TECH: Although every smartphone is capable of running the game, but what kind of graphics it can support depends on its hardware. High priced smartphones mean better hardware, which helps support graphics-intensnel games like Battleground Mobile India and Garena Free Fire Max. Smartphones priced at ₹ 15,000 and above come with software to play fast processors, displays and AAA title. Customers seeking options in a segment with less than ₹ 20,000 can choose from many options.

Brands like IQO, Realme and Poco offer good smartphones at a price less than ₹ 20,000. These phones have 5G processor, high refresh rate AMOLED display, high-resolution camera and long-lasting batteries with fast charging technology. Here are some options that customers can see:

IQoo z9s 5G

The IQO Z9S 5G, launched last year, can give a good gaming experience at a price less than ₹ 20,000. It has a 6.77-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 1800 notes. The smartphone has a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, which gives RAM and 256GB storage up to 12GB. It comes with Android 14-based Funtouch 14, but can be upgraded to Android 15. The software has tools that optimize the phone's hardware for the game and help navigate the game better. The smartphone has 50MP cameras and has a 5500mAh battery with 44W fast charging, which charges about a day to play the game. IQO Z9S 5G is available in ₹ 19,999.

Realme P3 5G

Realme P3 5G was launched earlier this month with P3 Ultra 5G. It has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 120Hz refresh rate, HDR and 2,000 notes. To give power to the smartphone, the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 is Gen 4 chip, which has been paired with RAM and 256GB internal storage up to 8GB. This phone runs Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0, which packs various magnificent tools to ensure a good gaming experience. With 50MP cameras on its back, Realme P3 5G has a 6000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The price of Realme P3 5G starts at ₹ 16,999.

Poco X6 Pro 5G

Last year introduced in India, Poco X6 Pro 5G is another good option for gaming. It has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, dolby vision, HDR10+ and 1800 peak brightness of 1800 notes. Poco X6 Pro 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, which comes with RAM and 512GB storage up to 12GB. It has a 64MP triple camera and has a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The smartphone has Android 14-based Hyperos preloaded as well as support for three major Android OS upgrade. The starting price of Poco X6 Pro 5G is ₹ 19,999.