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...
Parading a stylish, sleek design, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is the follow-up to the Mi Mix from 2016. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 boasts a more appealing look and packs heavy punch for performance with flagship Qualcomm processor under the hood.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Key Specs & Features
5.99-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2160 pixels (403ppi)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core CPU
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 9 with 6GB / 8GB RAM
64GB, 128GB, or 256GB built-in Storage
12MP Rear...
Cubot X18 is a smartphone that will appeal to budget buyers who love watching movies on their devices. It packs a humongous HD+ display, impressive selfie camera and a quad-core processor.
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Cubot X18 Key Specs & Features
5.7-inch IPS Display, 1440 x 720 pixels (282ppi)
1.5GHz Qud-core Mediatek MT6737T with 3GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
32GB Built-in Storage, up to 128GB card
16MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
4G LTE Data
3200 mAh Removable Battery with Fast...
Doogee BL7000 is a smartphone for professionals, photography enthusiasts, and those who require immense battery power on a budget. Parading a pleasant design, the Doogee BL7000 offers three 13MP image sensors, a large FHD display, an octa-core CPU, and a behemoth of a battery.
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Doogee BL7000 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
1.5GHz Octa-core Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Built-in Storage
Dual 13MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor...
You may think of the Doogee BL5000 as the cheaper and, perhaps, more attractive alternative to the Doogee BL7000. It adds more curves while offering similar features as the other device, including dual rear cameras and processor.
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Doogee BL5000 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
1.5GHz Octa-core Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Built-in Storage
Dual 13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
4G LTE Data, up to 300...
Dubbed 'Flagship Rugged,' the Doogee S60 is one of those mobile phones built to take some beating. You may consider the Doogee S60, in a way, a cheaper alternative to a device like the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. Specs are pretty impressive, including a powerful processor, ample RAM and a humongous battery.
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Doogee S60 Key Specs & Features
5.2-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424ppi)
Octa-core Mediatek Helio P25 with 6GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Built-in Storage, supports up...
UmiDigi S2 Pro is the more premium variant of the UmiDigi S2. It features essentially the same full screen design offering a massive 5100 mAh battery, but with a more powerful chipset and 50% more memory. UmiDigi S2 Pro also offers a more brilliant display.
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UMiDigi S2 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.0-inch Touch Display, 1080 x 2160 pixels (402ppi)
2.6GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P25 CPU with 6GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Umi OS
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP + 5MP Dual Rear...
UmiDigi S2 is a flagship full screen phone from UmiDigi. The company calls it the 'World’s First 2-Day Lasting Full-Screen Phone', a reference to the phone's massive 5100 mAh battery. UmiDigi S2 offers a massive 6.0-inch screen on the body of a standard 5.5-inch phone.
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UMiDigi S2 Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1440 pixels (268ppi)
2.3GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P20 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) / Android 7 (Nougat), Umi OS
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP + 5MP...
Unveiled alongside the iPhone 8 and its Plus variant, the iPhone X was a special device marking the 10th anniversary of the Apple flagship smartphone. You can actually call it the iPhone Ten (iPhone 10). iPhone X offers a bit better specs than the other two, including facial recognition and a larger edge-to-edge OLED display.
For the latest offerings from Apple, see the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e.
iPhone X Key Specs and Features
5.8-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1125 x 2436 pixels (458 ppi)
Apple A11 Bionic Chipset
3GB RAM
iOS 11...
Apple's 2017 flagship smartphone, the iPhone 8 brought upgrades to the range. Sporting robust construction, the iPhone 8 brings along the 'most powerful chip' of the time, impressive cameras, Retina HD display, a glass body, wireless charging, and louder speakers. It also supports the latest iOS version, the iOS 16.4.1, making it a good entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Plus are the latest models of the iPhone.
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An Android One device, the Xiaomi Mi A1 (a.k.a Xiaomi Mi 5X in China) is an affordable mid-range offering that promises great user experience. Like some more expensive new smartphones, the Xiaomi Mi A1 offers you dual camera setup plus unadulterated, rich Android experience.
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Xiaomi Mi A1 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 652 Octa-core CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), AndroidOne
64GB Storage
Dual 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front...
Unveiled at IFA 2017, the LG V30 is a gorgeous smartphone promising awesome durability and superb performance. The LG V30 rocks a massive P-OLED display, dual cameras and robust Qualcomm processor, while also offering HDR 10 support.
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LG V30 Key Specs & Features
6.0-inch P-OLED Display, 1440 x 2880 pixels (537ppi)
Always-on Display with Dolby Vision and HDR10
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), LG UX 6.0+ UI
64GB or 128GB Storage with support for...
LeEco Le S3 is a smartphone that somehow belies its budget status in terms of looks and certain specs. It parades impressive design, huge Full HD display, octa-core Qualcomm processor and fingerprint scanner.
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LeEco Le S3 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 CPU
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with 3GB RAM
32GB Built-in Storage
16MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
4G LTE Data
3000 mAh Battery with Fast...
LeEco Le Pro3 is a smartphone for users who wish the cheaper Le S3 can offer even more robust performance. Parading similar design, the phone packs in a faster, more powerful processor, and greater storage.
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LeEco Le Pro3 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 CPU
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with 4GB / 6GB RAM
32GB, 64GB or 128GB Built-in Storage
16MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
4G...
Oukitel U22 is an innovative device that one can say is targeted at photography enthusiasts. It parades a camera setup like none you have probably seen before: dual rear and dual front shooters!
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Oukitel U22 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.3GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6580A CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
8MP + 2MP Dual Rear Camera and 5MP + 2MP Dual Front Camera
3G Data
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
2700 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
Looking at the Oukitel U22, one...
Ulefone Power 2 is a smartphone in the same category as the likes of the Vernee Thor Plus. It comes with a colossal battery, huge display, an octa-core processor and respectable RAM capacity.
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Ulefone Power 2 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
1.5GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T CPU
Android 7.0 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
64GB or 128GB Built-in Storage
16MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
4G LTE Data with VoLTE
6020 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
The Ulefone Power 2 features...
Unveiled in August 2017, the Lenovo K8 Note is the latest iteration in the affordable K series of phones by its maker. It comes with solid specs, including dual rear cameras, a 10-core processor and powerful battery.
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Lenovo K8 Note Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (267ppi)
2.3 Deca-core Mediatek Helio X23 CPU
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with 3GB / 4GB RAM
13MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
32GB or 64GB...
Lamborghini Alpha One is a smartphone for people who love to make class statements with their devices. This is a luxury phone, just what you would expect of anything bearing the 'Lamborghini' name. The Lamborghini Alpha One features a large Quad HD display, powerful processor and robust looking camera.
Lamborghini Alpha One Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (534ppi)
Premium Italian Leather on the back
Quad-core chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Android 7.1 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
64GB or 128GB Built-in Storage
20MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
LTE Data
3250 mAh Battery...
Sharp Aquos S2 is a smartphone you may want to check out if you are in the market for one sporting a bezel-less design. Sharp Aquos S2 packs a robust processor, ample RAM, and large, sharp looking display.
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Sharp Aquos S2 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2040 pixels (420ppi)
Octa-core chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 or 660)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
64GB or 128GB Built-in Storage
12MP + 8MP Dual Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint...
Sony Xperia L1 is a decent smartphone for those in the market for a mid-range offering. It features a 5.5-inch HD display, a quad-core processor, and a USB Type-C port.
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Sony Xperia L1 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.45 Quad-core Mediatek MT6737T CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
16GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
2620 mAh...
LG K8 (2017) may be considered the step-down variant of the K10 (2017) – less powerful but more affordable. The latest iteration of the LG K8 comes with a quad-core Qualcomm processor, 1.5GB RAM, and an HD display.
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LG K8 (2017) Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
1.4GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 1.5GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP...
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...
