Searching for affordable smartphones with powerful specs for gaming in 2021? Here are 5 options to consider!

Want a powerful smartphone for gaming without breaking the bank? Discover these 5 affordable options!

In addition, these 5 smartphones below are currently offering special discounts for Black Friday sale at The Mobile World. Don't miss out if you want to get a high-performance gaming phone!

*Here's the list arranged in ascending price order.

1. Samsung Galaxy A12 6GB (2021)

Samsung introduces the Galaxy A12 6GB (2021), equipped with the powerful Exynos 850 processor and 6GB RAM, allowing you to multitask or game for hours without lag, a common annoyance for gamers.

Moreover, the device extends your experience with a robust 5,000mAh battery and 15W fast charging, providing over 8 hours of continuous usage for gaming, movie watching, web browsing, and more.

The Galaxy A12 features a large 6.5-inch HD+ display for crisp, vibrant visuals, enhancing your gaming experience with quality graphics.

The PLS TFT LCD panel, similar to IPS, provides wide viewing angles, improves screen brightness, and enhances image contrast, ensuring the phone displays quality frames with stable colors.

If you're in need of a budget-friendly phone with sufficient performance for gaming, don't overlook this device.

• Review of Galaxy A12: Nearly 9 hours of battery life, significant investment in camera.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 9T (6GB/128GB)

With its stylish and youthful design, Xiaomi Redmi 9T doesn't disappoint users with its performance, powered by the Snapdragon 662 chip paired with 6GB RAM, ensuring smooth operation even when running multiple apps or playing popular games like Arena of Valor, PUBG, at medium graphics settings.

The phone is also equipped with a massive 6,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging technology, providing up to 2 days of usage with basic tasks without needing to recharge.

Featuring a wide 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, Redmi 9T allows for crisp and vibrant entertainment content, enhanced by wide viewing angles. Your viewing experience will be significantly improved on this phone.

Moreover, the waterdrop notch design optimizes the display area, making gaming and movie-watching more vivid and impressive.

Redmi 9T is indeed a worthy option to consider adding to your shopping list.

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3. Realme C25s 

Building on the success of its predecessor, Realme C25s has been enhanced with even more powerful performance with the inclusion of the Helio G85 chip and 128GB internal storage.

The strength of this phone can both ensure stable performance for playing popular games like Arena of Valor, PUBG, at suitable settings and provide ample storage space, allowing you to comfortably store apps, images, and your favorite movies.

Additionally, the device boasts a robust 6,000mAh battery allowing you to extend your experience for up to 10 continuous hours of usage. The 33W fast charger included will significantly reduce charging time without having to wait too long.

Realme C25s also features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, providing users with wide viewing angles, decent details, and various glare reduction supports to ensure a better quality image viewing experience on the phone.

With such impressive performance support, Realme C25s will be a perfect choice for you to engage in intense battles with friends.

• Looking for a smartphone with long-lasting battery and good performance? Get yourself the Realme C25s.

4. Vivo Y51 (2020) (8GB/128GB)

Vivo equips the Vivo Y51 (2020) with a stable configuration, featuring the Snapdragon 662 chip and 8GB RAM, ensuring an intense gaming experience with friends without worrying about lag or interruptions.

Moreover, the Y51 is favored with a robust 5,000mAh battery for seamless usage, complemented by additional support for 18W fast charging technology. With this battery capacity, you can comfortably use it for a day without worrying too much about recharging.

The device boasts a sleek bezel-less design with a large 6.58-inch FULL HD+ display, accompanied by an IPS LCD panel for bright and rich content display. I found gaming on this phone quite enjoyable as the screen doesn't glare even when not facing it directly, thanks to the optimized screen technology.

The Y51 is a phone worth considering for purchase during this sale season due to its notable performance within its price range.

• Detailed review of Vivo Y51 (2020): Sporting a dazzling attire

5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G (8GB/128GB)

The configuration of the Redmi Note 10 5G is quite stable with the Dimensity 700 chip paired with 8GB RAM, and according to the manufacturer, this chip is optimized specifically for gaming.

So you can completely rest assured when experiencing intense gaming sessions on this phone with a stable and smooth-running configuration.

Additionally, the device's battery is worth mentioning, reaching 5,000mAh and supporting 18W fast charging to ensure you can enjoy watching movies, playing games, browsing the web, etc., for over 8 hours without interruptions.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G also features the commonly seen IPS LCD display in the mid-range phone segment, achieving FULL HD+ resolution on a 6.5-inch screen, which I find sufficient to meet your needs for watching movies, playing games, and more.

The notable feature of this phone is its screen refresh rate of up to 90Hz for smooth touch gestures and faster response times compared to the previous version.

Redmi Note 10 is the phone worth its weight in gold in its segment if you're looking for a smooth gaming experience with a mid-range device.

• Detailed review of Redmi Note 10 5G: A steal for a mid-range smartphone!

Conclusion

I've helped you go through the TOP 5 budget-friendly, high-performance phones to grab this Black Friday sale at The Mobile World. Hopefully, it will help you finalize your purchase of a satisfactory phone to game with friends.

Which phone do you find most appealing? Feel free to leave a comment below to let me know!

Don't forget to remind you that currently The Mobile World is holding a Black Friday event for customers purchasing new devices, from 24/11 - 30/11/2021, with many attractive offers. For details of the program, you can check out the orange button below.

BLACK FRIDAY AT THE MOBILE WORLD 2021

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