ISSUE 65 • ANDROID ADVISOR 45BUYING GUIDEviable gaming devices alongside home consoles.
Indeed, such is their power that sensations such as
Fortnite and PUBG can thank modern phones for
their ridiculous runaway success. And it’s no wonder
considering the power inside the best models around.
While the latest Apple and Samsung handsets
are capable of running the most demanding
mobile games, the market is so popular that there
are also dedicated gaming phones such as the Red
Magic 3, Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone 2, OnePlus 7
Pro, and Xiaomi Black Shark.Do you need all the highest specs?
These handsets often have specialized hardware or
even sometimes a built-in controller to help you game
better. Internals often have boosts in RAM or the most
powerful CPU or GPU to help the phone keep up.
Specifications are pretty important if you want
to game to the highest level on a phone, but it
does depend on which games you want to run
smoothly. If you are more into arcade or puzzle
games, then you might not need to splash out on a
high-end gaming device.
Below are our top recommendations for the best
phones for gaming. Take some time to consider
which has the best features at the best price for
you, for the games you want to run.- Red Magic 3
Price: £419 from fave.co/32O63xq
For our full review, go to page 32.ISSUE 65 • ANDROID ADVISOR 45BUYING GUIDEviable gaming devices alongside home consoles.
Indeed, such is their power that sensations such as
Fortnite and PUBG can thank modern phones for
their ridiculous runaway success. And it’s no wonder
considering the power inside the best models around.
While the latest Apple and Samsung handsets
are capable of running the most demanding
mobile games, the market is so popular that there
are also dedicated gaming phones such as the Red
Magic 3, Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone 2, OnePlus 7
Pro, and Xiaomi Black Shark.
Do you need all the highest specs?
These handsets often have specialized hardware or
even sometimes a built-in controller to help you game
better. Internals often have boosts in RAM or the most
powerful CPU or GPU to help the phone keep up.
Specifications are pretty important if you want
to game to the highest level on a phone, but it
does depend on which games you want to run
smoothly. If you are more into arcade or puzzle
games, then you might not need to splash out on a
high-end gaming device.
Below are our top recommendations for the best
phones for gaming. Take some time to consider
which has the best features at the best price for
you, for the games you want to run.
- Red Magic 3
Price: £419 from fave.co/32O63xq
For our full review, go to page 32.