The Best Gaming Smartphones of 2021

10. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • ‌screen: 6.9″ (3088×1440) 120Hz 
  • ‌working memory: 12GB 
  • ‌memory: 512GB, slot for memory card 4
  • ‌cameras: 108MP, 12MP
  • ‌Battery: 4500 mAh processor: Samsung Exynos 990

The pros: water and dust protection standard IP68, fast charging 25W included, wireless charging support, NFC module, 5G support, clear and loud sound from the stereo speakers. 

Cons: price, 120 Hz mode is not available on WQHD mode, hybrid memory card slot, battery lasts for a day of active use.

 

9. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • ‌screen: 6.7″ (2778×1284) 60Hz
  • ‌main memory: 6GB 
  • ‌flash memory: 512GB
  • ‌3 cameras: 12MP, 12MP, 12MP
  • ‌battery: 3867 mAh 
  • ‌Processor: Apple A14 Bionic

 

Pros: support for fifth-generation networks, body protection standard IP68, high quality photo and video, NFC module, stereo speakers, fast and wireless charging functions Qi or MagSafe.

 

Disadvantages: can not install a memory card, expensive accessories, no charging package.

 

8. Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition.

  • ‌screen: 6.55″ Full HD+ 90 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 8 or 12GB
  • ‌128/256GB memory
  • ‌3 cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP, 2 MP
  • ‌battery: 4500 mAh
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+

 

Pros: beautifully curved screen around the edges, support for 5G, NFC, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, liquid cooling system. Cons: no memory card slot, no wireless charging, available for pre-order in China on the manufacturer's website.

 

7. OnePlus 8 Pro.

  • ‌Screen: 6.78″ (3168×1440) 120 Hz.
  • ‌RAM: 12GB
  • ‌storage: 256GB 
  • ‌4 cameras: 48 MP, 8 MP, 48 MP, 5 MP
  • ‌battery: 4510 mAh
  • ‌processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

 

Pros: NFC module, wireless charging support, 30W fast charging, although the edges of the screen are rounded, false positives are rare, 5G support. 

Cons: no memory card support.

 

6. Black Shark 3 Pro.

  • ‌screen: 7.1″ (3120×1440) 90 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 12GB
  • ‌storage: 256GB 
  • ‌4 cameras: 64 MP, 13 MP, 5 MP
  • ‌battery: 5000 mAh 
  • ‌processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

 

Pros: mini jack 3.5 mm, included protective case, protective film - on the screen, 5G support, stereo speakers with Hi-Res certification, optimized liquid cooling system allows the smartphone does not overheat even with prolonged gaming.

  Cons: no memory card slot, no module for contactless payments. 

 

5. ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5S

  • ‌screen: 6.65″ (2340×1080) 144 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 12GB 
  • ‌storage: 256GB 
  • ‌3 cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP, 2 MP
  • ‌battery: 4500 mAh
  • ‌Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Pros: mini jack 3.5 mm, on the matte surface of the "back" are not visible fingerprints, little heat when playing long hours, there is NFC, stereo speakers. 

Cons: heavy, included charger for only 18W, not a complete localization, there are settings in English, no memory card support, no protection from water and dust.

 

4. ASUS Rog Phone 3.

  • ‌Screen: 6.59″ (2340×1080) 144 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 12GB
  • ‌flash memory: 512GB
  • ‌3 cameras: 64 MP, 13 MP, 5 MP
  • ‌battery: 6000 mAh 
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus

Pros: 5G support, NFC module, perforated plastic case and cooler included, fast charging 30W. 

Cons: glossy back panel, no wireless charging, no memory card slot, heats heavily under load, no dust and water resistance rating.

 

3. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

  • ‌screen: 6.67″ (2400×1080) 144 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 8/12/16GB 
  • ‌storage: 256/512GB 
  • ‌4 cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP
  • ‌battery: 4500 mAh
  • ‌processor: Snapdragon 888

Pros: 5G support, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio, DTS Ultra X and DXOMARK, LED backlighting on the "back", NFC module (in the global version may not be), support for Wi-Fi 6.

  Minuses: does not support memory card, no wireless charging, no waterproof rating, in the Chinese version does not work google-services.

 

 

2. Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

  • ‌screen: 6.65″ (2340×1080) 144Hz
  • ‌RAM: 12GB 
  • ‌storage: 256GB 
  • ‌3 cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP, 2 MP
  • ‌battery: 4500 mAh
  • ‌Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

 

Pros: there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, catchy body, the top processor Snapdragon 888, NFC module, a large amount of RAM, tempered glass Gorilla Glass Victus.

  Cons: price, warms up under load after 40-60 minutes after playing, no water and dust resistance rating, you can't install a memory card, no wireless charging.

 

1. ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6 Transparent Edition

  • ‌screen: 6.8″ (2400×1080) 165 Hz
  • ‌RAM: 12/16/18GB
  • ‌storage: 128/256/512GB 
  • ‌3 cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP, 2 MP
  • ‌battery: 4500 mAh 
  • processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Pros: NFC-chip, 5G support, aircraft aluminum cover, support for Wi-Fi 6E (range extension to 6 GHz), DTS Ultra X surround sound.

Cons: No memory card slot, no wireless charging support

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