NOVEMBER 2020 PCWorld 95They can also be configured with swipes and
slides, and the ROG Phone 3 can even trigger
an onscreen “press” by shaking the device!
I tend to just use the two trigger buttons
as generic presses, to be honest, but it’s
always nice to have more options.
- GAMING AESTHETICS
So this last one comes down to personal
preference, but I’ve had my fill of boring
black-slab phones and appreciate when
designs vary from the norm. Gaming phones
offer that in spades. The original Razer Phone
was actually my favorite gaming phone in
terms of build and style—that thing was built
like a damned tank but remained subtle
enough to not scream “I’M A GAMER!”
The original ROG Phone was the
opposite—it screamed GAMER! way too
much for my taste. (The ROG Phone 3 dialed
that back to a
place that
features a nice
balance between
the two.) Most
gaming phones
also offer more
edgy and brightly
colored
accessories that
match their vibe.
The Asus Lighting
Armor Case (go.
pcworld.com/
ltar) is one of my favorites, using an LED
embedded on the back of the phone to light
up the whole case. It’s a very cool trick—and
yes, one that could be implemented in
non-gaming phones as well.
That’s the key, really. Fully loaded,
enthusiast-class gaming phones help push
the entire mobile ecosystem forward, and I’m
thrilled that manufacturers like Lenovo and
Asus continue to innovate in the space.
Mainstream phones might not have adopted
features like vapor chambers and high refresh
rate screens as quickly if gaming phones
didn’t blaze the trail first.
Fingers crossed that gaming phones are
here to stay as a place for companies to try
out exotic new ideas with more hardcore
users—and that more of their innovations
keep pushing mainstream phones to
blistering new levels.Wanna make a statement? Show off the Legion Phone Duel for maximum effect!