These phones offer flagship-grade chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays and large batteries for gaming.
Motorola Edge 70 Max (pictured) packs a 7,100mAh battery
The sub-Rs. 75,000 segment has become an interesting space for gaming phones, with several models offering the kind of hardware you would usually expect from more expensive flagships. Powerful processors, high-refresh-rate screens, large batteries and dedicated cooling systems are now common here. Some phones are built with gaming in mind, offering features such as faster touch response and better thermal management, while others strike a balance between gaming and everyday use.
If you want a phone that can handle demanding games without crossing the Rs. 75,000 mark, here are some options to consider in India.
The iQOO 15 is built with an 8K VC Cooling System covering an 8,000 sq mm heat dissipation area. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone also features a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Its Wet Finger Control feature keeps the screen responsive even when your fingers are wet or sweaty.
This flagship model packs a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. For optics, it has a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter. It also gets a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
The iQOO 15 starts at Rs. 76,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 93,999. It is available in Apex, Alpha Black, and Legend finishes.
The OnePlus 15R focuses on gaming with a dedicated Touch Response Chip, G2 Wi-Fi chip and a vapour chamber for thermal management. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. Its 6.83-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display supports a 165Hz refresh rate, while Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the panel.
The phone packs a 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging. For cameras, it gets a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 primary sensor with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
The OnePlus 15R comes in three configurations, priced from Rs. 59,999 for the 12GB + 256G variant. The 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB options cost Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 66,999, respectively. It is available in Charcoal Black, Electric Violet and Mint Breeze colourways.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max combines the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset with a 5,500 sq mm vapour chamber to help manage heat during gaming. It offers up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The 6.8-inch QHD+ Extreme AMOLED display runs at up to 144Hz and supports 360Hz touch sampling, while Water Touch keeps it responsive with damp fingers.
A 7,100mAh battery powers the phone, with support for 90W wired and 25W wireless charging. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-710 main sensor with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
Motorola offers the Edge 70 Max in two variants. The 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 54,999, while the 12GB + 256GB version is priced at Rs. 59,999. It is offered in Pantone-certified Aqua Grey, Dark Shadow and Ice Melt shades.
The Vivo X200T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset and has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, giving it enough hardware for demanding games.
The phone packs a 6,200mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and has IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo X200T is priced at Rs. 59,999 and Rs. 69,999 for the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants, and it is sold in Seaside Lilac and Stellar Black colour options.
The Poco X8 Pro Max is aimed at gaming with Poco's 3D Ice Loop cooling system, which has a 5,800 sq. mm heat dissipation area. It is backed by MediaTek's 3nm Dimensity 9500s chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone has a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits peak brightness.
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a 9,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 27W reverse charging. It also comes with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Poco X8 Pro Max is available in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB configurations, priced at Rs. 48,999 and Rs. 52,999, respectively. It comes in Black, Blue and White colourways.
The OnePlus 15R has the highest refresh rate at 165Hz.
The Poco X8 Pro Max packs a 9,000mAh battery.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max supports up to 360Hz touch sampling.
Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.