There's been a lot of talk lately about gaming phones, and several of them already surpass the capabilities of today's notebooks. But is it worth buying a gaming smartphone?
Our answer is yes, of course! And here's why.
Until a few years ago, our phones were very limited in terms of power, making gaming on them limited to games with basic hardware requirements. Nowadays, with the widespread use of mobile gaming, developers are starting to bring major PC releases to smartphones, as evidenced by Fortnite and PUBG , releases we already enjoy on smartphones and which represent the beginning of something very big.
Below we discuss the most relevant aspects on which we base our response:
Software adapted for gaming
Today, any high-end smartphone over $500,000 has more than enough power to run any game, so buying a gaming phone solely for its processor wouldn't make much sense. However, Gamer phones are optimized for gaming , proof of this is the Xiaomi Black Shark 4's own calibration for games, or the control center that can be invoked via the fingerprint reader to configure certain aspects. The same goes for the Asus Rog Phone 5 , which integrates its Armoury Crate software, which brings together your games in a single library and allows you to modify performance settings, as well as the Game Genie that lets you switch screens mid-game to modify settings and change the configuration of the touch triggers.
These devices typically have audio, display, and processor management features that are far more advanced than those found in traditional high-end phones. A small point in its favor , but one that may not be decisive in purchasing a terminal of this type.
Refrigeration system
Many of us are obsessed with the degradation of our smartphone components. Play It causes the CPU and GPU to work at their maximum , wearing down these components and causing the phone's temperature to rise, which affects the entire system, especially the battery.
These devices have cooling systems capable of withstanding high workloads. This means that the degradation of components in a gaming phone will be less than that of a traditional phone , with intensive use.
Good news for all those who want to keep the device for years, since they won't have to change the battery before time or anything like that, simply for the fact of having played too much.
Large Batteries
Gaming phones not only feature cutting-edge hardware and software, but also feature large batteries that allow for hours of gameplay without worrying about this aspect.
Currently, gaming smartphones offer battery capacities starting at 4000mAh. If we add that good cooling helps reduce battery consumption , we can talk about high-end devices with enviable battery life.
Gaming smartphones are a bit thicker than usual, but remember that this helps maintain a good grip and makes the gaming experience even better.
Competitive Price
Yes, gaming smartphones aren't cheap, but considering that a premium high-end smartphone currently costs over $1,000,000 and up, a phone like the Black Shark 4, which costs between $500,000 and $650,000, isn't crazy considering its great hardware and how well-suited it is to compete head-to-head with these giants. The same goes for the Rog Phone 5 and the Red Magic 6s Pro , which even has a version with a transparent back cover, allowing you to see part of its hardware (very sexy!).
There are plenty of reasons to choose one of these phones. If you're not a gamer and prefer a more conventional phone with incredible cameras (on the Xperia 1, almost at the level of a professional camera), we recommend Sony's lineup, with its flagship, the Sony Xperia 1 iii , or its most competitive phone, the Sony Xperia 10iii .