Redmi Note 12T Pro mobile was launched on 29th May 2023. The phone comes with a 144 Hz refresh rate 6.60-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2460 pixels (FHD+) and an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. Redmi Note 12T Pro is powered by an octa-core processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 12T Pro runs Android and is powered by a 5080mAh battery. The Redmi Note 12T Pro supports proprietary fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi Note 12T Pro on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera; an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor.

The Redmi Note 12T Pro runs MIUI 14 is based on Android and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Redmi Note 12T Pro is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. It was launched in Carbon black, Ice Fog White, and Harumi Blue colours.

Connectivity options on the Redmi Note 12T Pro include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi Civi 3 mobile was launched on 25th May 2023. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.55-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels (FHD+). The display sports Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Xiaomi Civi 3 is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor. It comes with 12GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Civi 3 runs Android 13 and is powered by a 4500mAh non-removable battery. The Xiaomi Civi 3 supports 67W Turbo Charge fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Civi 3 on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera; a 20-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra wide-angle) camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4, macro) camera. On the front, the Xiaomi Civi 3 packs a dual camera setup for selfies, featuring a 32-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a second 32-megapixel camera.

The Xiaomi Civi 3 runs MIUI 13 is based on Android 13 and packs 512GB of inbuilt storage. The Xiaomi Civi 3 measures 159.20 x 72.70 x 7.23mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 171.80 grams. It was launched in Adventure Gold, Coconut Grey, Mint Green, and Rose Purple colours.

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Civi 3 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C, and Wi-Fi Direct. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor.

Poco F5 Pro 5G mobile was launched on 9th May 2023. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.67-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 3200x1440 pixels (FHD+). The display sports Gorilla Glass for protection. Poco F5 Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Poco F5 Pro 5G runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5160mAh non-removable battery. The Poco F5 Pro 5G supports wireless charging, as well as 67W Turbo Charge fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Poco F5 Pro 5G on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel (f/1.79) primary camera; an 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra wide-angle) camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4, macro) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor.

The Poco F5 Pro 5G runs MIUI 14 for Poco is based on Android 13 and packs 512GB of inbuilt storage. The Poco F5 Pro 5G is a dual-SIM mobile. The Poco F5 Pro 5G measures 162.78 x 75.44 x 8.59mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 204.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White colours.

Connectivity options on the Poco F5 Pro 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, USB Type-C, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

The Poco F5 5G is an undeniable powerhouse at this price as it delivers raw performance that comes close to Qualcomm's flagship 8 Gen series SoCs. This, coupled with the good heat management makes the F5 5G an excellent option for anyone looking for a powerful smartphone for gaming. Other areas where the F5 5G excels are its display, good battery life, and slim design. I just wished it felt a bit more premium like its predecessor did. Overall, if you're looking for a powerful gaming smartphone at around Rs. 30,000, the F5 5G is worth considering.