iPhone 17 Pro Max
₹1,44,900
Gaming 98/100
All-Rounder 93 · Gaming 98 · Camera 96 · Battery 90
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Best Gaming Phones in India
SmartphoneHub compares phones for gaming use based on the specifications and scores currently available in our database.
How to interpret the list: This is our recommendation based on our own scoring logic, not an official manufacturer ranking. Your priorities may differ. Prices can change with the market, retailer offers and stock; we aim to review them every 15–30 days or earlier when significant changes are identified.
Quick answer: best gaming phone in India
SmartphoneHub's top-ranked gaming phone is the iPhone 17 Pro Max at ₹1,44,900, with a Gaming score of 98/100, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro (₹1,34,900, 98/100) and the iPhone 17 (₹99,900, 98/100). Under ₹30,000, the top-ranked gaming phone is the POCO X7 Pro 5G (₹25,999, 76/100). Scores are SmartphoneHub comparison scores (not lab tests) and prices are reference prices.
Top 15 gaming phones compared
| # | Phone | Price | All-rounder | Gaming | Camera | Battery | Processor | RAM / Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹1,44,900 | 93/100 | 98 | 96 | 90 | Apple A19 Pro | 12GB · 256GB |
| 2 | iPhone 17 Pro | ₹1,34,900 | 92/100 | 98 | 93 | 86 | Apple A19 Pro | 12GB · 256GB |
| 3 | iPhone 17 | ₹99,900 | 88/100 | 98 | 84 | 80 | Apple A19 | 8GB · 256GB |
| 4 | iPhone Air | ₹1,19,900 | 86/100 | 98 | 80 | 74 | Apple A19 Pro | 12GB · 256GB |
| 5 | iPhone 16 Pro Max | ₹1,34,900 | 92/100 | 96 | 95 | 86 | Apple A18 Pro | 8GB · 256GB |
| 6 | iPhone 16 Pro | ₹1,09,900 | 88/100 | 95 | 91 | 74 | Apple A18 Pro | 8GB · 128GB |
| 7 | iPhone 17e | ₹64,900 | 83/100 | 95 | 76 | 72 | Apple A19 | 8GB · 256GB |
| 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max | ₹1,59,900 | 89/100 | 94 | 94 | 78 | Apple A17 Pro | 8GB · 256GB |
| 9 | iPhone 15 Pro | ₹1,34,900 | 85/100 | 92 | 89 | 66 | Apple A17 Pro | 8GB · 128GB |
| 10 | iPhone 16 Plus | ₹79,900 | 84/100 | 92 | 82 | 74 | Apple A18 | 8GB · 128GB |
| 11 | iPhone 16 | ₹69,900 | 82/100 | 91 | 82 | 64 | Apple A18 | 8GB · 128GB |
| 12 | iPhone 14 Pro Max | ₹1,34,900 | 87/100 | 88 | 92 | 78 | Apple A16 Bionic | 6GB · 128GB |
| 13 | iPhone 14 Pro | ₹1,19,900 | 83/100 | 86 | 88 | 66 | Apple A16 Bionic | 6GB · 128GB |
| 14 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | ₹1,29,900 | 84/100 | 84 | 88 | 76 | Apple A15 Bionic | 6GB · 128GB |
| 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | ₹69,900 | 81/100 | 84 | 80 | 72 | Apple A16 Bionic | 6GB · 128GB |
Current SmartphoneHub recommendations
iPhone 17 Pro
₹1,34,900
Gaming 98/100
All-Rounder 92 · Gaming 98 · Camera 93 · Battery 86
iPhone 17
₹99,900
Gaming 98/100
All-Rounder 88 · Gaming 98 · Camera 84 · Battery 80
iPhone Air
₹1,19,900
Gaming 98/100
All-Rounder 86 · Gaming 98 · Camera 80 · Battery 74
iPhone 16 Pro Max
₹1,34,900
Gaming 96/100
All-Rounder 92 · Gaming 96 · Camera 95 · Battery 86
iPhone 16 Pro
₹1,09,900
Gaming 95/100
All-Rounder 88 · Gaming 95 · Camera 91 · Battery 74
iPhone 17e
₹64,900
Gaming 95/100
All-Rounder 83 · Gaming 95 · Camera 76 · Battery 72
iPhone 15 Pro Max
₹1,59,900
Gaming 94/100
All-Rounder 89 · Gaming 94 · Camera 94 · Battery 78
iPhone 15 Pro
₹1,34,900
Gaming 92/100
All-Rounder 85 · Gaming 92 · Camera 89 · Battery 66
iPhone 16 Plus
₹79,900
Gaming 92/100
All-Rounder 84 · Gaming 92 · Camera 82 · Battery 74
iPhone 16
₹69,900
Gaming 91/100
All-Rounder 82 · Gaming 91 · Camera 82 · Battery 64
iPhone 14 Pro Max
₹1,34,900
Gaming 88/100
All-Rounder 87 · Gaming 88 · Camera 92 · Battery 78
iPhone 14 Pro
₹1,19,900
Gaming 86/100
All-Rounder 83 · Gaming 86 · Camera 88 · Battery 66
iPhone 13 Pro Max
₹1,29,900
Gaming 84/100
All-Rounder 84 · Gaming 84 · Camera 88 · Battery 76
iPhone 15 Plus
₹69,900
Gaming 84/100
All-Rounder 81 · Gaming 84 · Camera 80 · Battery 72
Quick answers
SmartphoneHub uses the phone data available in its database and its own comparison logic to organize options for this guide. Prices are reference prices and can change with offers, stock, taxes and market conditions. SmartphoneHub scores are not official manufacturer ratings or laboratory measurements.
Best gaming phones in India – frequently asked questions
What is the best gaming phone in India?
By SmartphoneHub gaming score, the iPhone 17 Pro Max (₹1,44,900, 98/100) ranks first, followed by iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17.
What is the best gaming phone under ₹15,000?
By SmartphoneHub gaming score, the best gaming phones at or below ₹15,000 are OPPO A5x (₹9,999, 56/100), OPPO A3x 5G (₹10,626, 52/100) and vivo T5e (₹13,999, 50/100).
What is the best gaming phone under ₹20,000?
By SmartphoneHub gaming score, the best gaming phones at or below ₹20,000 are Moto G86 Power (₹17,835, 62/100), POCO X7 5G (₹19,999, 60/100) and iQOO Z9s 5G (₹18,469, 60/100).
What is the best gaming phone under ₹30,000?
By SmartphoneHub gaming score, the best gaming phones at or below ₹30,000 are POCO X7 Pro 5G (₹25,999, 76/100), iQOO Neo 10R (₹26,662, 76/100) and Xiaomi 14 Pro (₹27,129, 74/100).
What is the best gaming phone under ₹50,000?
By SmartphoneHub gaming score, the best gaming phones at or below ₹50,000 are iQOO Neo 10 (₹36,998, 79/100), iPhone 13 (₹49,900, 78/100) and iPhone SE (2022) (₹47,600, 78/100).
How many gaming phones does SmartphoneHub compare?
This list shows the top 15 of 248 phones in the SmartphoneHub database, ranked by gaming score. The list updates when the database changes.
Are these scores official ratings?
No. They are SmartphoneHub comparison scores based on the data in its own database, not manufacturer ratings or laboratory measurements. Prices are reference prices and can differ from current retailer prices.