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
This is where...
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...
The Camon X, which was released a few weeks ago has been making a lot of waves in the Nigerian market due to the high resolution 20MP front camera and some other cool features on the device. The Camon series has been known over the years to deliver great camera performance, especially in the selfie department. The new Camon X smartphone even takes this feat further.
The Camon X major focus is on the 20MP selfie camera which is breathtaking. In this article we will get to know all the great features of the Camon X and why you should...
If you didn’t find quite the specs you were looking for in our lists of best android phones under $100 and those below $300, here is another chance to see the specs that fit your pocket. However, you must be willing to spend more than the last list allowed. So, here is our list of the best android phones under $500.
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You all know that Honor is sort of the budget subsidiary of Huawei and in case you don't know, now you know. Following the release of the Huawei Mate 10, which by the way costs quite a sum, Huawei decided to release an Honor version that costs way less. The Huawei Honor View 10 is like a budget high-end smartphone, if that makes any sense to you, as it offers some high-end features at a fraction of the price. Don't get me wrong, the smartphone will cost you quite a bunch but not as much as the high-end smartphones.
Where...
Unveiling the 2018 edition of the Huawei Y6, which was first introduced back in 2015 and since then have been remodeled year by year. This year's version has the trending 18:9 aspect ratio and quite reduced bezels with some internal upgrades too. However, what you have here is still an entry-level smartphone in all ramification. You'll be missing a fingerprint sensor, although, it comes with a face unlock feature which might is not as efficient as that of the iPhone X but does quite well in enough light.
Where to Buy Huawei Y6 (2018)
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Coming to the most affordable of the E5 models, suitable for buyers on a tight budget. The smartphone doesn't have much, which is of course why they cost a relatively lesser amount . The Moto E5 Play is not much of an upgrade compared to last year's Moto E4, which is why you shouldn't get your hopes up on this one. Enough said, the smartphone still has some nice features like fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE to mention a few.
Moto E5 Play Key Specs and Features
5.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (282 ppi)
Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon...
Introducing the best of the E5-series recently unveiled by Motorola in the launch event held in Brazil. Unarguably, the Moto E5 Plus has the most attractive spec sheet and is definitely going to cost you more compared to the others, although not quite as much as the Moto G6 Plus. Besides having a large screen the Moto E5 Plus has an enormous battery capacity. As if this is not enough, the smartphone comes with a nice metallic design with minimal bezels.
Where to Buy Moto E5 Plus
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Moto E5 Plus Key...
Motorola added to the E-series in its latest release event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Moto E5-series unveiled comprises of more budget smartphones compared to the G6 smartphones. Even the least of the G6 bunch, which is the Moto G6 Play is more expensive than the Moto E5 by quite a sum. Despite this, the Moto E5 has some decent features some of which even equals that of the more premium Moto G6 Play like rear camera, screen size and resolution.
Where to Buy Moto E5
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Moto E5 Key Specs and...
Are you looking for the best Android phones under 90,000 Naira? Keep reading, we have some recommendations. There are very few Android phones under 90,000 Naira in Nigeria right now, and we have scoured the market to find the best of them.
Most of the smartphones on this list are for consumers with extremely tight budgets and will come with tradeoffs. Most of them are entry-level devices offering 2GB or 3GB RAM. There is currently no new 5G phone under 90,000 Naira in Nigeria.
Having begun the next level with devices starting at ₦80,000, here we are again with the list...
Also among the iterations of smartphones released in Sao Paulo, Brazil is the least of the bunch - the Moto G6 Play. The smartphone happens to have a trimmed down spec sheet compared to the Moto G6 and G6 Plus. However, it is more affordable than the others and has quite a number of decent offering. You would also get some premium features like a fingerprint sensor, a nice 18:9 aspect ratio and very impressive glass build.
Where to Buy Moto G6 Play
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Moto G6 Play Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch,...
Following the G-series launch event of Motorola in Sap Paulo , Brazil. Three smartphones out of which the Moto G6 Plus is the most premium and unequivocally the most expensive. The new smartphone is bigger and better than its predecessor and also has the same nice Corning Gorilla Glass build as the Moto G6. Also, the smartphone has a nice 18:9 aspect ratio, trimmed bezels and faster hardware. As a mid-range smartphone, the Moto G6 Plus is a complete package from inside out.
Where to Buy Moto G6 Plus
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Moto G6...
Motorola recently welcomed a new series of smartphones into the budget mid-range scene with the G-series. The Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus are the next in line after last year's G5 series which was quite a success. Now it is better, attractive and faster with some noticeable improvement here and there. One of the obvious changes made is inclusion of an extra camera at the rear, 18:9 aspect ratio and a more attractive Corning Gorilla Glass build.
Where to Buy Moto G6
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Moto G6 Key Specs and Features
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Are you in the market for a smartphone and 80,000 Naira is your budget? Keep reading, we have some great recommendations for you. After extensive market research, we have compiled a list of some of the best Android phones under 80,000 Naira. You can buy them at online retailers like Jumia Nigeria or reliable local phone retailers.
If you have been in the market for a smartphone recently, you know by now that the ₦80,000 price range is for entry-level devices. So, do not expect too much from these devices.
For the bigger spenders, flagship lovers, and heavy users, the models...
Finances are always a factor when buying anything, and mobiles are no exceptions. And whilst top-end flagship phones are going for close to 600,000 nowadays, there are plenty of budget options available.
In fact, there are more budget Android phones than ever on shelves, some for as low as 20,000. The real question though is whether those cheap Android phones are worth it, so let’s take a look...
It’s Cheap for a Reason
Let’s start with the basic truth: a cheap Android is cheap for a reason. That reason might not necessarily be a bad reason, but it’s there.
No matter what you...
You should not buy a new mobile phone in 2021 until you read this!
Mobile phones these days have become important devices that we cannot live without. This is because they are the first things we think about when it comes to taking pictures, saving documents, browsing the internet and at times we use them to charge other phones.
The challenge comes when you think about the new arrivals from Apple, Samsung, and Google where all are designed in a manner that you can’t tell which one is best for your needs.
Many mobile phone users buy their phones from their local...
Quite a number of smartphones was inspired by the Xiaomi Mi Mix, although, mainly from Chinese OEMs by the way. The Maze Alpha was one of them and even if tI doesn't carry the 'Mix' moniker like the others, it is more or less the same design dub as them.This bring a tri bezel-less approach with the only obvious one being at the bottom. In terms of specs, the smartphone also has a decent offering on paper, have a look at what the smartphone has to offer.
Maze Alpha Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X...
Can you recall the battery juggernaut from Ulefone last year? This is the follow up and it comes with more power. However, the new smartphone can not be regarded as an all round upgrade because some of the features in the Ulefone Power 3 had been downgraded except battery capacity which instead received a slight bump. The Ulefone Power 3S has some pretty interesting features and comes with the trendy looks.
Where to Buy Ulefone Power 3S
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Ulefone Power 3S Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X...
Born out of the collaboration of LG and Verizon comes the new low budget LG Zone 4. Like it's predecessor , LG Oprimus Zone 3 which launched in a similar manner with Verizon. The new smartphone has entry level specs which means it also affordable and accessible by budget spenders. However, it comes with some perks like 4G LTE and fingerprint sensor, a feature you don't see often in this category of smartphones.
Where to Buy LG Zone 4
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LG Zone 4 Key Specs and...
Tecno's spring launch saw the release of a bunch of smartphones among which you have the F-series. The best of the F-series bunch released happens to be the Tecno POP1 or you can call it Tecno F3. Like the rest of the smartphones, the Tecno F3 looks to bring you a lovely affordable device as well as the recent 18:9 full view trend to enjoy. Cool right? Yes, I know you would say that. Let's get right into it then.
Where to Buy Tecno F3 (Tecno POP 1)
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Tecno is entering into the low budget scene this year, with the new Tecno F2, a slight upgrade of the Tecno F1. Like its lesser variant, the smartphone has low range specs definitely not ideal if you are looking for a smartphone with plenty features. However, there are still considerable similarities between the two smartphones like having the same processor, storage space, camera set up and so on.
Where to Buy Tecno F2
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Tecno F2 Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 854...
Remember the Tecno launch event held in Lagos recently? This is one of the smartphone unveiled at the event alongside its other sibling in the F-series, the Tecno F2. The Tecno F1 is absolutely a budget smartphone and as such does not offer much features. Hence, the smartphone is aggressively priced and suitable for users that want a second smartphone or on a very tight budget.
Where to Buy Tecno F1
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Tecno F1 Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 854 X 480...
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...
