Gaming smartphones are becoming more mainstream with the growth of esports in India. There are plenty of solid options under Rs 35,000 to join the esports bandwagon. But at this year’s India Gadget Awards 2023, one gaming smartphone specifically stood out. Over 35 jury members, who also voted for the best of the best from over 200 nominees across 35+ product categories, have crowned a winner for the Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Mainstream) category.
Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Mainstream)
Winner: iQOO Neo 7 Pro
The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is the only phone on the list to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which powered select flagship phones last year. Needless to say, this flagship-grade chipset brings super-fast and efficient gaming capabilities to this segment. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro also supports 120W fast charging, allowing you can be carefree about charging your phone on short notice. You can game and watch content on the tall, crisp 6.78-inch display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate.
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Mainstream).
Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Mainstream) nominees
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G draws power from a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and boasts a sleek design. Other key features include a 50MP camera, 5,0000mAh, and 80W fast charging support.
Infinix GT 10 Pro
The Infinix GT 10 Pro features a distinct design, which some gamers may find attractive. It draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC and includes an 11-layer cooling structure to promise long hours of uninterrupted gaming.
Motorola Edge 40
The Motorola Edge 40 is one of the slimmest smartphones on the list. The single variant with 256GB of storage allows you to store multiple games and other media files carefree.
POCO F5
The POCO F5 comes powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 chipset. Its strengths include long-battery backup and vivid display.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G does not only promise a reliable gaming experience with the Dimensity 1080 SoC, but a good camera performance with a 200MP rear camera. There’s also support for 120W charging.
Realme 11 Pro+
Similar to the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Realme 11 Pro+ prioritises camera and performance. The Realme 11 Pro+ also offers an elegant Sunrise Beige variant, featuring a leather finish.
