Help

[u/luvpokke]

Hey guys, I’m looking for a new phone and I’m honestly confused as hell with all the options 😭
My budget is around ₱18k, but I might be able to stretch it a little. I’m mainly looking at phones from **Oppo, OnePlus, iQOO, vivo, Redmi, Realme, Poco**, or other brands if there’s something better.
What I want is strong gaming performance, preferably Snapdragon but I’m open to MediaTek if it performs better. I want good thermals because I sometimes game for long sessions, a good AMOLED display with 120Hz, decent cameras, a big battery, fast charging, and ideally IP68 or IP69 water resistance.
I don’t really want a dedicated gaming phone. I want something that can game hard but still feels like a normal phone for everyday use. I’m also okay with China ROM if the mobile data and basic apps work properly, but Global ROM is still preferred.
Some phones I’ve been considering are the Redmi K70 Ultra, Realme GT series, iQOO phones, OnePlus Ace phones, and similar models.
What would you guys recommend? Also, if any of the phones I’m considering have major issues like overheating, bad battery drain, annoying software, or throttling, please let me know. I’d rather know the ugly stuff before dropping my money