Here is a list of the latest Android Gaming Smartphones under 10k with an Octa-core processor and 4/6 GB RAM to offer an incredible gaming experience.
Gaming smartphones require two major hardware components a fast processor and a good GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).
With the current generation of MediaTek and Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors, we have blazing fast mobiles that offer a fantastic gaming experience.
Here is a list of smartphones you can consider while buying a new Android Gaming Smartphone.
Let’s look at the 10 Ultimate Gaming Mobiles Below Rs 10000 India:
Tecno Pova 2
The Tecno Pova 2 is the successor to the Tecno Pova and is launched in India on 3rd June 2021. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset for lag-free gaming, an Octa-Core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz, and a Mali-G52 GPU.
This can be a good choice if you are looking for a gaming phone in the 10k to 11k price range.
The Pova 2 is available in 2 variants with either 4GB RAM and 64GB storage or 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, including expandable storage support via a dedicated microSD card. It doesn’t disappoint when it comes to cameras.
There is a Quad camera setup at the rear, including a 48MP primary camera(f/1.9), dual 2 MP sensors, and the fourth is an AI lens. Additionally, It has an 8MP front camera for capturing beautiful selfies.
Key Specs For Tecno Pova 2:
- Processor – MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor with 2GHz clock speed.
- GPU – ARM Mali-G52.
- RAM – 4GB and 6GB.
- Screen size – large 6.9 inches.
- Screen resolution – FHD+(2460*1080) pixels resolution.
- Storage Capacity – 64 GB and 128GB storage, expandable storage support.
- Operating System – Android 11 based on HiOS 7.6
- Rear Camera – Quad (48MP+2MP+2MP+AI lens) camera.
- Front Camera – 8MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity – bumper 7000mAH battery.
- Fingerprint – Yes(side-mounted).
- SIM slot type – Dual 3G/4G VOLTE support.
- Price – For 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at INR 10,999 and 6GB RAM and 128GB storage at INR 12,999.
Samsung Galaxy M02s
The Samsung Galaxy M02s was launched on 7th January 2021 in India. It comes in the two variant – 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage for Rs 8,999 and Rs 9,999 respectively.
Powering the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core processor(14nm) with a 1.8Ghz clock speed and comes along with Adreno 506 GPU for gaming.
This may not be the fastest processor but you can still play most games on low and medium settings. The Galaxy M02s is fueled by a 5000mAH battery that allows you to use the phone for a full day at normal use and if the battery drains out, it also has a 15 Watts fast charging support.
Key Specs For Samsung Galaxy M02s :
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor(14nm) with a 1.8GHz clock speed.
- GPU – Adreno 506.
- RAM – 3GB and 4GB.
- Screen size – 6.40 inches TFT LCD.
- Screen resolution – 1600*720 pixels resolution.
- Storage Capacity – 32GB and 64GB storage.
- Expandable storage support up to 1TB.
- Operating System – Android 10 based on Samsung One UI 3.1.
- Rear Camera – Triple camera setup (13MP+2MP+2MP).
- Front Camera – 5MP selfie camera.
- Battery – 5000mAH with 15 Watts Quick charging.
- Fingerprint sensor – No.
- Face Recognition – Yes.
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – INR 9,999 (starting price).
Tecno Spark 7T
The Tecno Spark 7T was launched on 11 June 2021 in the Indian market. The mobile offers an HD+ Display, offers fast gaming performance, decent cameras, and long battery life for an affordable price tag of Rs. 8,999.
It has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ (1600*720)pixels resolution. It has a Mediatek Helio G35 Octa-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320 GPU on board for gaming and general tasks.
The phone has 48MP dual rear cameras with AI to take decent images and an 8MP selfie camera. Additionally, it comes with a massive 6000mAH battery capacity.
Key Specifications for Tecno Spark 7T:
- Processor – Mediatek Helio G35 Octa-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz
- GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) – PowerVR GE8320.
- RAM – 4 GB
- Screen Size – 6.52 inches
- Screen Resolution – IPS LCD Display with 720×1600 pixels (HD+).
- Storage Capacity – 64 GB
- Expandable storage support up to 512GB.
- Battery Capacity – 6000 mAh
- Operating System – Android 11 based on HIOS 7.6
- Camera(Rear and Front) – 48MP(f/1.8) AI dual rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera.
- Fingerprint sensor – Yes
- Face unlock – No
- Dual Sim Support – Yes
- Price – INR 8,999
Tecno Spark 7 Pro
The good-looking Tecno Spark 7 Pro was launched on 27 April 2021 in India for Rs. 10,999. The phone has long battery life and a 5000mAH battery and even a plus point for gamers.
Powering the mobile is a blazing fast Mediatek Helio G80 Octa-core processor fabricated on a 12 nm chipset to enhance the gaming experience and an ARM Mali-G52 GPU.
The Spark 7 Pro has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with a user expandable storage of up to 512GB via a microSD card.
It also comes in another variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. A Triple-camera setup is present at the rear, including a 48MP primary camera (f/1.8), a second, 2MP supporting camera, and an AI camera.
Also, there is an 8MP(f/2.0) selfie camera. It offers a 6.6-inch left-aligned punch-hole display and has an HD+(1600*720)pixels resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 266ppi density, and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Key Specs For Tecno Spark 7 Pro :
- Processor – Mediatek Helio G80 octa-core processor fabricated on a 12 nm chipset.
- GPU – ARM Mali-G52 GPU.
- RAM – 4GB and 6GB.
- Screen size – 6.6 inches.
- Screen resolution – 1600*720 pixels resolution.
- Refresh rate – 90Hz.
- Storage Capacity – 64GB storage, expandable up to 512GB.
- Operating System – Android 11 based on HIOS 7.5
- Rear Camera – Triple (48MP+2MP+AI) camera.
- Front Camera – 8MP selfie camera.
- Battery – 5000mAH mega battery.
- Fingerprint sensor– Yes.
- Face unlock – No.
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – For 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at INR 9,999 and 6GB RAM and 64GB storage at INR 10,999.
Motorola Moto E32s
Motorola has introduced the new Moto E32s in India today for a starting price of Rs. 8,999. The smartphone is an upgrade over the Moto E32 that was launched in September last year.
Powering the device is the new MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, along with 680MHz PowerVR GE8320 GPU to ensure smooth gaming performance. Also, it pairs up to 4 GB of LPDDR4 ram.
The Moto E32s comes with a new rear camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens, a two-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Besides, the mobile is available in two variants – one with 32GB of storage and 3 GB Ram for Rs. 8,999. Another with 4 GB Ram and 64GB of storage is priced at Rs. 9,990. Both variants are expandable via a microSD card (up to 1TB).
Connectivity options on the Moto E32s include dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Moto E32s has a fingerprint sensor on the side panel and also supports face unlock.
The Moto E32s is fuelled by a large 5000mAh battery and bundled with a standard charger with basic 10W charging support.
The Moto E32s measure 9 mm in thickness and weigh 195 grams.
The phone will be offered in two colors – Grey and Silver and will be available for purchase from Flipkart starting June 6th at 12:00 pm.
Samsung Galaxy M12
The Galaxy M12 is a mid-range phone by Samsung and is available for Rs. 10,999.
Powered by the Samsung Exynos 850 Octa-core Processor and the ARM Mali-G52 GPU it offers decent gaming and general performance.
It is not the fastest mobile in this price range but is a good option if you are looking for a Samsung Gaming phone.
Also, a massive 6000 mAH capacity battery can last long while gaming on this mobile. Additionally, it also has a support of 15 Watts fast charging.
Furthermore, we have a 6.5 inch IPS LCD infinity-V display and HD+(1600*720)pixels resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Key Specs For Samsung Galaxy M12 :
- Processor – Samsung Exynos 850 octa-core processor (8nm).
- GPU – ARM Mali-G52.
- RAM – 4GB and 6GB.
- Screen size – 6.5 inches IPS LCD infinity-V display.
- Screen resolution – 1600*720 pixels resolution.
- Storage Capacity – 64GB and 128GB storage.
- Expandable storage support up to 1TB.
- Operating System – Android 11 based on Samsung One UI 3.1.
- Rear Camera – Quad camera setup (48MP+5MP+2MP+2MP).
- Front Camera – 8MP selfie camera.
- Battery – 6000mAH with 15 Watts quick charging.
- Fingerprint sensor – Yes(side-mounted).
- Face Recognition – Yes.
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – INR 10,999 (starting price).
Oppo A15
Oppo launched its new phone Oppo A15 this year on 15 October in India. The mobile has got 3 GB RAM size and 32GB internal storage that is expandable to 256GB.
Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. It is a 2.3GHz octa-core processor and IMG GE8320 for a better gaming graphic experience.
The phone is excellent for gaming, and you can play PUBG or Call of Duty Mobile on this phone with ease.
It has a Triple rear camera setup with a 13MP primary camera with an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro lens with an aperture of f/2.4, and a 2MP depth lens with an aperture of f/2.4.
It also has a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies with an aperture of f/2.4 and AI beautification.
Key Specs For Oppo A15 :
- Processor – MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. it is a 2.3GHz octa-core processor.
- GPU – IMG GE8320.
- RAM – available in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants.
- Screen size – 6.52 inches.
- Screen resolution – 1600*720 pixels HD+ display.
- Storage Capacity – 32GB storage, including user expandable storage facility up to 256GB.
- Operating System – Android 10 based on ColorOS 7.2
- Rear Camera – Triple camera setup (13MP + 2MP + 2MP).
- Front Camera – 5MP front-facing camera.
- Battery – 4230mAH with standard 10W charging.
- Fingerprint – Yes.
- Face Unlock – Yes.
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – 9999 (3GB RAM variant)
Samsung Galaxy M11
Samsung Galaxy M11 was launched on 30 March 2020 in India. The M11 comes from a trusted brand and has an above-average processor.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor powering the Samsung phone with a clock speed of 1.8GHz. Additionally, it comes with the Adreno 505 GPU for better graphics performance.
It has got 3 GB ram and also has 32 GB internal storage. The phone is available for purchase from Amazon at just INR 9999. If you need more storage and ram, you can opt for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version. Notably, the storage is expandable on both versions up to 512GB.
The phone has a Triple rear camera setup, including a 13MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth lens for capturing high-quality images and shooting videos on 1080P. For selfies, It even has a decent 8MP front camera.
Key Specs For Samsung M11
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 450(14nm) octa-core processor with a 1.8GHz clock speed.
- GPU – Adreno 505.
- RAM – 3GB and 4GB.
- Screen size – 6.40 inches.
- Screen resolution – 1560*720 pixels HD+ display.
- Storage Capacity – 5000mAH with 15W fast charging.
- Operating System – Android 10 based on Samsung One UI 2.0.
- Rear Camera – Triple camera setup (13MP+5MP+2MP).
- Front Camera – 8MP selfie camera.
- Battery – 5000mAH with 15W quick charging.
- Fingerprint – Yes.
- Face Recognition – Yes.
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – INR 9999 (3GB RAM and 32GB storage)
Realme Narzo 50A
The Realme Narzo 50A is also an excellent choice for gamers looking for an affordable gaming mobile. The smartphone is available for Rs. 11,999 online.
Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G85 fabricated on an 8nm chipset. It is an Octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.0GHz, and the Mali-G54 GPU provides users a lag-free and fantastic gaming experience.
The Narzo 50A also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The phone comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600*720 pixels with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and 270ppi pixel density provides a good video experience.
Key Spec For Realme Narzo 50A :
- Processor – MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Octa-core with 2.0GHz clock speed.
- GPU – Mali-G52.
- RAM – 4 GB RAM
- Screen size – 6.55-inch Mini-drop Fullscreen.
- Screen resolution – 1600*720 pixels HD+ display
- Storage Capacity – 128GB with expandable up to 256GB.
- Operating System – Android 10 based on Realme UI.
- Rear Camera – Tripple Rear Camera 50 MP + 2MP + 2MP
- Front Camera – 8MP front-facing camera.
- Battery – 6000mAH with 18W quick charging.
- Fingerprint – Yes.
- SIM Slot Type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – Rs. 11999.
Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime
Redmi 10 Prime was launched on 3rd September 2021 in India. It is available in 3 color options – Astral White, Bifrost Blue, and Phantom Black.
Powering it is the MediaTek Helio G88 processor. It is an octa-core processor with a 2.0Ghz clock speed and comes with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU for playing modern games.
The MediaTek G88 is an excellent processor and can easily play games like Battleground Mobile India or Free Fire at high settings. The phone comes in two RAM variants – 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM.
It has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD for multimedia that comes with FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution and a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. Fueling the phone is a massive 6000mAH battery that supports 18 Watts fast charging and 9 Watts reverse charging.
Key Specs For Redmi 10 Prime :
- Processor – MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor(12nm) with a 2.0GHz clock speed.
- GPU – ARM Mali-G52.
- RAM – 3GB and 4GB.
- Screen size – 6.5 inches IPS LCD.
- Refresh rate – 90Hz.
- Screen resolution – FHD+(2400*1080)pixels resolution.
- Storage Capacity – 64GB and 128GB internal storage.
- Expandable storage support up to 1TB.
- Operating System – MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.
- Rear Camera – Quad camera setup (50MP+8MP+2MP+2MP).
- Front Camera – 8MP selfie shooter.
- Battery – 6000mAH with 18 Watts Quick charging and 9 Watts reverse charging.
- Fingerprint sensor – Yes(side-mounted).
- SIM slot type – Dual 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – INR 11,999 (starting price).
You can also opt for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Lite if you have a slightly higher budget.
Redmi Note 10 Lite
On 1 October 2021, Redmi launched its Note 10 Lite quietly in India. The phone comes in the following variants – 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.
Powering the Note 10 Lite is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor(8nm) and for seamless gaming, it has an Adreno 618 GPU.
Furthermore, it offers an FHD+(2400*1080)pixels display that comes with a large 6.67-inch IPS LCD punch-hole notch.
It has a Quad camera setup for imaging, including a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP Ultra wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera.
Additionally, the Note 10 Lite has a 16MP selfie camera. Lastly, there is a massive 5020mAH battery, and it supports 18 Watts fast charging.
Key Specs For Redmi Note 10 Lite :
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor(8nm) with 2.3GHz clock speed.
- GPU – Adreno 618.
- RAM – available in 2 RAM variant : 4GB, and 6GB.
- Screen size – 6.57 inches.
- Screen resolution – 2400*1080 pixels Full HD+ display.
- Storage Capacity – available in 2 storage variants: 64MP and 128MP, further expandable via a dedicated memory card slot.
- Operating System – MIUI 11 is based on Android 11.
- Rear Camera – Quad camera setup (48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP).
- Front Camera – 16MP selfie camera.
- Battery – 5020mAH with 18 Watts quick charging.
- Fingerprint – Yes(side-mounted).
- SIM – Dual SIM 4G VOLTE support.
- Price – 12,999 (Starting Price)
Buying a Gaming Mobile – बेस्ट गेमिंग फोन अंडर 10,000 (Issues and Considerations)
The two major issues which smartphone Users face while gaming are:
- Heating
- Faster Battery Drain
Both the abovementioned issues cannot be fully solved as the processor and GPU have to work very hard at high clock speeds to render graphics on the screen.
This leads to higher heat generation and more power consumption. However, good smartphones are managed using efficient design to dissipate heat and software optimizations to reduce the battery drain.
If while Gaming your smartphone is heating too much – You can lower the graphics settings to reduce the load on GPU and in turn reduce the heat produced. All smartphones heat during gaming even our RoG Phone 2 warms up after playing Call of Duty Mobile for 30 minutes.
As long as it is warming up, there is no issue (this happens with all smartphones), but if it becomes uncomfortably hot, the issue is there with that particular mobile or can be with the mobile series.
The heating of smartphones varies, the same model for some users may get very hot, but others may not. (Read-Solve – Heating Issue on Mobile)
Some phones are designed poorly and get hot while gaming. Let’s look at some graphics-intensive Android Games which require a good GPU.
Popular Android Games To Play on Gaming Phones Under 10K
- PUBG (Player Unknown Battlegrounds) 2022
- BattleGrounds India (BGMI)
- Asphalt 8 or Asphalt 9
- Need for Speed Most Wanted
- GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas
- Modern Combat 5
- Garena Free Fire
- Fortnite
- Call of Duty Mobile
- Hitman Sniper, Call of Duty Heros
- Tomb Raider
- Clash of Clans, Boom Beach (Strategy)
You can also check out some top phones under Rs 8000 and under Rs 15K currently available in the market.