Top 3 Best Gaming Phones for 2024

Gaming is one of the most
hardware-intensive tasks you can do on a device, whether it’s a PC, Nintendo,
or a smartphone. Although most smartphones today are extremely powerful, they
can still underperform when put under a lot of stress.

So, here are my picks for the
best phones for gaming in 2024.

 TOC o "1-3" n h z u Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

Red Magic 9 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

1-   Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro

Asus is known for making some of
the best smartphones for gaming. They use some of the best hardware and
intelligent software, paired with sleek design choices and gaming friendly accessories.

Previously, they focused on equipping
phones with better processors, batteries, and screens. However, this time, they
focus on delivering a great all-around phone that is perfect for gaming as well.
The resulting product is still an amazing gaming device but forgoes some of the
bells and whistles of a dedicated gaming device.

ROG Phone 8 Pro has some of the
luxury features like wireless charging, IP 68 water and dust resistance as well
as a great camera. This new gaming phone is an all-rounder device that is more
than just a gaming-friendly device.

With ROG Phone 8 Pro, Asus
created a gaming phone that will appeal to a broader audience than before.

Things I Liked

·        
Great Phone for Everyday Use as well

·        
Gaming Aesthetic Isn’t the Main Focus

·        
Best performance in gaming

Things I Hated

·        
Limited Update Support

·        
Battery Life Isn’t That Great

2-   Red Magic 9 Pro

Nubia’s Red Magic 9 Pro was the
first gaming phone that came with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset by Qualcomm.

Nubia didn’t shy away from
creating gaming-centric features for their new gaming phone in 2024. The phone
has a dedicated game mode switch and an integrated fan with RGB for active
cooling as well as a 520Hz touch response display with a 120Hz screen.

Another thing I loved about the
phone was the addition of capacitive shoulder buttons that allow you to play on
it like you would using a controller.

However, not everything is
perfect on this device. The software on their phone is nothing to write home
about. Still, we can’t deny the value it provides compared to other phones in
the same price bracket.

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is an
amazing gaming to get if you’re looking for great gaming performance with
long-lasting battery life on a phone that costs around half of the first phone
on this list.

Things I Liked

·        
Amazing Battery Life

·        
Great Value

·        
Exceptional Gaming Performance

Things I Hated

·        
Boxy Design

·        
User Experience Isn’t the Best

3-   Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

This new iteration in the
flagship Galaxy S series has the same general design that was introduced with
the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, it brings a lot of new changes under the
hood.

The phone has the Snapdragon 8
Gen 3 ‘for Galaxy’ chipset that was tuned specifically for Samsung devices. S24
Ultra also has an upgraded vapor chamber that’s twice the size of the one in
the S23 Ultra. So, don’t expect the phone to heat up while gaming like the
iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Although the battery size is
smaller, compared to the other phones in the list, Samsung has tuned it so it
provides the same battery performance as the other two. Samsung doesn’t go all
out with the gaming features but One UI has some basic gaming features that are
more than welcome.

I faced some connectivity issues
with PUBG, so I called Xfinity
customer service to get to the root of the issue. They suggested I use a
wired connection for gaming, so I got an Ethernet to USB-C converter which made
my gaming sessions a lot less frustrating.

Things I Liked

·        
Great Performance for a Normal Phone

·        
Excellent Display

·        
Bigger Vapor Chamber Than S23 Ultra

Things I Hated

·        
No AI Features for Gaming

·        
Bulky device

Wrapping Up

When choosing a gaming phone,
think about the types of games you play. If you like playing FPS games or ones
that need extra controls, you should consider a phone with extra buttons. But,
if you need a phone that can play games for longer periods, choose a phone with
a larger battery.

No matter which phone you choose,
make sure to do proper research before you invest your money.