10 best smartphones for gaming

A smartphone on Android 10, which cannot be called a budget one, but which more than others deserves a place in our top of the best smartphones for gaming. The device is perfectly adapted to the gaming scenario of use: the OLED screen boasts a refresh rate of 90 Hz, and the processor is at the top of the top in terms of performance. We are talking about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, which has three sets of cores of different frequencies, which are overclocked to 2960 MHz.

The graphics component is also in order - Adreno 640 is responsible for it, so you can safely set the maximum graphics settings in your favorite games. The rest of the parameters are also in order - the sound is provided by stereo speakers, the 3800 mAh battery is quickly charged thanks to Warp Charge 30T, and NFC will allow you to pay in the supermarket with your smartphone. Of the other features of the device, users in the reviews highlight cameras: here is a three-module main camera with optical stabilization.

A smartphone with good technical characteristics - the classic Snapdragon 865, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory. There is a button to overclock the processor to full power. The device runs on the Android 10 system, there is fast charging and a capacious 4720 mAh battery. But there are also interesting points, for example - a liquid cooling system. You can connect a special controller with a joystick to it.

The model is much larger than many competitors, and the Black Shark display, according to users, is somewhat dull.The sound in the headphones is beyond praise and shows itself perfectly in applications and movies. From the factory, the gadget is equipped with a charger, a USB C-Type cable, a protective case and a film, as well as a tool for removing a SIM card.

Another representative of the Celestial Empire, perfectly prepared for games. This smartphone hides a Snapdragon 865 chip with Adreno 650 graphics in its case. The Chinese immediately weighed 12 GB of RAM, plus they used a 256 GB drive, so there is enough space for all needs. The 6.55-inch screen also looks delicious, which got an AMOLED matrix with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels, support for HDR 10+ and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Part of the weak point can be considered a battery, the capacity of which is only 4500 mAh.

As for customer reviews, they note the stylish appearance of the device, the quality of the screen image, including in dynamic games, as well as high performance when running multiple applications at the same time. The negative is not the best camera with a terrible elaboration of the menu for setting shooting modes.

The realme brand is not yet so promoted, therefore it does not drive prices up, but tries to keep them at a minimum level, which allows customers to get a productive device much cheaper than top firms offer with similar hardware. This particular smartphone pleases with the presence of 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, an 8-core Snapdragon 855 Plus CPU and Adreno 640 graphics.A very impressive set, complemented by a 6.57-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Reviews for the model are also mostly positive, but there are also negative nuances. First, the maximum refresh rate is not set in all games. Secondly, they obviously saved on the battery, so you will have to recharge often. Thirdly, there are complaints about the quality of both cameras. Fourthly, the manufacturer very often updates its shell for Android, changing the design, which causes inconvenience to use.

A very interesting Android model from the line of top offers from Xiaomi. This smartphone has many interesting features, but first of all, let's highlight the gaming display, which, with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, received a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. This combination will provide the most fluid motion in fast-paced games, making it ideal for mobile shooters. Hardware-wise, there is complete order here: Snapdragon 865 with 8 cores, Adreno 650 graphics, as well as 8 and 256 GB of RAM and flash memory, respectively.

Users in reviews often talk about the excellent balance of technology, build quality and price of the device, which can hardly be called budget, but it is also not sky-high. The model performs well in games, is not prone to overheating, and experts consider the protective glass to be the only weak point, which, unfortunately, is covered with scratches very quickly.

Youth smartphone on Android, which was not conceived as a game. It's just a balanced device that meets the requirements of most young users: it will appeal to gamers, those who are fond of mobile photography, those who work in resource-intensive programs, and those who are simply looking for something beautiful and fashionable. The device received a large 6.26-inch display with Full HD + resolution, 6 GB of RAM and a powerful Huawei Kirin 980 chipset. The Mali-G76 MP10 is responsible for the graphics, so you won’t have to be content with low graphics component settings in games.

The battery is rather weak by the standards of gaming smartphones, but excellent if we evaluate the smartphone against the background of other devices from the top of popular models. Here 3750 mAh with fast charging. The cameras are excellent, the screen is beautiful, the reviews are full of admiration - users write in them that this is the best smartphone in the flagship category in terms of price and quality.

A real "monster" with which even the most demanding game will start without any problems. I got the corresponding gaming design, but these are trifles, the main thing is hidden inside. The processor here is an 8-core Snapdragon 865 Plus, the graphics are Adreno 650, the standard memory is 128 GB, and the RAM is as much as 12 GB, i.e. this smartphone will last 5 years before it starts to lose relevance. Not bad and a battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh and support for fast charging.

In the reviews, among the advantages of the model, the overall performance, a good battery life, the perfect adaptation of the gaming software to the modern demands of gamers, as well as the excellent sound of the built-in stereo speakers are noted.The list of cons most often includes the mediocre camera performance, the fragility of the display and the use of a not the most successful version of the AMOLED matrix with a slightly distorted color reproduction.

Not at all a budget gaming smartphone for the most demanding connoisseurs of games. The main advantage is a perfect display without frames, which received a resolution of 3200x1440 pixels at a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This is the best screen ratio for comfortable gaming in the latest products. Hardware also did not let us down: an 8-core Exynos 990 with Mali-G77 MP11 graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory at once. In addition, an impressive set of sensors and sensors, a separate DAC for stereo acoustics and all modern wireless communication technologies are on board.

In the reviews, users especially note the image quality of the display and a wide range of its settings. There are no complaints about the available functionality, but the autonomy of the device seems insufficient to many: when the refresh rate of 120 Hz is activated, the battery lasts for a maximum of 5 hours. Another niggle is possible overheating during long gaming sessions, especially if the smartphone is used in a tight case.

A powerful android smartphone for gaming at an average budget price. Yes, not the best in terms of performance, but it still boasts an 8-core Snapdragon 732G processor and an Adreno 618 graphics core. There are 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, plus there is support for memory cards up to 256 GB, i.more than enough for a good collection of games. The 6.67-inch IPS screen is also good: a resolution of 2400x1080 provides sufficient detail, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz guarantees a smooth picture.

Now for the reviews. Buyers praise the model for a good balance of price and features, separately mention the shooting quality of the camera based on the Sony IMX682 sensor, and also attribute the battery with fast charging support to the pluses. Experts separately talk about high-quality cooling in gaming mode, based on graphite and copper elements.

This smartphone is familiar to absolutely everyone. Its feature is the top-end A12 Bionic processor and one of the best operating systems in the world - iOS 12. This line did not receive major upgrades, since all the improvements were aimed at improving the hardware. The model comes without a headphone adapter, and in the package itself there is only a charger, cable and headphones. The block of the main cameras became slightly larger and several antenna strips appeared on the frame, causing an asymmetric arrangement of the speakers.

The coloring remains the same - all the same 3 colors, gold, silver and space gray are available when ordering a model. Water resistance has also increased - now they are able to withstand 30 minutes in water up to a depth of 2 meters. If water gets inside the case, the warranty will not cover such damage.