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The best phone for gaming has more than one right answer in 2018, and that's good news because talented developers are bringing more 3D

games from the consoles straight to your mobile handset, including Fortnite and PUBG Mobile.The best gaming smartphones will not only let

on the options in their app stores, the power of their components, the quality of their screens, the size of their batteries, their support

experience.1

iPhone XIt's all about the App StoreRelease date: October 2017 | Weight: 174g | Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm | OS: iOS 11 | Screen size:

Part of this is due to the love developers show the App Store

And, the best way to play those games is on a brand new iPhone X.The iPhone X has a slightly bigger battery than the iPhone 8 Plus, which

should give it enough power to game for a while

iPhone 8 PlusPowerful specs and a big screenRelease date: September 2017 | Weight: 202g | Dimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm | OS: iOS 11 |

it: Apple has two amazing phones with big, sharp displays powered by top-of-the-line specs

The same internals and App Store that earned the iPhone X the top spot on this list earn the iPhone 8 Plus the second spot.The iPhone 8 Plus

has a less-showy Full HD display, but in our experience is still great for gaming

The 5.5-inch screen is plenty spacious

more to offer gamers.3

Galaxy S9 and S9 PlusRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 6.2-inch

S9 Plus into one spot, because they both offer nearly the same incredible smartphone gaming experience with only a minor difference in

both in game and out

The S9 has a plenty large and plenty sharp 1440 X 2960, 5.8-inch display, and the S9 Plus has an even larger 6.2-inch display with the same

resolution

with taking screenshots, recording gameplay, and keeping notifications out of the way

Sony Xperia XZ2From the makers of PlayStationRelease date: February 2018 | Weight: 198g | Dimensions: 153 x 72 x 11.1mm | OS: Android 8 |

5MPBeautiful HDR displayDynamic Vibration SystemDynamic Vibration a gimmickNot easily available in the USAided by a 5.7-inch 1080 x 2160 HDR

This new offering from Sony is simply a great phone, and having the latest Qualcomm system-on-a-chip gives it stunning video game

It has dual front-facing speakers, for a quality stereo experience

The 3,180mAh battery offers decent gaming battery life as well

And, for mobile gamers that have a big library, microSD support provides up to 400GB of extra storage.A unique feature that can make mobile

4,000mAh batteryLast year's Snapdragon 835 chipBig and bulkyThe Razer Phone is an Android device meant for mobile gaming, and it has the

specs to prove it

battery for long playtimes, and some of the best smartphone speakers around for rocking game audio

There may not have been a smartphone so focused on gaming since the notorious Nokia N-Gage

Expandable storage via microSD is just a bonus perk.6

Moto Z2 ForceGaming with a controller modRelease date: August 2017 | Weight: 143g | Dimensions: 155.8 x 76 x 6.1mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen

| Front camera: 5MPTons of fun add-on modsGoogle Daydream-ready VRBattery life is just okayLast year's great specsThe Moto Z2 Force is a

curious case

gaming smartphone

of other gamer-friendly buttons

Having physical controls for smartphone games is a double bonus, since they will easier to use while making the screen easier to see (you

The Moto GamePad even has a 3.5mm headphone jack.When it comes to virtual reality, the Moto Z2 Force is ready

experience.7

the Pixel 2 XL, also has what it takes to be a great gaming smartphone

list, the Pixel 2 XL is running a Snapdragon 835 chipset, which will deliver smooth gaming performance in most mobile games

coverage that can help eliminate concerns of losing connection to online games.8

LG V30LG's best phone for gamingRelease date: September 2017 | Weight: 158g | Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen

Front camera: 5MPStreamlined designExcellent audio performanceLast year's great specsSoon to be replacedThe LG V30 is simply an excellent

phone

It has the sharp, large screen and the powerful processor needed to offer a great mobile gaming experience

3,300mAh battery offers a bit more game time than a typical smartphone battery

Asus Zenfone 4 Pro A performer at a better priceRelease date: August 2017 | Weight: 175g | Dimensions: 156.9 x 75.6 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8

12MP+16MP | Front camera: 8MPCheaper than most gaming phonesA nice 5.5-inch AMOLED displaySoon to be replaced by the 5ZLast year's great

specsThe Asus Zenfone 4 Pro is a high performer with a more appealing price than a lot of the competition on this list

phones on this list, it will perform admirably at Full HD

Since lower resolutions are easier on the hardware, focus can go into consistently smooth gameplay and better graphics.The big 3,600mAh

battery paired with a smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display are a great formula for long battery life

And, microSD support means plenty of room for games, movies, or whatever else

The upcoming Asus Zenfone 5Z with Snapdragon 845 is expected later this year, and is likely to find its way onto this list then.10

Samsung Galaxy S8Last year's top Android performer at a discountRelease date: April 2017 | Weight: 173g | Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm |

lot cheaper

It has the same 1440x2960 Super AMOLED display that never fails to dazzle the eyes

It has an equally sized 3,000mAh battery

It also can slot into a Gear VR headset.The big difference is that the Galaxy S8 runs on the older Snapdragon 835 chipset (or Exynos 8895

for most of the world)

Still, the older chipset is plenty capable of high quality mobile gaming

Like the S9, the Galaxy S8 can also connect to a Samsung DeX Pad for use with a full computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse

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