Nowadays it’s difficult to find a person who would buy a separate console for portable gaming. Nowadays, mobile phones are very suitable for games, and the field of mobile games is developing without stopping. But not every mobile phone is suitable for gaming, so we have compiled a rating of the best gaming smartphones in 2024.

Xiaomi Poco F4 GT

This powerful and fashionable Xiaomi Poco F4 GT is perfect for gaming lovers and multimedia content users. Its features include a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus scratch resistance. Poco F4 GT is powered by the powerful flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device comes with support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and four stereo speakers with high-definition audio and Dolby Atmos, this smartphone promises high-quality audio. Also, this phone has an expandable magnetic shutter for gaming, a triple camera with a 64 MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP micro, and a 20 MP front camera. You will see a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and can charge your device to 100% in just 17 minutes.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

Touch triggers on the right edge of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, called “AirTriggers”, are touted as a convenient addition for gamers, but they can also be configured to trigger other actions besides games. The AeroActive Cooler X accessory has also been updated to be smaller and more functional, providing additional cooling. The display of the ROG Phone 8 Pro is a 6.78-inch LTPO display with Full HD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165Hz.

The smartphone is powered by the latest high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor coupled with 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Tests show that Asus’s gaming smartphone is currently the most powerful on the market. Finally, all this is complemented by a minimum storage capacity of 512 GB. Pay attention to the presence of a jack port. Finally, battery life with a 6000 mAh battery is more than satisfactory.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Besides good gaming performance, you can turn your iPhone into a true mini-console by connecting a monitor via a USB-C dock and Bluetooth controller. As a result, you can enjoy games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Genshin Impact or GRID Autosport on the big screen. As for pure power, there is nothing to complain about. The only real problem is the heat, which can be annoying. Apple, however, announced that the problem is related to iOS 17 and that an update will fix it.

Apart from its performance, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is of course a very high-end smartphone with a titanium frame and a large 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, the brightness of which is particularly excellent. 

OnePlus 12

The AMOLED panel of the OnePlus 12 is distinguished by its large format – 6.82 inches. Although this looks very nice and gives an advantage with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, in fact, we see too little colorimetric coverage. The colours may seem a little “dim” to you, which is a shame. Luckily, the smartphone makes up for this in everything else, starting with impeccable performance. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 does a great job, supported by a hefty dose of RAM: 12 or 16 GB depending on the chosen configuration.

We noticed that some users claim the phone can get hot quickly but nothing serious, though, and it recovers quickly after a gaming session. Additionally, to take advantage of the SoC’s maximum power, you’ll need to remember to activate not only the “Pro Player” mode, but also the “High Performance” mode, well hidden in the battery settings. Autonomy is also a good point – one and a half days. The 100W fast charging is undoubtedly a big advantage. All of these features make it one of the best gaming smartphones to consider in 2024.

Tecno Pova 5

Tecno Pova 5 stands out among gaming smartphones due to several features. The first thing that catches your eye is its huge 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, there is a capacious 5000 mAh battery inside the device. Also, Tecno Pova 5 is equipped with a Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm) processor, which is considered one of the best in 2023 in the corresponding price range.

Thanks to the Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm) processor and 8 GB of RAM, Tecno Pova 5 demonstrates a result of over 430 thousand points in the AnTuTu test. In practice, this means that in Call of Duty Mobile on medium settings the game will run at a speed of 40-45 frames per second, and in older games, the frame rate can reach 100 frames per second. These are impressive numbers for a budget gaming smartphone.

Final Word

It is worth noting that the choice of a gaming device is becoming key for fans of mobile games. Each of the five models presented has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, and the final choice depends on the personal preferences and financial capabilities of the user.

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