Smartphone gaming is getting increasingly attractive, with almost every potential buyer seeking a device capable of handling both light and heavy games such as BGMI and Call of Duty. In the premium category, nearly every smartphone is equipped to handle any game thrown at it. However, there is one smartphone that excels in delivering an exceptional gaming experience. This standout device has earned the highest votes from our esteemed jury, consisting of over 35 members for the Indian Gadget Awards 2023, which boasts more than 35 categories and 200+ nominations.
Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Premium)
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is packed with all the features you’d expect from a gaming-centric smartphone. It flaunts a potent chipset, a substantial battery, a stunning display, and comes equipped with external cooling fans and accessories.
Giving you a rundown of the specifications, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate boasts a 6.78-inch 2448×1080 Samsung AMOLED display, offering a remarkable 165Hz refresh rate and a dazzling 1,500 nits brightness. Powering this gaming beast is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, complemented by a generous 16GB of RAM and a capacious 512GB storage. Ensuring sustained performance, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate houses a robust 6,000mAh battery, supporting rapid 65W fast charging. On the software side, the device runs on Android 13, featuring a seamless integration of ROG UI and Zen UI for an enhanced user experience.
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Premium).
Best Gaming Phone of 2023 (Premium) nominees
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which Samsung has tweaked for enhanced performance and efficiency. This handset excels across a range of use cases, including intensive gaming.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Pixel 8 Pro proudly houses Google’s custom Tensor G3 chipset, guaranteeing enhanced performance compared to its predecessor. This difference is noticeable even while handling graphically demanding games.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
With the power of the Apple A17 Pro Bionic chipset, the iPhone 15 Pro Max excels in performance across various domains, including productivity tasks, social apps, entertainment, multimedia, and even more demanding activities like intensive gaming.
Vivo X90 Pro
The Vivo X90 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. The SoC ensures the handset seamlessly powers through various tasks, effortlessly handling everything from everyday use to demanding AAA games.
OnePlus 11 5G
The OnePlus 11 5G features the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 under the hood, among the fastest silicon available for Android devices. This handset not only boasts impressive speed but also enhances the gaming experience, making it especially enjoyable.
iQOO 11 5G
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, the iQOO 11 5G seamlessly tackles demanding CPU-heavy tasks. This includes playing games such as CoD: Mobile on the highest settings while simultaneously rendering an FHD video project in the background.
OnePlus 11R 5G
The OnePlus 11R stands out as a performance-focused smartphone, boasting a reliable battery pack and delivering a top-notch viewing experience. The handset is equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
