In 2023, are you looking for the cheapest gaming smartphone or gaming smartphone with a budget of between IDR 2 million and IDR 3 million? Don't worry, because in 2023 there are many smartphones that have affordable prices. Especially now that smartphone manufacturers are competing to present a cheap smartphones with high specifications.

A smartphone that carries high-level specifications can certainly run various heavy mobile games smoothly; Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Free Fire are no exception, which are games for millions of people. So, this time the author will discuss several smartphones priced at Rp. 2 million to Rp. 3 million which might be your mainstay for playing popular mobile games today. What are they? Check out the discussion on cheap gaming smartphones.

Here is a list of cheap gaming smartphones for 2023

1. POCO X3 GT

POCO X3 GT is a gaming smartphone released in 2021 by Xiaomi. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.6-inch screen with FHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. POCO X3 GT uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. POCO X3 GT is also equipped with a 5,000mAh capacity battery that supports 67W fast charging, as well as gaming features such as Game Turbo 3.0 and others.

2. realme GT Master Edition

realme GT Master Edition is a gaming smartphone launched in 2021 by a smartphone manufacturer from China, realme. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen with FHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. realme GT Master Edition uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The Realme GT Master Edition is also equipped with a 4,300mAh capacity battery that supports 65W fast charging, as well as gaming features such as GT Mode and other features.

3. Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is a gaming smartphone released in 2021 by Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with FHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Redmi K40 Gaming Edition uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, 6GB RAM, 8GB or 12GB, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is also equipped with a 5,065mAh capacity battery that supports 67W fast charging, as well as gaming features such as Game Turbo 4.0.

4. Asus Zenfone 8

Next is the Asus Zenfone 8, a smartphone launched in 2021 by a technology manufacturer from Taiwan, Asus. This smartphone is equipped with a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen with FHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The Asus Zenfone 8 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor, 6GB, 8GB or 16GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The Asus Zenfone 8 is also equipped with a 4,000mAh capacity battery that supports 30W fast charging, as well as features such as 5G, dual-SIM, and IP68 water resistance.

5. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Even though it was released in 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is still very capable for use in 2023. Especially in 2023, the price of this smartphone is also increasingly affordable. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with FHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera system consisting of a 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera and an 8MP telephoto camera. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is also equipped with a 4,500mAh capacity battery that supports 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

6. Vivo Y72 5G

Vivo Y72 5G is a 5G smartphone released by Vivo in 2021. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Vivo Y72 5G uses a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The Vivo Y72 5G is also equipped with a 5,000mAh capacity battery that supports 18W fast charging and features such as dual-SIM, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. This smartphone is also supported by the Funtouch OS 11.1 operating system based on Android 11.

7. Oppo Reno6 5G

Next is the Oppo Reno6 5G, which is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate, and FHD+ resolution. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor and 8GB of RAM, the Reno6 5G has good enough performance for everyday needs. This smartphone is equipped with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera, as well as a 32MP front camera for selfie and video call needs. The Oppo Reno6 5G also features a 4,300 mAh battery with 65W fast charging, which can be fully charged in no time. Reno6 5G comes with Android 11 operating system and ColorOS 11.1 user interface.

8. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE is a mid-range smartphone that comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE has a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 5MP macro camera, as well as a 20MP front camera for selfie needs. The smartphone also features a 4,250 mAh battery with 33W fast charging, which can fully charge in no time. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE comes with Android 11 operating system and MIUI 12.5 user interface.

9. OnePlus Nord 2 5G

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor and 8GB or 12GB of RAM, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G has excellent performance for everyday needs and gaming. This smartphone is equipped with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP monochrome camera, as well as a 32MP front camera for selfie needs. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G also features a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging, which can take a full charge in no time. OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with Android 11 operating system and OxygenOS user interface.

10. Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G is a flagship smartphone equipped with a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and 8GB or 12GB of RAM, the Realme GT 5G has excellent performance for everyday needs and gaming. This smartphone is equipped with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera, as well as a 16MP front camera for selfie needs. The Realme GT 5G also features a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging, which can fully charge in no time. The Realme GT 5G comes with the Android 11 operating system and the Realme UI 2.0 user interface.

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11. Redmi 10X 5G

Redmi 10X 5G is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen, 60Hz refresh rate and FHD + resolution. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor and 6GB or 8GB of RAM, as well as 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The Redmi 10X 5G has a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera, as well as a 16MP front camera for selfie needs. The smartphone also features a 4,520 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, which can fully charge in no time. Redmi 10X 5G comes with Android 10 operating system and MIUI 11 user interface.

12. Vivo Y73s

Vivo Y73s is a mid-range smartphone launched in October 2020. This smartphone has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Vivo Y73s is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This smartphone is also equipped with three rear cameras of 48MP, 8MP and 2MP and a 16MP front camera. Vivo Y73s runs the Android 10 operating system with the Funtouch OS 10.5 interface. The smartphone has a 4100 mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. Vivo Y73s is also equipped with NFC features and a fingerprint sensor under the screen.

13. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is a mid-range smartphone launched in March 2021. This smartphone has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Galaxy A52 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with four rear cameras of 64MP, 12MP, 5MP and 5MP and a 32MP front camera. The Galaxy A52 5G runs the Android 11 operating system with the One UI 3.1 interface. The smartphone has a 4500 mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. The Galaxy A52 5G is also equipped with NFC features, a fingerprint sensor under the screen, and IP67 protection against water and dust.

14. realme 10 Pro 

realme 10 Pro is a mid-range smartphone launched in 2023. This smartphone has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. realme 10 Pro is supported by Snapdragon 695 which is formulated with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal memory. This smartphone is equipped with a circular camera module that houses two rear cameras, namely a 108 MP ProLight Camera (f/1.8) and a 2 MP depth sensor camera (f/2.4). realme 10 Pro runs the Android 13 operating system with the Realme UI interface. The smartphone has a 4500 mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging, which allows charging the battery from 0 to 100 percent in less than an hour.

15. Oppo Reno5 5G

The Oppo Reno5 5G is a mid-range 5G smartphone launched in December 2021. This smartphone has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The Oppo Reno5 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with four rear cameras of 64MP, 8MP, 2MP and 2MP and a 32MP front camera. The Oppo Reno5 5G runs the Android 11 operating system with the ColorOS 11.1 interface. The smartphone has a 4300 mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging, which allows charging the battery from 0 to 100 percent in less than 40 minutes. The Oppo Reno5 5G is also equipped with an NFC feature and a fingerprint sensor under the screen.

16. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is a mid-range smartphone launched in March 2021. This smartphone has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with three rear cameras of 64MP, 8MP and 5MP and a 20MP front camera. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G runs the Android 11 operating system with the MIUI 12 interface. This smartphone has a 4250 mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is also equipped with NFC features and a fingerprint sensor on the side.

17. Asus ROG Phone 3

Even though it's already three years old, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is still worth owning in 2023. This smartphone has a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Asus ROG Phone 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor, 8GB or 12GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with three rear cameras of 64MP, 13MP and 5MP and a 24MP front camera. Asus ROG Phone 3 runs the Android 10 operating system with the ROG UI interface. The smartphone has a 6000 mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging. Asus ROG Phone 3 is also equipped with an NFC feature and an on-screen fingerprint sensor.

18. Nubia RedMagic 6R

Nubia RedMagic 6R is a mid-range gaming smartphone launched in May 2021. This smartphone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Nubia RedMagic 6R is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with four rear cameras of 64MP, 8MP, 5MP and 2MP and a 16MP front camera. Nubia RedMagic 6R runs the Android 11 operating system with the RedMagic OS 4.0 interface. The smartphone has a 4200 mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging. Nubia RedMagic 6R is also equipped with NFC features and a fingerprint sensor on the side.

19. Samsung Galaxy A72 5G

Next is the Samsung Galaxy A72 5G which is a mid-range gaming smartphone launched in March 2021. This smartphone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The Galaxy A72 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with four rear cameras of 64MP, 12MP, 8MP and 5MP and a 32MP front camera. The Galaxy A72 5G runs the Android 11 operating system with the One UI 3.1 interface. The smartphone has a 5000 mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. The Galaxy A72 5G is also equipped with NFC features, a fingerprint sensor under the screen, and IP67 protection against water and dust.

20. Infinix Zero 20

Infinix Zero 20 is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in 2022. This smartphone has a 6.85-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. The Infinix Zero 20 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. This smartphone is equipped with four rear cameras of 64MP, 8MP, 2MP and 2MP and a 20MP front camera. Infinix Zero 20 runs the Android 10 operating system with the XOS 7.0 interface. The smartphone has a 4500 mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. Infinix Zero 20 is also equipped with NFC features and a fingerprint sensor on the side.

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