In this era, it can be tricky to choose a good gaming phone, especially given the number of options in the market. Thankfully, we at TechNave have you covered. These are our 5 best picks for gaming phones under RM1000.
Poco X5 Pro (RM969)
The Poco X5 Pro features an Octa-core CPU (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55). The CPU is part of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) chipset, which also has an Adreno 642L GPU.
This model also features 128GB storage, 6GB RAM, and UFS 2.2. It runs on the Android 12 based MIUI 14 for POCO. Notably, it has a great battery life of 5000mAh and supports 67W charging with 5W reverse wired. If you value display quality, the X5 Pro max refresh rate of 120Hz, 900nits peak brightness and DCI-P3 100% colour gamut will bring a more immersive gaming experience. As of now, the Poco X5 Pro is available at RM969 for a limited time.
iQOO Z7x (RM939)
Another viable alternative should be the iQOO Z7x. It features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate support for a smooth gaming experience. The phone also features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset with Adreno 619 GPU. The iQOO Z7X runs on Origin OS 13 (Android 13), with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
If you love a beefy battery life for your gaming phone, then look no further. It has a 6000 mAh non-removable battery and supports 80W wired charging.
Nubia Neo 5G (RM869)
You can argue that the Nubia Neo 5G only features an entry-level UNISOC T820 chipset, but it is a strong contender on this list nonetheless. This is because, it also provides a 6.6-inch FHD+ Waterdrop, 2408 x 1080 resolution, 400 PPI display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Nubia Neo 5G has up to 10GB RAM (8GB for base) and 256GB storage. In addition, it has a 4500mAh battery life and supports 22.5W wired charging. If you are an avid gamer, the pre-installed Game Space will delight you with its optimised gaming features. As of now, you can pre-order this phone from 16 July to 23 July 2023.
Infinix Note 30 Pro (RM899)
For now, the Infinix Note 30 Pro is available in 4G. But it makes up for it with a 68W All-Round FastCharge and supports both 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging. It also features a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience.
On top of that, this phone features the Mediatek MT8781 Helio G99 (6nm) chipset, which has an Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76, 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. These are good specs for an entry-level gaming phone. The Note 30 Pro will run on the Android 13-based XOS13 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It will also support 68W wired charging and has a 5000mAh battery life.
realme 10 Pro+ (RM989)
Our final entry on this list, the realme 10 Pro+ features an optimised gaming performance thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) chipset with its Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. It also comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The realme 10 Pro Plus runs Realme 4.0 UI (Android 13) and supports 67W wired charging.
Display-wise, it features a smooth 6.7-inch AMOLED HDR10+ 120Hz screen with a peak brightness of 800nits. The display makes the realme 10 Pro+ a solid choice for gaming and daily purposes.
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