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I put them all to the test to crown the ultimate winner
I am an experienced freelance journalist who began covering mobile gaming at the dawn of the smartphone era. Since then, I have broadened my focus to cover consumer technology. As such, I have strong knowledge of games, phones, and gaming phones.
The following selection includes five top picks and one honourable mention, chosen from dozens of phones tested over time. Many were excellent all-rounders, but did not offer a gaming experience strong enough to stand out.
Each handset was used as my main device for at least a week. I tested them across five areas: design and features, display, performance and battery life, software and AI, as well as camera capabilities.
As the focus for this guide is on the gaming experience, I placed more weight on performance, battery life, and the quality of the display. Camera and design were considered, but less central.
The final list reflects only the best gaming experiences available today.
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