Best Gaming Phone in Nepal (2023 Update)

E-sports have become the most popular platform to showcase your competitive and gaming skills. It has also become an entrepreneurship platform for all the willing youngsters out there. With national and international tournaments taking place all around the world, there is a huge mark of opportunity available in this field. Now, since the e-sports field is taking over the world there is a high demand for the best gaming phone in Nepal that provides the smoothest transition and support for gaming purposes.

Since mobile devices are getting more and more powerful every year, they have become the go-to devices people prefer over laptops or computers. Now, the overwhelming hype of PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and other games is mounting on the top with every passing day. While this is a very interesting evolution for e-sports grounds, especially in Nepal, Nepali auditions have become more involved in esports now than they ever were in the given history. The huge credit goes to PUBG Mobile as it is one of the top-rated games that has compelled many players to electrify the gaming field along with that many tournaments are taking place to support the PUBG devotees out there.

When it comes to PUBG Mobile, everyone knows if you want to be a good player you need to have a good device that offers at least 60fps gameplay. Earlier it was only possible to get 60fps gameplay for those who owned flagship smartphones. But now things have changed, and even in some mid-range smartphones, you can play PUBG Mobile at 60fps.

So, here we have shortlisted the best smartphones under different price categories that give the best output when it comes to playing PUBG Mobile or any other mobile games. So, without any further delay, let’s look at the best devices for gaming in Nepal.

Best Gaming Phone in Nepal Lists

Best Gaming Phone Under 20000:

Poco M5

First, on the list is the Poco M5 which features a 6.58-inch display with an IPS LCD featuring a teardrop notch, a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2408 pixels), and a 90Hz refresh rate screen.

Moving on, to its performance specifications the POCO M5 is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 paired with Android 12 with MIUI 13 on the skin top. Whereas this smartphone will be available in variant options: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB.

This is one of the most affordable gaming smartphones so we will highly recommend Poco M5 if you are looking for a gaming smartphone under 20000 in Nepal.

Poco M5 Specification:

Display	6.58-inch LCD
Resolutions	1080 x 2408 pixels
Refresh Rate	90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G99 SoC (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core up to 2.2Ghz Clock speed
Memory	4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
OS	Android 12 with MIUI 13
Back Camera	Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Battery and charging	5000mAh with 18W fast charging
Features	Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Price	NPR.20,499 (4GB+64GB) NPR 23,999 (6GB+128GB)

Best Gaming Phone Under 25000:

Realme Narzo 50

Realme Narzo 50 is treated with a 6.6-inch LCD which is a Full HD+ panel with a resolution of 2412×1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, Realme Narzo 50 is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 SoC that features an Octa CPU with 2.05 GHz max clock speed.

Moreover, Realme Narzo 50 comes with a sizeable 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. The device gets a single speaker setup and a 3.5mm headphone jack along with Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi for connectivity.

Display	6.6-inch LCD, FHD+, 180Hz Touch Sampling
Resolution:	2412×1080 pixels
Refresh Rate:	120Hz
Main camera:	50MP, f/1.8, PDAF Main camera 2MP f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (B&W) Video: 1080p at 30/120fps
Front camera:	16MP f/2.05, Single selfie camera Video: 1080P at 30fps
Processor:	Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU:	Octa-core SoC (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU cores)
GPU:	Mali-G57 MC2
Software:	Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Storage:	4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.1 Storage
Battery:	5000mAh, 33W fast-charging
Price:	Realme Narzo 50 4GB/64GB: NPR 23,999 Realme Narzo 50 6GB/128GB: NPR 27,999

Best Gaming Phone Under 30000:

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G

The Samsung Galaxy A24 4G is the best gaming smartphone under 30000 in Nepal with MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with an Octa-core CPU that has a max clock speed of 2.2Ghz paired with 6/8GB RAM. Whereas talking about other specifications the device gets a Super AMOLED screen with a 90hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch Sampling rate.

Talking on the benchmark score the Galaxy A24 4G scores 398005 on AnTuTu (V9), 1900 on Geekbench (V6), and 12fps on GFXBench. Additionally, the out-of-the-box device comes with Andriod 13 and supports 2 years of OS updates along with 4 years of security patches.

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G Specification:

Display	Size: 6.5-inch Type: Super AMOLED, 1000 nits (peak) Resolution: Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) Refresh Rate: 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz
Processor	MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Memory	RAM: 6/8GB Storage: 128GB (expandable) OS: Android 13, One UI 5.1
Rear Camera	Primary: 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS Ultrawide: 5MP, f/2.2, 123-degree FoV Macro: 2MP, f/2.4
Other Features	Audio: Single Speaker, 3.5mm Headphone Jack Security: Fingerprint (Side-Mounted) Connectivity: 4G LTE, (2.5/5GHz) Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	25W (No Charger Inside the Box)
Colors	Black, Lime Green, Blue Gradient, Dark Red
Price in Nepal	6+128GB: NPR.28,999 8+128GB: NPR.31,999

• Read Samsung Galaxy A24 Review
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Best Gaming Phone under 35000:

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G gets a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate that supports up to 1200 nits of maximum brightness with a pixel density of ~395 PPI.

Furthermore, the device is powered by Mediatek Helio G96 (12nm) SoC with an octa-core CPU capable of reaching a clock speed of up to 2.05GHz.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G Specification:

Display:	6.67 inches AMOLED display, 1200 nits (peak), Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution:	1080 x 2400 pixels
Body	IP53 Protection, 202 gm, 8.1mm thin
Refresh rate	120Hz
Main camera:	108 MP, f/1.9 aperture (wide) 8 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 118˚ angle view (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4 aperture (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4 aperture (depth) Video recording: 1080p@30 fps
Selfie camera:	16 MP, f/2.5, aperture (wide) Video recording: 1080p@30fps
Processor:	Mediatek Helio G96
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU cores), 12nm
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system:	Android 11, MIUI 13
Storage:	6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
Battery:	5000 mAh Fast charging 67W
Colors	3 Colors (Polar White, Graphite Gray, and Star Blue)
Price	6/128GB: NPR 33,999 8/128GB: NPR 35,999

Best Gaming Phone Under 40000

Poco X5 Pro

There are very few choices for gaming smartphones in Nepal under 40000 among them Poco X5 Pro is one of the best choices. With Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset featuring an octa-core CPU that has a max clock speed of 2.4Ghz whereas for graphics the device gets Adreno 642L GPU. Moreover, the device comes with LPDDR4x 6/8GB RAM along with UFS 2.2 128/256GB internal storage.

Talking on the benchmark score of Poco X5 Pro it scores 531398 on AnTuTu (V9), 2930 on Geekbench (v5.1), and 28fps on GTXBench. Whereas for other specifications the Poco X5 Pro features an AMOLED screen with a 120hz refresh rate and 240hz touch sampling rate.

Poco X5 Pro Specification:

Body	162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm, 181 grams, IP53 Dust/Water Resistant
Display	Size: 6.67-inch Type: AMOLED, 1B Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 900 nits (HBM) Resolution: Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Refresh Rate: 120Hz Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) CPU: Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Adreno 642L
Memory	RAM: 6/8GB LPDDR4x Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 (Non-Expandable)
Rear Camera	Primary: 108MP, f/1.9, PDAF Ultrawide: 8MP, f/22, 120-degree FoV Macro: 2MP, f/2.4
Other Features	Audio: Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Headphone Jack Security: Fingerprint (Side-Mounted) Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, (2.5/5GHz) Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, USB Type-C 2.0
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	67W, 1-100% in 45 minutes
Colors	Astral Black, Horizon Blue, Poco Yellow
Price in Nepal	6/128GB: NPR 39,999 8/128GB: NPR 42,999

Best Gaming Smartphone Under 50000

Samsung Galaxy A34

The Galaxy A34 is the latest mid-range smartphone from Samsung and it’s one of the best gaming smartphones under 50000 in Nepal. It features MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset paired with an Octa-core CPU which has a max clock speed of 2.6Ghz whereas for graphics it gets Mali-G68 GPU. For memory, the Samsung Galaxy A34 only comes in a single 8/128GB variant.

Likewise talking on other specifications the device gets a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Screen with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Whereas for software out of the box device packs Andriod 13 and One UI 5.1 skin on top while the device supports 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates. Coming to the benchmark score of the Galaxy A34 it gets 472126 on AnTuTu (V9), 2518 on Geekbench (v5.1), and 23fps on GTXBench.

Samsung Galaxy A34 Specification:

Body	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance	IP67 Dust/water resistant
Display	6.6 inches, Super AMOLED Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels Refresh Rate: 120Hz
OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core with a max clock speed of 2.6Ghz
Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Connectivity	Dual-band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.3
Other Features	Fingerprint (under display, optical), Stereo speakers,
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	25W
Price in Nepal	8/128GB: NPR.45,999

• Read Our Review of the Samsung Galaxy A34
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Best Gaming Phone Under 60000

Honor 90 5G

The Honor 90 5G is the latest offering in the high-end segment from Honor with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 gen 1 Accelerated Edition chipset that features an Octa-core CPU with a max clock speed of 2.5Ghz paired with Adreno 644 GPU. Likewise, the Honor 90 5G is configured with 12GB RAM and 256/512GB internal storage.

Talking about the benchmark score Honor 90 5G scores 694328 on Antutu V10, 1101/2892 on Geek Bench 6, and 3159 3D mark wildlife. Moving on to other specifications of Honor 90 5G it features a 6.7-inch screen with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The box device comes with Andriod 13 while the device supports 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security updates.

Honor 90 5G Specification

Display	Size: 6.7-inch Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 1600 nits (peak) Resolution: 1200 x 2664 pixels (1.5K) Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 CPU: Octa-core with 2.5Ghz max clock speed GPU: Adreno 644
Memory	RAM: 12/16GB Storage: 256/512GB
OS	Android 13, MagicOS 7.1
Rear Camera	Primary: 200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, FOV 112˚  Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera	50 MP, f/2.4, FOV 100˚, (ultrawide)
Other Features	Audio: Single Speaker Security: Fingerprint (Under-display sensor) Connectivity: Dual-band Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	66W Wired charging, 5W reverse wired
Colors	Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Diamond Silver, Peacock Blue
Price in Nepal	12GB+256GB: NPR.58,990 12GB+512GB: NPR.63,990

Best Gaming Phone Under 70000:

Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G

There are few high-end devices in Nepal with proper gaming capabilities whereas Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G appeals as one of the best options for gaming phones under 70000 in Nepal. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset paired with an octa-core CPU that has a max clock speed of 2.6 GHz and Mali G68 GPU for graphics.

Talking about the benchmark score the Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G scores 605783 on Antutu V10, 2277 on V6, and 22fps on GFXBench.

Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G Specification

Body	161.6 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm, 183 g
Display	Size: 6.7 inches, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+ Resolution: 1080 x 2412 pixels, Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Build: Glass front Maximum Brightness: 950 nits
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 CPU: Octa-core with 2.6GHz max clock speed GPU: Mali-G68
Memory	RAM: 12 GB Storage: 256GB
Camera	Primary: 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), OIS Ultra Wide: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 112˚  Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4
Other Features	Audio: Stereo speakers Security: In-display fingerprint Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Dual-band wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS,
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	100 Watt, wired
Colors	Black, Green, Gold
Price in Nepal	12GB RAM +256GB: NPR.61,999

Best Gaming Phone under 80000 in Nepal

OnePlus Nord 3

Currently, in Nepal, we have only a single option for the best gaming smartphone under 80000 in Nepal which is the OnePlus Nord 3. This premium mid-range device gets LPDDR4X 16GB of RAM paired with Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chipset. Moving on to other features OnePlus Nord 3 packs an AMOLED 6.74-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000Hz touch response time.

OnePlus Nord 3 Specification

Body	Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame Dimensions: 162 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm, 193.5 g Resistance: IP54 dust and water resistant
Display	Size: 6.74 inches, Type: Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 1450 nits brightness Resolution: 1.5K (1240 x 2772 pixels) Refresh Rate: 120Hz Touch Response Rate: 1000Hz Protection: Dragontrail Glass
Processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9000 CPU: Octa-core with 3.05Ghz max clock speed GPU: Mali-G710 MC10
Memory	RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4X Storage: 128/256GB UFS 3.1
Rear Camera	Primary: 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 112˚ (ultrawide) Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4
Other Features	Audio: Stereo Speakers Security: Fingerprint (Under Display Optical) Connectivity: Dual Band Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery	5000mAh
Charging	80W Wired (100% in 32 minutes)
Colors	Misty Green, Tempest Gray
Price in Nepal	16/256GB: NPR.75,999

Best Gaming Phone Under 1 lakh:

iPhone 11:

iPhone 11 is the best gaming phone under 1 lakh in Nepal. The device features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen. The device features a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels. Talking about the performance, there is an Apple A13 Bionic processor that is built under 7nm+ architecture.

Whereas, the graphics of the device is handled by Apple GPU (4-core graphics). You will experience great gaming performance with this device as Apple has been providing top-level features in every sector.

iPhone 11 Specifications:

Display	6.1 inches Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution	828 x 1792 pixels
Main camera	12 MP, f/1.8 aperture, OIS12 MP, f/2.4 aperture 120˚ Video recording:4K@24/30/60fps and 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Front Camera	12 MP, f/2.2 aperture  Video recording: 4K@24/30/60fps and 1080p@30/60/120fps
Processor	Apple A13 Bionic
Operating system	iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 15.3
Storage	64/4GB RAM128/4GB RAM256/4GB RAM
Battery	5000 mAhFast charging 65W
Price	Rs 89,990 (128GB)

Best Gaming Phone 2023:

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max is undoubtedly the best gaming smartphone available in Nepal. Furthermore, the iPhone 14 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch OLED screen that supports all of the Pro features that the iPhone 14 series comes with such as 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision for display.

Moreover talking about performance the iPhone 14 Pro Max packs the latest A16 Bionic chipset from Apple which can easily run any latest games at the highest settings.

iPhone 14 Pro Max Specification

Body	160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm, 240g
Display	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution	1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Refresh Rate	120Hz
Processor	Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
GPU	Apple 5-core GPU
RAM	6GB
Storage	128/256/512GB /1TB
OS	iOS 16
Rear Camera	Triple-Camera Primary: 48 MP, sensor-shift OIS Ultrawide: 12 MP, 120˚ FOV, Dual pixel PDAF Telephoto: 12 MP, OIS, 3x optical zoom TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front Camera	12MP with f/1.9, PDAF SL 3D
Audio	Stereo Speakers
Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, (2.4/5Ghz) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, Lightning USB 2.0
Charging	Wired: 20W, 0-50% in 30 minutes Wireless: 15W (Magsafe) / 7.5W (Qi Magnetic)
IP Certification	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 minutes)
Price in Nepal	128GB: NPR 1,98,890 191,990 256GB: NPR 2,17,790 210,990 512GB: NPR 2,65,990 247,990 1TB: NPR 3,04,990 285,990

This was our list of best gaming smartphones which covers a range from the best in the market to the best on the budget. What do you think about these smartphones? Share your views in the comments below.