Mobile phones have come a long way, from being restricted to only a communicative device to now handling and managing to process gigabytes of data and computing power.
2021 has been a turning point in the evolution and distribution of mobile phones, specifically, gaming smartphones/gaming mobiles.
Sales of gaming phones have been predominantly colossal in India due to the introduction of revolutionary mobile video games and an Indian market which thrives off the demand for mobile phones.
Modern gaming phones are equipped with such fascinating features that it becomes difficult to differentiate between them.
Thankfully, 2021 has seen the introduction of many powerful gaming mobiles in the market.
Gamers want flagship mobiles armed with powerful chipsets, abundance of RAM, HD wide screens, etc., all within a certain budget.
Some of the ultimate gaming mobiles have risen from the rest of the lot and we have filtered them out.
Here are the 5 best gaming smartphones of 2021:
1. iPhone 13 Pro Max
Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch OLED (2778 x 1284)
- Peak refresh rate: 120HzCPU: A15 Bionic
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / No
- Cameras (back/front): 12MP main, ultrawide, telephoto / 12MP
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Battery life (Hrs: Mins): 12:16
Price: 1,39,900
Advantages
- Bright and colourful 120Hz display
- A15 Bionic CPU more powerful than the competition
- Strong ever-lasting battery life
- Excellent photography abilities with a versatile camera
Disadvantages
- 128GB of storage on base model
- Expensive
2. Google Pixel 6 Pro
Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch OLED (3120 x 1440; 10-120Hz)
- CPU: Tensor
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / No
- Rear cameras: 50MP main (ƒ/1.85), 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2), 48MP telephoto (ƒ/3.5) with 4x optical zoom
- Front camera: 11.1MP (ƒ/2.2)
- Weight: 7.4 ounces
- Battery life (Hrs: Mins): 7:49
Price: 68,000
Advantages
- Incredible cameras
- Tensor performs well
- Beautiful new design
- More affordable than other flagships
Disadvantages
- Shorter battery life than competitors
3. Asus ROG Phone 5
Specifications
- Display size (Pixels): 6.78-inch AMOLED (2448 x 1080)
- Peak refresh rate: 144Hz
- CPU: Snapdragon 888
- RAM: 8GB,12GB, 16GB
- Storage/Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / No
- Cameras (Back/Front): 64MP wide, 13MP ultrawide, 5MP macro / 24MP
- Weight: 8.4 ounces
- Battery life (Hrs: Mins): 10:27 (144Hz), 12:23 (60Hz)
Price: 50,000
Advantages
- Superb performance
- Beautiful AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Excellent battery life
- Powerful front-facing speakers
Disadvantages
- Disappointing night mode camera
- Bulky and heavy
- “Gamer” aesthetic not for everyone
- No wireless charging
4. OnePlus 9 Pro
Specifications
- Display size (Pixels): 6.7-inch AMOLED (3168x1440)
- Peak refresh rate: 120Hz
- CPU: Snapdragon 888
- RAM: 8GB, 12GB
- Storage/Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / No
- Cameras (Back/Front): 48MP wide, 80MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto, 2MP monochrome sensor / 16MP
- Weight: 6.95 ounces
- Battery life (Hrs: Mins): 10:40
Price: 70,000
Advantages
- Bright and beautiful 120Hz display
- Strong performance
- Solid quad cameras
- Superfast wired and wireless charging
Disadvantages
- Curved display could cause accidental taps
- Expensive
5. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Specifications
- Display (Pixels): 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED (2400 x 1080)
- Peak refresh rate: 120Hz
- CPU: Snapdragon 888
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage/Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / No
- Cameras (Back/Front): 12MP wide, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide / 10MP
- Weight: 7.05 ounces
- Battery life (Hrs: Mins): 9:41
Price: 62,000
Advantages
- Gorgeous 120Hz AMOLED display
- Effective feature set for multi-purpose use
Disadvantages
- Expensive
- Below-average battery life
- No specific game-enhancing features
These are some of the best gaming smartphones available for you.
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