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...
The Samsung Galaxy M51 is a new smartphone that was announced quietly by Samsung. The device major highlight is the massive 7000 mAh battery and it also packs a large display size of 6.7 inches.
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It features 64 MP quad rear cameras, and 8GB RAM, and inbuilt storage of 128GB.
Samsung Galaxy M51 Key Specs & Features
6.7 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi)
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730...
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy A42 5G and the android phone is coming as Samsung cheapest 5G phone. It packs some great cameras setup, a large battery, and also packs a large screen size of 6.6 inches.
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Key Specs & Features
6.6 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, (399 PPI)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G - 7 nm
6GB, 8GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
48...
The ZTE Axon 20 5G is the world's first smartphone with an under-display camera and it comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner as well. ZTE Axon 20 5G sports a 6.92-inch OLED display and four rear cameras.
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The device comes with plenty of new features onboard and the good news is that its a budget phone. It offers a large 6.92 inches OLED display and 64 MP rear camera setup.
ZTE Axon 20 5G Key Specs & Features
6.92...
Oppo F17 is a new smartphone in the F series and the device comes with a sleek body design and a punch hole. This is the successor of the Oppo F15 that was announced some months ago. Oppo F17 features a 6.44-inch display and four rear cameras.
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The phone has a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel and also an impressive camera setup.
Oppo F17 Key Specs & Features
6.44 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi)
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Octa-core Qualcomm SM6115...
The Oppo F17 Pro is the advanced version of the Oppo F17 and just like the later, the smartphone is also taunted as the slimmest and lightest phone in the F-series. It has a 6.43-inches in size, 48MP Samsung, and also a 4015 mAh battery capacity.
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Oppo F17 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.43 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi)
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Octa-core Mediatek Helio P95 (12 nm)
8GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory...
The Infinix Zero 8 can best be described as a potential breakthrough smartphone for Infinix. This is hinged on the fact that it bears a lot of features that enthusiasts have been wanting to see on Infinix smartphones for quite some time now.
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Infinix has finally manufactured a smartphone that passes as a true mid-ranger. Highlights of this smartphone include an Helio G90T processor, a display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a USB-C port, and lots more.
Infinix Zero 8...
The Oukitel WP6 is a step-up of the Oukitel WP5. It improves on a lot of the key features, which is geared towards having a more capable rugged smartphone. Highlights include a stronger 1.1mm gorilla glass protection faster processor, bigger battery, improved cameras, and lots more. In summary, it's a package that suits the needs of enthusiasts who weren't satisfied with the WP5.
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Oukitel WP6 Key Specs and Features
6.3-inch, FHD+ Capacitive Touchscreen, 2340 x 1080 Pixels
Android 9.0
Octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 Processor
6GB RAM
...
The Oppo A53 is a follow up of the Oppo A52. It packs in a less premium smartphone hardware despite having a higher model number. This boils down to it being a cheaper alternative. However, enthusiasts who plan on getting the Oppo A52 should bear in mind that major cut downs are in the processor and the camera department. More on that later in the article.
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Oppo A53 Key Specs & Features
6.5-inch, IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 Pixels (270 PPI), 90Hz Refresh Rate
Android...
Elephone U5 is a new budget smartphone that comes with a large screen size of 6.4-inch display powering by Helio P60 SoC. The phone has a 4GB RAM, 128GB Internal Storage, and a 4000 mAh battery.
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Elephone U5 Key Specs & Features
6.4 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Mediatek MT6771V/C Helio P60 (12nm)
4GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage up to 512GB Memory Card
48 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP...
The TCL 10 Plus falls in place one of the recently released smartphones in the TCL 10 series, of which TCL plans on using to create a name for themselves in the smartphone market. In comparison with the TCL 10 Pro, we have a lesser premium mid-range smartphone hardware packed in a chassis with a very similar design.
TCL 10 Plus Key Specs & Features
6.47-inch, AMOLED Display, HDR, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, (398 PPI)
Android 10, TCL UI
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11nm)
6GB / 8GB RAM
64GB / 128GB /256GB Built-in Storage
48MP + 8MP + 2MP +...
LG has finally wrapped off the cheaper version of the LG Velvet 5G which is the LG Q92 5G. The smartphone is the first in the Q series to packs a 5G network. It has a 6.67 inch LCD FHD+ display with a centered punch hole for a 32MP for selfies camera.
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LG Q92 5G Key Specs & Features
6.67 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G...
LG has just announced a new budget smartphone which is the LG K31 in the USA. The handset comes with a 5.7-inch screen display size, a waterdrop notch, and Panda King Glass screen protection. The smartphone features a 5.7-inch display and two cameras.
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LG K31 Key Specs & Features
5.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi)
Android 10, LG UX 9.1
Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
2GB RAM
32GB Built-in Storage up...
The TCL 10L (a.k.a. TCL 10 Lite) is among the three smartphones that were announced by TCL and also the cheapest among the trio. It offers a 6.53-inch LCD LTPS FHD+ display with a punch hole at the top left for the selfie camera. There is also a dedicated PixelWorks chip that converts SDR to HDR in real-time.
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TCL 10L Key Specs & Features
6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi)
Android 10, TCL UI
Octa-core Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665...
The TCL 10 5G is an upper mid-range smartphone with great display size and also a fast 5G network. The handset packs a sizeable screen size of 6.53 inches, an impressive 64 MP quad cameras, and a generous 128GB inbuilt storage.
TCL 10 5G Key Specs & Features
6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi)
Android 10, TCL UI
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
6GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
16 MP Front Camera
...
After manufacturing lots of smartphones under the franchise of other brands, TCL kicked off their native smartphone brand with the TCL Plex, which wasn't really successful. This year they are back with TCL 10 Pro, a smartphone that packs in mid-range hardware in a chassis with premium build materials. This package is aimed at settling the needs of enthusiasts in search of Android smartphones within the $400 range.
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TCL Pro 10 Key Specs & Features
6.47-inch, AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 Pixels (398 PPI), HDR10
Android 10, planned...
The Vivo iQOO 5 5G is a follow up of the previously released Vivo iQOO 3 5G. It retains the same Snapdragon 865 processor. However, it offers a slightly bigger display with a 120Hz refresh, a slightly improved camera system, a slightly bigger battery, and lots more. In summary, it fixes the little shortcomings that prevented the Vivo iQOO 3 5G from ranking high amongst its peers.
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Vivo iQOO 5 5G Key Specs & Features
6.56-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2376 Pixels, 120Hz...
The Vivo iQOO 5 Pro 5G is a more premium sibling to the standard iQOO 5 5G. The major feature that sets it apart from its less premium sibling, is its 120W fast-charge mechanism. A large majority of the other features are pretty much the same. It features the same display, processor, RAM, and lots more. To further buttress this point, we explore its specs and price.
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Vivo iQOO 5 Pro 5G Key Specs & Features
6.56-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2376 Pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate,...
The Ulefone Armor 8 is a new ultra-durable rugged smartphone that is powered by Android 10 OS. The smartphone parades elegant specifications in three different colors of Black, Red, and Orange. Ulefone Armor 8 features a 6.1-inch display and three rear cameras.
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The primary features include MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-Core processor, a 6.1-inch waterdrop display, and a massive 5580 mAh battery.
Ulefone Armor 8 Key Specs & Features
6.1 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~291...
The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra is the Mediatek version of the previously released Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro. It replaces the Snapdragon 865 processor with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor. It also offers a slightly lower battery. These changes facilitate a drop in price when moving from the Redmi K30 Pro to the K30 ultra.
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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra Specs & Features
6.67-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 395 PPI
Android 10.0; MIUI 12
Octa-core Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7...
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra hoists the ultra moniker with an overall package that accrues the title of being the most powerful Xiaomi smartphone that has ever been released. It is a follow up of the previously released Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G. What's more, the Mi 10 Ultra challenges the status quo of the already released thousand dollar flagships, by offering enthusiasts a very capable smartphone hardware for a lesser price tag.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Key Specs & Features
6.67-inch, Super...
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...
