Which Android is Best for Gaming?

Best Android For Gaming

Though people love to play casual games, the demand for PC-like gaming experience in a mobile phone is increasing with time. Now high-level games are not limited to a PC, and they have jumped to mobile phones.

But not every phone can handle such massive games. So which android is best for gaming? After hours of thorough research, we bring you some of the top android phones that are best for gaming.

1) OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro

This newly released model of OnePlus is one of the best gaming phones in the market. The huge display of 6.78 inches has 1440 x 3168 pixels of resolution, which provides better image quality, and the refresh rate of 120Hz will help you achieve smooth and uninterrupted gaming.

The OnePlus 8 Pro has a top-end Snapdragon 865 processor to boost performance, it also has a 256GB of memory, letting its user save as many games as they want.

If you love to play games, you may know how important RAM is for a better gaming experience. Less RAM means more will be the lagging and freezing while playing the game, but you won’t face those problems in the OnePlus 8 Pro because it has 12 GB RAM capacity.

There’s one more thing which is essential in gaming, and that is battery life. It has a long battery life of 4,510mAh, which means you can play games for a more extended period and probably a whole day and more.

In addition to that, it won’t take long to recharge the phone as it supports fast charging. The OnePlus 8 Pro also contains a wireless charging option, which increases the mobility of the phone. The stereo speakers give the best sound experience while playing the game.

It’s Specifications:-

General
Brand/ModelOnePlus/8 pro
Release Date14th april 2020
Body TypeGlass
Dimensions (mm)165.30 x 74.35 x 8.50
Weight in gram199
Battery capacity4510mAh
Removable batteryNo
IP ratingIP68
Fast chargingProprietary
Wireless chargingYes
ColoursUltramarine Blue, Glacial Green, Onyx Black
Display
Screen size (inches)6.78
Resolution1440×3168 pixels
Protection typeGorilla Glass
Aspect ratio19.8:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)513
Camera
Front camera16-megapixel (f/2.45, 1.0-micron)
Front autofocus No
Rear camera 48-megapixel (f/1.78, 1.12-micron) +
8-megapixel (f/2.44, 1.0-micron) +
48-megapixel (f/2.2) +
5-megapixel (f/2.4)
Rear autofocusYes
Rear flashDual LED
Hardware
Processorocta-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 865
Internal storage128GB
Expandable storageNo
RAM8GB
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes
Number of SIMs2
NFCYes
GPSYes
BluetoothYes, v 5.10
USB Type-CYes
Sensors
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
Fingerprint sensorYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Proximity sensorYes
In-Display Fingerprint SensorYes
Face unlockYes
More
SIM 1 & SIM 2 TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM on both sim
3G and 4G/LTEYes
OnePlus 8 Pro Full Specifications

2) Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus with 120 Hz of refresh rate

One of the famous brands, Samsung, launched its S20 plus model in 2020, February 11. The price is quite high, not because of the brand name of Samsung, and it’s because of the features that this model provides. 

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus has a perfect resolution for gaming of 1440 x 3200 pixels. Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protects the 6.7 inches big display. Flagship processors are packed inside the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. You’ll get a Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) chip if you’re in the US and Exynos 990 (7 nm+) globally.  

It has a large internal storage capacity of approximately 128 GB. The RAM capacity of 8 GB makes it almost impossible to be slowed down by any apps, so your games will run smoothly. Hardcore gamers will be happy to know that S20 Plus has a frame rate of about 120 Hz, that increases the performance of gaming.

None of the above features matter if you cannot play games for a long time because of the weak battery capacity. So, Samsung has worked hard on improving its battery performance, and it has a long-lasting 4500 mah battery.

It also supports wireless charging (15W), has a fast-charging capacity of 25W, and a reverse wireless charging (9W) facility, which means it can even charge other devices like smartphones, smart bands, and smartwatches that can handle wireless charging.

It’s Specifications:-

General
Brand
Model
Samsung
Galaxy S20+ 5G
Release date11th February 2020
Body typeGlass
Dimensions (mm)161.90 x 73.70 x 7.80
Weight (g)188
Battery capacity (mAh)4500
Removable batteryNo
Fast chargingProprietary
Wireless chargingYes
IP ratingIP68
ColoursCosmic Black,
Cosmic Grey,
Cloud Blue
Display
Screen size (inches)6.70 TouchScreen
Resolution1440×3200 pixels
Aspect ratio20:9
Camera
Front camera10-megapixel (f/2.2)
Front autofocusYes
Rear camera12-megapixel (f/1.8) +
64-megapixel (f/2.0) +
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
Rear autofocusYes
Rear flashDual LED
Software
Operating system
Skin
Android 10
One UI 2.0
Hardware
Internal storage128GB
RAM12GB
Expandable storageYes
Expandable storage typemicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)1000
Dedicated microSD slotNo
Processor2GHz octa-core
(2×2.73GHz + 2×2.5GHz + 4x2GHz)
Processor makeSamsung Exynos 990
Sensors
BarometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Proximity sensorYes
In-Display Fingerprint SensorYes
Fingerprint sensorYes
Face unlockYes
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
More
SIM 1 TypeNano-SIM
SIM 2 TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM on both sim
3GYes
4G/LTEYes
5GYes
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus full specifications

3) Nubia Red Magic 5G

Nubia Red Magic 5G with 144 Hz of fastest refresh rate.
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Likewise many smartphones on this list, this is a gaming mobile. It supports one of the fastest refresh rates in the world of nearly 144 Hz. It has dual stereo speakers for better sound performance and a 4D Shock technology that adds practical vibration to the game.

It has a high RAM and Storage capacity, which is about 8/12GB and 128/256GB, respectively. It’s manufactured to support 5G, which makes online gaming even faster.

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Apart from that, the two built-in shoulder triggers provide you better control over your game. It has a 6.65 inches display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. Red Magic also has a feature to save your best gaming moments. 

While overheating might be a significant problem in other smartphones, this mobile overcomes that problem. It can be achieved by a liquid-cooling system with a turbofan, which reduces CPU temperature by up to 18 degrees. One of the best parts about this fan is that its user can completely control it.

Since it’s made for gamers, who could play games for a long time, so it had to be safe for the eyes. That’s why it supports DC dimming for protecting one’s eyes and low blue light technology, which lowers the release of the low-blue lights to prevent eye fatigue.

It has a 4500 MAh battery with a quick charge of up to 55w, and according to the company, Nubia Red Magic 5G can be fully charged in just 40 minutes.  

It’s Specification:-

General
Brand
Model
Nubia
Red Magic 5G
Release date12th March 2020
Dimensions (mm)168.56 x 78.00 x 9.75
Weight (g)218
Battery capacity (mAh)4500
Removable batteryNo
Fast chargingProprietary
ColorsCyber Neon,
Mars Red,
Hacker Black
Display
Screen size (inches)6.65
TouchscreenYes
Resolution1080×2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:9
Camera
Front camera8-megapixel (f/2.0)
Pop-Up CameraNo
Rear camera64-megapixel (f/1.8) +
8-megapixel +
2-megapixel
Rear flashYes
Rear autofocusYes
Software
Operating system
Skin
Android 10
Red magic OS
Hardware
RAM8GB
Internal storage128GB
Expandable storageNo
Processorocta-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 865
Sensors
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
In-Display Fingerprint SensorYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Headphones3.5mm
Active 4G on both SIM cardsYes
GPSYes
USB Type-CYes
Number of SIMs2
More
SIM 1 & SIM 2 TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM on both sim
SIM 13G, 4G/LTE, and 5G
SIM 23G, and 4G/LTE
Nubia Red Magic 5G Full Specifications

4) Asus ROG Phone 3

Asus ROG Phone 3 with 865+ Snapdragon Processor
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The Asus ROG Phone 3 is specially designed for gamers, and it has one of the most powerful batteries in the world with 6000 mAh capacity. It has up to 16 GB of RAM size with a 144 Hz refresh rate, which gives uninterrupted gameplay as well as it has an 865+ Snapdragon processor.

It also supports 5G services, which means playing games online is no longer a problem if your country has 5G networks. 

To make your gaming experience even better, the Asus ROG Phone 3 has enhanced X mode, which can be turned on or off by the user. When it’s turned on, it strengthens hardware ability and clears all background apps to free the memory.

The screen size of 6.59″ and double front-facing stereo speakers give the gamer a realistic experience. You can even use ROG 3 for as long as you want without harming your eyes.

Playing games can create heat in a mobile phone, so to get rid of excessive heat that disturbs smooth gameplay, ROG Phone 3 is fitted with a GameCool 3 system.

This next-generation cooling system uses a 3d vapour chamber and a heat sink. When the mobile becomes hot, the heat is removed from the phone through specialized vents, which can reduce up to 4 degrees Celsius. 

They also sell various gaming gears to increase your gaming experience, but you’ll have to purchase them personally.

It’s Specification:-

General
Brand
Model
Asus
ROG Phone 3
Release date22nd July 2020
Dimensions (mm)171.00 x 78.00 x 9.85
Weight (g)240
Battery capacity (mAh)6000
Removable batteryNo
Fast chargingQuick Charge 4.0
Display
Screen size (inches)6.59
TouchscreenYes
Resolution1080×2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:9
Camera
Front camera24-megapixel
(f/2.0, 0.9-micron)
Rear camera64-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.6-micron) +
13-megapixel (f/2.4) +
5-megapixel (f/2.0)
Rear flashLED
Rear autofocusYes
Software
Operating system
Skin
Android 10
ROG UI
Hardware
RAM8GB
Internal storage128GB
Processorocta-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Sensors
GyroscopeYes
AccelerometerYes
In-Display Fingerprint SensorYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
Proximity sensorYes
Face unlockYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes, v 5.10
GPSYes
USB Type-CYes
Number of SIMs2
More
SIM 1 & SIM 2 TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM on both sim
SIM 13G, 4G/LTE, and 5G
SIM 23G, 4G/LTE, and 5G
Asus ROG Phone 3

5) Razer Phone 2

Razer Phone 2 with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage
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The Razer Phone 2 smartphones are specially designed for hardcore gamers, so if you’re searching for a general-purpose phone, you might want to check OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.

It consists of a snapdragon 845 chip with a 120 Hz frame rate and 8 GB RAM capacity. Although the screen size is quite smaller (nearly 5.7″) as compared to other smartphones, it has a decent screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The 4000 mAh of the battery allows you to play games for many hours. Moreover, it also supports 18W fast charging and 15W quick wireless charging. It can be charged very quickly as it has Quick charge 4+, meaning the battery can be charged up to 50% from 0% in hardly 15 minutes.

It’s Specification:-

General
Brand
Model
Razer
Phone 2
Release dateOctober 2018
Dimensions (mm)158.50 x 78.99 x 8.50
IP ratingIP67
Battery capacity (mAh)4000
Fast chargingQuick Charge 4+
Wireless chargingYes
Display
Screen size (inches)5.72
TouchscreenYes
Resolution1440×2560 pixels
Aspect ratio16:9
Camera
Front camera8-megapixel (f/2.0)
Rear camera12-megapixel (f/1.75) +
12-megapixel (f/2.6)
Rear flashDual LED
Rear autofocusPhase detection autofocus
Software
Operating systemAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Hardware
RAM8GB
Internal storage64GB
Expandable storageYes, via microSD, upto 1000 GB
Processor2.8GHz octa-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Sensors
AccelerometerYes
Proximity sensorYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes, v 5.00
GSM/CDMAGSM
3G & 4G/ LTEYes
GPSYes
USB Type-CYes
Number of SIMs1
Razer Phone 2 Full Specifications

FAQs: More On Best Android for Gaming

  1. Which Android phone is best for PUBG?

    Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Asus ROG Phone 3 is quite known for best pubg gaming smartphone.

  2. Is 6GB phone enough for gaming?

    With 6GB of smartphone you can do gaming smoothly, even multi-tasking become very easy. However, if you take photos, edit them, surf social media, play games, all at the same time, then your phone might become little slow.

  3. Are samsung phone best for gaming?

    Playing games in samsung phone is quite impressive, however, middle budget samsung smartphones are not best known for gaming. If you’re a hardcore gamer and multi-tasker at a same time, then high budget samsung phone is probably a best but not middle budget.

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