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Mobile gaming is getting bigger each year and even phone companies have noticed this and started bringing dedicated smartphones for mobile gaming. This generates a new problem for the users making it harder for them to choose the right phone which they can use for gaming since there are so many options. This is why we decided to look into what are the top phones to get into mobile gaming and here are our top 5 phones for mobile gaming.

Razer Phone 2

Pros and Cons PROS: 120 Hz QHD display

Fast chipset

Wireless Charging

8 GB RAM

Great speakers for a phone CONS: Price

Only 64GB internal storage (though it is upgradable up to 2TB)

Sharp edges tend to hurt the hand when playing a long time



Who would have thought a few years back that Razer will get into mobile gaming too? Well, they have and with their second model the Razer Phone 2 they have brought the heavy guns to the online mobile game show.

The Razer Phone 2 is equipped with an awesome 120 Hz ultra motion QHD display which at the moment is still the fastest mobile gaming display available. They also decided to go with the 4000 mAh battery making sure you won’t run out of power any time soon.

The one downside though is that they decided to go with more sharp edges than their competitors making the phone a bit uncomfortable to hold for a long time in landscape mode when playing. They are also packing a bit less internal memory than their competitors which is kind of a bummer when we consider the price tag on this mobile gaming phone. Though the 64 GB internal storage is easily overcome with the possibility to upgrade it up to 2TB.

We also need to point out that the Razer phone has amazing speakers for a smartphone, so if you love watching movies or music videos then we wholeheartedly recommend this phone.

Asus ROG Phone

Pros and Cons PROS: 8 GB of RAM

A lot of different mods

A lot of accessories for gaming

AirTriggers

90 Hz screen refresh rate CONS: Some phone parts might be lacking

Price



You usually don’t think phones first when thinking about Asus but they have brought out the Asus ROG Phone. The phone is packed with a 4000mAh battery, a 6-inch screen and an overclocked Snapdragon 845 to ensure speed. What it might lack in actual “phone” parts in some cases, it comes up with other features. When faced on its side the top left and right corner work as touch sensitive buttons or as Asus calls them AirTriggers.

Asus has also made some cool accessories for the phone including a pair of controller halves you can attach on each side of the phone that also have a small fan to reduce the heat the phone gives under heavy gaming. Some might notice it resembles the Nintendo Switch in a way. Top of these controllers Asus has made a clamshell case with a bonus screen for the phone to really up your gaming if you are into that kind of accessories.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Pros and Cons PROS: Almost no bezel

Powerful chipset

In-screen fingerprint sensor CONS: Price

Slippery in hand



If you are looking for something from the Android side then Samsung Galaxy Note 9 might be the choice for you. It has almost the same size screen than the iPhone with 6.4-inches and same resolution of 2960×1440. Samsung has chosen the Snapdragon 845 / Exyonos 9810 as their CPU chipset giving it enough power to run games like PUBG and Fortnite smoothly.

With Samsung Galaxy Note 9 you can also upgrade the 128/512GB internal storage to up to 1 TB making sure you won’t run out of room for games any time soon. Samsung has also taken few notes on the battery life giving the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a 4000mAh battery making sure you won’t run out power any time soon.

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Photos Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Factory Unlocked Phone with 6.4in Screen and 128GB... The largest battery in a Note, ever. When you have a long-lasting battery, you really can go all day and all night.

The Note9 has twice as much storage as the Note8, which means more music, more videos, more pictures, and less worry when it comes to space on your phone. Usually ships in 1-2 business days Last update was on: 02/09/2020 03:24 $ 372.99 $ 488.64 Buy this item The largest battery in a Note, ever. When you have a long-lasting battery, you really can go all day and all night.

The Note9 has twice as much storage as the Note8, which means more music, more videos, more pictures, and less worry when it comes to space on your phone.

The Note9 gives you a quick network connection for incredibly fast streaming and downloading, so you can do more, uninterrupted.

Still amazing on screen, but now the S-Pen has more power off screen. Remotely control different applications and use the S pen to capture shots from far away, scroll, and play music.

Huawei Honor 8X

Pros and Cons PROS: Price

GPU Turbo mode

Great display for the price CONS: Not as powerful as the competitors

CPU could be better



The Huawei Honor 8X is not trying to fight in the same category as the more expensive phones but for a (~200 $ when reviewed) budget mobile gaming phone this is one of the best you can get.

It has a nearly borderless design with a notch on top of the screen. The screen is a 6.5-inch 1080×2340 pixel screen which is more than adequate for mobile gaming. Its also packing a 64 GB of internal storage and a 4 GB of RAM that should let you play most games without too much of a hassle or freezing. You can upgrade the memory to up to 400 GB.

A nice little feature Huawei has taken in consideration is the “Turbo mode” for their GPU. It ensures that it can keep up with its competitors by turning down services and programs the phone doesn’t need and this way giving it more power to focus on the task at hand meaning, that you can enjoy the even smoother gaming experience.

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Photos Huawei Honor 8X (64GB + 4GB RAM) 6.5" HD 4G LTE GSM... 4G LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 28(700), 4G LTE TDD: B41, 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, 2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 - Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Check compatibility with your carrier before purchase. North and South American 4G LTE Compatible Usually ships in 1-2 business days & Free shipping Last update was on: 02/09/2020 03:24 Buy this item 4G LTE bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 28(700), 4G LTE TDD: B41, 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, 2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 - Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Check compatibility with your carrier before purchase. North and South American 4G LTE Compatible

6. 5-inch Borderless full view display 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19. 5: 9 ratio (~397 pip density) - Glass Body with Visual Grating Effect

64GB + 4GB RAM - micros, up to 400 GB (dedicated slot) - Kirin 710 powerful chipset - Non-removable Li-Po 3750 mash battery - GPU Turbo

Rear (MAIN) Camera: 20MP AI Camera , depth sensor - Front Camera: 16MP selfie camera - Face Unlock

Compatible with GSM Carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, Metrics, Straight Talk, etc. Does NOT work with Verizon/Sprint/Boost. International model, Does not have US .

Honor View 20

Pros and Cons PROS: Big battery

Very powerful CPU

Very good front and back camera

The camera is hidden under the screen giving more screen size CONS: Slightly lower resolution than the competitors

Attracts fingerprints

No SD card slot



The Honor View 20 is a beautiful phone, but don’t let this fool you. It’s also carrying a lot of features many gamers will like. It has a 6.4-inch screen with almost no wastes screen size on the bezel or a top notch. Even the front camera is hidden behind the screen which you can only notice by looking at the top left corner where the small camera hole is. The screen can handle 1080p+ which means it might not be quite as good as it’s competitors, but it still gives a good clear image on any game or movie you might watch on it. It can also run demanding games like Fornite at 60 FPS making it one of the few ones that actually can.

Honor View 20 does back a whopping 128 GB or 256 GB of space for your games and other media, depending on what you choose but the drawback is that you don’t have a slot for SD Card, meaning you won’t be able to upgrade it. The front and back camera, on the other hand, are astonishing with the rear camera being a 48 MP meaning you can grab some awesome photos and videos. Your selfies will also be high quality since Huawei didn’t forget the front camera and actually managed to put a 25 MP camera on the front.