Best Smartphones For Gaming In India 2019 That Gamers Should Consider
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Smartphone gaming has now become a thing for gamers and a focus of the smartphone industry. Here is the list of best smartphones for gaming in India 2019.
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Smartphone gaming has now become a thing for gamers. There are accessories designed specifically to enhance users’ gaming experience when using smartphones with AR and VR gaming coming soon in the future. But not all smartphones can be used for extreme gaming. Here is the list of best smartphones for gaming in India 2019.
List of best gaming smartphones in India
Best Gaming Smartphones 2019 | Specs | Prices |
1. iPhone XS Max / iPhone XS | 6.6-inch, Apple A12 Bionic, 4GB RAM, 64/256/512 GB Storage, 3174mAh Battery, 12MP+12MP Camera | Rs. 109,900 (64GB)
Rs. 1,24,900 (256GB) Rs. 1,44,900 (512GB) |
2. OnePlus 6T | 6.41-inch, Snapdragon 845, 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB Storage, 3700mAh Battery, 16MP+20MP Camera | Rs. 26,999 |
3.Asus ROG Phone | 6.0-inch, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, 128/512GB Storage, 4000mAh Battery, 12MP+8MP Camera | Rs. 69,999 |
4. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | 6.4-inch, Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6/8GB RAM, 128/512GB Storage, 4000mAh Battery, 12MP+12MP Camera | Rs. 60,700 |
5. POCO F1 | 6.18-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128/512GB Storage, 4000mAh Battery, 12MP+5MP Camera | Rs 20,999 (6/64GB)
Rs 23,999 (6/128GB) Rs 28,999 (8/256GB) |
6. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus | 6.2-inch, Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM, 64/128/256GB Storage, 3500mAh Battery, 12MP+12MP Camera | Rs. 45,990 |
7. Google Pixel 3 XL | 6.3-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB Storage, 34300mAh Battery, 12.2 Camera | Rs. 7.990 |
Here are reviews of the best budget gaming smartphone
1. Apple iPhone XS Max / iPhone XS
If you want the best iPhone for gaming, the iPhone XS Max is your best bet. The phone’s 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen is the biggest one among the iPhone lineup. It offers HDR playback for a more enhanced viewing experience. Compared to the standard iPhone XS, the XS Max’s larger battery means the phone can stay working almost one hour longer.
The XS Max comes with the A12 Bionic processor which offers 40% more efficiency as well as 50% more power than older Apple processors. Gamers consider speed an extremely crucial element for online gaming. The iPhone XS Max can easily run titles like Asphalt 9, Clash Royale and PUBG Mobile.
iPhone XS Max Specifications |
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Display | 6.6-inch OLED, 1242x2688 pixels |
Processor | Apple A12 Bionic |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 64/256/512GB |
Battery | 3174mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP+12MP |
Front Camera | 7MP+TOF 3D camera |
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2. OnePlus 6T
The OnePlus 6T is among the best and fastest smartphones for PUBG Mobile which is available on the Indian market. Although the Google Pixel can offer users the best Android experience, the OnePlus 6T just has a better speed. The phone comes with different internal storage options: a 6GB/8GB/128GB version and an 8GB/256GB version.
With HDR graphics as well as Ultra frame rate settings, it is a guarantee that any game played with OnePlus 6T, users get a faster, smoother and no-frame-drop gaming experience.
OnePlus 6T Specifications |
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Display | 6.41-inch, 1080x2340 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 6/8GB |
Storage | 128/256GB |
Battery | 3700mAh |
Rear Camera | 16MP+20MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
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3. Asus ROG Phone
For gaming enthusiasts, besides its power, the Asus ROG phone comes with a lot of extra features. The phone offers solid performance with its Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 4,000mAh battery, and a 90hz-refresh-rate screen.
Extra features for gamers include the air triggers which are touch-sensitive buttons located on the phone’s top-right and top-left. The phone’s cooling system consists of a 3D vapor chamber, a copper heat dissipation unit, and a carbon cooling pad to ensure CPU cooling efficiency. Additional accessories are also available like the Nintendo Switch-styled controllers, the clamshell case, for a better gaming experience.
Asus ROG Phone Specifications |
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Display | 6.0-inch, 1080x2160 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 128/512GB |
Battery | 4000mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP+8MP |
Front Camera | 8MP |
4. Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Note 9 not only comes with one of the market’s highest resolution, biggest, and brightest displays, it has the latest Exynos and Snapdragon CPUs. In games like Fortnite, you will have an upper hand as you can see things more clearly with more frames per second.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Specifications |
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Display | 6.4-inch, 1440x2960 pixels |
Processor | Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 6/8GB |
Storage | 128/512GB |
Battery | 4000mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP+12MP |
Front Camera | 8MP |
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5. POCO F1
Following its launch last year, the POCO F1 has been one of the most talked about budget flagships. The phone comes with a powerful chipset as well as a good screen for gaming.
Its vapor-cooling chamber helps boost the phone’s efficiency when tasked with graphic intense games such as PUBG Mobile. Xiaomi called this tech “LiquidCool” which utilizes dedicated copper pipes.
POCO F1 Specifications |
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Display | 6.18-inch, 1080x2246 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 6/8GB |
Storage | 64/128/512GB |
Battery | 4000mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP+5MP |
Front Camera | 20MP |
6. Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are gathered into this one spot since they share almost the same smartphone gaming experience with just a small difference in screen size.
The Snapdragon 845, along with Adreno 630 graphics, and 4GB RAM (6GB for the S9 Plus) make both phones incredible performers.
While the S9 has a 5.8-inch display with a resolution of 1440x2960, the S9 Plus houses a larger 6.2-inch display and the same screen resolution. Both offer stunning visual with super AMOLED and HDR10 support.
The two phones come with Samsung’s Game Tools with which users can use to take screenshots, record gameplay, and hide notifications. Don’t forget that Samsung offers impressive Gear VR headset for super sharp VR experiences.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specifications |
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Display | 6.2-inch, 1440x2960 pixels |
Processor | Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 6GB |
Storage | 64/128/256GB |
Battery | 3500mAh |
Rear Camera | 12MP+12MP |
Front Camera | 8MP |
7. Google Pixel 3 XL
The biggest and best smartphone from Google, the Pixel 3 Xl, is also a great phone for gamers. With a 6.3-inch pOLED panel, the screen is large enough for gaming without being covered by users’ thumbs. The phone has a screen resolution of 2960x1440, so the visuals will undoubtedly have excellent contrast.
The Pixel 3 Xl also comes with a Snapdragon 845 chipset, so it can handle most gaming titles with smooth gaming performance. The Pixel 3 XL can also deliver VR content, using the Daydream View headset.
Google Pixel 3 XL Specifications |
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Display | 6.3-inch, P-OLED touchscreen, 1440x2960 pixels |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 64/128GB |
Battery | 3430mAh |
Rear Camera | 12.2MP |
Front Camera | 8MP+8MP |
Read more: Compare Google Pixel 3 vs. Pixel 3 XL
Although there is no budget gaming smartphone on the list, you should not expect a great gaming performance smartphone to come with a decent price.