As we know, the days of our phones being used solely to ring or text friends are long gone.
For many, it will be the first thing they check in the morning if they want the latest news and it will also be what they turn to if they want to watch live sport or play games.
The rise in the latter has been remarkable over the years and it was estimated in 2019 that over 21 million people in the UK played a mobile game. Of course, it’s only so popular because of the advancements in technology that have improved the experience when playing on your phone.
Therefore, it can be a very important factor when choosing a new phone – and there is a lot to consider. Firstly, a quality screen is a must to ensure you get the best out of the games you’re playing due to the high-quality graphics that are required. Then, you would want a phone with 4G or 5G capabilities (4G is ubiquitous now but the latest generation is not yet standard) as you always need a reliable internet connection.
The issue of connectivity is more important than it ever was as multiplayer gaming becomes much more popular on mobile devices. Games like Among Us and Call of Duty require strong connections for seamless gameplay. Even in the online casino world, sites such as Space Casino offer live-dealer games, which require good internet speeds to stream high-quality live video from real casino tables.
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So, there’s plenty to consider and with that in mind, we look at three smartphones that you should check out to enhance your gaming experience.
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Released back in March, this phone excels when it comes to gaming as it has a 144Hz screen and various features that make it ideal for playing, including a high refresh rate which provides you with smooth, faultless images.
One further feature is a ‘Game Space’ that enables you to customise your experience and make tweaks to suit your needs and a shock feature that benefits you when you play. As it has 5G, you are also working on a powerful model that can cope with what you want to do.
Asus ROG Phone 3
Next up, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is another that excels with the visuals that it offers players. Boasting a 144Hz AMOLED screen, you are guaranteed superb graphics when you start playing.
It also comes with a clip-on fan and there are various other accessories that you can use to increase your enjoyment when you play, with a gamepad available. When you add in the long battery life that this phone has, it’s easy to see why it’s become a hit with players.
Razer Phone 2
The Razer phone was always a good one for gamers but they have released a new and improved model that makes it even better.
With a brighter screen that has a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels, better speakers and a 120Hz refresh rate, you are getting quality when you play and the Snapdragon 845 processor and 8GB of RAM gives you a powerful, strong phone that can deal with the best games out there.

Overall, there are many fantastic smartphones out there and even the most popular general phones will do a job if that’s what you’re looking for. But, for those that want a smartphone specifically designed for gaming, then these three options would be ideal and will make mobile gaming much more enjoyable.