7 of the Best Smartphones for Gaming 2021: Huawei, Samsung, and More

End your search for the perfect gaming smartphone. We've listed down this year's best gadgets

A wide selection of great gaming smartphones are available in the market today, some of which can outperform huge tablets and even portable consoles like Nintendo Switch when it comes to resolution, refresh rate, and battery life.

With all these in hand, consumers are only left with one question: which among these brands are the best?

In this article, Tatler lists the best gaming gadgets for 2021.

1. Huawei Nova 7i

Huawei smartphones are loaded with powerful specs that will surely delight many gamers. One of their flagship models is the entry-level Huawei Nova 7i which delivers high-definition graphics and frame rates without lag.

It features a 6.4-inch Punch FullView Display for users who enjoy crisp images and big screens. Despite its relatively affordable price, the mobile phone has 8GB RAM which can store popular games without a hitch.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra provides users with a beautiful 6.9-inch dynamic AMOLED screen, 12GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chip, and the power to stream Xbox games.

The gadget also features a powerful 4,5000mAh battery that is capable of lasting 24 hours even with heavy use.

For gamers who are also interested in the phone's non-gaming abilities, they can expect a triple-lens camera that includes a 108-megapixel main sensor, a 12MP periscope zoom lens, and a 12MP ultrawide lens leaving photographers with impressive versatility.

3. Samsung Galaxy A51

The Samsung Galaxy A51 made it to the list of the best gaming smartphones in 2021. It has a 6.5-inch super AMOLED display which provides a high definition resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. The gadget also provides up to 4GB of RAM and Samsung's Exynos 9611 processor which can handle popular games without lag.

If these are not enough, the mobile phone also features 128GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot that lets the user expand the phone's storage to 512GB.

For its battery life, the gaming mobile has a 4,000mAh battery which lets the user play for up to eight hours. It also comes with a 15W charger that refills the phone as fast as the new 25W chargers.

4. Realme 8 Pro

Trust the Realme 8 Pro to take on gaming challenges with its 8GB RAM which helps accommodate today's popular mobile games. With its crisp image and 6.4-inch full high definition and super AMOLED display, the Realme 8 Pro provides users with a visual treat.

5. ROG Phone 5

A gamer can always expect the ROG Phone 5 to provide quality performance. It carries a 6.76-inch display with FHD+ resolution perfect for gamers who enjoy wide screens. It also has a dual front-firing speaker and front camera sensor that make gaming more interactive.

6. Nubia Red Magic 6

The new Nubia Red Magic 6 is one of the fastest gaming phones in the market, it features a built-in cooling fan so users are assured that the gadget won't overheat from intense gaming.

Despite its underwhelming camera performance, the phone still gives users an amazing 6.8" AMOLED with a 165Hz display and 500Hz single-finger touch sampling rate.

7. Vivo Y20s [G]

The Vivo Y20s [G] is one of the best gaming smartphones for mobile game enthusiasts, the gadget features specs that rival CPU performance. It has a G80 gaming processor and integrates eight-core processors that allow it to reach up to 2.0GHz clock speeds. As a result, the phone provides more power and crisp image qualities.

The audio (speakers and earphones) is also premium quality. A Do Not Disturb feature can be enabled to eliminate all alerts and messages that can be distracting.

For battery life, this gadget will match your needs with its 5000mAH battery; when fully charged, this can give your phone power for up to eight hours.

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