Top 3 picks
POCO F7 Ultra
Why we picked this
Best Overall: This is the strongest gaming-focused option, combining the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB of RAM, a high-resolution 120Hz display, large battery, and very fast charging. Its dedicated gaming display chip and cooling-oriented design give it an advantage over the Samsung, while it is more gaming-focused than the Xiaomi 15.
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Where to buy
est. €579Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Why we picked this
Best Value: The Galaxy S25 FE offers the lowest price here while still providing a large 120Hz AMOLED screen, capable flagship-class processing, IP68 protection, and long software support. It is a strong choice for gaming at this price, although the POCO F7 Ultra is faster and has more gaming-focused hardware.
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Where to buy
est. €449Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Xiaomi 15
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The Xiaomi 15 delivers flagship performance in a smaller, more comfortable body, with a sharp adaptive-refresh display, excellent cameras, wireless charging, and strong battery capacity. It is the most refined all-rounder, though the POCO F7 Ultra is the better gaming specialist because of its larger screen and gaming-focused hardware.
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Where to buy
est. €699Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.