Best phones for gaming: For those who love gaming, top-end laptops and high-end computers are a ‘basic necessity’. But how do you play demanding online games while travelling or when you are not carrying your laptop? High-end mobile phones come in handy then.
We get straight to the point and list here five top mobile phones to play games on in 2023 (at least the first half).
Please note that we haven’t given rankings to these phones and have just listed them as top 5.
Best Gaming Phones 2023
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Experts have listed this Apple beast as one of the best gaming phones you can buy right now. While Apple has so far not yet made any phone with specifically gamers in mind, its latest A16 Bionic chipset will arguably offer you more power than any other chipset that you will find on an Android phone. The 120Hz display adds to the gaming experience on this high-end phone. The phone’s range starts at USD 1,099 in the US.
Top specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2778 x 1284)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Chipset: A16 Bionic
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 13:39
OnePlus 10 Pro
This is another beast which can play almost any mobile game without much effort. The top offering from the Chinese phone maker is regarded as one of the best Android phones out there right now to play online games. The phone packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and plays demanding games with ease. The 120Hz refresh rate and 6.7-inch display add to the overall experience. The phone has a long battery life and its price tag of USD 899 compared to other Android flagships is enticing enough to attract gamers.
Top specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED (3216 x 1440)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM: 8GB, 12GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 11:52
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
This mobile from the Taiwanese phone maker has been made specifically for gamers. Gamers consider it to be a monster phone for online gaming. This flagship packs Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset along with two mouth-watering specifications – 18GB RAM and a 6,000 mAh battery. Moreover, the OEM has included upgraded cooling features so that the device can be used for gaming for sustained periods. The phone sells for USD 999.
Top specifications:
Display size: 6.8-inch AMOLED (2488 x 1080)
Refresh rate: 165Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM: 18GB
Storage: 512GB
Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 15:30
Black Shark 5 Pro
Black Shark 5 Pro is another gaming phone that is out there in the market and is also impressive. The phone includes physical shoulder buttons which are the best part of this gaming phone. These are on-demand magnetic triggers and they pop up when they are needed. Other key highlights of this phone are top-end hardware, a lovely display and superb battery life. The phone sells for USD 799 for the base model.
Top specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2400 x 1080)
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Battery life: 11:02
Google Pixel 7 Pro
The best of Android phone from Android maker! Yes, this Pixel is another good choice for gamers. Its Tensor G2 chip has been well received and returns excellent GPU benchmark results. The phone sells for a decent USD 899 with its only drawback being average battery life.
Top specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (3120 x 1440)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Chipset: Tensor G2
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 8:04