In today's dynamic world, we are often faced with a situation where any period of short rest, we want to fill it with something that distracts our attention and the nervous system to a certain positive. A great option for such a switch is playing on a smartphone, which is always with you in any situations. However, not all modern mobile devices meet the basic requirements of a good gaming smartphone as much as possible, and they are as follows:
Powerful processor
A powerful processor that excludes "freezing" of the gadget on "heavy" toys. It would be nice to have at least 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of memory in the internal storage.
Powerful graphics coprocessor
A powerful graphics coprocessor that boosts the graphics level.
Big screen
A large screen that does not fade in the sun, bright, with good viewing angles.
Powerful battery
A powerful battery that allows you to play on your smartphone for a long time away from home.
Naturally, avid gamers have a natural question, which of the many gaming smartphones on the market in 2016 is better to buy? It is clear that all top models meet all of the above requirements, and the only quality that keeps us from buying them is their high price. In this review, we have selected 10 moderately priced gadgets that best meet the requirements of a good gaming smartphone. So, we offer a rating best models smartphones in 2016 for games.
LG G5 SE H845 - beautiful smartphone medium-expensive category, the uniqueness of which lies in its modular design. LG's flagship has a well-assembled metal body covered with a layer of plastic. The screen of the gadget is equipped with an IPS Quantum matrix with a diagonal of 5.3 inches, a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels and a density of 554 PPI. The display has high brightness and wide viewing angles; it is protected from scratches by Gorilla Glass 4 with a good oleophobic coating. There is a function of displaying additional information on the screen - Always-on, and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The hardware platform of the device is a chip-set of an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, s clock frequency 1800 MHz; and video accelerator - Adreno 510. 3 GB allocated for work random access memory, for storing files - 32 GB, expandable thanks to a slot for memory cards - microSD, up to 2 terabytes. The LG G5 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, operates on 4G LTE and LTE-A networks, has 2 SIM card slots and an FM radio. There are 2 main cameras in the model, with flash and laser autofocus; both have 16 megapixel sensors. The front camera has an 8 megapixel matrix with a capture angle of 135. Both cameras do good photos... The battery of the device, with a capacity of 2800 mAh, has a modular design and function fast charging through the connector - USB Type-C. In addition to the battery, you can connect a Bang and Olufsen sound module or a camera module to the phone.
Xiaomi Mi Max 128Gb is a large and thin, perfectly assembled phablet in a metal case, with a fingerprint scanner on the back. The gadget is equipped with an IPS display without an air gap, with a diagonal of 6.44 inches, a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a density of 342 PPI. Bright, not fading in the sun, the screen has Multitouch up to 10 touches, maximum viewing angles; it is protected from scratches by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 with a good oleophobic coating. The hardware part of the device contains an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 and a video accelerator - Adreno 510. 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, plus a combined slot for microSD cards, up to 128 GB. In the lower versions, there is a different processor and RAM: Snapdragon 650/2 GB / 16 GB; Snapdragon 650 / 3GB / 32GB; Snapdragon 652 / 3GB / 64GB. The model is controlled by the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with the new shell MIUI 8, has 2 slots for SIM-cards, works in 4G LTE networks; it has an infrared port for control household appliances, modules - Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth 4.1. The multimedia part of the phone is represented by a 16 megapixel main camera with f / 2 aperture, flash and auto focus; and a front 5 megapixel camera. The non-removable Li-Ion battery of the device has a capacity of 4850 mAh. Some inconvenience in wearing a beautiful device more than compensates for the comfort of playing, browsing the web, photos and videos on its large, high-quality screen.
Meizu MX6 is a well-assembled 4G smartphone for 2 nano SIM-cards, in a beautiful metal case, with a fingerprint scanner - mTouch 2.1 on the front panel. The device has an excellent IPS LCD, MultiTouch display from SHARP, with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a density of 404 PPI. The screen, made using Sharp TDDI technology (without an air gap), has rich colors and maximum viewing angles, although it lacks contrast and fades in the sun. It is protected from scratches by 2.5D anti-glare glass. Device running Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with proprietary shell- Flyme, works in LTE networks... It has a hardware based on a 10-core processor - MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) with a clock frequency of 4 / 1.4 GHz, 4 / 1.8 GHz, 2 / 2.3 GHz; and video accelerator - Mali-T880 MP4. The gadget has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory (without modifications and a slot for memory cards). The multimedia part of the device is represented by a 12 megapixel camera - Sony IMX386, with LED flash and auto focus, and a front 5 megapixel camera - OmniVision OV5695, for Selphie and Skype. Both cameras are currently the best for Meizu phones... The model is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 3060 mAh, with a fast charging function via the USB Type-C port, which is sufficient for its long-term operation in gaming mode.
OnePlus OnePlus3 64Gb is a beautiful, reliable flagship smartphone in a thin aluminum body. The gadget has a bright AMOLED, MultiTouch display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a density of 401 PPI, covered protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device is powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and runs on a chipset platform from a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 quad-core processor with a core clock frequency of 2 * 2.2 GHz and 2 * 1.6 GHz, and video accelerator Adreno 530. With 64 GB of built-in and 6 GB of RAM, the gadget is fast when playing the hardest games. The model has 2 slots for SIM cards, a fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, as well as two excellent cameras: a 13 megapixel main camera - Sony IMX 298 with f / 2 aperture, flash, auto focus and optical stabilization; and a 5MP front camera. Non-removable accumulator battery phone, with a capacity of 3100 mAh, with a fast charging function, with appropriate device settings, it allows you to play your favorite games on a powerful device for a long time.
HTC Desire 830 Dual sim- elegant, well-assembled, handy smartphone in a plastic case, with an excellent 5.5-inch Super LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a density of 401 PPI, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is controlled by the Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and is based on a chipset consisting of a powerful 8 -mi core processor - MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795), with a clock frequency of 1500 MHz, and the PowerVR G6200 video accelerator. Having "on board" 32 GB of internal memory with a slot for micro SD cards up to 2 TB, and 3 GB of RAM - the gadget works smoothly and quickly with any games. The device has 2 slots for SIM cards, great sound- Dolby audio and the ability to work in networks - LTE. On board inexpensive and quality phone two good cameras: The main camera with a 12 megapixel matrix has a flash, auto-focus and optical stabilization mode; good characteristics The front-facing 4-megapixel camera working on the ultra-pixel technology can also please the captured portraits. The non-removable Li-polymer battery of the model, with the function of fast charging via the micro-USB port, has a capacity of 2800 mAh, which allows playing with your favorite toys for quite a long time. Inexpensive, high-quality and productive device with good, large display, will be a real boon for gamers.
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a beautiful, comfortable mid-range smartphone in a metal case, with a 5-inch IPS, MultiTouch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a density of 441 PPI. The device is controlled by Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with a shell - Vibe UI, based on a chipset with a powerful 8 nuclear processor- Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2, and video accelerator - Adreno 405. With 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded with a memory card slot, the gadget can easily cope with any games and applications. The device has 2 slots for SIM-cards and works in networks - LTE. The main camera of the model is equipped with a 13-megapixel sensor with flash and auto-focus, for auto-portraits and video telephony, a front-facing 5-megapixel camera is provided. A non-removable Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2750 mAh holds a charge for quite a long time during games. A very inexpensive and at the same time - a functional and high-quality device will appeal to those who love to play their favorite toys at their leisure.
Huawei P8 Lite is a thin, light and beautiful smartphone for 2 SIM-cards, which fits comfortably even in a woman's hand - a wonderful gift for loved ones and a machine for mobile games ears. The IPS gadget has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels and a density of 294 PPI - responsive and bright. Thanks to an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor with a clock frequency of 1200 MHz, and a video accelerator - Mali-450, the device literally "flies" on all launched applications. Such powerful hardware qualities allow the gadget to easily cope with the most resource-intensive games. The volume of the built-in memory of the device is 16 GB, the operative memory is 2 GB, there is a slot for microSD memory cards. The model is powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, supports work in networks - LTE, has 2 slots for SIM-cards and FM-radio. The phone has a good main 13 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash. A high-quality front 5 megapixel camera shoots well Selphy and works great when communicating via Skype. A non-removable battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh holds a charge for a long time. An inexpensive smartphone easily copes with games, has a modern filling and an excellent screen.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - stylish, big smartphone in a well-assembled metal case. The gadget has a 5.5-inch IPS, MultiTouch display, with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a density of 401 PPI. An excellent bright and contrast screen, with maximum viewing angles, is covered with a protective 2.5D glass - Corning Gorilla Glass with a good oleophobic coating. The chipset of the device consists of a 10-core 64-bit processor - MediaTek Helio X20 with a clock speed of 2.1 GHz, and a Mali-T880 MP4 video processor, with 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. Such serious hardware characteristics allow the gadget to easily cope with the most massive games. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with MIUI 8 shell, 2 SIM card slots, an infrared port for controlling household appliances, and an FM radio. It works in networks - LTE, and is protected from unauthorized activation by a fingerprint sensor. The device has 13 and 5 megapixel cameras. The main 5-lens camera has a matrix - OmniVision with f / 2.0 aperture. Telephone equipped powerful battery, with a capacity of 4100 mAh, long enough to hold a charge. Perfectly balanced and inexpensive device will prove to be an excellent gaming console in the hands of a gamer.
LeEco (LeTV) Le Max2 32Gb (X820) is a large and very thin Flagship smartphone in an aluminum case, with a fingerprint sensor on the back. The gadget has a high-quality, 5.7-inch TFT, MultiTouch Retina-screen with excellent color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. The resolution of the display covered with 2.5D glass is 2560 by 1440 pixels, the density is 515 PPI. The device, run by Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, runs on a chipset platform, consisting of a powerful 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor, with an operating frequency of 2 * 2.15 GHz and 2 * 1.5 GHz, and a video accelerator - Adreno 530. For confident operation, it provides 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in memory, but, alas, no memory card slot. With these hardware qualities, the device does not "slow down" at any multitasking and with massive toys such as Real Racing and Asphalt. The device has 2 slots for SIM-cards and works in networks - LTE. The model has two cameras: 21 Mp - with flash, autofocus and optical stabilization, and 8 Mp, for Selphie and Skype. Excellent Li-Ion, smartphone battery with a capacity of 3100 mAh, with fast charging function via USB Type-C connector, with appropriate settings, it holds a charge for at least 2 days.
A beautiful 4G smartphone in a 2-glass body with a metal frame, has a wonderful SuperAMOLED, MultiTouch display with a diagonal of 5.1 inches, a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels and a density of 576 PPI, covered with a curved protective Corning Gorilla Glass. The device, run by Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, runs on an 8-core processor platform - Samsung Exynos 7420 and video accelerator - Mali-T760 MP8. The outstanding hardware capabilities of the gadget, which has 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, made it fast when playing the most complex toys. The device has two cameras: 16 Mp with flash, auto focus and optical stabilization; and 5 Mp, moreover front-camera instantly softens the portrait when shooting Selphy. The non-removable Li-Ion rechargeable battery of the phone, with a capacity of 2550 mAh with appropriate settings, holds a charge for a long time.
Conclusion
Summing up the review, I would like to note that the 10 best smartphones for games of 2016 sold in Ukraine and Russia - the most balanced gadgets in terms of price and quality, big screen, a powerful chip-set and a battery that is quite capacious for these parameters. In addition to the reviewed material, I recommend reading reviews and comments of the real owners of the device you have chosen on Internet forums. A lot of interesting and useful information can be obtained by watching video reviews of these devices on the YouTube service.
Happy shopping and pleasant leisure in the company with your gaming companion - a smartphone.
Widget from SocialMartIt seems that just yesterday everyone around was delighted with the well-known game "snake" and similar ones, rather primitive, but still fascinating. Only about a dozen years have passed, and today you can go to the application store and download a game that in the recent past was not launched on every computer. The main thing is that it works correctly on a smartphone, and this requires a special gadget. It is clear that simple games can be easily launched on any smartphone, but our task is to find the best gaming smartphones of 2017 that would cope with the most demanding "toys", modern graphics and would be as comfortable to use as possible.
With rare exceptions, smartphones are not game-oriented, so you have to search among ordinary-looking devices. To facilitate the choice, immediately Let's set clear conditions that a smartphone must meet for games:
Also, a gaming smartphone should lie comfortably in your hands, not slip, not fall out, and not too warm. When playing, the speakers should not be covered by hands. Gaming performance can be indicated by some tests:
- benchmark 3DMark Ice Storm GPU: in it, good gaming smartphones gain about 20,000 points or more;
- GFXBench 4.0 test shows the average number of frames per second under 3D gaming loads for a long time. Top smartphones show results in more than 55 frames / sec.
There are smartphones aimed directly at launching games: They already have a built-in joystick. If desired, almost any smartphone can be turned into a game bar using gamepad... There are models with a seat for a smartphone, and there are those that have a more traditional look for game consoles. They are usually synchronized with a smartphone via Bluetooth or NFC. A smartphone still cannot replace a game console or a powerful one gaming computer but its main thing advantage in mobility. 
The best gaming smartphones 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 +
Samsung's new flagship smartphones almost immediately after the release were recognized as the best among all available in the modern market. From the main Apple competitor another, in principle, did not have to wait. The company decided to cover the past failures with a fundamentally new approach to design. Now, with the same size and weight as the competition, the screen diagonal is significantly higher. The first reviewers compare the sensations of using Galaxy S8 / S8 + with the transition from the usual small TV in the kitchen to the large plasma. Enough emotions - let's move on to numbers!
Manufacturer used one of the most productive processors to date - Exynos 8895... By the way, it allows you to play video at 120 frames / sec in 4K resolution - this feature is useful for games. GPU Mali-G71 MP20 at the moment it is considered the most, so there is no need to even say anything about the speed of work - any game at the highest settings will start without problems. For the American market there is a version on Snapdragon 835 with Adreno 540- here the performance is also on the level, but if you find fault, it is still lower. There is enough RAM, but a 6 GB version is available for the Korean market. It's a shame. 
The screens turned out to be of high quality, made according to AMOLED-technologies, with the highest resolution, support for 10 clicks and even eye protection mode. Smartphone received water resistance, great cameras and recognizable design... You can only complain about the price, and about the autonomy. Now, if the battery were still a little more capacious, then the smartphone could be called ideal, but then, obviously, compactness would suffer. Glass smartphone without borders Surprisingly comfortable in the hand. In general, this is an excellent and super-productive gadget that will stay on the wave for the next 2-3 years for sure, well, it is also suitable for games, even the most demanding ones.
Lg g6
The LG G6 came out two weeks earlier than the Galaxy S8 / S8 + and is still considered its main competitor. And there is something to compete with. The novelty received water resistance, large almost frameless display, two main cameras and a top processor - everything is as it should be for a modern flagship. The front and back panels are made of protective glass, there is an oleophobic coating. The device works very smartly, so it will do as a gaming smartphone. Applications on the device just fly. Large diagonal screen, high resolution and minimal frames - one of strengths models. Cameras, by the way, are also at their best, but the autonomy is average.
Huawei P10
Another flagship of this year with a lot of advantages: stylish metal body somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone, the most accurate fingerprint scanner, dual main camera fromLeica, which was named one of the best among the flagship. In addition, the gadget received a processor of its own production and a powerful video processor. Games fly, but heat is present. No, the metal case will not burn your fingers, but it will be noticeably warm. The device is commended for its good screen and sufficient memory. Autonomy here is mediocre, and the price is typical for a flagship. But ergonomics at height, but for games this is important.
OnePlus OnePlus 3T
OnePlus smartphones blew up the world last year, in a good way, not like Samsung. The OnePlus 3 model has become almost the benchmark for performance, power and an adequate combination of price and quality. The OnePlus 3T is a slightly improved version of it. The smartphone received a metal case, protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4, a slightly beveled back panel and a small width - it looks stylish and impressive.
A modern and powerful processor with a video accelerator behaves as expected. Result inAnTuTu – 155 000 points... There are no problems with games at all - this is the best gaming smartphone, or one of those, if we take into account not only the speed of work, but also the ease of use and holding in hands. Praise the device is also worth it for good supply of RAM (6 GB !!), great screen and decent build. The battery will last for an average of 6 hours of play.
LeEco Le Pro 3
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor is currently considered one of the best: four cores in speed easily overtake processors with more cores from MediaTek. Together with a good video accelerator and support Vulkan API improving the graphics, the filling allows us to recognize this smartphone for games as one of the most interesting in its price category... Resource-intensive games run without brakes, at the highest settings. The device can also be praised for its good screen, comfortable shell and excellent ergonomics, and the battery capacity is higher than that of many competitors.
We've been looking for a decent gaming smartphone from Meizu for a long time, but we haven't found anything decent. Some devices have a very serious filling (for the latest flagships, for example, Meizu Pro 6 Plus), but in games the gadgets get very hot and quickly lose performance, throttling sometimes reaches more than 20%.
Xiaomi Mi5S
Before us is a real chinese flagship no extra charges... Let's start with the fun part. The top processor scored in the test AnTuTu142,000 points, and this is more than Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or One Plus 3, which, by the way, are much more expensive. This gaming smartphone cannot be called a budget one, but the savings are evident. The most demanding games, incl. Asphalt: Extreme, WOT Blitz, fly at maximum settings. Tests show that anttu scores fall during the game, but only slightly. The total loss of productivity is 10%, which practically does not affect the gameplay. The back cover gets warm, but not hot. The modern Adreno 530 video processor provides excellent graphics. In general, you can't find fault with the speed of work.
Chinese Apple pleases gamers good screen high resolution, protective glass, oleophobic coating and support for 10 simultaneous presses... The contrast of the display is high, and you can immediately confuse the IPS used here with AMOLED. Everything is in order with the memory reserve, as well as with appearance: metal body, streamlined lines and compactness bring the gadget closer to the premium segment. The cameras are not bad, but the battery life is average. During the night, the smartphone consumes only 2% of the energy, in games the device will last about 5 hours. By the totality of characteristics, this is a national flagship, which is suitable for games and for any other tasks.
Recently released new smartphone series - Xiaomi Mi6... It used an even more productive filling, in fact the most modern at the moment. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 540... The gadget received 6 GB of RAM and 3350 mAh battery capacity. The price is the same as that of the flagship - $ 490, and the design is not for everybody.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro
This is the perfect budget gaming smartphone. Smooth corners, shiny metal back, dual camera , good ergonomics - everything looks great. There is a good stuff inside, especially considering the price. The smartphone confidently copes with any applications and games, no lags or freezes, it heats up within normal limits. The screen is made by technologyOLED, the memory reserve is sufficient, the autonomy is average, and two cameras in tandem allow you to create good images.
In principle, absolutely budget gaming smartphones cannot exist when it comes to the possibility of running the most demanding games at maximum settings. In gadgets with a price tag below $ 200, a less productive filling is used, which means that if you run games on them, then they are simple, otherwise you may encounter freezes, frame skipping and other glitches.
The outgoing 2014 gave us not only Quad HD screens and a whole scattering smart watch but also the long-awaited emergence of a full-fledged mid-range smartphones. Not just affordable smartphones with compromise characteristics, but full-fledged devices with high-quality components and a noticeable difference in price from flagships.
One of the first representatives of this class turned out to be the Google Nexus 5 smartphone, and a whole string of excellent and inexpensive devices... Leaders in the price-performance ratio in the Russian market.
10th place Nokia X2 DS - 3825 points
Rounding out the top ten of our rating is one of the most pleasant in all respects budget Android smartphone Nokia X2 Dual Sim, built on the basis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with 1 GB of RAM and Adreno 302 graphics, which are perfectly combined with the WVGA screen resolution and guarantee excellent performance in most games and applications.
9th place Samsung Galaxy S5 mini - 3563 points
The combination of the democratic third-generation Exynos hardware, 1 GB of RAM and modest graphics, combined with an HD-resolution screen and the full suite of Samsung TouchWiz software utilities, led to a very interesting result. At first glance, we are not at all the most affordable smartphone on the market, but in quality game device it is no better than the aforementioned Nokia X2.
8th place LG G3 s - 4631 points
Among LG products, the best combination of price and performance is occupied by last year's flagships, but the new products of 2014 are ready to offer a good result. In particular, the model G3 s D724 offers a very good assortment of 5 "HD-screen and hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and Adreno 305 graphics.
7th place Sony Xperia T3 - 4794 points
Another smartphone based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, and again a very similar result. The smartphone has a nice 5.3 ”HD screen and stylish body only 7 mm thick. An excellent choice for those who value a stylish look no less than a productive filling.
6th Highscreen Thor - 6678 points
One of the most affordable Android smartphones based on the MTK6592W chipset with an 8-core 1.7 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and Mali-450MP4 graphics, which guarantees excellent performance in any games and applications. True, at maximum load, FPS may drop to 17-19 fps, but this is a common problem with this generation of chipsets on smartphones with Full HD screens.
5th place Micromax A350 - 7064 points
The flagship Micromax smartphone has got a chic all-metal body with glass panels, an excellent 5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution, and at the same time the top-end MTK6592 filling. In the presence of an 8-core 1.7 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and graphics Mali-450MP4, guaranteeing excellent performance in all games and applications.
4th place Philips i928 - 7068 points
The top phablet of Philips has a recognizable design, proprietary energy-saving technologies and a gorgeous 5.9 ”Full HD screen made using IPS technology. The heart of the smartphone is the MTK6592W chipset popular this year with an 8-core 1.7 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and a Mali-450MP4 graphics accelerator. All together, it guarantees excellent performance when performing any tasks, and with games, complete order.
3rd place Fly IQ 4516 Tornado Slim - 7105 points
Surprisingly, the world's thinnest smartphone not only got into the TOP-10 thinnest smartphones on Buyon, but also took an honorable third place in the ranking of the most profitable smartphones for games. And all thanks to the use of the same MTK6592W chipset with an 8-core 1.7 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and Mali-450MP4 graphics. The rest of the specs are no longer so surprising, although the 4.8 "AMOLED display with HD Ready resolution looks very nice in a 5.1 mm thick body and weighs only 96 grams.
2nd place Lenovo Vibe X2 - 14008 points
Assortment flagship model Lenovo smartphone got a compact body with a thickness of only 7.2 mm with a bright multilayer design, a gorgeous 5 ”IPS-display with Full HD resolution, as well as a unique MTK6595M chipset, which has already made a lot of noise thanks to the recently released Chinese Meizu MX4. The intrigue lies in the fact that the MTK6595M chipset is the fastest and most productive in the world, overtaking any existing solution in these parameters. Only Tegra K1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 are more powerful than it.
1st place Google Nexus 5 - 16080
A sample of the golden mean in the smartphone segment, offering an excellent 5 "Full HD screen and top-end hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (v2) with a quad-core 2.3 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and Adreno 330 graphics, guaranteeing excellent performance in any game, or applications. Add to this net Android version 4.4 upgradeable to 5.0 Lolly Pop and perfect smartphone ready. The disadvantages are traditional: little memory and no microSD slot, as well as an entirely plastic case for those who understand the advantages of the model well.
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - 18839 points
Almost a year has passed since the release of this model, and the Xperia Z1 Compact remains one of the best compact smartphones with flagship filling. An excellent all-metal body with glass panels, a high-quality 4.3 ”HD-resolution IPS-display, as well as a powerful hardware filling Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (v1) with a quad-core 2.2 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and graphics Adreno 330.
Buyon verdict
This concludes our top ten most powerful mid-range smartphones. We have identified the best in their class, highlighted the most interesting offers depending on your desires and capabilities. The main thing is that today we have an excellent opportunity to purchase a powerful gaming smartphone at a very affordable price, which will not lose its relevance after a year.
I think many people still remember the famous "Snake" on the no less famous Nokia. There was no 3D graphics and beautiful effects, but the game dragged on for a long time. Years have passed, technology has stepped forward, and smartphones have begun to run games that have recently not been running on every computer. In 2017, even in simple phones for calls, a fairly productive process and a decent amount of memory are installed. In today's article, we will present you with a ranking of the best smartphones for gaming for 2017.
ZTE Nubia Z11
The manufacturer is not fully known on the market, but with each new smartphone released, Nubia is moving to the top of the very tops. The Nubia Z11 may not have the most attractive or original design, but it still is. good phone with excellent build quality. The dual-SIM smartphone mostly has a metal rectangular design that ensures build quality and puts it on par with many modern flagships. Rounded corners and slight tapering around back cover and side trims make it more comfortable to hold. The bezel-less design gives the impression that you are holding only a screen without a case. decent smartphone with powerful iron.
Main characteristics:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 and Adreno 530 video accelerator;
- Android 6.0;
- Camera: main 16 Mp, front 8 Mp;
- Battery: 3000mAh;
Pros:
- Fast charging;
- Slim body;
- Large internal memory;
Minuses:
- One slot for a second SIM card and memory card;
ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL 32Gb
The smartphone is similar to the famous iPhone and Galaxy S7. Due to this unusual design, the device fits comfortably in the hand due to its compact structure. Large 5.5-inch Full HD screen the smartphone is very bright, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset is fast and supports almost all heavy games, for example, you will be able to play Asphalt 8 at maximum speed with a bang. The image quality is pretty good, even in low light conditions. The battery life is quite long if you don't look at the capacity number. You won't have battery problems all day. To charge your smartphone, you need about 90 minutes from 4% to 97% charge.
Main characteristics:
- Screen: 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels;
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and Adreno 330 video accelerator;
- Memory: 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM;
- Android 6.0;
- Camera: 16 and 8 megapixels;
- Battery: 2650mAh;
Pros:
- Slim body;
- Metallic finish;
Minuses:
- Not the best battery;
Huawei Honor 8
Today, this quality smartphone boasts some of the best features available that deliver excellent performance. Another important feature of this cell is its impressive camera quality. Although the battery capacity seems a little low, this drawback is somewhat negated, thanks to quick function charging. The smartphone demonstrates a 5.2-inch IPS display and a pixel density of 424 ppi. The phone weighs 153 grams and has slim body just 7.4 mm.
Main characteristics:
- Screen: 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels;
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 950 and Mali-T880 MP4 video accelerator;
- Memory: 32 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM;
- Android 6.0;
- Camera: 12 + 12 and 8 megapixels;
- Battery: 3000mAh;
Pros:
- Sharp cameras;
- Excellent performance;
Minuses:
- Hybrid SIM slot;
OnePlus OnePlus 3T 64Gb
The budget 3T is not entirely new - it got the same body curves, screen size, working memory, good sound, excellent main camera and fingerprint scanner as the company's third smartphone, because it descended to the lower rungs of the tops. And to be on the top again - the manufacturer decided to slightly improve the previous version of the smartphone. The only area that has received an innovation is the hull. For the 3T, the manufacturers added a bronze color: it is darker than the gray that adorned the 3 version. The excellent AMOLED screen received a full 1080p and had an excellent display density of 401 ppi. The smartphone also has 6 GB of memory, which is quite a lot for a model in this price range.
Main characteristics:
- Screen: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels;
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro and Adreno 530 video accelerator;
- Memory: 64 GB of internal memory and 6 GB of RAM;
- Android 6.0;
- Camera: 16 and 16 megapixels;
- Battery: 3400mAh;
Pros:
- High quality graphics;
- Excellent design;
- Low price;
Minuses:
- It does not immediately react to touches;
Meizu M3 Note 32Gb
The third place in our TOP is occupied by a smartphone with good sound... Superb design, engraved antenna lines, symmetrical rear panel and 2.5D curved front glass are rarely found so well integrated at this price point. Build quality mobile phone also quite remarkable. Instead of following traditional three-button design layouts, Meizu has implemented just one button on the front of the smartphone. Clicking on this physical button will roll you home. Whenever you want to switch apps, you can simply swipe this physical button on either side to access Flyme's multitasking menu. the smartphone received a pretty good camera quality, which pleases users.
People buy smartphones for various reasons: someone needs more memory for music, someone is tired of the braking "old man", and someone has become a true fan of mobile games. The latter entered our life literally in 3-4 years and now - nowhere without them. Although it would seem that the first steps were back in the days of the "Snake" on the Nokia 3310. Today we will tell you about five smartphones that will give you the best gaming experience!
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: the strongest Android smartphone
Perhaps it is obvious to everyone that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is one of the the most powerful smartphones which are now on sale. It adopted and complemented all the innovation of the previous generation, becoming the ideal device for mobile gamers. Inside were: modern Snapdragon processor 820, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal. The most important thing in video games is the screen, which also did not disappoint. The 5.5-inch display, rounded on both sides, gives the impression of being completely bezel-less.
Fingerprint scanner, water resistance, Samsung Pay contactless payment technology, which is already being introduced in Russia. All this does Samsung smartphone the perfect choice in 2017!
The main disadvantage of the device is its price, although it is gradually decreasing.
Apple iPhone 7: one and only
The next generation Apple smartphones again caused both a sea of rave reviews and a wave of negativity. The former were pleased with the improved iron and water resistance, while the latter criticized the corporation for being too slow in progress and lacking significant innovations.
Be that as it may, there are a lot of Apple fans all over the world. Some games are even released exclusively for the iOS platform. There may be a lot of reasons to buy an iPhone, and therefore we will not tell you for a long time why it is so good. iPhone is not bought for its characteristics.
As in the previous case, the price is the strongest minus that will hit the wallet of the Apple smartphone buyer. However, in the first 3 months of sales, the price dropped by 30%, which means that good dynamics will continue to continue!
HTC 10: the audio flagship
It may be unexpected, but yes - HTC 10 is really pretty good for mobile games! But he is not remarkable technical characteristics, which are standard for the flagship of 2016, but with their sound! The Taiwanese company has used the updated BoomSound platform with stereo speakers, so not only the graphics, but also the sound will be at their best!
The main speaker on the front side reproduces the high and mid frequencies, while for the additional speaker on the bottom low frequencies... It has become a kind of subwoofer for the device.
Other characteristics of the hardware and the screen are very similar to those of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. However, the device is much more affordable than the "Korean brother", so we highly recommend taking a closer look at it!
Xiaomi Mi5: performance without overpayments
If you want to play, but you are not ready to spend a lot of money on top brands, then take a closer look at the Xiaomi brand. And do not be confused that China is his homeland! For several years the company has been growing by leaps and bounds in terms of the quality of its products. Today they will easily give odds to the famous Samsung, LG or Apple.
For example, flagship Xiaomi Mi5 has the following characteristics: Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 820, 3GB RAM, 16MP camera and 5.15 '' screen.
But the main trump card of the Mi5, of course, is the price! Just look how low it is with such strong characteristics! Now scroll up the page and compare again with other smartphones!
Sony Xperia XZ: an alternative flagship
Sony is another big brand with flagships always at the top of performance. Current flagship Xperia XZ has a standard set of features: Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of internal. The 5.2-inch screen has a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. It was released almost the last of the entire list,.
While cameras are not an essential part of video games, they are what sets Sony apart from the competition. A pair of 23 + 13 megapixel cameras will create gorgeous photos or selfies wherever you are!
In terms of price, the Xperia XZ can be safely placed in the middle of the chart. Not expensive, but not cheap either!
