This year has seen the mobile gaming market experience an unprecedented boom in business and phone development is rushing to catch up with this massively increased customer base. These days, it’s not just mobile gaming enthusiasts who expect their handheld device to be able to keep up with all the latest graphics and gameplay, it’s the average smartphone user as well.
Why is updated mobile tech important?
Whether you’re new to this world or an old hand, it’s important to stay up to date not only with the latest titles but with the latest tech as well. By now, you’ve probably heard of the battle royale craze sweeping the globe in the form of games like PUBG and Fortnite. You’re likely also familiar with AR success stories like Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive. You might even have played new indie classics like Among Us or Untitled Goose Game. Whatever your taste is, you’re going to need a smartphone that can handle the pressure that gaming puts on portable tech like smartphones.
Even if you’re more of a traditional games guy or gal, there’s still a place for top-line mobile tech in your world. For example, as a keen poker player, whether you usually play online, at home, or in your local casino, if you’re serious about competing then you’ll be on the lookout for some top tips to improve your form. Luckily, there’s an app for that. As well as providing mobile gaming, smartphones are on hand to help with methodology too. There are several poker training apps available to upgrade your strategy, as well as poker income trackers and poker news sources. Everything that you need to improve your hand and keep your head in the game is available on your mobile device.
Let’s take a look at the phones that should be on your wishlist in 2020.
Razer Phone 2
First up is a true gamer’s phone, but on a budget. Boasting game-friendly features like 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 845 chip and a 4000 mAh battery, the Razer Phone 2 makes sure that your gaming sessions can remain smooth and uninterrupted. This is certainly not the highest spec phone on the market, but it is a reasonable price and the focus on gaming-specific features is appreciated.
Black Shark 3
Now, this is one for the pros amongst you. Where the above Razer Phone 2 lets the side down on specs, the Black Shark 3 from Xiaomi blows other gaming phones out of the water. Although it only has a 90Hz screen refresh rate, it makes up for this drawback with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, an enormous 6.67” screen, and a Snapdragon 865 processor. It was certainly made with serious gamers firmly in mind.
OnePlus 8 Pro
This first flagship phone from OnePlus is a solid choice for gaming. It’s waterproof, dustproof, has a lovely 120Hz refresh rate and super-fast wireless charging. It even has a decent four lens camera, which is a feature that gaming-specific phones often fall down on. With 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 5G capabilities, this handset is well worth the price tag for gamers and other phone users alike.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Apple is not often applauded for its gaming-friendly products, but the iPhone 11 Pro is their best try currently on the market. Although it’s screen is on the smaller side, you can upgrade to the Pro Max for an extra 0.7”. It does have, however, the A13 Bionic processor in its arsenal, which is able to handle even the busiest of battle royales with no problems. Opt for this is you’re a loyal Apple customer with a craving for gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Most smartphones look pretty nifty these days, but the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one step ahead in appearances. It just oozes class. A full HD display, 120Hz refresh rate and 6.7” screen size promise some crisp graphics, whereas a Snapdragon 865+ processor and 12GB RAM ensure that gameplay will be perfect, every time. This is the phone to treat yourself with if you want the absolute best of the best.
Photographs by Denny Ryanto / Jan Antonin Kolar