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Is a 'gaming phone' worth it, or just a normal flagship?

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Is a 'gaming phone' worth it, or just a normal flagship?PHONES

Gaming phones promise extra cooling, shoulder triggers and very high refresh rate screens.

What really matters for mobile gaming

  • A strong chip that does not slow down when hot
  • A 120Hz screen
  • Good battery and fast charging
  • Long software update support

Many normal flagship and upper mid-range phones already tick these boxes, and often have better cameras and longer update promises. Gaming phones make sense mainly for people who play competitively for hours every day.

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