Gaming has rapidly ascended to become one of the most beloved pastimes in India, captivating millions with its immersive experiences and competitive edge. As a result, the demand for smartphones that deliver reliable and solid gaming performance has skyrocketed. Enthusiasts and casual gamers alike are in search of devices that can handle intensive gaming sessions and maintain a high frame rate, without faltering in battery life or overheating.
To aid our readers in making informed decisions, 91mobiles has conducted an extensive battery and gaming test involving over 400 participants. These users played a popular game (Battlegrounds Mobile India) for 30 minutes on their smartphones and shared screenshots from the 3C Battery Manager app. This allowed us to meticulously track the battery drain and temperature increase during the gaming session.
Our comprehensive test aims to provide valuable insights into which smartphones can sustain gaming without compromising performance. By presenting real-world data on battery life and thermal management, we will help you identify the best devices suited for your gaming needs. Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or someone who enjoys occasional play, our findings will guide you to the perfect smartphone that balances power, endurance, and efficiency. Before we discuss the results, let us share with you the process that we used to conduct our test.
91mobiles Gaming and Battery Test
To participate in the 91mobiles battery and gaming test, users followed a detailed process to ensure accurate and useful data collection. Here’s how the process worked:
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Download 3C Battery Manager: Users started by downloading the 3C Battery Manager app on their smartphones. This app was essential for tracking battery usage and temperature changes during the gaming session.
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Download BGMI: Next, participants needed to have Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) installed on their devices. If they didn’t already have it, they were instructed to download and install the game.
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Pre-Gaming Screenshot: Before starting their gaming session, users opened the 3C Battery Manager app and navigated to the Status tab. They took a screenshot of this page to capture the initial battery status and temperature.
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Gaming Session: Participants then played BGMI for at least 30 minutes. It was important that this session was uninterrupted to ensure the data collected was accurate.
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Post-Gaming Screenshot: After completing the 30-minute gaming session, users reopened the 3C Battery Manager app and navigated to the History tab. They took another screenshot to record the battery drain and temperature increase during the gameplay.
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Upload Screenshots: Finally, users visited the provided form and uploaded the two screenshots (one taken before and one after playing BGMI).
After following these steps, participants were required to:
- Share their email IDs: This allowed us to contact them if needed and verify their participation.
- Select their smartphone model: This helped us categorise the data by device.
- Upload the screenshots: The two screenshots from the 3C Battery Manager app (before and after playing BGMI) were uploaded to the form.
- Rate their gameplay experience: Participants provided a rating based on their personal gaming experience.
- Report heating issues: Users indicated whether they experienced any heating issues during their gaming session.
- Rate overall gaming experience: Finally, participants rated their overall gaming experience on their device.
By completing these steps, 427 users provided valuable data that allowed us to analyse battery drain and temperature increase across different smartphone models, helping other gamers make informed decisions about their next smartphone purchase.
Which phone performed the best?
Taking all these parameters into consideration, the Infinix GT 20 Pro emerged as the best handset in our extensive battery and gaming test. It demonstrated an impressive efficiency with a battery drop of only 4 percent and a temperature rise of just 1 degree Celsius during the 30-minute gaming session. So it’s not surprising that Infinix’ latest offering also got the best rating in terms of thermal efficiency. In comparison, most other phone models witnessed a temperature rise of 3 to 5 degree Celsius and there were quite a few that also recorded a temperature rise of 5 to 8 degree Celsius on our test.
In terms of battery drain, most phones recorded a drain of 5% to 9% on our test, followed by the range of 10% to 14% in the second place. As you can see, Infinix GT 20 Pro with a battery drain of 4% performs much better than most other handsets in terms of battery efficiency.
| Battery level before playing the game | 37% |
| Battery level after 30 mins of gaming | 33% |
| Battery drain | 4% |
| Temperature before playing the game | 32°C |
| Temperature after 30 mins of gaming | 33°C |
| Temperature increase | 1°C |
On top of this, the handset received the rating of ‘Very Satisfied’ (highest) in both gameplay experience and overall gaming experience. This stellar performance is complemented by a range of gaming-centric features that give the Infinix GT 20 Pro a distinct edge over the competition.
Here are the standout gaming features of the Infinix GT 20 Pro:
- Cyber Mecha Design: With a unique design and glowing mecha loop LED interface, the smartphone is tailor-made for gaming lovers.
- 144Hz Bezel-less AMOLED Display: The high refresh rate and bezel-less design provide a smooth, immersive gaming experience with vibrant visuals.;
- Segment-first X5 Turbo Dedicated Gaming Display Chip by Pixelworks: Supporting up to 90fps gaming, this chip not only enhances gameplay smoothness but also reduces power consumption, contributing to the phone’s excellent battery performance.
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC (4nm): This powerful chipset ensures fast, efficient performance, capable of handling demanding games with ease.
- Massive storage: With a large 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, the phone allows for seamless multitasking and lag-free gaming sessions even when multiple apps are running the background.
- VC Liquid Cooling: This advanced cooling system helps maintain optimal temperatures, even during intense gaming, preventing overheating and ensuring consistent performance.
- X-Boost Feature: This feature provides an extra boost to gaming performance during demanding sessions, ensuring smooth gameplay without any hitches.
- Capable A580 Integrated GPU: The powerful GPU handles high-quality graphics and complex game environments effortlessly, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The Infinix GT 20 Pro’s combination of advanced hardware and thoughtful features makes it the top choice for gamers seeking a reliable and high-performing smartphone.
Top smartphones that the Infinix GT 20 Pro beat to be #1
The Infinix GT 20 Pro surely impressed with its performance – both qualitatively with its gaming experience as well as quantitatively as the results on the 3C Battery Manager app reflect. But there were many other smartphones that performed quite well, as shown in the table below.
One thing that’s certain however, is that even if the battery drain or temperature increase wasn’t significant, some of the phones didn’t provide a satisfactory gaming experience.
Digging deeper into the gaming and battery test results
Along with finding the best gaming smartphone, the responses from users also throw some interesting insights. Even though phones are shipping with power-efficient chipsets and higher-capacity batteries, 6 in 10 users witnessed battery drain of more than 8% within just 30 minutes of gaming.
Thermal efficiency on the other hand, is becoming less of a concern with modern-day smartphones. More than 50 percent of respondents witnessed temperature increase of between 2 to 4 degree Celsius after 30 minutes of playing. That’s not to say that heating isn’t an issue at all as about 18.5 percent of users noticed temperature increase of more than 8 degree Celsius after gaming.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Infinix GT 20 Pro stood out as the best phone across all our parameters, with its 90fps gaming, and showcasing minimal battery drain and temperature rise while delivering exceptional gaming performance. The response from over 400+ users not only underscores the prowess of the Infinix GT 20 Pro, but also provide a comprehensive view of the current gaming smartphone landscape in India.
