The Best Gaming Phone Under ₹15,000 Smooth Gaming in 2025

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G – The Best Gaming Phone Under ₹15,000

Price: ₹11,999 – ₹13,999 (depends on RAM variant and offers)

iQOO is a sub-brand of Vivo, and it's famous for giving powerful performance at a budget price. The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is India’s first phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, which gives it a big edge in gaming.

1.Performance (CPU & GPU)

2.Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6nm)

3.GPU: Adreno 619

4.Antutu Score: ~390,000

5.Geekbench Score:Single Core: ~680/Multi-Core: ~1800

Gaming Performance:

1. BGMI: Smooth + Ultra (40 FPS)

2. COD Mobile: Medium + High (stable)

3. Free Fire Max: High graphics – smooth

4. Asphalt 9 / Genshin Impact: Playable at low/medium settings

• No major heating issues, even after 1-hour gaming.
• 6nm architecture = cool & power-efficient.
• Not for very high-end games like Genshin at ultra settings.

2. Display

1. Size: 6.58 inches

2. Resolution: Full HD+ (2408 × 1080 pixels)

3. Refresh Rate: 120Hz

4. Panel Type: IPS LCD

5. Touch Sampling: 240Hz (great for gaming)

• Smooth scrolling, fast touch response in games
• Decent brightness (400 nits – good indoors)
•  Not AMOLED, so colors are not as vibrant as AMOLED displays

3. Battery & Charging

1. Battery Size: 5000 mAh

2. Charging Speed: 18W Fast Charging

3. Charging Time: 0–100% in ~1.5 hours

4. Charger in Box: ❌ No charger in box (only cable)

• Full-day battery even with moderate gaming.
• You’ll need to buy 18W charger separately (~₹500–₹700)

4. Camera Setup

1. Rear Primary Camera: 50MP (f/1.8, PDAF)

2. Secondary: 2MP Macro

3. Front Camera: 8MP Selfie Camera

5. Camera Quality:

1. Daylight: Sharp & decent photos with good detail

2. Low Light: Average, needs improvement

3. Video: 1080p @30fps (rear & front both CAMERA )

• Good for casual photos, not for heavy photography
• No EIS/OIS (no stabilisation in video)

5. Software & UI

1. OS: Funtouch OS 13 (based on Android 13)

2. UI Experience: Fast, minimal lags

3. Bloatware: Yes, some pre-installed apps (can be uninstalled)

4. Updates: Gets regular security patches & 1 Android upgrade confirmed

• Clean experience with useful features
• Few unwanted apps, but manageable

 6. Network & Connectivity

1. 5G Bands: n77, n78 (supports 2 bands)

2. Wi-Fi: Dual Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)

3. Bluetooth: v5.1

4. USB Type-C Port: Yes

5. SIM Slot: Dual SIM + microSD (Dedicated slot)

•  5G Ready for Jio/Airtel 5G
•  Fast internet, no calling issues
•  Use two SIMs + memory card together

7. Build Quality & Design

1. Back: Plastic matte finish (fingerprint-resistant)

2. Weight: 194g

3.Thickness: 8.25mm

4. Colors: Stellar Green, Mystic Night

• Solid in hand feel
•  Doesn’t look cheap
•  No IP rating 

8. Box Contents

Phone ✅

Type-C Cable ✅

SIM Ejector Tool ✅

Transparent Back Cover ✅

Charger Adapter ❌

Screen Protector ❌ 

9. Variants & Storage

Variant RAM Storage Price

Base Variant     4GB   64GB         ₹11,999

Higher Variant 6GB 128GB         ₹13,999

• Expandable storage via microSD card (up to 1TB)
•  UFS 2.2 storage – fast app loading

•  Final Suggest: Should You Buy It?

1.  If You want best gaming phone under ₹15K

 2. If You need 5G + powerful processor

3. If You want a smooth display and clean UI

4. If You are okay with average camera

Don’t Buy If:

1. if You want great camera photos/videos

2. if You need AMOLED screen

3. You don’t want to buy charger separately

Buy Link: https://fktr.in/U0rmKob

 Who Should Buy It ?

1. Students who love gaming (BGMI, Free Fire, COD)

2. Budget buyers who want long battery life & performance

3. Anyone looking for a future-proof 5G phone