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...
With Android Oreo™ (go edition), the 4G Nokia 1 is now available through accredited dealers
Lagos, Nigeria, 16.04.18 – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces that the Nokia 1 is now available to buy from accredited dealers for ₦27, 000 from 16th April, 2018.
A breakthrough in accessible technology, the Nokia 1 delivers smartphone essentials, refreshingly familiar design and the reassuring quality of a Nokia phone to fans around the world. Running the latest Android Oreo™ (Go edition), a version of Android for devices with 1GB RAM or less, the Nokia 1 delivers extraordinary value with an exceptional...
The Lenovo K5 Play is a stripped-down variant of the Lenovo K5. However, the smartphone has a nice build and comes at a price that does not break the bank. Lenovo K5 Play is suitable for average users that want a simple smartphone that can stand its ground.
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Released among the iteration of devices launched by Lenovo in 2018 it is still a great bargain in 2020. Lenovo seems to have integrated recent looks in smartphone design in the K5 Play.
Where to Buy Lenovo K5 Play
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You would likely have seen Lenovo smartphones and if not that their Laptops. However, the Lenovo brand has not been able to secure a top position in the smartphone scene especially in the budget category. The Lenovo K5 happens to be in that category and has some decent specs with a reasonable price tag to come with. Does the spec featured justify the price tag placed on the smartphone? Let's find out.
Where to Buy Lenovo K5
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Lenovo K5 Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS...
A quick introduction just in case you don't know, Xiaomi is a Chinese OEM responsible for pushing the almost tri bezel-less notch display you see from IPhone X which is now recently featured in more smartphones. Although their smartphones has no notch at least not yet. Starting from the Xiaomi Mi Mix which was actually tri bezel-less to Mi Mix 2 and now to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. All these smartphones has impressive screen to body ratio, though the last two has tiny bezels at the top and and sides.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
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Tecno is back with a bang!!! In January, they came with the Camon CM and got the attention of everyone. Now they are back again with something better! With its amazing full view display and a remarkably sleek and light design that makes the device sit comfortably when held, the new Tecno Camon X is no doubt an amazing piece of ingenuity.
Here we share Tecno Camon X unboxing (with photos) and our first impression of the device.
Quick Specs of the Tecno Camon X
Display: 6.0-inch HD+ Full View
Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio P23
Operating System: HiOS 3.3...
The new Huawei Honor 7C ( a. k. a Huawei Enjoy 8) is the Lite version of the Honor 7X and maybe the 'C' stands for cheaper,- don't mind me. However, the smartphone does have some nice features and a nicely built aluminium body to compliment it. Nonetheless, the smartphone has some compromises to reach that price tag that you can afford so don't expect much. Read further to have more information on the spec sheet of the Huawei Honor 7C smartphone and how much it will cost you.
Where to Buy Huawei Honor 7C
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The Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) is the predecessor of the Huawei Y7 Prime (2019). A budget entry is here but it has been around for a while already which explains why it was silently released. The new smartphone is kind of a global model of the Huawei Nova 2 Lite as introduced to Malaysia.
Where to Buy Huawei Y7 Prime (2018)
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Released alongside the Huawei P20 series, the smartphone enters into the budget category unlike the former series that includes premium smartphones. It is suitable...
The collaboration between both brands Porsche and Huawei is a masterpiece with some nice design and off the charts aesthetics. You might have taught the spearhead of Huawei's flagship was the Huawei P20 Pro but the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design is the phone to beat. It also has a better spec sheet compared to the Huawei P20 Pro like an under display fingerprint sensor, wireless charging, more storage space and a better display. However, the smartphone is quite expensive, so let's see if it is actually worth the luxury.
Where to Buy Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
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Honor is more or less a mid-range brand under Huawei and one of the recent additions is the Huawei Honor 7A. The new budget smartphone has modest specs and a nice build to go along. While the specs are not for ardent hardware followers, it is more than enough for average users. You also have perks like the latest software, fingerprint sensor and dual camera all packaged into a good looking smartphone. Read further to have more information on how much of a good buy this smartphone is.
Where to Buy Huawei Honor 7A
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Have you seen the Tecno Camon X? and you are just thinking only if it had a bit more of RAM, storage space or a more high-resolution display. Then the answer is not far fetched look to the Tecno Camon X Pro which was released alongside it and boasts of even more upgrades down to the camera.
The Tecno Camon X Pro has some interesting features and as much of a beauty as the standard variant. Let's have a look at what it has to offer and if it is actually worth the extra cost.
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Recently, Tecno one of the prominent budget smartphone maker in Nigeria and a number of other African countries released a number of smartphones. One of which is the Tecno Camon X, a stripped variant of the Camon X Pro.
The new smartphone comes with the latest design trend including a bezel-less screen with elegant tall 18:9 aspect ratio. Surely, the Tecno Camon X keeps up on how a modern smartphone should look like. In essence, the smartphone is one centered on taking pleasant selfies. You can consider this a followup of the Tecno Camon CM launched earlier in the year.
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A Lite version of the Huawei P20 was also unveiled alongside the other Huawei P20 Pro as part of the Huawei P-series. Like the Lite family, the smartphone has a trimmed down spec sheet of the original smartphone. Just incase you can't afford the more expensive models and don't mind the reduced specs, Then you should have a look at the smartphone. Join us as we have a closer observation of the smartphone and what it has in store for us.
Where to Buy Huawei P20 Lite
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Entering the category of premium smartphones to look out for is the latest flagship from Huawei. The new Huawei P20 Pro is a beauty at first sight with a top notch camera. Talking about notches, there is one at the top of the smartphone which reminds you of the IPhone X. Alongside the less premium Huawei P20, the smartphone is the first notch smartphone from Huawei. This is quite an interesting smartphone with promising features which we will be taking a look at as you go further.
Where to Buy Huawei P20 Pro
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Huawei just recently joined the league of notch smartphones with the release of Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The Huawei P20 being the obvious cheaper variant with more comparatively modest specs. The smartphone features a nice hardware and an impressive design to go along with it. The new smartphone has some interesting features with slight upgrades compared to the Huawei P10, its predecessor.
Where to Buy Huawei P20
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Huawei P20 Key Specs and Features
5.8-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2244 (428 ppi)
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We were all impressed when Vivo released its first in screen display on the Vivo X20 Plus UD. To continue the trend, it has just released another smartphone with the under the screen fingerprint sensor feature and it is tagged the Vivo X21 UD. The new smartphone was unveiled recently alongside the Vivo X21 which unlike this smartphone has its fingerprint sensor at the back. Both smartphones are more less the same with the only difference being the under display fingerprint sensor.
Vivo X21 UD Key Specs and Features
6.28-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 2280 X 1080 pixels (402 ppi)
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Vivo has been quite a busy bee with a number of smartphones already from the Chinese OEM this year. Remember the Vivo X20? Well this is the successor of the smartphone. The Vivo X21 was launched alongside the Vivo X21 UD, another variant that differs by only the position of the fingerprint sensor. The new smartphone also comes with a notch like the recently released Vivo V9 both of which was inspired by the iPhone X same as the UD variant.
Vivo X21 Key Specs and Features
6.28, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 2280 X 1080 pixels (402 ppi)
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660...
It is quite a common occurrence for smartphones to be modelled after an iPhone and it is certainly becoming one with the iPhone X. With smartphones from major smartphone makers like the Asus Zenfone 5 and the Oppo F7 already having the feature. The new Vivo V9 is another smartphone with a notch and certainly one that carries it quite well. Although unlike the Apple flagship, this is only a mid-range smartphone. However, it packs a number of features will we be taking a look at as we go on.
Vivo V9 Key Specs and Features
6.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive...
Late 2017, the Infinix Zero 5 and Infinix Zero 5 Pro were launched with a lot of fanfare. These two smartphones replaced the duo of Infinix Zero 4 and Zero 4 Plus as the latest flagship from Infinix. We got a Sandstone Black unit from Gearbest and will be sharing our Infinix Zero 5 unboxing photos here. The smartphone was available on Gearbest for $279.99, but is now out of stock. It is however still available on Jumia, Click Here
The Infinix Zero 5 is promising more performance than its predecessor with a new processor and 6GB RAM, which is...
Introducing ZTE's latest addition to the V-series which comes with a nice design, crisp display, fairly powerful hardware to mention a few. The new ZTE Nubia V18 is quite a nice offering with mid-range features and perfect for users that wants an all-round performing smartphone for a price that doesn't break the bank. Let's have a look at what the smartphone has to offer or if it is actually a good buy for you.
ZTE Nubia V18 Key Specs and Features
6.01-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (402 ppi)
Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 CPU with 4GB RAM
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The Lenovo S5 was one of the great mid-range smartphones of 2018. It offers a brilliant display and solid performance for its class. Lenovo S5 also sports good dual cameras on the back.
Where to Buy Lenovo S5
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Entering into the fierce competition with a bunch of other smartphones like Oppo F7, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Vivo V9 and so on. However, the Lenovo S5 happens to have a decent spec sheet too which we will be taking a look at to see how it...
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...
