{"id":1309,"date":"2022-01-26T17:30:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T17:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/public\/resources\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2024-07-17T16:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:52:33","slug":"best-gaming-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/resources\/best-gaming-phones\/","title":{"rendered":"Best gaming phones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Nothing gives a phone a workout like gaming. Load up a recent title and you\u2019ll soon find out whether your mobile\u2019s processor, display and battery are up to the challenge. If you\u2019re getting stuttering, slow visuals, or you\u2019re simply running out of battery, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Our best gaming phones guide will help you choose a winner.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;309px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|0px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;387px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Games really are the best test of how well a device performs &#8211; so much so that game engines are often at the heart of benchmarking programs like 3DMark Wild Life. It takes millions of calculations per second to create, maintain and display a game world, with 3D games particularly taxing.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, some phones just aren\u2019t up to the challenge. You\u2019ll probably already know if your phone\u2019s any good for gaming, but if not there are telltale signs to look for. A small screen isn\u2019t a great start &#8211; you won\u2019t get as good a view of what\u2019s going on, and if the resolution\u2019s low there won\u2019t be as much detail.<\/p>\n<p>Most phones can handle simple 2D arcade games, but you might notice that the action slows down when things get hectic &#8211; during explosions or other effects, for example. 3D games are generally more taxing. Fast phones keep the action smooth and immersive, but older and slower phones can\u2019t keep up a convincing frame rate. If you\u2019re noticing stuttering video rather than continuous action, your phone is probably maxed out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;166px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-67px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/mozillion\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1646223997\/josue-ladoo-pelegrin-3c2JBfoqq8o-unsplash_yjl4rd.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Out of juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All those calculations burn through your battery\u2019s power. Even with the biggest battery, you\u2019ll be lucky to get more than a few hours of intensive playing between charges. If your phone already struggles to last a day on one charge, throwing in some gaming is a sure-fire way to end up out of power before bedtime.<\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the best gaming phones need a fast processor, a big battery, and a cracking display. Some purpose-designed gaming phones add extra memory, and very high refresh rates for the screen and touch interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, that means gaming phones tend to be expensive, and purpose-designed ones often sacrifice everyday practicality or good taste. With that in the mind, we\u2019ve picked the five best everyday phones for gaming, and included a couple of cheaper options for anyone on a budget. Find the perfect mobile platform in our best gaming phones guide.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px|auto|2px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price <\/strong><span> \u00a31,049 (from Apple)- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/products\/apple\/iphone-13-pro-max\">get iPhone 13 Pro Max deals on Mozillion<\/a><\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mozillion rating<\/strong><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why buy?<\/strong><span>The most powerful big gaming smartphone you can buy<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cheaper option<\/strong><span>Buy an iPhone 13 Pro<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;14px||||false|false&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#a5a5a5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone 13 Pro Max is probably the best overall gaming smartphone you can buy. First off, it\u2019s powered by the most powerful version of the most powerful processor available in a phone. In the flagship iPhone 13 models, Apple\u2019s A15 Bionic gets an extra graphics processing core, meaning it manages even higher framerates in the most demanding games.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of only two current phones to score more than 3,000 in the 3DMark Wild Life extreme benchmark, one of the most demanding tests of outright gaming performance. It also beats 14,000 on the Compute test in Geekbench 5 &#8211; even the mainstream iPhone 13 can\u2019t break 11,000.<\/p>\n<p>Happily, this performance is balanced with good efficiency. Powered by a substantial 4,352mAh battery, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can comfortably last a day\u2019s use &#8211; even once you throw some gaming into the mix.<\/p>\n<p>If this phone has a weakness compared to other big gaming phones, it\u2019s the comparatively modest 1,284&#215;2778 resolution of its 6.7\u201d OLED screen. There\u2019s also the small matter of Apple\u2019s TrueDepth front-facing camera. This black notch sits at the edge of the display where you might otherwise spot enemies earlier. In some games it can obscure menu content, too.<\/p>\n<p>The notch is an unfortunate drawback, but this phone\u2019s price tag could present a bigger obstacle. With Apple\u2019s pricing starting at \u00a31,049, it pays to seek out a better iPhone 13 Pro Max deal elsewhere. But if it\u2019s still a stretch, consider a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/search-brand\/apple\"> iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;264px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/mozillion\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1632487722\/glifakqdvbpbeyrsrnil.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price <\/strong><span>\u00a3949 (from Apple)  &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/products\/apple\/iphone-13-pro\">get iPhone 13 Pro deals on Mozillion<\/a><\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mozillion rating<\/strong><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why buy?<\/strong><span>The most powerful gaming smartphone you can buy<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cheaper option<\/strong><span>Buy an iPhone 13<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;87%&#8221; 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While still a decent gaming screen, this also has the limitation of Apple\u2019s TrueDepth camera notch, which can get in the way of game content. Its 1,170&#215;2,532 resolution also gives quite a bit away to the best gaming screens.<\/p>\n<p>This limitation aside, the iPhone 13 Pro is pretty much untouchable as a gaming platform, thanks to its insane A15 Bionic processor. It scored a peak of 3,188 on 3DMark Wild Life extreme &#8211; 44% higher than we recorded from the iPhone 12 Pro, itself one of the fastest phones out there. No other phones can get close.<\/p>\n<p>Although this phone has a smaller battery than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, it still looped an HD movie for a full 19 hours of playback &#8211; the longest we\u2019ve yet recorded. 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While fast, it\u2019s still beaten by several generations of iPhone, and many of today\u2019s other high-end Android phones. It\u2019s a different story in 3D benchmarks, however. The Pixel 6 Pro is the fastest Android phone in 3D Mark Wild Life extreme, and not far off the pace of the iPhone 11 family.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, it can back up that performance with great features elsewhere. Its 6.7\u201d screen is a cracker, featuring a 1,440&#215;3,120 resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. And inside its big, distinctive body, there\u2019s a huge 5,003mAh battery, good for around 16 hours of video playback, according to reviewers.<\/p>\n<p>The Google Pixel 6 Pro isn\u2019t the outright fastest gaming phone, but it\u2019s one of the quickest Android handsets you can get. 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It\u2019s got the edge on screen size and resolution, offering a fraction of an inch and a few pixels more, while the Pixel 6 Pro pips it on 3D benchmarks. Both share a 5,000mAh battery.<\/p>\n<p>With little to choose between them when it comes to the features that make a gaming phone, it\u2019s interesting to look at the other specs. The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G supports Samsung\u2019s S Pen, for fine input on the touchscreen, but the pen itself isn\u2019t included. This phone\u2019s quad camera system is one of the best you\u2019ll find, and its crazy 100x hybrid zoom can produce astonishing results.<\/p>\n<p>Overall it\u2019s hard to separate the two. The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is certainly one of the best Android gaming phones, but it\u2019s about \u00a3200 more than the Pixel 6 Pro. If you\u2019re tempted, see if you can get a better Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G deal on Mozillion.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px|auto|2px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||6px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price <\/strong><span>discontinued  &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozillion.com\/products\/apple\/iphone-12-pro-max\">buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max on Mozillion<\/a><\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mozillion rating<\/strong><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why buy?<\/strong><span>Fast, big, but cheaper<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cheaper option<\/strong><span>An iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;14px||||false|false&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#a5a5a5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>What if you want one of the best performing gaming phones you can get, but you don\u2019t have the budget for something high-end and brand new? Allow us to recommend Apple\u2019s iPhone 12 Pro Max. Although it\u2019s discontinued now, you can buy a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max for less than two-thirds the price of a new iPhone 13 Pro Max.<\/p>\n<p>Why bother? Primarily because the iPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by the A14 Bionic processor. While it\u2019s a generation behind the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13, it\u2019s still one of the most powerful chips in any phone, giving the iPhone 12 Pro Max stonking performance on even the latest 3D titles. In our tests, this phone scored 2,407 on the demanding 3DMark Wild Life extreme benchmark &#8211; 32% slower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, but only 5% behind the regular iPhone 13. More importantly, it\u2019s still way ahead of any Android rivals.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a slightly lower screen resolution than you\u2019d find on other big flagships such as Google\u2019s Pixel 6 Pro. 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The OnePlus 8 Pro is a great example, combining a large, high-res screen with the relatively high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip. Ignore OnePlus\u2019 own price &#8211; you can find it for much less on Mozillion.<\/p>\n<p>The OnePlus 8 Pro isn\u2019t as fast as today\u2019s high-end phones, but it\u2019s not bad, ranking around 30th fastest in Geekbench 5\u2019s multi-core CPU test. With around 1,100 points in the taxing 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark, it has slightly more than half the 3D power of today\u2019s fastest Android phones, meaning it\u2019s still capable of smooth framerates and slick gameplay in all but the most demanding games.<\/p>\n<p>And there\u2019s more to this phone than a decent processor. Its 6.6\u201d AMOLED screen offers 1,440&#215;3,168 pixels, with a slick 120Hz refresh rate and an under-display fingerprint sensor. 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