Get your game face!
Struggling to get those chicken dinners in PUBG? Itching to try Assassin’s Creed Mirage while on the move? Fret not, for we’ve got you covered. Here’s a curated list of the best gaming phones you can get this Diwali. Oh, and don’t forget to keep tabs on major retailers like Croma to ensure that you’re taking advantage of the wide array of deals and offers this festive season!
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Apple iPhone 16
Pair a controller with Apple’s latest iPhone 16, fire up some of your favourite games – especially now that iOS now supports emulators – and you’re in for a whale of a time. The A18 chip powering the iPhone 16 is about as powerful as last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, which means it supports hardware ray-tracing and mesh shaders. You can now easily play AAA games such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Death Stranding, Resident Evil, and more on your smartphone. The one disappointment is of course the iPhone 16’s 60Hz display. Still, for Rs 79,900, this is a very powerful gaming smartphone.
ASUS ROG Phone 7
For the hardcore gamers among us, few phones come even close to the ASUS ROG Phone and its dedicated gaming features. The ROG Phone 7 is available for Rs 74,999 and offers excellent performance thanks to a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 and the 12GB of RAM you’re getting. Raw performance lags behind that of newer flagship phones, but newer flagship phones still don’t offer a 300Hz touch-sampling rate, 165Hz display, active cooling, AirTriggers for better control, and more. The design is also very cool and screams ‘Gamer!’
OnePlus Open
While Rs 1,39,999 is a steep price to pay for a phone, you’re paying that price for the luxury of a foldable, tablet-sized screen and powerful cooling. When folded, the OnePlus Open is barely thicker than a regular phone but can open to a massive, 7.82-inch screen with 426ppi. The large display enables a new level of immersion when gaming, especially for competitive titles like BGMI or Call of Duty. Performance is superb thanks to a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Realme GT 6T 5G
If chic design and no-compromise gaming at a reasonable price are what you’re looking for, you might want to consider the Realme GT 6T. This 5G phone retails at Rs 32,999 on Croma and offers everything from a massive 120Hz display to 120W SuperVOOC charging, a massive 5,500mAh battery, and Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 power. Making it a great gaming phone are its Iceberg Vapor Cooling System that helps with long sessions, and Air Gesture support for a little more control over your favourite games.
RAM and storage options start at 8GB and 128GB respectively.
Poco X6
For something more reasonably priced, look no further than the Poxo X6. Available for just Rs 18,999, this phone packs quite a punch. The SoC is a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 which, while slower than its Snapdragon 8 series siblings. What we love, though, is the display. It’s a large, 6.67” panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a ridiculous 2160Hz instantaneous touch response that helps reduce input lag. The rest of the specs are also very good of course. You get 67W Turbo charging support for a 5,100mAh battery, a 64MP camera, and more.
You’ll find all these mobile phones and more – and at a steep discount at that – during Croma’s festive season sale. With a multitude of instant bank discounts, zero interest EMI options, and more, it’s the best place to head to when you finally decide to purchase the ultimate mobile phone for gaming for you.