Motorola · Reviewed by BABLOO LAHORI · Published 2026-07-27
Based on a review by BABLOO LAHORI (accessed 2026-07-27).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about good 60 fps gaming for its budget — just accept sim-locked, requires separate solution for sim usage.
The reviewer primarily recommends imported phones for their superior performance and gaming hardware compared to new 'box-packed' local phones, which he finds to have outdated hardware. He advises extreme caution when buying imported phones due to the high risk of receiving refurbished units and emphasizes purchasing from trusted sources to ensure originality.
The video reviews a selection of performance and gaming-focused smartphones, ranging from low-end to high-end, that the reviewer recommends as the best options in the current market situation. It covers various imported phone models, highlighting their specifications, performance capabilities, and common issues like SIM locking and PTA taxes.
The Motorola Stylus 5G 2023 is a commendable low-budget option for basic gaming and media, particularly given its price point. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 hardware capably delivers approximately 60 FPS gaming performance. However, its SIM-locked status necessitates an external solution for cellular connectivity, which can be inconvenient. If you prioritize budget gaming and media without needing integrated SIM functionality, this device offers strong value. If seamless cellular integration is crucial, you should explore unlocked alternatives.
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The reviewer states that locally available 'box-packed' phones come with outdated hardware like Snapdragon 680 or 685, which fail to meet user performance and gaming requirements and show slowdowns after a few months.
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The Motorola Stylus 5G 2023 is available for 21-22 thousand rupees, features Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 hardware, offers 4GB RAM/128GB storage, handles 60 FPS gaming, provides good media consumption, and has decent battery life, but is SIM locked.
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The Motorola Stylus 5G 2024 features an OLED 120Hz display for excellent media consumption, supports HDR with extreme graphics for good low-budget gaming with hardware gyro, and has decent cameras. It's available in SIM-locked (30-31k), unlocked, and PTA approved (56k with 20k tax) versions.
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The Motorola Edge 2021 is popular for budget gaming due to its Snapdragon 778G hardware, offering good performance and an IPS 144Hz display that makes it smooth to operate. It comes in non-PTA SIM-locked (25-26k) and official PTA (40k) options.
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The reviewer strongly advises caution when buying imported phones, as there is a high risk of being sold low-quality refurbished units from untrusted sources, which can lead to financial loss for the customer.
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The Motorola Edge 2025 is in high demand as a non-PTA SIM-locked, box-packed phone, noted for its good performance, decent cameras, good battery, and premium hand feel.
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The Vivo X90S offers 120 FPS gaming and can be PTA approved for 80-85k (with 7500 tax), but it tends to heat up during gaming and has a high risk of being a low-quality refurbished unit, necessitating a trusted source.
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The Realme GT China features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, costs 85-90k (non-PTA) with 18k PTA tax, has dual physical SIMs, supports Google Play Services and banking apps, and its notification delays can be fixed with settings.
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The OnePlus Ace 5 (also known as 13R) is a recommended option with Snapdragon 8 Gen hardware, full support for banking apps, and can be officially PTA approved with a tax of around 30.5k.
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The iQOO Neo 10 China offers good performance, decent gaming, a very good display for media, high-capacity battery, and fast charging. The iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro is also a solid option. Both come with Chinese ROMs, but support Google Play Services and banking apps, with notification issues fixable via tweaking.
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The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, despite having solid performance (Snapdragon 8s Gen 4), 120 FPS gaming, a good display, and a large battery, has significant issues with banking apps getting stuck on biometric scanning, making it unsuitable for users prioritizing banking apps.
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The Redmi K80, with its Chinese ROM, offers good performance, 120 FPS gaming, a good display quality, and a premium hand feel, notably without the banking app issues found in the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
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The Redmi K60 Ultra (often sold as Redmi 13T Pro) offers good performance, 120 FPS gaming, and a good hand feel, but has a high PTA tax, and CP ID versions are prevalent in the market, raising concerns about authenticity.
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The Realme Neo 8 is in high demand for its solid performance (priced 125-128k non-PTA, 30k tax), but faces market shortage. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is also a solid performance option with a good hand feel, with both running Chinese ROMs that typically receive automatic updates.
The reviewer indicates that locally available 'box-packed' phones generally feature outdated hardware like Snapdragon 680 or 685, which are insufficient for modern performance and gaming demands. These phones often show significant slowdowns and performance issues after only a few months of use, failing to meet user expectations for a good experience.
The Motorola Stylus 5G 2023 (21-22k) offers Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 for 60 FPS gaming. The Motorola Stylus 5G 2024 (around 30-31k SIM-locked) features an OLED 120Hz display and HDR gaming. The Motorola Edge 2021 (around 25-26k non-PTA) is popular for gaming with its Snapdragon 778G and 144Hz IPS display.
The reviewer strongly advises extreme caution when buying imported phones due to the prevalence of low-quality refurbished units, particularly with models like the Vivo X90S and Redmi K60 Ultra. If the buyer cannot identify original devices or uses an untrusted source, there's a significant risk of being sold a substandard product and suffering financial loss.
The reviewer explains that most Chinese ROM phones, including models like Realme GT China, OnePlus Ace 5, iQOO Neo 10, and iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, support banking applications and Google Play Services. However, some users might experience notification delays, which can typically be resolved by adjusting specific settings. The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is an exception, having specific issues with banking apps getting stuck on biometric scans.
While the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro offers solid performance, 120 FPS gaming, a good display, and a large battery with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the reviewer explicitly states it has significant issues with banking apps getting stuck on biometric scanning. Therefore, if banking app functionality is a primary concern for the user, this model should be avoided.
The reviewer highlights various high-end imported models with powerful hardware (e.g., Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 8s Gen 4) that provide strong performance and 120 FPS gaming capabilities. These include the Realme GT China, OnePlus Ace 5, iQOO Neo 10 China, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Redmi K80, Redmi K60 Ultra, Realme Neo 8, and iQOO Z11 Turbo, generally featuring good displays and overall solid experiences.
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This video offers a comprehensive guide to selecting the best performance and gaming phones in the current market, covering options from budget-friendly to high-end. The reviewer highlights the advantages of imported phones for their superior hardware over locally available box-packed alternatives. He discusses specific models, detailing their performance, display quality, gaming capabilities, and camera decency, while also addressing practical considerations like SIM locking, PTA approval taxes, and the risks of refurbished units. The reviewer emphasizes the importance of buying from reliable sources, including his own online store.
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