The best gaming phone has more than one correct answer in 2018, and that's good news because talented developers are bringing more 3D games from the consoles directly to their mobile phone, including Fortnite and PUBG Mobile .
The best smartphones for games will not only allow you to play the best current games of smartphones, but they will guarantee you the best visual and performance effects in the coming years. They will also be ready for the future in 2020.
To do this, we have reviewed the options and selected the best phones for games based on the options in their application stores, the power of their components, the quality of their screens, the size of its batteries, its support for virtual reality and more.
Rest assured, when it comes to smart phone games, all the phones on this list are ready to offer a quality experience.
1. iPhone X
This is the App Store
Publication date: October 2017 | Weight: 174g | Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm | Operating system: iOS 11 | Screen size: 5.8-inch | Resolution: 1125×2436 | CPU: A11 Bionic | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 64 / 256GB | Battery: 2716mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP | Front camera: 7MP
Great ecosystem of gaming applications
Maximized OLED screen
Notch can distract
A very expensive smartphone
Although Macs are not the best for games, Apple iPhones are great for games. Part of this is because the love developers show the App Store. IPhones almost always get the best games first, like the exclusive Fortnite iOS release. And, the best way to play those games is on a new iPhone X.
The iPhone X has a slightly larger battery than the iPhone 8 Plus, which should give enough power to the game for a while. In addition, the 5.8-inch iPhone OLED screen will offer plenty of screen space for games along with incredible proportions of contrast. There is nothing like OLED to make the images jump when a scene has a dark and clear contrast.
1. iPhone 8 Plus
Powerful specifications and a large screen
Publication date: September 2017 | Weight: 202g | Dimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm | Operating system: iOS 11 | Screen size: 5.5 inches | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: A11 Bionic | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 64 / 256GB | Battery: 2691mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 7MP
Great ecosystem of gaming applications
Large 5.5-inch LCD screen
A lot of bezel makes the phone too big
Expensive
] There's no way around it: Apple has two amazing phones with large, clear screens with high-end specifications. The same internal applications and App Store that gave the iPhone X the first place in this list give the iPhone 8 Plus the second place.
The iPhone 8 Plus has a less eye-catching Full HD screen, but in our experience it's still great for gaming. The 5.5-inch screen is quite spacious. The CPU and Bionic A11 graphics from Apple represent a bad gaming experience, and ARkit offers augmented reality games that offer Apple iPhones more to offer to players.
3. Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Publication date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | Operating system: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB | Battery: 3,500 mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
Giant screen of 5.8 and 6.3 inches
The Game Tools application is really useful
The battery is not surprising
We have grouped the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in one place, since both offer almost the same incredible smartphone game experience with only a small difference in screen size.
The Snapdragon 845, the Adreno 630 graphics and 4 GB of RAM (6 GB in the S9 Plus) make these tw
o phones incredible both in game and out. And, given that the market for other Android phones that has the new Snapdragon 845 has not reached, Samsung is easily hooked on this seat.
But, a powerful chipset is not the only thing that gives the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus its classification. The S9 has a large, fairly sharp 1440 X 2960, 5.8-inch screen, and the S9 Plus has an even larger 6.2-inch screen with the same resolution. Both are Super AMOLED and compatible with HDR10 for stunning visual effects.
The new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus also feature Samsung's gaming tools, which can help you take screenshots, record gameplay and keep notifications out of the way. Do not forget that Samsung also has the awesome Gear VR headphones that offer super-clear virtual reality experiences with the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus pixel density screens.
4. Sony Xperia XZ2
From the creators of PlayStation
Release date: February 2018 | Weight: 198g | Dimensions: 153 x 72 x 11.1 mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.7 inches | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 | RAM: 4GB | Battery: 3,180 mAh | Rear camera: 19MP | Front camera: 5MP
Beautiful HDR screen
Dynamic vibration system
Dynamic vibration a trick
Not readily available in the USA. UU
With the help of a 5.7-inch 1080 x 2160 screen The HDR screen and the same Snapdragon 845 chipset that powers the latest Galaxy smartphones, the Sony Xperia XZ2 jumps ahead of much of the competition. This new offer from Sony is simply a great phone, and having the latest system on a Qualcomm chip gives you incredible performance in video games.
The Xperia XZ2 will not only offer excellent graphics for the game. It has two front speakers, for a quality stereo experience. The 3,180 mAh battery also offers decent battery life. And for mobile players who have a large library, microSD support provides up to 400GB of additional storage.
A unique feature that can make mobile games on the Xperia XZ2 feel a bit more like console games is Sony's "Dynamic Vibration." System. "A small haptic comment can improve your gaming experience, even if it's a minor touch to an already solid offer from Sony.
5. Razer Phone
Release date: November 2017 | Weight: 197g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.7 inches | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 8GB | Battery: 4,000mAh | Back camera : 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
Screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz
Great battery of 4,000mAh
Chip Snapdragon 835 last year
Large and voluminoso
The Razer phone is an Android device designed for mobile games, and has the specifications for to prove it. It runs on a Snapdragon 835, which still offers commendable performance, despite being replaced by the new Snapdragon 845.
Razer Phone's mobile games include a 5.7-inch QHD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz for smooth and smooth images, a gigantic 4000 mAh battery for long hours of playback, and some of the best smart phone speakers to play game audio. There may not have been a smartphone so focused on games since the notorious Nokia N-Gage. Expandable storage through microSD is just an extra advantage.
6. Moto Z2 Force
Game with a mod controller
Release date: August 2017 | Weight: 143g | Dimensions: 155.8 x 76 x 6.1mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.5 inches | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB or 6GB | Storage: 64 / 128GB | Battery: 2,730mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP
Lots of fun add-ons
Google Daydream-ready VR
The battery life is good
The best specifications of last year
Moto Z2 Force is a curious case. It has the quality of 5.5-inch Quad HD screen and the powerful Snapdragon 835 chipset for games, but by itself is not the most amazing smartphone for games. A somewhat small battery of 2,730 mAh does not give you the long life that we would like to see in a gaming phone. But, it has a trick that others do not have.
The Moto Z2 Force can be adjusted to mod Moto GamePad which is an analog stick, a D-pad and a host of other players. friendly buttons Having physical controls for smart phone games is a double advantage, since they will be easier to use and will make the screen easier to see (your thumbs will not cover your enemies). The Moto GamePad even has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
When it comes to virtual reality, the Moto Z2 Force is ready. Google Daydream certificate is ready. Next to Samsung's Gear VR, the Daydream View offers some of the best mobile VRs available, and the
Moto Z2 Force can fuel that experience.
7. Google Pixel 2 XL
Publication date: October 2017 | Weight: 175g | Dimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 6 inches | Resolution: 1440 x 2880 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB | Battery: 3,520mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
Front speakers
Very little screen frame
No 3.5 mm headphone port
The screen has poor viewing angles
The phone Google's largest and best smart, the Pixel 2 XL, also has what it takes to be a great smartphone for games. Its 6-inch screen offers a lot of real estate for games without the thumbs covering everything. That screen is also a pleated panel of 1440 x 2880, so the images will be sharp with excellent contrast.
Like many of the other phones on this list, Pixel 2 XL is running a Snapdragon 835 chipset, which will offer trouble-free game performance in most mobile games. Of course, Pixel 2 XL is also capable of offering VR content with Daydream View headphones.
An additional advantage is that the large 3,520mAh battery will make the game easier to move, while Google's Project Fi network (which Pixel owners can subscribe to) offers impressive coverage that can help eliminate worries of losing connection with online games.
8. LG V30
The best LG phone for games
Release date: September 2017 | Weight: 158g | Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm | Operating system: Android 7 | Screen size: 6.0-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2880 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64 / 128GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 16MP + 16MP | Front camera: 5MP
Streamlined design
Excellent audio performance
Excellent specifications last year
Will soon be replaced
The LG V30 is simply an excellent phone. It has the large and clear screen and the powerful processor needed to offer an excellent mobile gaming experience. Its 6-inch and 1440 x 2880 OLED screen is very similar to the Pixel 2 XL, and is also ready for Daydream for players who want to immerse themselves in virtual reality.
A 3,300 mAh battery offers a little more playing time than a typical smartphone battery. And, a microSD slot means a lot of space for games if 64GB of built-in storage is not enough. Although this is a great phone, it is likely to be replaced soon by the LG G7 ThinQ incoming or, later, by the LG V35S ThinQ .
9. Asus Zenfone 4 Pro
A performer at a better price
Release date: August 2017 | Weight: 175g | Dimensions: 156.9 x 75.6 x 7.6 mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 5.5 inches | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64 / 128GB | Battery: 3,600 mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 16MP | Front camera: 8MP
Cheaper than most phones
A nice 5.5-inch AMOLED screen
will soon be replaced by the 5Z
Excellent specifications from last year
The Asus Zenfone 4 Pro is high performance with a more attractive price than a large part of the competition on this list. It only has a Full HD screen, but at 5.5 inches, it has a high pixel density. In addition, it is an AMOLED screen, so the images will be first class.
The Zenfone 4 Pro is running the same Snapdragon 835 chipset that many other phones on this list, will work admirably in Full HD. Since lower resolutions are easier on the hardware, the focus can be on even gameplay and better graphics.
The large 3,600 mA battery paired with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display is a great formula for a long-lasting battery. And, microSD support means a lot of space for games, movies or whatever. The next Asus Zenfone 5Z with Snapdragon 845 is expected by the end of this year, and is likely to find its way onto this list at that time.
10. Samsung Galaxy S8
Best Android actor from last year with discount
Release date: April 2017 | Weight: 173g | Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm | Operating system: Android 8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3,500 mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
Cheaper after a year of availability
Samsung's game tools are useful
Excellent specifications last year
Battery life could be better
The Samsung Galaxy S8 more or less the same as the S9, except that it is a bit slower and much cheaper. It has the same Super AMOLED screen of 1440×2960 that never stops dazzling the eyes. It has a 3,000mAh battery of equal size. It can also be placed in a Gear VR headset.
The big difference is that the Galaxy S8 works with the old Snapdragon 835 chipset (or Exynos 8895 for most of the world). Even so, the old chipset is capable of high quality mobile games. Like the S9, the Galaxy S8 can also be connected to a Samsung DeX Pad for use with a full computer monitor, keyboard and mouse. It may not be a mobile game, but it is certainly a way to win.
