5 best budget mobile phones to play Infinity Nikki

Picture of Infinity Nikki with Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Pixel 8
Infinity Nikki with Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Pixel 8 (Image via Papergames || Samsung || Google)

Infinity Nikki is a new free-to-play adventure game released for various platforms, including Android and iOS. It launched on December 5, 2024, and features dress-up elements that some players are really excited about. The game's mobile system requirements are quite high, and not every phone can play it. However, you don't necessarily need to buy a $1000 smartphone to play this title.

In this article, we have listed the best budget phones that can run Infinity Nikki.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. Also, the prices mentioned herein are subject to change.


What are the best budget mobile phones for playing Infinity Nikki?

1) Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Image via Samsung)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Image via Samsung)

Price: $649.99

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a fantastic smartphone that delivers an experience closer to its bigger brother, Samsung Galaxy S24, but at a much lower cost. It is equipped with the Exynos 2400e, which is a custom chipset developed by Samsung itself. This processor can run Infinity Nikki quite smoothly and stably.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetExynos 2400e
Operating systemAndroid 14 with One UI 6.1
Memory and storageStarting from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
Camera setup50 + 8 + 12MP rear camera system with 10MP selfie camera
Battery and charging4700 mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging system

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was originally launched at $649, but it often goes on sale and can be had for as low as $499. If you find the current pricing a bit too steep, you can wait for it to go on sale.


2) Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8 (Image via Google)
Google Pixel 8 (Image via Google)

Price: $499.99

The Google Pixel 8 is among the best smartphones for photography under a $500 price tag. In fact, Pixel phones are known for their camera prowess, and the Pixel 8 doesn't disappoint. Its display is also quite good and features accurate colors.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.2-inches OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
Operating systemAndroid 14
Memory and storageStarting from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
Camera setup50 + 12MP rear camera system with 10.5MP selfie camera
Battery and charging4575 mAh battery with 27W wired and 18W wireless charging system

As for gaming, Google's Tensor G3 chipset delivers excellent performance, so even demanding titles like Infinity Nikki can run just fine on the Pixel 8. Moreover, the body of the phone is quite compact, which makes it more handy and easy to navigate.


3) Motorola Edge+ 2023

Motorola Edge+ 2023 (Image via Motorola)
Motorola Edge+ 2023 (Image via Motorola)

Price: $449.99 (Usually $499.99)

The Motorola Edge+ 2023 may seem dated as we are approaching 2025, but don't let that fool you. It is a powerful smartphone for gaming thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which won't have any issues delivering 60 FPS in most modern titles, including Infinity Nikki.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.67-inches OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Operating systemAndroid 14
Memory and storageStarting from 8GB RAM and 512GB storage
Camera setup50 + 12 + 50MP rear camera system with 60MP selfie camera
Battery and charging5100 mAh battery with 60W wired and 15W wireless charging system

It has a curved display, which provides stunning visuals — be it in gaming or movies. The battery life is also fantastic, and supports both wired and wireless fast charging systems.


4) OnePlus 12R

OnePlus 12R (Image via OnePlus)
OnePlus 12R (Image via OnePlus)

Price: $399.99

The OnePlus 12R is the budget version of the more expensive OnePlus 12, and retains most of the features and capabilities of the latter. It features a curved bezel-less display with one of the highest screen-to-body ratios, which makes it a pleasure to watch movies on this screen.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.78-inches LTPO4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Operating systemAndroid 14 with OxygenOS 15
Memory and storageStarting from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
Camera setup50 + 8 + 2MP rear camera system with 16MP selfie camera
Battery and charging5500 mAh battery with 100W wired charging system

The processor powering this phone is none other than the flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which can play Infinity Nikki at 60 FPS with High graphics settings.


5) Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a (Image via Google)
Google Pixel 8a (Image via Google)

Price: $399.99

The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper version of its bigger brother, Pixel 8, and comes with a very similar set of features. It even has the same Tensor G3 chipset, so it will be able to play Infinity Nikki smoothly without any issues.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.1-inches OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
Operating systemAndroid 14
Memory and storageStarting from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
Camera setup64 + 13MP rear camera system with 10.5MP selfie camera
Battery and charging4492 mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging system

Its camera performance is also equally impressive, and the pictures tend to have a lot of details with a natural color tone. The battery life is also quite good and can last a whole day, even with a bit of gaming. For charging, the Pixel 8a supports both wired and wireless charging systems, which is usually not seen in this price segment.


This concludes the list of the best budget mobile phones to play Infinity Nikki. The cost of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a bit high, but it also delivers the most features. However, gamers who are on a budget can choose the OnePlus 12R, which costs less but delivers an equally impressive gaming performance (if not more). Choose a smartphone based on your needs and budget.

Also read: HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 4070 available for under $1000.

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Edited by Niladri Roy
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