Top 3 picks
OnePlus 13R
Why we picked this
Best Overall: The most balanced gaming phone here, combining Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, ample memory, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED display, and a large battery. It is more versatile than the POCO X8 Pro and less specialized in design than the RedMagic 11 Pro.
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Where to buy
est. €599Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro
Why we picked this
Best Value: The cheapest option and a strong gaming-focused Android choice, with a high-refresh-rate OLED display and 5G. It offers the best entry point for gaming, although its confirmed hardware details are less complete than the other recommendations.
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Where to buy
est. €429Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
RedMagic 11 Pro
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The strongest gaming-first choice, with a very high-refresh-rate display, active liquid cooling, a headphone jack, and a large battery. It is more gaming-specialized than the OnePlus 13R and POCO X8 Pro, though its design and software are less general-purpose.
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Where to buy
est. €699Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.