Gaming on mobile phones anytime and anywhere has become the most favorite hobby of many smartphone users. While games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty are taking over mobile gaming fans, on the other hand, tech companies like OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi have been developing phones with high-end performances biased to mobile gaming. The great thing is that these gaming phones are easily affordable to most general users.
The classification of gaming smartphones has changed to a completely different level. Powerful processors, heavy graphics, smooth display, long-lasting battery, colossal storage, and several other factors have become the major attraction features of gaming phones. You can find such flagship standard phones within the mid-range category, making budget gaming phones the best choice for many.
List of Budget Gaming SmartPhones in Nepal
| S/N | Top 5 budget gaming smartphones in Nepal | Price |
| 1 | OnePlus Nord |
NRs. 54,999 NRs. 61,499 |
| 2 | Poco X3 NFC | NRs. 29,999 NRs. 31,999 |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | NRs. 41,999 |
| 4 | Mi Note 10 Lite | NRs. 44,999 NRs. 49,999 |
| 5 | Samsung Galaxy M62 | NRs. 39,999 NRs. 42,999 |
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G combined with an Octa-core processor. The enhanced version of the Snapdragon 765 chipset helps to deliver better gaming performance and load heavier graphics.
It features a 6.44 inches AMOLED FHD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The expansive display gives a more immersive experience while playing games.
It has a 4,115mAh battery that can backup the device for hours of gaming or video streaming. It supports WrapCharge 30, T, fast charging that charges up to 70% in a few minutes and lasts a day on normal usage.
OnePlus Nord is available in the variants of 8GB RAM with 128GB and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. You can play PUBG Mobile with the highest graphics and frame rate settings on a lag-free mode.
OnePlus Nord Specifications
| Display | 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixels Resolution 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Adreno 620 |
| Software | OxygenOS 10.5 Android 10 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.1 |
| Cameras | Rear:
Front:
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| Battery | 4215mAh WrapCharge 30T Fast Charging |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (in-display) Face detector |
| Colors | Gray Onyx Blue Marble |
OnePlus Nord Price in Nepal And Availability
One Plus Nord variants were released in Nepal on July,2020 and are available at the price of NPR. 54,999 for 8GB + 128GB variant and NPR. 61,499 for 12GB + 256GB variant.
| OnePlus Nord Variants | Price in Nepal |
| OnePlus Nord (8GB + 128GB) | NRs. 54,999 |
| OnePlus Nord (12GB + 256GB) | NRs. 61,499 |
Poco X3 NFC
Poco X3 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 732G processor. It comes with Game Turbo 3.0 that allows gaming optimizations, including network optimization, performance mode, and sound quality. It is also equipped with a z-axis linear motor for i-game vibration and dual stereo speakers to stimulate the gaming experience.
It features a 6.67 inches FHD+ IPS LCD Dot display of 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Its DynamicSwitch technology enables an automatic switch between refresh rates suitable for content displayed. The phone has a 91.25% ultra-high screen-to-body ratio with a 20:9 aspect ratio.
It has a massive 5160mAh battery that Poco claims to provide backup to 10 hours of gaming, 17 hours of videos, or 153 hours of music. It supports 33W fast charging that charges up to 63% in 30 minutes and takes 65 minutes to charge fully.
Poco X3 is available in the variants of 64GB RAM with 64GB and 128GB storage options and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. Storage expansion is also open up to 256GB with a dedicated micro SD card slot. Packed with advanced features and LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, Poco X3 NFC is a perfect gaming device.
Poco X3 NFC Specifications
| Display | 6.67 inch IPS LCD HDR10 DotDisplay 2400 x 1080 pixels Resolution 20:9 aspect ratio 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Octa-Core CPU Adreno 618 GPU |
| Software | Android 10 MIUI 12 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
| Cameras | Rear:
Front:
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| Battery | 5160mAh 33W Fast Charging |
| Sensors | Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyro, Liner motor, IR Blaster |
| Colors | Shadow Gray Cobalt Blue |
Poco X3 NFC Price in Nepal And Availability
Poco X3 NFC variants were released in Nepal on September, 2020 and are available at the price of NPR. 29,999 for 6GB + 128GB variant and NPR. 31,499 for 8GB + 128GB variant.
| Poco X3 NFC Variants | Price in Nepal |
| Poco X3 NFC (6GB + 128GB) | NRs. 29,999 |
| Poco X3 NFC (8GB + 128GB) | NRs. 31,499 |
Samsung Galaxy A52
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is powered by Snapdragon 720G chipset and Adreno 618 GPU and Octa-core processor based on 8nm technology with 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570 cores. It offers you gaming in extreme mode with no lag and frame drops. Its OneUI 3.0 based on the latest Android 11 adds up for an exquisite interaction.
It features a 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Infinity-O AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 with a screen-to-body ratio equivalent to 84.9%. The magnificent display is enough to boost the gaming experience.
It has a Li-Po 4500mAh battery that can last up to 2 days for consuming content continuously. It supports 25W fast charging that charges 50% within 30 minutes. You can play games with high graphics and heavy specs for hours long without worrying about power backup.
Samsung Galaxy A52 comes in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB variants with storage options of 128GB and 256GB. If needed, storage expansion is available up to 1TB using a MicroSD card slot. The phone stands out as an impressive gaming phone, given its minimum price.
Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O 1080 x 2400 pixels Resolution 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-Core CPU Adreno 618 GPU |
| Software | Android 11 OneUI 3.1 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB / 256GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Cameras | Rear:
Front:
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| Battery | 4500mAh
25W Fast Charging |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (in-display)
Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyro, Liner motor, IR Blaster |
| Colors | Awesome Black
Awesome Violet Awesome Blue |
| Price in Nepal | NRs. 41,999 |
Samsung Galaxy A52 Price in Nepal And Availability
Samsung Galaxy A52 was released in Nepal on March, 2021 and has a single variant available at the price of NPR. 41,999.
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Price in Nepal |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 (8GB + 128GB) | NRs. 41,999 |
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
Mi Note 10 Lite is the down tones version of Mi Note 10 and is powered by Qualcomm chipset Snapdragon 730G SoC with Adreno 618 GPU. Despite being a non-flagship smartphone, it performs well while playing games with a reasonable frame rate and graphic setting.
It features a 6.75 inches Super AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. Its curve-edged panel display gives a sportier design and interactive gaming and video streaming experience.
It has a more extensive 5260mAh battery backup that can last for days of usage without charging. It supports 30W fast charging technology for quick battery fill-up and allows you to play games in higher settings without slowing down the device.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is available in the variants of 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB Storage. No storage expansion is available; however, interval storage is enough to store extensive contents and high-end games.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Specifications
| Display | 6.47-inch FHD Super AMOLED 1080 x 2340 pixels Resolution 19.5:9 aspect ratio 90Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-Core CPU Adreno 618 GPU |
| Software | Android 10 MIUI 11 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
| Cameras | Rear:
Front:
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| Battery | 5260mAh 30W Fast Charging |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (in the display) IR Blaster |
| Colors | Nebula Purple Glacier White Midnight Black |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Price in Nepal And Availability
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite variants were released in Nepal on March,2020 and are available at the price of NPR. 44,999 for 6GB + 128GB variant and NPR. 49,999 for 8GB + 128GB variant.
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Variants | Price in Nepal |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (6GB + 128GB) | NRs. 44,999 |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (8GB + 128GB) | NRs. 49,999 |
Samsung Galaxy M62
Samsung Galaxy M62 is powered by its in-house chipset Exynos 9825 and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. It is an Octa-core flagship used in Samsung Galaxy Note 10 but said to be better performing than the flagship phone itself. This contributes to the high speed and smooth performance of the phone.
It features a 6.7 inches FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 86.7% of screen to body ratio, up to 420 nits brightness, and 393 PPI density, making it an excellent quality display.
It has a massive 7000mAh battery that gives you power backup for up to 24 hours of internet use, 33 hours of video playback time, 145 hours of audio playback, and up to 50 hours of talk time. This ensures you hours of gaming without worrying about battery backup and charging. It supports 25W fast charging as well as reverse charging.
Samsung Galaxy M62 is available in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with 128GB internal storage. Powerful chipset, smooth display, massive battery backup, and ample storage make the phone ideal for mobile gamers.
Samsung Galaxy M62 Specification
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 1080 x 2400 pixels Resolution 20:9 aspect ratio 60Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Exynos 9825 Octa-Core CPU Mali-G76 GPU |
| Software | Android 11 OneUI 3.1 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Cameras | Rear:
Front:
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| Battery | 7000mAh 25W Fast Charging Reverse charging |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (in the display) Proximity, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| Colors | Laser Green Laser Grey Laser Blue |
Samsung Galaxy M62 Price in Nepal And Availability
Samsung Galaxy M62 variants were released in Nepal on March,2021 and are available at the price of NPR. 39,999 for 6GB + 128GB variant and NPR. 42,999 for 8GB + 128GB variant.
| Samsung Galaxy M62 Variants | Price in Nepal |
| Samsung Galaxy M62 (6GB + 128GB) | NRs. 39,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M62 (8GB + 128GB) | NRs. 42,999 |
