In the ever-changing world of mobile gaming, where immersive experiences and high-performance devices go hand in hand, smartphone makers are constantly pushing the limits to meet the needs of serious players. As 2023 goes on, more and more game smartphones are coming out. Each one promises cutting-edge technology and gaming features that can’t be found anywhere else. In this article, we explore the world of gaming smartphones and give a full rundown of the top five contenders that have left a lasting mark on the gaming world as of the first half of 2023.
The POCO X5 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset; its dimensions are 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm. In addition, the phone has an internal storage capacity of 128GB with 6GB of RAM or 256GB with 8GB of RAM. The phone does not quickly overheat because it has a Li-Po battery with 5000 mAh. Because of these factors, the POCO X5 Pro can deliver excellent performance when playing games like Genshin Impact. The POCO X5 Pro can be purchased for the low price of ₱16,999 if you want a brand-new gaming phone that is also kind to your wallet.
Having a 1080 x 2448 pixels resolution and pressure-sensitive zones for gaming triggers, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a dimension of 173 x 77 x 10.3 mm. The phone also has a 2″ OLED display on the back, a built-in motorized air vent cooling system, and water resistance. But it doesn’t end there; it has an internal storage of a whopping 512GB with 16GB of RAM, having the downside of not having any microSD slot. In addition, it has top-spec internal components having a Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, Android 13 OS, and an Octa-core CPU allowing it to perform well. Mentioning all of these, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate only starts at ₱38,540
Being advertised as having an armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 1440 x 3088 pixels or 19.3:9 ratio resolution. The phone also has Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and an Octa-core CPU. The phone’s internal storage is available for up to 1TB with 12GB of RAM. Furthermore, the phone can also produce audio up to 32-bit/384kHz, vital in playing games such as Call of Duty and PUBG, where hearing footsteps is essential. The price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at ₱81,990
Having an internal storage of 512GB with 8GB of RAM, the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is a gaming phone that’s newly released. It has a 161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm dimension, is water and dust-resistant, and has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Furthermore, the phone has an Android 13 OS, Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and Octa-core CPU. In addition to these, it also has a 5100mAh li-Po battery. Considering all of these, the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) has a considerable price of ₱44,300
The most affordable on our list goes to Infinix Hot 30, released on the 31st of March 2023, has a 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution and a 168.7 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm dimension. The phone also has an Android 13, XOS 12.6 OS, Mediatek Helio G88 chipset, and an Octa-core CPU. Also, it has 256GB with 8GB of RAM internal storage and a slot for microSD. It also has a loudspeaker with up to 24-bit/192kHz audio. It also has a 5000mAh Li-Po battery and is advertised to be 55% in 30 minutes—the Infinix Hot 30 only costs ₱6,499
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