From exceptional gaming to battery life, these five iconic releases can unleash the inner gamer in you.
Planning to buy a gaming smartphone with a budget of 20K tops? Well, you’ll need two to three times that much for a real gaming phone.
But it doesn’t mean you’ve no choice. That 20K budget of yours can yield “flagship killers” or models with excellent raw performance. In this article, we cited five smartphones capable of handling AAA titles with ease, simply because their chipsets are powerful.
POCO X6 5G
The POCO X6 Series, launched early this year, has solidified the meaning of value for your money in 2024. While the POCO X6 isn’t a flagship killer, your limited budget is surely satisfied. You can play popular titles, such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG, Call of Duty: Mobile, and even Genshin Impact.
The main offers of the POCO X6 include:
- 6.67” 1220p AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Up to 12 GB RAM
- Up to 512 GB ROM
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 240 Hz touch sampling rate
- 5,100 mAh battery
- 67 W turbo charging
- 64 + 8 + 2 MP rear cameras
- 16 MP selfie camera
It’s also equipped with a large cooling chamber to disperse heat quickly, useful when gaming, video recording, and even charging.
Another advantage is the massive 512 GB of internal storage, uncommon among entry-level and mid-range smartphones. Even though it lacks an external card slot, it retains the beloved 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The POCO X6 currently scores 593,093 points on AnTuTu.
POCO X6 Pro 5G
Pushing for more? The POCO X6 Pro is a mouthwatering option. The Pro version is light-years away from the base model and it can handle very demanding games, including dashing open-world titles like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves, with much ease on max graphics at 60 FPS.
Here are the offers of the POCO X6 Pro:
- 6.67” 1220p AMOLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
- Up to 12 GB RAM
- Up to 512 GB ROM
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 480 Hz touch sampling rate
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 67 W turbo charging
- 64 + 8 + 2 MP rear cameras
- 16 MP selfie camera
The raw performance of over a million AnTuTu points is the reason why it’s a flagship killer. It also features a big cooling chamber, tanky battery, and massive storage for multiple games. It can charge up pretty quickly, very applicable when taking a short break.
However, it lacks the beloved 3.5 mm headphone jack. You can either use a dongle for OTG audio or wireless earbuds.
The POCO X6 Pro currently scores 1,397,705 points on AnTuTu.
Infinix GT 20 Pro 5G
The Infinix GT 20 Pro is the latest offer from the brand and it’s heavily focused on gaming performance. This one features two additional chipsets for the display and frame-rate to promote high and stable FPS during gaming. It can handle lots of games, even AAA titles, but it’s supremely optimized for MLBB.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro sports:
- 6.78” 1080p AMOLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
- 12 GB RAM
- 256 GB ROM
- 144 Hz refresh rate
- 360 Hz touch sampling rate
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 45 W turbo charging
- 108 + 2 + 2 MP rear cameras
- 32 MP selfie camera
The first additional chip raises the max FPS to 120, even on games that don’t normally support it. This unlocks incredible performance and smoothness on first-person shooters and MOBAs.
The other chip helps ensure that the max FPS is stable while balancing resources and good temperatures. It tries to maintain FPS variations of fewer than 3.5 during heavy gaming. Plus, the phone is equipped with bypass charging so you can play your favorite titles nonstop.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro currently scores 910,709 points on AnTuTu.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
The last two are hybrids of gaming and camera features. Let’s start with the Redmi Note 13 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. This is ready for your daily entertainment needs and everything else beyond gaming.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro features:
- 6.67” 1220p AMOLED display
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Up to 12 GB RAM
- Up to 512 GB ROM
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 240 Hz touch sampling rate
- 5,100 mAh battery
- 67 W turbo charging
- 200 + 8 + 2 MP rear cameras
- 16 MP selfie camera
This phone can dish out the needed performance for gaming and capture moments anytime. The 120 Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution let you enjoy different games with great vividness and clarity.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro currently scores 600,986 points on AnTuTu.
TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G
The last is the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro, which comes with a brand-new design. This smartphone is a blend of gaming and mobile photography with a dash of premium aesthetics. But don’t be fooled by its looks because the display, processor, and battery are superb.
The core features of the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro are:
- 6.78” 1080p AMOLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
- 12 GB RAM
- 512 GB ROM
- 144 Hz refresh rate
- 240 Hz touch sampling rate
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 70 W turbo charging
- 50 + 50 + 2 MP rear cameras
- 50 MP selfie camera
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro is like a camera phone with an on-the-go console. It can run top-tier games, including demanding open-world titles, at high graphics and frame rates.
When the battery drops, juice it up fast with 70 W turbo charging; more fun, less charging. It also features a big memory for running lots of apps and large storage for pics, vids, games, and other files.
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro currently scores 900,764 points on AnTuTu. This CAMON 30 model is in limited stock.
Takeaway
| Specs | POCO X6 5G | POCO X6 Pro 5G | Infinix GT 20 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G |
| Display | 6.67” 1.5K (1220p) 120Hz | 6.67” 1.5K (1220p) 120Hz | 6.78” 1080p 144Hz | 6.67” 1.5K (1220p) 120Hz | 6.78” 1080p 144Hz |
| Memory (RAM+ROM) | 12+512GB max | 12+512GB max | 12+256GB only | 12+512GB max | 12+512GB only |
| AnTuTu | 593,093 | 1,397,705 | 910,709 | 600,986 | 900,764 |
| Battery (mAh) | 5,100 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,100 | 5,000 |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | 45W | 67W | 70W |
| Camera | 64MP main | 64MP main | 108MP main | 200MP main | 50MP main |
| SRP (PHP) | 14,999 | 16,999 | 16,199 | 16,999 | 19,999 |
Our picks here aren’t absolute and we’ll explain why. The Infinix GT 20 Pro and TECNO CAMON 30 Pro win the display because of the 144 Hz refresh rate, which matters the most during high octane playthroughs.
For memory, the POCO X6, POCO X6 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro are better because they are available in two variants. You can choose which variant fits your budget.
The POCO X6 and Redmi Note 13 Pro take the lead in battery with 5,100 mAh each. But the charging is dominated by the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro with 70 W rapid charging.
Cameras depend on the device’s software. That’s why the Redmi Note 13 Pro is only winning for having the highest megapixel on the main lens, which is connected to the picture’s resolution.
Of course, the POCO X6 Pro is the best in raw performance with over 1.3 million AnTuTu points. Such numbers suggest the capability to load and sustain smooth performance on demanding apps and heavy gaming.
For the ultimate factor, the price, we pick the POCO X6 Pro and TECNO CAMON 30 Pro. If you only care about pure performance, the POCO X6 Pro is the better choice. However, if you want a good balance in gaming and camera quality, the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro is the one for you.
