Best Budget Gaming Phone | The Best Gaming Phones 2019

Making sure that you've got the best gaming phone is important, as upgrading to or buying a new phone is an expensive commitment. Not only are you locking yourself to a brand new handset, but you're probably looking at a two or three year contract too. Games get bigger, more power-hungry, and graphically superior with each major release, so you need something that's going to be able to keep up. And take great pictures. And let you watch TV shows. And have a good signal when you're video-calling your Gran.

Our guide to the best gaming phones is skewed towards finding you something that works well for actual games. Whereas there may be better phones out there for day-to-day use, we've picked the ones that kick ass in Fortnite or PUBG, and that offer big enough screens for adventure games like Life is Strange. Of course, we do test all the everyday features too, but a great selfie camera and a posh voice assistant isn't going to be the deciding factor on whether a phone makes the cut. Our top pick, the Honor 20 Pro is fine-tuned for gaming, even offering tech that changes the performance to get more out of play.

We test with the best Android games / iPhone games and always look at factors like battery-life, screen-size, ease of use features, 4G and wireless connectivity, and the size of the storage included. Here are our top picks of the best gaming phones.

source : gamesradar

1. Honor 20 Pro

The Honor 20 Pro is an absolute beast for gaming. Not only does it have a powerful Kirin chipset and 8GB of RAM, which easily chews through the most demanding of games, but it's also optimized for play on the go. It boasts the ability to not only lock Fortnite Mobile to 60fps, but also includes a series of features that boost your online connection, and specially tunes other features on your phone to increase battery life and divert resources to make everything run as smoothly as possible. There's a generous 256GB of storage, which means you can download a whole lot of games before filling the device up, and the 6.26-inch screen is large enough to offer decent control over most titles.

As a phone, the 20 Pro is extremely versatile. The 48Mp main camera brings crystal clear shooting, and there's a decent macro lens on there too. The wide-angle and zoom lenses are... just fine, and there's a great selfie camera too. The main drawbacks are that there's no 3.5mm socket here, so you're reliant on Bluetooth connections for headphones (the phone speakers are pretty good, if you're gaming alone), and that the screen isn't QHD like some competitors, so you can't display ultra-HD content. The other issue is that Honor is owned by Huawei, who are currently in dispute with Google (and the US) over the use of the Android OS on its phones. This situation changes almost daily, but be aware that it's a factor.

As a phone, however, the Honor 20 Pro is superb for gaming, and works well as a day-to-day handset. It's competitively priced, too, so won't break the bank like all Apple phones, or the likes of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10.

2. Razer Phone 2

Amazing 5.7" screen perfect for gamesGreat Dolby Atmos sound10 hour battery life16:9 aspect ratio feels oldNo headphone jack

The Razer Phone 2 really is a marvel when it comes to gaming. That 5.7-inch screen, which does both HDR and 120Hz refresh rate is a thing of beauty, and it enhances pretty much any game you stick on there. No, it isn't edgeless, and it still sticks to the 16:9 aspect ratio, but the quality of the picture more than compensates for this. Add in the Dolby Atmos sound, and the terrifyingly fast Snapdragon 845 processor, and this will run anything you throw at it with panache. The overall build and feel of the phone is large, chunky and well made, so you know it won't break if you get a bit excited on the train, playing PUBG.

It runs Android, so you're getting a phone with a neat, customizable OS, and there are loads of settings within the system to allow you to prioritize gaming and movie watching. The battery is commendable too, offering both rapid charging (which means you're fully charged from 0% in under two hours) and a whopping usage time of 10+ hours. That's not just messaging and occasional use either; that's playing games, using the camera, and accessing the media player. The battery especially stacks up very well against this phone's competition.

The Razer Phone 2 is only let down by everyday use features. Yes, it's large, and no it doesn't have a headphone socket, but it's a powerful phone specifically designed for gaming. If that's your primary concern, this is way ahead of the competition.

3. Apple iPhone XS Max

The huge OLED screen looks amazingiOS is still the mobile OS to beatCamera remains one of the best in the industryLittle room for customizationLacks a 3.5mm jack

The Apple iPhone XS Max is the biggest iPhone yet, both in physical size and in price. This is the big boy of Apple's latest lineup, and its 6.5-inch screen just skirts the divide between tablet and phone. There's not much bezel here, fortunately, but the screen alone is enough to make the iPhone XS Max unmanageable in one hand for any but the largest palmed.

Gaming on the iPhone XS Max is a dream, though the $1,099 price tag for the 64 GB model might make it seem like an unattainable one. These phones are expensive, though holding one in your hand(s) you see where the money goes. The XS Max has the traditional Apple polish and lacks the rough edges that many Android devices have. LG, Samsung, Google, and some other major Android device manufacturers have caught up considerably, but Apple is still the one to beat when it comes to fit and finish.

Gaming on iOS brings you face to face with one of iOS's most significant strengths for some and greatest weakness for others. Your selection of titles has only one source: the Apple App Store. While there are thousands of great titles to choose from, and you have very little to worry about when it comes to malware or incompatibility, the iPhone XS Max, like its brothers, just can't match the flexibility of Android. The iPhone XS Max is a premium device with a price to match, and it's not worth the money for some. However, if you're locked into the iOS ecosystem and you love gaming, there's no better phone available right now.

4. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Dedicated Game Tools app aids with screenshots and recordingPlenty of screen real estateSnappy chipset can handle anything you throw at itFrequent recharges needed

For those who opted out of an iPhone X or even the larger-than-life iPhone 8 Plus, the Galaxy S9 Plus is a fantastic alternative. Its capable Snapdragon 845 processor packs this smartphone full of power that's noticeable in just about every single aspect of the phone.

Whether you're looking to run a few rousing games of The Elder Scrolls Legends or put the phone through its paces with a resource-heavy game like Fortnite, this pocket powerhouse can handle anything that throws at it, even if you're looking to multitask. You can also utilize the special proprietary Game Tools app if you want to capture gameplay footage or screenshots, which works quite well.

Colorful casual games offer eye-popping color with the AMOLED display, and you get vibrant visuals and the blackest of blacks when tackling realistic titles as well. The phones' extensive storage and stereo speakers round things out for an incredible package that could only be improved by extending its battery life.

Unfortunately, you'll be forced to charge it after only few hours' use if preoccupied with heavy gaming sessions. Despite that, it's by far one of the best Android-centric options for gaming currently on the market.

5. Sony Xperia XZ2

Haptic feedback in the form of the Dynamic Vibration SystemStereo audio for excellent soundscapesGreat performance no matter the game4K HDR recordingLess offerings for the price than its competition

When you want a quality smartphone experience for gaming, look no further than the manufacturer of the PlayStation 4 itself: Sony. The Sony Xperia XZ2 is an exercise in decadence that may not measure up to the rest of the never-ending cavalcade of smartphone releases over the rest of the year, but it still sports several features that push it quite far ahead of the rest of the pack.

Its top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 chipset powers a stunning 1080 x 2160 HDR display with 5.7 inches of screen real estate that's perfect for any game, bolstering performance in a big way. But other phones offer largely the same setup – it's the Xperia XZ2's stereo speakers that end up setting it apart. Its dual front-facing speakers are something to marvel over, especially when playing games where sound matters and earbuds just won't do. Coupled with its haptic feedback, dubbed the "Dynamic Vibration System," it offers one of the closest things to a true console experience any other smartphone has yet to deliver.

With decent battery life thanks to its 3,180 man battery and microSD support for an abundance of storage, Sony's excellent smartphone is a viable contender for on-the-go gaming, no matter what your preferences lean toward.

6. Google Pixel 3 XL

Improved OLED screen Gets Android updates before other phonesLively development community for gamesLacks a 3.5mm jackHigh price doesn't match the performance compared to other flagship phones

If you want Android the way it was meant to be, look no further than the Google Pixel 3 XL. This phone, straight from the creators of Android themselves, offers a stock Android experience on an absolute beast of a device. It's not a massive improvement over the Google Pixel 2 XL, but if you're looking to upgrade from a phone that's a couple of years old, you'll be hard-pressed to find a model that can top the Pixel 3 XL.

The Pixel series is the spiritual successor to Google's Nexus line, but where the Nexus cut corners to offer a premium product at a low price, the Pixel goes for broke. It touts a camera that surpasses the iPhone in many tests, and the new mode of OLED screen fixes any of the problems the Pixel 2XL had with washed out colors. However, all that comes at a cost. Though gaming on the Pixel 3 XL is a pleasure, the $900 price tag is getting into iPhone territory. Given that it shares the same CPU with many current flagships, and even has less RAM than some, you may do better to shop around for a similar phone.

If money is no object, though, the Google Pixel 3 XL is one of the best ways to experience Android. It receives updates straight from Google, so you're not stuck waiting months for the latest version of Android, and it has a lively development community, so if the stock feel isn't your thing you can tinker until you find something that is.

7. iPhone XR

Same power as the XS and XS Max for $200 lessiOS still feels smoother than AndroidComes in five different colorsLED screen just doesn't match the OLED of the X, XS, and XS MaxCamera is a downgrade over the iPhone X

The iPhone XR has all of the meat of the iPhone X and none of the gristle. While some might miss the dual cameras or OLED screen, when it comes to gaming the iPhone XR matches and perhaps even exceeds its predecessor. The new A12 Bionic processor that the iPhone XR shares with its bigger brothers, the XS and XS Max adds a little more oomph over the A11 found in the iPhone X, and as mobile games continue to grow more sophisticated you'll be glad for the extra horsepower.

The biggest appeal of the XR over other current iPhone models is the price. At $799 unlocked, the iPhone XR gives you performance matching that of the XS for $200 less. Despite some Android phones having more impressive stats on paper, you'll find that games tend to be better optimized on iOS, an advantage of only having to support a small number of devices.

However, the XR also comes with the iPhone's biggest weakness. If you're someone who likes to tinker with new phone ROMs or wacky stuff like streaming your PC games to your phone, the iPhone XR just doesn't have that flexibility. When it comes to gaming it's the Apple App Store or bust, and that might be a dealbreaker depending on what you desire out of your phone.

8. Nokia 6.1

Excellent price for just about any budgetDecent specs for the priceGood chipset for the price tooSlightly lower specs than other gaming phonesLess RAM than other similar models

If the best and the brightest mobile tech doesn't concern you and you just need a formidable piece of hardware suitable for gaming, the Nokia 6.1 is a viable option. It's perfect for mobile gamers who want a more cost-effective option than the latest and greatest selections out there, and while it sacrifices newer tech for a lower price, it's still capable of reliable performance.

The stylish Nokia phone comes standard with the Snapdragon 630, which obviously isn't the top of the line when it comes to processing power, but the phone's decent amount of RAM ensures there are few issues when playing labor-intensive games. Still, it’s a bit less than what you may be used to. You won't be able to crank up your graphics settings to Ultra or anything like that, but it's perfectly fine if all you care about is having an available mobile device to jump into the most popular titles out on the App Store or Google Play Store with friends.

You get a decent suite of additional specs as well for the price, but the spotlight here is the price, since it's the most affordable out of the current crop of phones out there appropriate for regular gaming. It's nowhere near top-tier with its list of specs, but the price is certainly right, and that lets it hang with the best of them.

9. Moto Z3

Moto Mods add a huge amount of capabilities to the Z3Excellent price for the specsExclusive to VerizonMoto Mods can be pricey

The Motorola Z3 is another midrange phone in Motorola's confusingly-named lineup. Not to be confused with the Motorola Z3 Play, the Z3 is a Verizon-exclusive phone that offers excellent performance in an affordable package. Of course, this device will have limited appeal, being sold exclusively through Verizon Wireless. However, if that happens to be your carrier and you're looking to get a (close to) top-of-the-line Android phone for a little more than half of what Samsung, LG, and Apple's offerings retail for, the Z3 is worth checking out.

Besides the more than adequate device specs, the Moto Z3 will appeal to gamers because of Moto Mods. The Z3 is one of the only phones to allow you to expand its capabilities with add-ons. You can get a gamepad that fits the phone perfectly and adds two joysticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, and two shoulder buttons on each side. The Moto Gamepad also adds another 1035 mAh battery to augment the Z3's internal power so you can game longer.

The Moto Mods can be a bit expensive, but they're custom made to fit the platform and add extendability to the Z3 that other phones just don't have. If you're looking at mid-range Android phones and happen to use Verizon as your carrier, consider the Z3 if you plan on using your device for a lot of gaming.

Best Budget Gaming Phone | The Best Gaming Phones 2019

1. Honor 20 Pro

2. Razer Phone 2

3. Apple iPhone XS Max

4. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

5. Sony Xperia XZ2

6. Google Pixel 3 XL

7. iPhone XR

8. Nokia 6.1

9. Moto Z3

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