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.
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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 Oukitel C18 Pro flexes its muscles in the low budget smartphone category, offering capable smartphone hardware for a price that falls under the $100 budget. It packs an Helio P25 processor, Pental cameras, a 4000mAh battery, and lots more, all packed in chassis that appears to be one of the most attractive on smartphones under this price range.
Oukitel C18 Pro Player Key Specs & Features
6.55 inch, FHD+, IPS LCD Display, 1600 x 720 pixels (409 PPI)
Android 9.0 (Upgradable to Android 10)
Octa-core Helio P25 Processor
4GB RAM
64GB Built-in Storage
16MP + 8MP +5MP +2MP Quad Rear...
Huawei has just announced the Huawei Enjoy Z 5G in its home country China. The phone is the first 5G device from the company that was not powered by the Kirin processor.
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Instead, it comes with a new MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 5G processor. This new Dimensity 800 is for affordable 5G phones. The device has a price tag of $238 and it comes with interesting features on the hood.
Huawei Enjoy Z 5G Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS...
LG has just announced a smartphone in its home country South Korea. The device is the LG Q61. This is not entirely a new device as it's the rebranded version of the LG K61 that was launched earlier this year in February. LG Q61 features a 6.53-inch display and four rear cameras.
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The phone comes with a punch-hole display and an impressive 48 MP quad cameras.
LG Q61 Key Specs & Features
6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels,...
Without much fanfare, Oppo announced the Oppo A92S mid-range 5G smartphone in China. The device is the first in the world to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 5G SoC. Oppo A92s features a 6.57-inch display and four rear cameras.
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The chip was announced last year in December and it's used by manufacturers in making affordable 5G phones and this Oppo A92S is a perfect proof.
Oppo A92S Key Specs & Features
6.57 inch IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi)
Android 10,...
The LG Stylo 6 is now official in the U.S with a price of $220 tag. The new budget stylus totting smartphone parades a tall aspect ratio display, a triple camera system, and a large battery with fast charging technology. LG Stylo 6 features a 6.8-inch display and three rear cameras.
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This is the successor of the LG Stylo 5 and it indeed comes with an upgrade.
LG Stylo 6 Key Specs & Features
6.8 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080...
The Realme X50 Pro Player steps up Realme's budget flagship killer game, by offering a price tag that makes it the current holder of the title for being the cheapest Android smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Processor. However, it had to drop some premium features from the more premium Realme X50 Pro 5G. More on that later.
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Realme X50 Pro Player Key Specs & Features
6.44 inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (409 PPI)
Android 10; Realme UI 1.0
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7...
Making a stand in the smartphone market hasn't been very successful for Sharp. In recent years they churned out different smartphones with hopes that it brings them into the spotlight. The release of the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 shows they aren't relenting. This smartphone packs in last year's flagship specs with a price tag that places it in competition with likes of the Oneplus 8.
Sharp Aquos Zero 2 Player Key Specs & Features
6.4 inch OLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (403 ppi)
Android 10
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
8GB RAM
256GB Built-in Storage
20MP + 12.2MP Dual...
The Honor X10 5G comes packed with one of the most capable mid-range smartphone hardware. It features a Kirin 820 5G processor, 8GB RAM, a 22.5 fast charge mechanism, and lots more, all packed in an attractive chassis. This article centers on the specs and price of the Honor X10 5G, which is aimed at helping your make your purchase decision.
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Honor X10 5G Key Specs & Features
6.63 inch LTPS IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (397...
The Cubot P40 is a low-cost Android smartphone that tries its best to push boundaries, offering good value for the price. It comes packed with an MT6761 processor, a 20MP selfie camera a 4200mAh battery, and lots more. This article contains the Cubot P40 specs and price, which is meant to help you make your purchase decision.
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Cubot P40 Key Specs & Features
6.2-inch, IPS FHD+, 1520 x 720 Pixels (270 ppi)
Android 10
4GB RAM
Quad-core MT6761 (12 nm)...
The Huawei Y8S is a mid-range smartphone that comes with a dual front-facing camera which was one of its major highlights. The device has enough inbuilt storage, a large battery, and a fingerprint scanner.
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Huawei Y8S Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, Google Play Services
Octa-core Kirin 710 (12 nm)
4GB RAM
64GB / 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
48 MP...
The Huawei Y8P comes in as an upgrade to the previously released Huawei Y7P. It features an improved display, RAM, storage, cameras, and lots more. The Huawei Y8P also happens to be a replica of the Huawei Enjoy 10s, as they share similar hardware and design.
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Huawei Y8P Key Specs & Features
6.3 inches OLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (418 ppi)
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)
4GB / 6GB RAM
...
Huawei P40 Lite 5G is the latest smartphone that will join the Huawei P40 family like the Huawei P40, P40 Pro, P40 Pro Plus, and the P40 Lite. As the name suggests its major selling point is 5G. However, you also get a brilliant 6.5-inch display and four rear cameras.
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This literally means the P40 Lite now has a 5G version. The phone was officially announced in Europe and it's the rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 7...
Vivo subbrand iQOO has officially announced an upper mid-range smartphone which is Vivo iQOO Z1. This new device will be joining the iQOO series. Recall that in February, iQOO introduced the iQOO 3 5G that packs a powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset.
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Just last month, they announced the iQOO Neo3 5G flagship device with SD865. The new iQOO Z1 5G is the first smartphone powered by Dimensity 1000+ SoC by MediaTek.
Other interesting features on the phone include 144Hz refresh rate screen,...
The Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G is the bigger model of the Oppo Reno3 5G. It comes with a premium body design, an impressive camera set-up, and also a more powerful processor than it's siblings. It is the 5G variant of the Oppo Reno 3 Pro.
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Below are more features and specifications of the Reno3 Pro 5G phone.
Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G Key Specs & Features
6.5 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi)
Android 10, ColorOS 7
Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon...
Oppo launched the Oppo Reno3 5G and its part of the company 5G phones that comes with an impressive cameras set-up. Apart from the camera, the device is also blessed with a premium body design, generous inbuilt storage, and also a capable RAM on the hood. It is the 5G variant of the Oppo Reno 3, though 5G is not the only thing that is different in both smartphones.
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Oppo Reno3 5G Key Specs & Features
6.4 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9...
The Samsung Galaxy A Quantum takes mobile phone security up a notch. It is the first smartphone to feature a Quantum Random Generator chip, which makes it one of the most secure smartphones right now. Laying aside its quantum security tech, you have the same design and hardware as seen on the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum Key Specs and Features
6.7-inch, Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels (393PPI)
Android 10.0; One UI 2
...
The Samsung Galaxy A21s can be best described as a smartphone designed for enthusiasts who need a little more than what the less premium Samsung Galaxy A21 offers. It packs in upgrades in cameras, RAM, battery life, and lots more. This article covers the Samsung Galaxy A21s specs and price, which will help you make your purchase decision.
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Samsung Galaxy A21s Key Specs and Features
6.5-inch, Super AMOLED Display, 720 x 1600 Pixels (270 ppi)
Octa-core Exynos 850 Processor
Android...
The Huawei P Smart 2020 sports a 6.21-inch display and a dual rear camera setup. Huawei has finally announced its latest 2020 version of the P Smartphone. Bringing this together gives us the Huawei P Smart 2020.
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The new phone is the successor of the Huawei P Smart 2019 and the good news is that it comes with Google Play Services. Not just that, the phone is also loaded with some impressive features. Read on as we will...
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is the refresh version of the Huawei P 30 Pro that was announced last year. The smartphone features a 6.47-inch OLED display and three rear cameras.
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Since the P30 series was announced before the US enforced a ban on the sales of US technology to Huawei, the smartphone comes with Google Play Services.
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition Key Specs & Features
6.47 inches OLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio...
The Meizu 17 Pro brings a more premium package to the Meizu 17 series of smartphones. Comparing it to it's less premium siblings, you get an improved chassis build, improved cameras, more RAM, and lots more. This article covers the Meizu 17 Pro specs and price, which will help you make your purchase decision.
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Meizu 17 Pro Key Specs & Features
6.6-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (390 ppi)
Android 10, Flyme 8.1
8GB / 12GB RAM
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage
64MP +...
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...
