Best smartphone for gaming under $600
This ranking combines two scores published by Picksly: the Performance score, based on public measurements, and the Smart score, which rates value for money. The price is the best new price checked at retailers, dated.
Recalculated at every price check · seen on October 19, 2026
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Ranked by the average of the Smart score and the Performance score, among 3 smartphones up to $600 with a verified offer. Smart only counts new devices scored at least 50 out of 100.
2 other models in this budget score under 40 out of 100 for Performance: they are not suggested for this use.
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1Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Smart 64/100
- Performance 63/100
$404 new at Amazon
Price checked on 09/20/2026
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Smart 57/100
- Performance 68/100
$575 new at Amazon
Price checked on 10/08/2026
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Depending on what matters most to you
Budget — Paying as little as possible — refurbished is fine
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Budget
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Budget 69/100
- Performance 63/100
$404 new at Amazon
Price checked on 09/20/2026
Smart — The best value for money
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Smart
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Smart 64/100
- Performance 63/100
$404 new at Amazon
Price checked on 09/20/2026
Premium — The best quality, even if it costs more
No model for this profile within this budget.
What the Performance score measures
How fast the phone runs apps and games, measured by public benchmarks (Geekbench 7, otherwise AnTuTu).
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