Best gaming smartphones available in India
Over the past couple of years, the mobile gaming market has grown manifolds, with millions active on titles like PUBG and Fortnite. Because not every device can handle power-hungry games like these, manufacturers are now bringing out dedicated phones with top-of-the-line internals, sharper and brighter displays, built-in cooling systems, stereo speakers, and even custom gaming modes. Here are the top gaming smartphones.
Red Magic 3: Price expected to start at Rs. 30,000
ZTE-owned Nubia will release its flagship Red Magic 3 in India today. Strictly made for gaming, the phone sports a unique vector design with customizable LED fitments, dedicated liquid+air cooling system, and customizable capacitive shoulder buttons for gaming. It also offers a 6.65-inch AMOLED HDR display with a full-HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and DC Dimming for a flicker-free experience.
Red Magic 3 offers top-tier internals for smooth gaming experience
The Red Magic 3 comes with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, upto 12GB of RAM and upto 256GB of storage. Under the hood, there is a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. Further, the phone packs stereo speakers and even a headphone jack.
Black Shark 2: Price starts at Rs. 39,999
Black Shark's newly launched gaming phone, the Black Shark 2, is yet another capable option. It offers a conventional display with slim top-and-bottom bezels alongside modern fitments like customizable LED, dedicated liquid-cooling system, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The top-tier internals including Snapdragon 855 chipset, upto 12GB of RAM and upto 256GB of storage ensure that you get lag-free gaming experience.
Black Shark 2 offers a pressure sensitive display
The Black Shark 2 features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen with a 240Hz touch response rate and a proprietary Magic Press technology that lets you configure pressure sensitivity on the display. It also offers a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast-charging support and stereo speakers.
OnePlus 7 Pro: Price starts at Rs. 48,999
Touted as one of the fastest Android phones available today, the OnePlus 7 Pro offers a stunning 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there is a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, upto 12GB RAM, upto 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage and a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast-charging support. Notably, the phone also offers respectable cameras.
You also get dedicated liquid cooling and Fnatic gaming mode
Talking of gaming features, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with dedicated features such as RAM Boost, a 10-layer built-in liquid-cooling system, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and a Fnatic mode which allows you to block all incoming calls and notifications for uninterrupted gaming experience.
ASUS ROG Phone: Priced at Rs. 69,999
Launched in 2018, the ASUS ROG Phone continues to a top performer. It sports a 6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and dual speakers. The phone is powered by an over-clocked 2.96GHz Snapdragon 845 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Lastly, it runs Android-based ROG Gaming UI and packs a 4,000mAh battery with ASUS HyperCharge support.
ASUS ROG Phone: Designed for a smooth gaming experience
Alongside the top-tier specifications, the ROG Phone features a 3D vapor cooling system as well as a clip-on AeroActive Cooler for extra cooling. The handset also offers dual USB Type-C ports, two programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers, adjustable RGB lighting, and haptics feedback among other gaming features.
Apple iPhone Xs Max: Price starts at Rs. 1,09,900
Apple's most-expensive iPhone till date, the iPhone Xs Max, is also the company's most-advanced flagship ever. Playing games on the 6.5-inch full-HD+ AMOLED HDR10-compatible screen is a treat (of course, minus the notch part). Further, the stereo speakers offer a punchier output. You also get one of the best cameras on this smartphone as well as secure Face ID biometrics.
iPhone Xs Max runs on the industry-leading A12 Bionic chipset
While the iPhone Xs Max looks premium on the outside, the insides are all about brute power. The industry-leading 7nm A12 Bionic chipset, which houses an all-new 4-core GPU, delivers incredible gaming and AR performance. Moreover, the energy efficient processor also helps deliver all-day battery-life.
