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 Motorola Moto E (2020) is a Budget smartphone that packs fantastic dual rear cameras and also a good battery capacity that promises 2 days of battery life. It has a large 6.2 inches screen display size and 32GB inbuilt storage.
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Motorola Moto E (2020) Key Specs & Features
6.2 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (271ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
2GB RAM
32GB Inbuilt Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
13 MP + 2 MP...
The Samsung Galaxy A01 core is a less premium sibling to the Samsung Galaxy A01. It packs less powerful smartphone hardware, which in turn facilitates a cheaper price tag. In comparison, it offers a less powerful processor, a less powerful camera, and a 1GB option. Details on its specs and price provided here will help in making your purchase decision.
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Samsung Galaxy A01 Core Key Specs & Features
5.3-inch Display, 720 x 1480 Pixels (301 PPI)
Android 10 (Go edition)
Quad-core Mediatek MT6739WW...
The iTel A47 is a budget smartphone from iTel and also the successor of the iTel A46 smartphone. It has a decent body that features dual cameras, a fingerprint scanner, and a screen size of 5.5-inch.
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iTel A47 Key Specs & Features
5.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~226 ppi)
Android 9 (Pie, Go Edition)
Quad-core UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E
2GB RAM
32GB Built-in Storage up to 32GB Memory Card
5 MP + 0.3 MP Dual...
The Oppo A52 is a new mid-range smartphone that was announced in India along with Enco W11 TWS earbuds. It sports a 6.5-inch IPS display and four rear cameras. You also get impressive battery life, thanks to the built-in 5000 mAh battery.
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The smartphone arrives roughly in $263 and it comes with a punch-hole display and also a great camera set-up.
Oppo A52 Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
Android 10, ColorOS 7.1
Octa-core Qualcomm...
The Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro is a reminiscence of what we saw on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. This was the exact same scenario we had with the Poco F2 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro. In summary, you have got the same smartphone hardware and a very similar design under a different brand name.
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Poco M2 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.67-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 1080 x 2400 pixels (395 PPI)
60Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10
Android 10.0; MIUI 11
...
The failure of the previously released Oneplus X certainly didn't deter OnePlus's ambition of producing a top-notch mid-range smartphone. Fast forward to 2020, we have the OnePlus Nord, which is an upper mid-range smartphone that bears some similarities with the more premium OnePlus 8. This package places it as one of the top competitors in the Upper Mid-range category.
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OnePlus Nord Key Specs & Features
6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90Hz Refresh Rate (408 PPI)
Android 10.0; OxygenOS 10.0
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon...
The Vivo iQOO Z1x is basically the Snapdragon variant of the Vivo iQOO Z1. It ditches the MediaTek MediTek Dimensity 1000+ processor on the iQOO Z1 for a Snapdragon 765G processor. Enthusiasts should also note that there was a slight change in the rear camera setup as well as a drop in the fast charge capacity from 44W to 33W.
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Vivo iQOO Z1x Key Specs & Features
6.57 inches TFT LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate, (402 PPI)
Android 10, iQOO UI...
The HTC U20 5G is the company's latest smartphone and also the first to features a 5G network. It was introduced alongside the HTC Desire 20 Pro and also a rival to the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
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The handset packs a nice body with massive battery capacity and 6.8 inches display size.
HTC U20 5G Key Specs & Features
6.8 inches LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 PPI)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
...
The Oppo A72 is a mid-range smartphone that was announced by the company along with its sibling the Oppo A52. It features 6.5-inch IPS display and four rear cameras with an impressive 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery.
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The smartphone packs a nice body design with great cameras set-up and large battery capacity.
Oppo A72 Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
Android 10, ColorOS 7.1
Octa-core Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
4GB RAM, 8GB RAM
64GB, 128GB...
The ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G is a new budget smartphone that was announced in China. The new device is part of the Axon 11 series with a Snapdragon 765G powered processor which is less powerful than the Snapdragon 865 featured on it's bigger siblings the Axon 11 Pro 5G.
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It also joins the cheapest 5G phone around.
ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G Key Specs & Features
6.53 inches LTPS IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9...
The Motorola One Fusion is the less powerful version of the Motorola One Fusion Plus. So we are free to call it a mid-range device. However, it comes with a large battery capacity of 5000 mAh parading HD+ screen.
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Motorola One Fusion Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
4GB RAM
64GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
48 MP + 8 MP + 5...
The Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is the company's first 5G smartphone. It comes with a combo selfies snapper, the traditional G series design, and large display size. Motorola Moto G 5G Plus features a 6.7-inch display and four rear cameras.
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There are still some interesting features on the Moto 5G phone which will be revealed below.
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus Key Specs & Features
6.7 inches LCD Display, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 PPI)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon...
The Oppo A12 succeeds last year's Oppo A11 with a package that tunes down performance, so much so that you can easily describe the A12 as a less premium variant of the A11 Oppo didn't release last year. However, looking on the brighter side, you can also see this deployment as a strategy for offering a more affordable Android smartphone.
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Oppo A12 Key Specs & Features
6.22-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 720 x 1520 Pixels (270 PPI)
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
3GB / 4GB RAM
Octa-core MediaTek Helio...
The Oppo A12s offers a package that is basically the same as what we got on the Oppo A12, with an exception in storage and RAM variants. The fact that it was launched in Cambodia sort of gives the hint that it is meant to be the Cambodian version of the standard Oppo A12. To further buttress this point, we explore the Oppo A12s specs and price.
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Oppo A12s Key Specs & Features
6.22-inch, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 720 x 1520 Pixels (271 PPI)
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
...
There’s a constant thug of war between headphone and earphone users as to which is the best. It’s an unending debate and if anything, it ends with a relative resolve of “ it depends on your preference’’
So before if you are caught in the cross chairs but don’t necessarily know the difference between a headphone and earphone, I mean it’s all phone so what’s the big deal?
Well they are different. To begin with;
These words are used interchangeably but here’s the main difference.
Headphones – are designed to be worn on or around the users ears.
Earphones – also known as earbuds...
Today, there are more than three billion smartphone users across the world – and our mobile phones are more powerful than ever. They allow us to communicate with others, snap photos, take videos, manage our personal finances, book travel, purchase products and much more. The virtual world is available in just seconds on smartphones – and it’s fair to say it has transformed the way the finance industry operates.
With the rise of innovative and intelligent banking apps, we are now able to manage much of our personal finances on our smartphones. We can monitor our mortgage, pay bills, transfer...
The Vivo V19 is an upper mid-range smartphone that offers a package very similar to what we have seen on other smartphones in this category. Highlights of the Vivo 19 include a Snapdragon 712 processor, six cameras, 33W fast charge, and lots more. Details on its specs and price will be provided in this article, to help you in making your purchase decision.
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Vivo V19 Key Specs & Features
6.44-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, HDR10, (409 PPI)
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Octa-core Qualcomm...
This Vivo Y19 comes in as a more premium sibling to the Vivo Y11, Y12, Y15, and Y17. It secures this position with a higher resolution display, a more powerful processor, improved cameras, and lots more. This article covers its specs and price, which is geared towards helping you make your purchase decision.
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Vivo Y19 Key Specs & Features
6.53-inch IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, (395 PPI)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Octa-core Mediatek Helio P65 (12nm)
16MP + 8MP + 2MP Dual Rear...
The Vivo Y15 is a new budget smartphone that parades a massive 5000 mAh battery with a large screen display size of 6.35-inch. You also get three cameras on the back and a 16 megapixels selfie camera.
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It also comes with a triple rear cameras set-up and it's currently available in Nigeria for purchase. In this article, we will be looking at the phone availability and the price.
Vivo Y15 Key Specs & Features
6.35 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1544...
The Vivo Y30 is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in Malaysia and it's also now available in Pakistan. Vivo Y30 features a 6.47-inch display and four rear cameras. It also comes with what may now be considered as Vivo's signature feature, the 5000 mAh battery capacity, given that it feature in phones like the Vivo Y50, Y11, and the Vivo Y12.
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It comes with an iView display offering a 6.47-inch screen size. It has four rear cameras and a fingerprint...
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...
