Gaming phones have gone mainstream. As mobile gaming expands its horizons, all the smartphone manufacturers out there are putting out gaming-oriented smartphones in the wild that focus on key aspects like fast processors, high refresh rate displays, an enhanced cooling system, large memory capacity, and even larger batteries which is also the criteria of our list. Are you on the hunt for the perfect gaming smartphone for your needs? Look no further! Here is the list of the 10 best gaming smartphones in 2024 to add to your arsenal.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: Best Overall Gaming Smartphone
Hardly a mobile gamer who has never heard of ASUS ROG phones. These are the most powerful gaming-oriented phones in existence. And with the Phone 8 Pro, ASUS added an undefeated champion to the ring that is hard to compete with.
With improved cooling, the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and added wireless charging, you can add charm to your mobile gaming experience. With the added benefits of external cooling, shoulder triggers, and gamepad attachments, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a GOAT of gaming smartphones.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: Special Features
- 165Hz Refresh Rate Display
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor
- 16GB RAM
- Shoulder Triggers
- Active Cooling System
- Tessen Mobile Controller Support
- Anime Vision Display in Back
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Availability
ASUS ROG PHONE 8 Pro is available on ASUS E-Store for Rs 94,999.
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro: Best Cooling System on a Smartphone
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro is the latest edition in the Redmagic family, which is the top-of-the-line gaming smartphone from Nubia. The Redmagic 9 Pro comes with significant improvements over the Redmagic 8 Pro, including an improved processor and cooling system.
The Redmagic 9 Pro features an ICE 13.0 cooling system with a built-in cooling fan, which makes it the only gaming phone with such a feature. The Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro also features shoulder trigger buttons, which users can re-map according to their needs.
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Shoulder triggers
- Active cooling with ICE 13.0 Technology
- Under display, front camera
- The fast and responsive shoulder trigger
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro Availability
Nubia Redmagic 9 Pro is available on the Nubia store for $649.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: Console Level Gaming Smartphone
iPhones are not specifically tailored for gaming. Or at least that was the case until now. With the iPhone 15 Pro series, Apple announced that it will officially support console games, making it the first ever official smartphone that supports console games out of the box.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has an A17 Pro processor on board that is so powerful that this time around Apple announced their partnership with game manufacturers and launched the first-ever smartphone that has support for PS5 games out of the box. The iPhone 15 Pro is built out of titanium, which also partially helps it manage its thermals in a better manner.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: Special Features
- The most powerful A17 Pro Processor on board
- Titanium build
- USB 3.0 Type C support
- Official console games support
- Onboard hardware acceleration Ray-Tracing for better graphic support
iPhone 15 Pro Max Availability
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in the Apple Store for Rs 1,59,900.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Best Display For Gaming
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. The new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is also equipped with a titanium frame and a larger cooling system.
While not a gaming-centric device, it brings some of the most unique features, like an S-Pen and a first-of-its-kind display that has best-in-class anti-reflective coating on board. This anti-reflective coating makes it much easier to use in direct sunlight and a glairy environment.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Fast LPDDR 5X RAM support
- Up to 1TB storage
- S-Pen built-in
- Anti-Glair display coating
- Gorilla Glass Armor protection
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Availability
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is available at Smaung Stores for Rs 1,29,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro: Cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Gaming Phone
Xiaomi’s Redmi K70 Pro is not currently available outside China but it’s one of the most powerful gaming-centric phones available for the price. The phone is rumoured to be launched as a Poco F6 in India and globally in March 2024. The Redmi K 70Pro is equipped with 120W charge support and a charger in the box.
The K70 Pro has a glass-metal design, giving it a premium touch for the price and to add to the premium feel, the Redmi K70 Pro has an edge-to-edge display that can go up to 4000 nits of brightness. It is said to be the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-equipped device globally once it is launched.
Redmi K70Pro Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Premium Build
- 120W charging support with charger in-box
- Cheapest 8 Gen 3 Phone
Redmi K70 Pro Availability
The Redmi K70 Pro is not currently available globally.
iQOO 12 5G: Most Affordable Gaming Smartphone
iQOO 12 was the first phone globally to come out with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The iQOO 12 5G is also the cheapest smartphone available in India, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The iQOO 12 also features one of the most impressive camera layouts for its price.
The iQOO 12 is equipped with a 3X periscope zoom and all three cameras have a special macro mode built right into the phone. The iQOO 12 also has one of the best liquid vapour chamber cooling systems. The device features 120W fast charging with a charger in the box.
iQOO 12 Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- 120-watt charging support
- 144Hz refresh rate display with wet touch technology
- Super Computing Q1 Chip to increase game frames
iQOO 12 Availability
You can get iQOO 12 from Amazon for Rs 52,999.
OnePlus 12: Best Designed Gaming Phone
The latest offering from OnePlus is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as well. This time around, OnePlus is boasting the largest cooling chamber available on any flagship. The OnePlus 12 can be deemed as the most beautiful phone on this list with its unique and amazing Flowy Emerald finish In the OnePlus 12, users also get to enjoy 2K 120Hz XDR Diaply with curved sides.
OnePlus 12: Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Alert Slider Support
- 2K 120Hz LTPO Display
- 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera System
- Largest VC Cooling system
OnePlus 12 Availability
The OnePlus 12 is available on the OnePlus official store and Amazon at Rs 69,999.
Poco X6 Pro: Most Value For Money Gaming Phone
The Poco X6 Pro is the most affordable gaming-oriented smartphone in the list available in India. The Poco X6 Pro features a powerful MediaTek Dimensity D8300 Ultra processor. To add to the powerhouse, the Poco X6 Pro also features LPDDR 5X RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage.
To keep the phone up and running, the Poco X6 Pro features a 5000mAh battery that can be charged with an included 67W charger. The Poco X6 Pro is also impressive with the segment’s first ever 1.5K display that can produce over 68.7B colours with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Poco X6 Pro Special Features
- Powerful MediaTek Dimensity D8300 Processor
- LPDDR5X RAM
- UFS 4.0 Storage
- 120Hz, 1.5K resolution, Flat Display
- WildBoost 2.0 Game boost technology
Poco X6 Pro Availability
Poco X6 Pro is available on Flipkart for Rs 26,999.
Best Foldable Gaming Phone: OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open is the only foldable phone on our list, mainly because of its powerful processor residing inside and its most usable external screen. Most foldable displays have either huge bezels or unstable form factors on the external display. But OnePls Open changes that with its perfectly usable 16:9 form factor.
The OnePlus Open features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with a new multitasking system developed by OnePlus itself. The multitasking system on the OnePlus Open is the most unique one in any foldable.
OnePlus Open Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Folding form factor with large internal display
- Most usable external display in any foldable
- Impressive Hasselblad camera system
- Large 48-og mAh battery
OnePlus Open Availability
The OnePlus Open can be bought on Amazon or OnePlus stores for Rs 1,39,999.
Xiaomi 14 Pro: The Most Affordable Leica
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is the latest flagship offering from Xiaomi, getting launched globally in February. The Xiaomi 14 Pro is another device to join the titanium-built phones. The titanium frame on the Xiaomi 14 Pro gives it a premium in-hand feel and heat deception.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro features 12 or 16GB of RAM paired with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The Xiaomi 14 Pro features a 4880mAh battery under the hood with a 120W charger that can charge the phone within 18 minutes for those quick gaming sessions.
Xiaomi 14 Pro: Special Features
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Titanium built
- 120W fast charge
- 50W wireless charging
- HyperOS Game Mode
Xiaomi 14 Pro: Availability
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is not yet available in the global market but it is all set to be launched in February.
