December 6, 2024

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Smartphone gaming’s appeal is still strong, but which devices are best?

Mobile gaming has evolved into one of the most common modern-day entertainment products. It’s convenient, fun and entertaining, and provides players with a more casual gaming experience than what’s on offer in games associated with esports and the like. As such, gaming on a mobile phone has shown huge growth in the last few years.

With smartphone gaming’s rise up the entertainment ranks has come an all-round improved offering from the makers behind some of the genre’s top games. We’ve been inundated with groundbreaking releases in the space, from augmented reality hits like Pokemon Go to console-quality titles that are aiming to make the transition into the mobile gaming world such as Fortnite. These more detailed options accompany other solid products in the space, with many gamers also discovering the benefits of playing slot games like Panther Queen, while also having the opportunity to experience classic table games like poker and blackjack. These popular options accompany a range of other releases which are being regularly enjoyed on both iOS and Android devices.

The debate around which operating system is best for gaming will rumble on for years to come, but there is certainly a vast amount of mobile phones which are suitable for a range of gaming products. Given the rise to prominence of smartphone gaming, an increasing amount of people are keen to own a device that can satisfy their gaming needs and offer a good overall gaming experience. With that in mind, below is a look at some of the top gaming phones on the market right now in 2022.

Nubia Red Magic 5G

When it comes to gaming phones, many people struggle to look past the Nubia Red Magic 5G, and it’s easy to see why. A cheaper phone compared to many on the list, it still packs one hell of a punch in terms of power. For example, it has a 144Hz display which is ideal for gaming, as well as a fan and a liquid cooling system, a ‘4D Shock’ feature, and shoulder triggers that enhance any gaming experience.

Razer Phone 2

A gaming phone that is popular within the smartphone gaming community, the Razer Phone 2 features a range of top-line specs, including the Snapdragon 845 chip, 8GB RAM, fantastic speakers, a 120hz refresh rate screen, and a 4,000mAh battery. The logo on the back of the phone even glows in millions of RGB hues, too.

 

 

Asus ROG Phone 5

A smartphone device that appeals to non-gamers too, the Asus ROG Phone 5 is one of the best devices of its type. Offering superb sound, excellent performance, and all the power you need to host any detailed smartphone releases, it’s a device being snapped up by gamers all around the world. The fact it has a 6,000mAh battery makes it ideal for any serious gaming sessions also, as well as providing users with responsive shoulder buttons and programmable RGB lights.

Black Shark 3

Don’t let the name scare you off because the Black Shark 3 is a highly capable gaming device. A large phone which is easy to grip and features LED lights, it’s a smartphone that is ideal for a range of games. Part of the popular Xiaomi sub-brand, the Black Shark 3 also features a 90Hz refresh rate and comes with a camera that is perfect for capturing memories when you aren’t playing games.

Other gaming smartphones well worth considering are the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the Google Pixel 6 Pro, the OnePlus 9 Pro, the RedMagic 6S Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus.

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