least, is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. While not a device which goes big on gaming features, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is a good option for those looking for a Samsung device promising powerful gaming performance. The Galaxy S20 FE is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor that has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. While some may see it as an older chip, it still packs a solid punch, given its flagship stature.
During our time with it, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G performed quite well, as it offered stable performance, and did not stutter or lag while handling heavy-duty games. This was mostly down to the powerful hardware under the hood which ensures that you get a sustained gaming experience.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G also features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display that has a punch-hole cutout and supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and is also HDR10+ certified. The animations and transitions look smoother and the phone is ideal for all day-to-day tasks. Keeping the lights on here is a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well. These come in very handy during long gaming sessions
As the busy festive season approaches us, demand for gaming smartphones is picking up. Many are looking for gaming smartphones that promise immersive gaming experiences. But, phones that offer truly immersive gaming experiences are not that easily found. Currently, there exist some decent gaming smartphones in the market that also bring with them features such as gaming triggers and RGB lights. This, of course, is over and above them offering powerful hardware which helps them run graphics-intensive titles without much trouble. The phones we’ll recommend in this story are built from the ground up for gaming and bring support for accessories, lots of RAM and storage, along with large, vibrant displays with fast touch response. Basically, they promise all that you need from a regular smartphone, but everything beefed up. So, without further ado, let’s get to our list of best gaming smartphones to buy during this upcoming festive season. These phones are not ranked in any particular order, so choose your pick wisely.
iQOO 7 Legend
8GB RAM
iQOO 7 Legend 5G (Legendary Track Design, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | 3GB Extended RAM | Upto 12 Months No Cost EMI | 6 Months Free Screen Replacement | Extra Rs.3000 Off on Exchange
by iQOO
4,167
₹39,990.00 ₹44,990.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The iQOO 7 Legend comes with a120Hz Super AMOLED display offering Full HD+ resolution powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
The iQOO 7 Legend is one of the most powerful gaming smartphones available right now that offers an immersive gaming experience. At the core, it’s a gaming phone but one that offers a lot more in all departments. The iQOO 7 legend offers matte finish on the back, and brings a solid build that is ergonomic and feels great in the hand. Powered by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, the phone offers plenty of RAM and storage for all your games.
However, one of its biggest talking points is the presence of a large liquid-cooled vapour cooling chamber that enables efficient dissipation of heat to keep the phone’s temperature down during long gaming sessions. During our testing, this core hardware helped the iQOO 7 legend achieve really high benchmark scores, proving that the phone can offer good performance.
Apart from these, the iQOO 7 Legend also comes with a big 120Hz Super AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution and is capable of producing bright and vivid colours. It is also one of the fastest charging phones in the market and can fully charge in just 25 minutes. All these combine to make it a really interesting phone for gaming enthusiasts.
OnePlus 9 Pro
12 GB RAM
OnePlus 9 Pro 5G (Morning Mist, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage)
by OnePlus
6,208
₹65,999.00 ₹69,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED curved display powered by Snapdragon 888 processor and 4,500 mAh battery.
Moving on to the OnePlus 9 Pro. This is a flagship phone that offers an immersive gaming experience courtesy of a balanced combination of the Fluid 2.0 AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. While OnePlus 9 Pro is again one of those phones that’s not being marketed as a gaming phone. Yet, it offers pretty much all that is required to make a gaming phone.
This is majorly because the OnePlus 9 Pro is powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 processor that is paired with fast LPDDR5 RAM. Apart from this, the OnePlus 9 Pro also offers loud dual stereo speakers to enhance gaming experiences on the device. Plus, there’s a big 4,500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast wireless charging to ensure that you can game for hours at a go.
During our testing, the OnePlus 9 Pro received some top-tier scores in our gaming tests and even with the most demanding of the games, the phone managed to breeze through them without breaking a sweat.
iQOO Z5
8GB RAM
iQOO Z5 5G (Mystic Space, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor | 5000mAh Battery | 44W FlashCharge
by iQOO
1,489
₹23,990.00 ₹29,990.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The iQOO Z5 comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display offering upto a 120Hz refresh rate powered by 120Hz refresh rate and equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.
The iQOO Z5 is also a powerful phone which offers really impressive specifications. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that offers upto a 120Hz refresh rate with HDR10 certification. The phone has a punch-hole cutout in the top-centre for the selfie camera. It measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 193 grams. The phone has a plastic frame and is being offered in two colours: Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip which has an octa-core CPU running at 2.4GHz and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options to choose from. The camera setup is the same as the iQOO Z3, headlined by a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The rear camera can record in 4K UHD at upto 60FPS and there is a 16MP selfie camera as well. The iQOO Z5 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging out-of-the-box.
OnePlus Nord 2
8GB RAM
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Gray Sierra, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
by OnePlus
37,084
₹29,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The OnePlus Nord 2 comes features 6.43-inch display with a FluidAMOLED panel supporting upto 90Hz of refresh rates and 4500mAh big battery.
OnePlus' latest upper mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord 2, offers powerful specifications. To begin with, we have a big 6.43-inch display that works at a fixed resolution of 2400x1080 pixels. The display also offers a pixel density of 410ppi and offers an aspect ratio of 20:9. This is a FluidAMOLED panel that can handle refresh rates up to 90Hz. The phone's display also comes with profiles to cover sRGB and DCI-P3 colour space.
Under the hood, we have MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC with either 6GB, 8GB or 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. This hardware is tasked to run a copy of Android 11 based Oxygen OS that shares the codebase with Oppo ColorOS. This hardware, on paper at least, looks good enough for gaming, multi-tasking and more.
Moving on to the camera department, we have a triple-lens set-up with a primary 50-megapixel lens that comes with support for optical image stabilisation. There's a secondary ultra-wide lens that is an 8-megapixel sensor and 119.7-degree field of view. The third lens in the set-up is a mono camera. The camera app offers support for features such as Nightscape Ultra, AI Photo Enhancement, UltraShot HDR and more. The phone also offers a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 lens for clicking selfies and front-facing videos. The whole package is powered using a big 4500mAh battery pack which also supports Warp Charge 65T technology.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
8GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Cloud Navy, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
by Samsung
4,891
₹39,990.00 ₹74,999.00 Fulfilled FREE Delivery
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and 4,500mAh battery.
Last, but not the least, is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. While not a device which goes big on gaming features, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is a good option for those looking for a Samsung device promising powerful gaming performance. The Galaxy S20 FE is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor that has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. While some may see it as an older chip, it still packs a solid punch, given its flagship stature.
During our time with it, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G performed quite well, as it offered stable performance, and did not stutter or lag while handling heavy-duty games. This was mostly down to the powerful hardware under the hood which ensures that you get a sustained gaming experience.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G also features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display that has a punch-hole cutout and supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and is also HDR10+ certified. The animations and transitions look smoother and the phone is ideal for all day-to-day tasks. Keeping the lights on here is a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well. These come in very handy during long gaming sessions
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