{"id":125662,"date":"2022-07-04T15:13:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125662"},"modified":"2022-07-04T15:13:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:13:28","slug":"best-smartphones-for-mobile-gaming-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/125662-best-smartphones-for-mobile-gaming-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"Best smartphones for mobile gaming in 2022."},"content":{"rendered":"

When buying a smartphone for gaming you\u2019ll need one with a high-resolution screen, a high refresh rate, plenty of power, and decent battery life.<\/p>\n

While the latest Samsung and iPhone offerings tick many of these boxes, a gaming-dedicated smartphone can give you a lot more bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

For the modern mobile gamer looking to buy the ultimate gaming smartphone, we recommend the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This smartphone will run top-end games at their highest graphics setting without a hitch thanks to the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and an Adreno 730 GPU.<\/p>\n

The Black Shark 5 Pro also features retractable gaming triggers, 15-minute fast-charging capability, and a 108MP rear camera.<\/p>\n

If refresh rate and screen size are what count, then the Nubia Red Magic 7<\/strong> is the smartphone for you.<\/p>\n

It features the biggest screen and highest refresh rate on this list, with a 6.8-inch display and a refresh rate of 165Hz.<\/p>\n

The Magic 7 also has Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a built-in cooling fan, and responsive touch-sensitive triggers.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, for those looking for a cheaper device that is still regarded as a contender in the mobile gaming space, then the Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro<\/strong> and Asus ROG Phone 5<\/strong> are really good options.<\/p>\n

Both of these devices offer all the same specs as the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, but with a Snapdragon 888 processor and Adreno 660 GPU.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Asus ROG Phone 5 offers Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front and rear respectively for optimal drop and scratch resistance.<\/p>\n

The best smartphones for mobile gaming in 2022 and their specifications are listed below.<\/p>\n

Note: <\/strong>These devices are listed at their starting price, as the price varies based on the configuration options available to you.<\/p>\n

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro \u2014 starting from R19,800<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSnapdragon 8 Gen 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/12\/16 GB of LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nAdreno 730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n256\/512 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.67-inch, 2400 x 1080 OLED (144Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n16MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear cameras\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n108MP + 13MP + 5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n4650mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 Type-C | Dual nano-SIM slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nubia Red Magic 7 \u2014 starting from R15,450<\/a><\/h3>\n

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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7 specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSnapdragon 8 Gen 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n12\/16\/18 GB of LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nAdreno 730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128\/256\/512 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.8-inch, 2400 x 1080 OLED (165Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n8MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear cameras\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n64MP + 8MP + 2MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n4500mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 Type-C | Dual nano-SIM slot | 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro \u2014 starting from R14,900<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSnapdragon 888 5G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/12\/16 GB of LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nAdreno 660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128\/256\/512 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.67-inch, 2400 x 1080 OLED (144Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n20MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear cameras\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n64MP + 8MP + 5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n4500mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 Type-C | Dual nano-SIM slot | 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Asus ROG Phone 5 \u2014 starting from R14,000<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Asus ROG Phone 5 specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSnapdragon 888 5G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/12\/16 GB of LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nAdreno 660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128\/256 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.78-inch, 2448 x 1080 OLED (144Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n24MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear cameras\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n64MP + 13MP + 5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n6,000mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 Type-C | Dual nano-SIM slot | 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read: All the games coming to Xbox this week<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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