Top 5 Gaming Smartphones That Made Headlines In 2019

The year 2019 has seen some of the best gaming smartphones ever made, featuring powerful processors, more RAM and storage, quality screens, high refresh rates, stereo speakers etc.

NEW DELHI: Almost all premium and flagship segment smartphones offer great gaming experience, but what if you want the smoothest performance? For this, mobile manufacturers have come up with handsets that combine top hardware with the latest software to deliver fantastic virtual experience. The year 2019 has seen some of the best gaming smartphones ever made, featuring powerful processors, more RAM and storage, quality screens, high refresh rates, stereo speakers etc. So, we have compiled a list of top 5 gaming smartphones launched in 2019. Asus ROG Phone 2: Asus took performance to an epic new level with its ROG Phone 2. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, which is clocked at up to 2.96GHz. It features Adreno 640 GPU for pro-level gaming experiences and the uprated GameCool II multi-level cooling system with a large 3D vapour-chamber sustains full-speed performance for even longer. The smartphone flaunts a 120Hz 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, which offers exceptional colour accuracy and unrivalled touch response for a truly extraordinary visual experience. The ROG Phone 2 has up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 ultrafast data storage for effortless gaming power. Also, the massive 6000mAh battery provides non-stop gaming and usage power anywhere. With thick bezels, the ROG Phone 2, however, looks dated and its camera performance is just average.  OnePlus 7T: Unlike the ROG Phone 2, the OnePlus 7T flaunts a bezel-less display that offers an ultimate gaming experience at affordable price. OnePlus extended its flagship excellence by bringing its buttery-smooth 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display in the 7T. The smartphone is powered by the robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus professor, empowering users to play the most graphically intensive games and videos with ease. With blazing-fast UFS 3.0 storage, the OnePlus 7T enables faster file transfers and offers ample room for storing additional files, photos, music and videos. The OxygenOS remains the backbone of the fast and smooth experience. Battery capacity is 3,800mAh which is supported by Warp Charge 30T. The smartphone comes in two storage variants: 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. What makes the smartphone a cut above the rest is its frosted rear which is better than most glossy phones and has a better resistance against fingerprint smudges. Black Shark 2: Xiaomi-backed company Black Shark also launched its much-awaited gaming phone Black Shark 2 in 2019. The device comes in two variants 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The device features a Full HD+ resolution and supports HDR+ colours. It has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 1080x2340 pixel resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with up to 12 GB RAM. The device is equipped with a dual-camera setup, which comes with a combination of 48MP primary lens along with a 12MP telephoto lens and LED flash. Also, the phone features a 20MP selfie camera. On the software front, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie. It is backed up by a 4000mh battery with 27W fast charging support. Nubia Red Magic 3S: Chinese handset maker Nubia, which started out as a subsidiary of ZTE, also entered the race of gaming smartphones. The gaming phone houses the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor which delivers 15 per cent faster graphics to gamers compared to the Snapdragon 855 chipset. It is the world's slimmest gaming phone with an in-built cooling fan with liquid cooling technology. The Red Magic 3S features a 5,000mAh battery and supports up to 27W quick charging. There's a 6.65-inch ultra-widescreen FHD+ HDR AMOLED display boasts with a 90hz refresh rate. In terms of audio, there is dual front-facing stereo speakers, DTS:X, and 3D sound technology to create a cinematic soundscape, with or without headphones. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: Taking productivity and creativity to the next level, Samsung has unveiled its most powerful smartphone ever in the form of Galaxy Note 10 Plus in August 2019. The Note may not be a dedicated gaming phone but you can any title on its massive 6.8-inch screen without witnessing any lag or stutter. The Galaxy Note 10+ has a mammoth 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. For smooth gaming, the device features the world's slimmest vapour chamber cooling system, which delivered optimal performance during gaming. The 4,300mAh battery with superfast charging technology (up to 45W wired charging capability) is a great improvement. With just 30-45 minutes of charge, Galaxy Note10+ lasted nearly a day.