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 Sony Xperia 5 II comes in as a follow up of the previously released Sony Xperia 5. It is also falls in line as a slightly less premium option to the Sony Xperia 1 II. Onboard the Xperia 5 II is a hardware combo that places it in the flagship territory. What's more, it offers immense support for top-notch smartphone gaming, smartphone photography, and lots more.
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Sony Xperia 5 II Key Specs & Features
6.1-inch OLED Display, 1080 x...
The Motorola Razr 5G succeeds the Motorola Razr 2019, bringing to table upgrades that make for a more capable clamshell smartphone with a foldable display. Highlights of the upgrades include a more powerful processor, improved cameras, a bigger battery more storage, and lots more.
Motorola Razr 5G Key Specs & Features
6.2-inch, Foldable P-OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1440 X 3040 pixels 371 PPI (Unfolded)
Second external G-OLED display, 2.7 inches, 600 x 800 Pixels
Android 10
8GB RAM
Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
256GB built-in Storage
48MP Camera
5G
15W Fast Charging Capacity
non-removable 2,800mAh Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Motorola...
The BV9900E is a slightly more subtle / less premium sibling to the Blackview BV9900. In comparison, it bootles up less powerful smartphone hardware in the same tough chassis, that offers protection against tough terrains. As such it bears an IP68 / IP69K rating.
Where to Buy Blackview BV9900E
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Blackview BV9900E Key Specs & Features
5.84-inch FHD+ IPS Touchscreen, 1080 x 2290 Pixels, 432 PPI
Android 10.0
6GB RAM
MediaTek Helio P90 Processor
128GB Built-in Storage
48MP + 0.3MP + 16MP + 2MP Rear Cameras
16MP Front Camera
4G LTE
Water and Dust Proof...
The LG Wing 5G is a pretty device. This device is one of the first smartphones from LG’s Explorer Project and it brings in a unique design that solves smartphone usage problems we have lived with for many years now.
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Below is the LG Wing 5G body design and specifications.
LG Wing 5G Key Specs & Features
6.8 inches Rotating P-OLED Display, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi), Secondary Display: 3.9 inches G-OLED, 1080 x 1240 pixels
Android 10
Octa-core...
The Motorola Moto E7 Plus is a new mid-range smartphone from the Lenovo-owned company. The handset was announced with a large screen display size of 6.5-inch LCD, a 64GB inbuilt storage, and 4GB RAM.
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Motorola Moto E7 Plus Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
4GB RAM
64GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
48 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
8 MP Front...
The Vivo Y51 is the latest 2020 version of the old Vivo Y51 announced since 2015. The smartphone brings in some new features and also packs a modern body design. It sports a 6.53-inch Super AMOLED display and four rear cameras.
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The new Vivo phone was announced in Pakistan boasting an AMOLED display, quad rear cameras, and also large battery capacity.
Vivo Y51 Key Specs & Features
6.38 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~404 ppi)
Android 10, Funtouch 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM665...
The Vivo Y20i is the more affordable version of Vivo Y20 and the device maintains the same body design and features. The slight difference is the 3GB RAM instead of the 4GB RAM on the later. In fact, in some countries like Nigeria the Y20i is sold as the 3GB RAM version of the Y20.
Where to Buy Vivo Y20i
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Apart from that, it still packs the same Fullview Display size of 6.51 inches and it runs on the Android 10 operating system.
Vivo Y20i Key Specs & Features
6.51 inch IPS...
Huawei has just announced a new smartphone with a moniker Huawei Y9a. The phone is the tweak version of Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus 5G unveiled recently in China. Huawei Y9A sports a 6.63-inch IPS display and four cameras.
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The phone comes with a MediaTek helio G80, 64MP quad-camera, 4300 mAh battery alongside 40W fast charging. Let us look at the device's full specification, pricing, and availability.
Huawei Y9A Key Specs & Features
6.63 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels,...
The Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC joins the list of top-notch upper-midrange smartphones released by the Xiaomi-Poco brand. Packed in, is a smartphone hardware combo that is an improvement of what we got on the Poco X2 which was released earlier this year, all for a price tag that falls within the $200 price range.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
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Poco X2 Key Specs & Features
6.67-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR 10, 395 PPI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon...
Umidigi A7s is the first entry-level smartphone with a contactless thermometer, a feature it shares with the Umidigi A9 and Umidigi A9 Pro. The fact that many reputable smartphone brands have flooded the low budget market shows that it's going to take a lot more than having a low price tag and regular specs to make waves. Umidigi understands this and this is probably why they added a contactless thermometer to the Umidigi A7s, a less premium sibling to the Umidigi A7.
Where to Buy Umidigi A7s
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Umidigi A7s Key Specs and Features
6.53-inch HD+ LCD Display,...
The Xiaomi Poco M2 is a less premium sibling to the previously released Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro. It also happens to be the most subtle smartphone from Poco. What's more, it bears the same chassis design and specs sheet as seen on the Xiaomi Redmi 9. To buttress this point, we explore its specs and price, which will also help you make your purchase decision.
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Poco M2 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.67-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 Pixels (395 PPI)
Android...
The Vivo Y20 is a budget smartphone that brings in more power for fun. The handset has a large battery of 5000 mAh and it also comes with a large display size of 6.51 inches and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Where to Buy Vivo Y20
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It was announced alongside the Vivo Y20i, which is also marketed as the 3GB RAM model of the Vivo Y20 is some countries like Nigeria.
Vivo Y20 Key Specs & Features
6.51 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
Android 10, Funtouch...
The Ulefone Armor 9E is a sequel to the previously released Ulefone Armor 9. It comes in a very identical chassis in both aesthetics and ruggedness, Packing in similar hardware. It bears a lot of the star features we got acquainted with on the former but forfeits the thermal image camera, which paves way for a new camera that facilitates a different camera setup.
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Ulefone Armor 9E Key Specs & Features
6.3-inch IPS LCD Display, 2340 x 1080 pixels (424 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core...
Less than a year of the Tecno Camon 15 Premier's existence, Tecno is back with a follow-up smartphone dubbed the Tecno Camon 16 Premier, which comes in as Tecno's first true mid-range smartphone. It packs in a set of improved cameras, alongside a spec sheet that bears resemblance to what we have on the Infinix Zero 8.
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Tecno Camon 16 Premier Key Specs and Features
6.9-inch IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2460 Pixels, (374 PPI )
Android 10.0; HIOS 7.0
Octa-Core MediaTek Helio...
The Realme 7 is a new budget smartphone that was officially announced in India. The device comes with a 64 MP main camera, an Helio G95 gaming-centric MediaTek chipset, and a large battery capacity of 5000 mAh.
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The handset share features in common with the newly launched Infinix Zero 8.
Realme 7 Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
Android 10, Realme UI
Octa-core Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)
6GB, 8GB RAM
64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage up...
The Realme 7 Pro is the advanced version of the Realme 7 smartphone. The android phone comes with some upgrade that includes a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 32 MP front camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and enough inbuilt storage.
Where to Buy Realme 7 Pro
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It's only on the battery that it slightly has a downgrade. Offering a 4500 mAh battery instead of 5000 mAh on the vanilla model. The good news is that the battery packs a 65W fast charging technology.
Realme 7 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.4 inches Super...
The Asus Zenfone 7 is the successor to the Asus Zenfone 6. It improves on the signature flip camera mechanism and also adds more powerful smartphone hardware for improved performance. As such you get the Snapdragon 865 processor, a faster charge mechanism, improved cameras, and lots more.
Where to Buy ASUS Zenfone 7
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Asus Zenfone 7 Key Specs and Features
6.67-inch, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, HDR10+, 90Hz Refresh Rate, (395 PPI)
Android 10, ZenUI 7
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
6GB/8GB...
The Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is the more premium sibling to the standard Asus Zenfone 7 It packs in a more powerful processor, bigger storage, and lots more. The reason behind the creation of a smartphone isn't far fetched, it was created for enthusiasts who cravings for the apex.
Where to Buy ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro
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Asus Zenfone 7 Pro Key Specs and Features
6.67-inch, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, HDR10+, 90Hz Refresh Rate, (395 PPI)
Android 10, ZenUI 7
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus (7...
The Realme X7 comes in as a more affordable 5G smartphone which brings 5G internet connectivity to the reach of enthusiasts whose budget falls within the 200 dollar range. Highlights of the Realme X7 includes a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor, 65W fast charging capacity, quad rear cameras. In summary, it offers enthusiasts a solid mid-range smartphone hardware.
Where to Buy Realme X7
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Realme X7 Key Specs & Features
6.4-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, (411 PPI)
Android 10, Realme UI
Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7nm)
6GB /...
The Realme X7 Pro is the more premium sibling to the standard Realme X7. In contrast, you get a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity processor, bigger storage, a faster 120Hz refresh rate on the display and lots more. It's a pro smartphone for enthusiasts who are not totally satisfied with the standard X7.
Where to Buy Realme X7 Pro
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Realme X7 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.55-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate (411 PPI)
Android 10, Realme UI
Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G (7nm)
8GB...
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...
