Mobile gaming has come a long way. Today's smartphones can run increasingly demanding titles at high frame rates, but sustained gaming presents a different challenge: maintaining consistent performance over time.
During extended gameplay, processors and other components generate heat. As temperatures rise, devices may need to manage their performance to control thermal load. For casual players, this may be barely noticeable. For competitive gamers, however, even inconsistent performance can matter when split-second reactions, precision, and responsiveness can determine a match's outcome.
The challenge is even more pronounced for gaming content creators. Long recording sessions, livestreaming, and multitasking can add to an already demanding workload, making thermal management an increasingly important consideration when choosing a gaming smartphone.
Why built-in cooling matters
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Your phone is basically your wallet, camera, office, and lifeline to everyone you know — so when it starts acting up, it's more than an inconvenience. A cracked screen, a battery that dies by lunchtime, or a charging port that suddenly stops cooperating can throw off your whole day. For most people, the first instinct is to panic and book the nearest repair appointment, but that isn't always necessary.
The good news? Not every phone problem needs a trip to a repair shop. With a bit of patience, a few basic supplies, and a clear set of steps, you can solve many of the most common issues yourself — and know exactly when it's time to call in a professional...
Meizu Note 9 is another interesting mid-range smartphone that got into the market through Chinese OEM, Meizu. The upper mid-range device succeeds the Meizu Note 8 in the Note series. Updated with the Snapdragon 675 chip, the affordable phone coughs out smooth performance in real time. Also, it comes with a stunning 48MP Sony Camera in its dual rear setup.
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Meizu Note 9 Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2244 (403 ppi)
Android 9.0 Pie OS
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 CPU with 4GB/6GB RAM
64GB/128GB built-in storage...
Ever since Umi changed to Umidigi, they've been a constant figure in the smartphone market. One of their latest devices is the Umidigi S3 Pro. The smartphone is an update to the Umidigi S2 Pro. Also, Umidigi S3 Pro is one of the few smartphones to sport the superb MediaTek Helio P70. It offers a solid battery life thanks to its 5,150 mAh battery.
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While the Umidigi S3 Pro is great, a new product has now been added to the Umidigi S Series. The latest member...
Of all the 2019 released Moto G7 smartphones, the Motorola Moto G7 Play is the most affordable and pocket-friendly. Truth be told, the Moto G7 line of devices are designed for cost friendliness but this specific one makes you smile more to your bank account. Loaded with sleek internals such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 and 32GB storage, you can't avoid being attracted to the phone.
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Motorola Moto G7 Play Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 X 1512 pixels
Android Pie OS
Octa-core...
Judging by its name, the Motorola Moto G7 Power is a smartphone primed for endurance and durability. The qualities mentioned above are conferred on the phone by its humongous 5,000mAh battery. In the Motorola Moto G7 family, it stands out because of its incredible battery life. It is kilometers apart from the pack in this regard. However, it isn't as loaded as the rest because there are a few trade-offs.
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Motorola Moto G7 Power Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 X 1570 pixels
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Focusing on the budget market, Motorola Moto G7 makes an entry into the smartphone scene. Motorola Moto G7 is an interesting smartphone that strikes balance between design, features, specs and price in a very competitive ecosystem. As a member of the new G7 series, it is equipped with fascinating technical specs that'll discussed as we proceed.
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Motorola Moto G7 Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2270 pixels
Android Pie OS
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 CPU with 4GB RAM
64GB built-in storage space, up...
The Lenovo K5 Play is another option in the ever exploding market for affordable smartphones. While many affordable smartphones offer Mediatek CPU, the K5 Play distinguishes itself with a Qualcomm processor and an impressive lineup of specs all at a price that is around $120. We got our hands on the black model and will be revealing our Lenovo K5 Play unboxing photos and videos here.
Coming in at a price of around $120 in Lenovo's official store on AliExpress, the K5 Play seems like a great bargain considering that it boasts of an octa-core Qualcomm processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB...
Joining the budget Huawei Y lineup for the year is the Huawei Y7 (2019). The smartphone continues Huawei's thoughtfulness towards coughing out affordable smartphones with deserving specifications and features. On this device, Huawei expresses the dewdrop notch that's been its primary design outlay for its smartphones in recent times.
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Huawei Y7 (2019) Key Specs and Features
6.26-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1520 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo OS (Emotion UI 8.2)
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 CPU with 3GB RAM
32GB built-in storage, up to 512GB Memory...
Recently, LG K50 got announced by LG into the budget K series. Like most top brands out there, LG has a reputation for diversifying its category of smartphones. The K series happens to fall into the cheap and affordable segment. Mind you, LG K50 was unveiled alongside smartphones the LG K40, other notable budget devices. It presents dual rear cameras, bigger memory, and larger battery capacity when compared to its current K lineup sibling.
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LG K50 Key Specs and Features
6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,...
Launched into the budget market, the LG K40 keeps up the LG K line of smartphones. It entered the market alongside LG K50 and LG Q60. One thing found in LG K40, which common to the other smartphones is the dedicated Google Assistant button. Also, DTS: X 3D Surround Sound redefines the sound output of the device. Truthfully, the smartphone is a low cost smartphone that fits the bill.
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LG K40 Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels (269...
Alongside the newly unveiled Nokia 3.2, HMD Global announced the Nokia 4.2, another Nokia smartphone operating with the Android One platform. It arrives as the first Nokia Android phone with "4" in its branding. Dual cameras, quantifiable memory, and dewdrop display are few of the features that make the smartphone adorable.
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Nokia 4.2 Key Specs and Features
5.71-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1520 pixels (295 ppi)
Android 9 Pie OS (Android One)
Octa-core 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
2GB RAM / 3GB RAM
13MP + 2MP...
The Mate X is Huawei's answer for the Galaxy Fold. Huawei Mate X brings 5G and a futuristic foldable design. Gone are the days when Sci-fi remained fiction we see in movies, now, foldable smartphones are becoming a thing. Just like Samsung, Huawei has shown to the world its futuristic foldable smartphone known as the Huawei Mate X.
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The smartphone folds on its back rather than inwardly like a book, the way Samsung Galaxy Fold works. Consequentially, the smartphone comes with a single foldable...
LG has announced the LG Q60, a mid-range smartphone that'll compete with the likes of China's Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo mid-range phones. The Korean OEM devised the LG Q60 to raise its bar in the budget market. Typically, LG isn't known for offering much value in the mid-range market when compared to those Chinese trios. That's about to change with this new LG Q60 with triple camera setup.
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LG Q60 Key Specs and Features
6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels (269 ppi)
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During the Mobile World Congress 2019, HMD Global's Nokia brand took the wraps off its latest super-budget smartphone - Nokia 3.2. Apparently, the smartphone stays within the Android One Project Nokia and Google has had to go on for a while. In fact, it is the follow-up to the Android One powered Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 3.1 Plus.
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Nokia 3.2 Key Specs and Features
6.26-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels (269 ppi)
Android 9 Pie OS (Android One)
Quad-core 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
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HMD Global took the wraps off its premium smartphone for the year known as the Nokia 9 PureView. Over the years, the Nokia brand has been battling hard in the market to keep its relevance. The release of this flagship phone not only continues Nokia relevance but also secures the brand's position among the big guns. Its photography unit is one of the hallmark features that rates the smartphone highly. In accordance, five exceptional cameras are incorporated into the rear of the device. Even the array of these camera sensors adds spice to the ergonomics of this smartphone.
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If you are looking for a good entry level to mid-range smartphone that is not from Tecno or Infinix, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is one model to consider especially if you are looking for a product from a prestigious global brand. We got our hands on the blue model and will be unveiling our Nokia 3.1 Plus unboxing photos and video here.
Priced around 36,000 Naira (around $100) on Jumia Nigeria, the Nokia 3.1 Plus looks well priced considering its features. Our Nokia 3.1 Plus unboxing features the model with 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage, but there is also...
To begin with, the Tecno Spark 3 Pro is the higher edition of the Tecno Spark 3 Android phone. In the same vein, it arrives as the sequel to the Tecno Spark 2 Pro released same time last year. The Pro edition ticks the boxes that its younger sibling lacked the ability to tick. Segments that top this list are the 4G LTE and storage unit where this Pro model shines with a double portion of the Spark 3's storage.
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Transsions Holding company, Tecno Mobile recently launched the Tecno Spark 3 at an event in Lagos. It was unveiled alongside a bigger version known as the Tecno Spark 3 Pro. The smartphone succeeds the Tecno Spark 2 in the Youth-focused Spark series. Unsurprisingly, the device features the notch design, super full view display, sizeable 3,500mAh battery, and AI-powered cameras.
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You may be interested on the newer members of the Spark Series like Tecno Spark 5, Tecno Spark 5 Air,...
In the season where 5G smartphones are the rave, LG has announced its 5G smartphone called the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. From its name, it's easy to deduce that 5G connectivity is one of the primary selling points. For the fast-paced connectivity to be up and running, the South Korean OEM implemented the superb Snapdragon 855.
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G Key Specs and Features
6.4-inch P-OLED Display, 1440 x 3120 pixels (539 ppi)
HDR10, Always-on Display, Dolby Vision
Android 9.0 Pie OS
Octa-core...
The smartphone niche has witnessed different game-focused devices whose focus have been on hardcore gaming. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is the latest edifice to enter into such segment. It is the sequel to last year's Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, Xiaomi's sophomore game-centric smartphone. Unveiled at the Game Developers Conference event, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 depicts Xiaomi's strong intention to dominate the smartphone gaming sphere.
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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Key Specs and Features
6.39-inch, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 (403 ppi)
Android 9.0...
LG G8s ThinQ is a more premium edition of the stellar LG G8 ThinQ. Indeed, those are mouth-watering qualifications to describe a smartphone in less than fifteen words. Truthfully, the smartphone is loaded with a plethora of nifty features that sets it on the pedestal of vibrant flagship smartphones. The total of five picture-worthy sensors signifies how photography-focused this smartphone is. Also, the phone adds a tad bit of juice to its power pack.
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LG G8s ThinQ Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, AMOLED capacitive...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the top-of-the-line in the latest iteration of Samsung's hugely successful A-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: to...
The itel Power 80 is the newest entry in itel's battery-first P-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: deliver marathon endurance without stretching...
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the latest iteration of Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series smartphones. It offers only slight upgrades to the Galaxy A16 5G, like...
