The best gaming smartphones released in 2021!

The best smartphones for mobile gaming released in 2021!

Two black ASUS ROG Phones with ROG LED RGB lights
Image by Asus.com

Check out the newest 5 mobile phones that are tailored for your gaming needs!

Gaming is a serious business, and smartphone manufacturers know this. That’s why they have produced the 5 most ridiculously over-speced phones you can find. Competition has its perks, as it seems. Without further ado, take a look at the five latest and most powerful gaming smartphones:

1. Asus ROG Phone 5

The most famous gaming smartphone comes from Asus in normal, Pro, and Ultimate variants. All three versions have the same specs, apart from the available memory with the Pro and Ultimate exclusively packed with 16GB RAM/ 512GB storage, and 18GB RAM/ 512GB storage respectively.

The ROG series has always been one of the preferred phones for gamers due to its 144Hz/1 ms screen with its 300Hz sampling rate, providing the smoothest gameplay in combination with the massively appreciated AirTrigger 5 game controls. The phone comes with features specifically developed for gamers, such as: Game Genie (in-game) interface, side-mounted ports, Aura RGB colors, improved connectivity, and gaming themes. Accessories are also plentiful, with the most notable being the clip-on cooler that can reduce the phone’s temperature by up to 15°C while adding two more control buttons. Definitely, a choice you wouldn’t regret.

Asus ROG Phone 5 black
Asus ROG Phone 5 (image by rog.asus.com).

Specifications:

  • Release date: April 26, 2021
  • Display: 6.78″, 2448×1080 AMOLED (Samsung), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Graphics processor: Qualcomm Adreno 660
  • OS: Android 11
  • Storage: 8/12/16GB RAM (LPDDR5) and 128/256GB storage
  • Camera: Triple 64MP/ [email protected] cameras at the rear, and 24MP/[email protected] single camera at the front
  • Audio: Hi-Res GameFX audio system, dual front-facing speakers, and 3.5 mm jack
  • Battery: 6000mAh (2x 3000mAh), QuickCharge 5.0/ 65W.
  • SIM: Dual nano-SIM

2. Xiaomi Black Shark 4

The Black Shark 4, closely resembles the ROG 5, with its 144Hz refresh rate, a sample rate of 720Hz, and a touch delay of 8.3ms. What’s also likable about Xiaomi, is its magnetic-floating physical buttons compared to other brands. This is supposed to give a better feel and higher control to the gamers. Last but not least, the phone is equipped with a sophisticated liquid cooling unit that incorporates sandwiched metal plates with cooling fluid in between, reducing up to 30% of the emitted heat. If that’s not enough, you can get the external clip-on cooling unit with RGB lights (Funcooler 2PRO).

The Black Shark 4 also comes in normal and Pro variants. The Pro variant, however, comes with Adreno 660 vs. 650 graphics processor, the latest Snapdragon 888 5G vs. 870 CPU, 16GB vs. 12GB RAM, and 512GB vs. 128/256GB storage.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 grey
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (image by blackshark.com).

Specifications:

  • Release date: March 30, 2021
  • Display: 6.67″, 2400×1080 Super AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
  • Graphics processor: Qualcomm Adreno 650
  • OS: Android 11
  • Storage: 8/12GB, (LPDDR5) and 128/256GB storage
  • Camera: Triple 48MP/ 4[email protected],60FPS cameras at the rear, and a 20MP/[email protected] single camera at the front
  • Audio: Hi-Res, dual-symmetrical stereo speakers, and 3.5 mm jack
  • Battery: 4500mAh (2x 2250mAh), QuickCharge 4.0/ 120W (Hyper-charging)
  • SIM: Dual nano-SIM

3. ZTE nubia Red Magic 6

A rather unheard name on the market, but a powerful one nonetheless. The ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 makes some impact with its first-ever 165Hz screen, and 500Hz sampling rate. This device is also powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 5G processor, and the Adreno 660 graphics processor. However, where ZTE stands out from the rest, is its cyberpunk design, its affordability, and its active cooling fan. Obviously, the engineers have gone to great lengths to create this device.

The Red Magic 6 incorporates physical buttons just like the Xiaomi, and comes in Pro and R6 variants as well with quad rear cameras (R6), 120W charging (Pro), and larger storage of 16GB RAM/ 512GB storage (Pro). An external cooling unit is available on this phone, too.

ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 silver
ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 (image by redmagic.gg).

Specifications:

  • Release date: March 11, 2021
  • Display: 6.8″, 2400×1080 AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Graphics processor: Adreno 660
  • OS: Android 11
  • Storage: 8/12GB, (LPDDR5) and 128/256GB storage
  • Camera: Triple 64MP/ [email protected],60FPS cameras at the rear, and an 8MP/[email protected] single camera at the front
  • Audio: Hi-Res, DTS Ultra X surround sound, dual stereo speakers, and 3.5 mm jack
  • Battery: 5050mAh, up to 66W quick charging
  • SIM: dual nano-SIM.

4. Lenovo Legion 2 Pro/Duel

The Legion series of Lenovo has made its appearance on mobile devices as well, with its high-quality finishing materials (glass front and back, and aluminum frame). Lenovo went even further beyond and implemented twin-turbo fans, compared to ZTE, paired with a large vapor chamber and two copper pillars With those, Legion 2 Pro/ Duel 2 achieves a claimed 30% better thermal efficiency compared to its predecessor, and as much 22°C difference between intake and exhaust air. The device also implements 8 octa-trigger virtual buttons in a horizontal console style, for a better gaming experience. Finally, it has a side motorized camera for when you are horizontally gaming for easier streaming, and it comes with the latest tech and accessories, just like its competition.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro/Duel
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro/Duel (image by lenovo.com).

Specifications:

  • Release date: May 10, 2021
  • Display: 6.92″, 2460×1080 AMOLED, 144Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G
  • Graphics processor: Adreno 660
  • OS: Android 11
  • Storage: 12/16GB, 18GB (Pro) (LPDDR5) and 128/256GB, 512GB (Duel 2 version) storage
  • Camera: Dual 64MP/ [email protected],60FPS cameras at the rear, and a 44MP/ [email protected]/60FPS single camera at the front
  • Audio: Hi-Res, Dolby Atmos, dual front-facing speakers, 7x magnetic speakers
  • Battery: 5500mAh (2x 2500mAh), dual charging up to 90W
  • SIM: dual nano-SIM

5. Realme GT 5G

Our last entry is another unheard powerful device that begs to make a difference. The Realme GT comes in three variants (5G, Neo, and Neo Flash) with minor variations in RAM capacity and charging times, and it might be the most budget-friendly option compared to its competition. Despite its price, the Realme GT still possesses a nice Super AMOLED screen at 120Hz refresh rate with a 360Hz touch sampling rate, Sony triple cameras, Dolby Atmos sound, and stainless steel vapor cooling. The Realme GT also boasts about its night photo capturing capabilities, and its smooth glass exterior and colors.

Realme GT 5G (image by realme.com).

Specifications:

  • Release date: March 10, 2021
  • Display: 6.43″, 2400×1080 Super AMOLED, 120Hz
  • Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G (GT 5G), MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (GT Neo/Neo Flash)
  • Graphics processor: Adreno 660 (GT 5G), Mali-G77 (GT Neo/ Neo Flash)
  • OS: Android 11
  • Storage: 6/8/12GB (LPDDR5) and 128/256GB storage
  • Camera: Triple 64MP/ [email protected],60FPS cameras at the rear, and a 16MP/ [email protected] single camera at the front
  • Audio: Hi-Res, Dolby Atmos, dual stereo speakers, and 3.5 mm jack
  • Battery: 4500mAh, SuperDart charging 65W (GT 5G), 50W (Neo, Neo Flash)
  • SIM: dual nano-SIM

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