Online gaming has become an extremely widespread phenomenon: thanks to the possibilities offered by digital, there are more and more platforms that allow you to play on the move and in multiplayer mode.
Enthusiasts know it well: the world of gaming has undergone a profound change and never ceases to reserve surprises and novelties. Titles and new releases aside, which also create great expectations in players of all ages, what is changing surprisingly are the devices designed for this type of digital pastime: with home computers and consoles long gone, the market for video games, today, offers a range of hybrid devices that guarantee very high gaming performance. Gaming smartphones were born in the wake of this idea, devices that combine the functions of a mobile phone and the performance of a portable console in a single object. In the panorama of the latest generation devices, therefore, there is a product range designed to optimize gaming performance with ad hoc technical specifications: if what is normally appreciated in a mobile phone is multifunctionality, with gaming smartphones, we arrive at a new dimension. But what are the best gaming devices? Let’s take a closer look at them.
What are gamers looking for?
Although gamers and enthusiasts are looking for high-performance technical features in new devices, the panorama of new smartphones is further changing: processor and storage space are still at the top of the list of essential requirements, but in addition to these are Bluetooth, which is essential for connecting accessories, and 5G technology. The reason is easy to say: it is increasingly widespread and the virtual streaming game mode and the most popular titles are present on platforms that allow you to play online. Therefore, it the important for players to be able to count on a fast connection compatible with the technical requirements of streaming platforms.
The top ten smartphones
In light of these considerations, we can divide mobile devices into two categories: gaming smartphones and generalist smartphones which still guarantee excellent gaming performance.
The Asus ROG Phone 5 and the Asus ROG Phone 6 belong to the first group. The former stands out for its Snapdragon 888 processor and 144 Hz screen with a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz, elements that make it one of the most powerful on the market. The second boasts a 6.78” display and a 165 Hz refresh rate: these features guarantee high-quality images and fluid action capable of supporting any type of game.
Among gaming smartphones, we then find the Black Shark 5 Pro, one of the best on the market, which owes its excellent performance to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and its 12 GB of RAM which allow it to support even the heaviest games at maximum graphics settings.
In the top ten of smartphones designed for gaming, there is also the Black Shark 4 Pro: like the 5 it has retractable and multifunction triggers. Thanks to the 6.67” Super AMOLED screen, 144 Hz refresh rate, and Snapdragon 888, this device offers a high-level gaming experience.
Another product loved by gamers is the Nubia Red Magic 7, a device that offers great performance thanks to the large 6.8” AMOLED display and a 165 Hz refresh rate. This model can also count on the power of the 8 Gen Snapdragon processor 1.
Among the generalist smartphones that lend themselves very well to gaming functions we find the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: thanks to the 6.8” AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 HZ and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, this model represents the best solutions for those looking for a good phone without sacrificing gaming quality.
Excellent performance also from the iPhone 13 Pro Max which with a 6.7” screen and 120 Hz refresh rate guarantees a performance level equal to that of gaming smartphones.
The list is completed by the new OnePlus 10 Pro, the Oppo Find,7”), and at a 120 Hz refresh rate, they offer very high-level performance.
The best of gaming
Naturally, together with the hardware and software technologies of smartphones, in recent years the range of games has also become more sophisticated in terms of game quality, some titles, in particular, have become true cult phenomena, with millions of fans all over the world. This is the case of Battle Royal titles, such as Fortnite, or creative survival and construction games such as Minecraft: both are at the top of the popularity charts among gamers. Boom in preferences also for legalized online casinos: the great classics such as poker or blackjack remain a certainty in the gaming sector with dedicated competitions and tournaments that attract professional players and enthusiasts from all over the world. Thanks to the enormous potential of streaming, many casino games can also be played in real time, of course on mobile devices.
Online gaming has become an extremely widespread phenomenon: thanks to the possibilities offered by digital, there are more and more platforms that allow you to play on the move and in multiplayer mode. Therefore the new frontier of innovation is represented by gaming smartphones, devices that combine the classic functions of a mobile phone with technical specifications designed to guarantee clear images and fluidity of action, essential elements during a gaming session, especially in streaming mode. New gamers are already like this in history.