All articles tagged with #gaming smartphone
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Retro Handhelds
AYANEO announced the upcoming release of the Pocket Play, a gaming-focused smartphone with a 6.80-inch OLED screen, a slide-out gaming control shelf, and a high-performance processor, expected to launch in 2026 with a Kickstarter campaign soon. Details on pricing and specific specs remain undisclosed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
ASUS has officially announced the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 24GB of RAM, and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate. These gaming smartphones include enhanced cooling solutions, a larger battery, and advanced camera systems. The ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition offers up to 1TB of storage and 24GB RAM. Available for pre-order in select Asian markets, the phones will reach the U.S. in January 2025 and Europe in December 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by gizmochina
The Red Magic 10 Pro is set to distinguish itself in the gaming smartphone market with its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 6.85-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, and a massive 7,050mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It offers a gamer-centric design with shoulder triggers, customizable RGB lighting, and a flat back panel. The phone also includes advanced cooling technology and a gaming-optimized OS, making it a top choice for mobile gamers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PhoneArena
The new ROG Phone 8 Pro from Asus represents a departure from the chunky, extravagant design of its predecessors, opting for a more understated look with improved camera performance. While some fans are disappointed with changes such as downgraded speakers, a hole-punch selfie camera, and smaller battery, the ROG Phone 8 Pro has won over the reviewer as an "everyday" premium phone due to its size, performance, battery life, and headphone jack. The reviewer hopes for future improvements in the camera, speakers, and gaming triggers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Digital Trends
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is positioned as a gaming smartphone with mainstream appeal, featuring a more conventional design and everyday usability while still maintaining powerful gaming capabilities. With features like AirTriggers, X Mode, and a 165Hz refresh rate display, it offers a high-performance gaming experience. The phone also boasts a 5,500mAh battery, fast charging, and a comprehensive camera system. Priced at $1,199, it competes with flagship phones and targets both casual gamers and professionals, although hardcore gaming enthusiasts may find it less specialized than previous ROG Phone models.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNET
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro offers a revamped design, powerful specs, and decent photos, but its AI features are subtle compared to rivals, it has a smaller battery, and a short update timeline. The phone features a restrained matte black look, a punch-hole front-facing camera, and a mini-LED display on the back. It includes a headphone jack, two USB-C ports, and an animating mini-LED display. The phone's AI features are subtle, and it has a 6.78-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The phone's cameras capture good photos, and it runs on Android 14 with a short update timeline. Overall, it's a high-spec gaming phone with a sleek design, but non-gaming users may want to wait for other options with broader photography support and longer software update timelines.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GSMArena.com
Asus is set to unveil its ROG Phone 8 series at CES 2024, featuring the latest Qualcomm technology, enhanced gaming features, and a new design. The launch event will take place on January 8 at 11 PM CET, with the Pro variant rumored to include a telephoto camera and LTPO OLED panel. The ROG Phone lineup is known for its strong gaming focus and extensive accessory support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Notebookcheck.net
Nubia has revealed the design of the RedMagic 8S Pro, a gaming smartphone that will feature an optional RGB fan and Nubia's latest under-panel camera technology. The phone will have a squared chassis with three rear-facing cameras, a 3.5 mm jack, and up to 24 GB of RAM. The RedMagic 8S Pro will be fully unveiled on July 5, with no confirmed global launch date yet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Lenovo is discontinuing its "Legion" gaming phone business as part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation. The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, with its powerful cooling system, was the most extreme version of the idea. However, Lenovo's decision to give up on gaming smartphones is not surprising as Android games are mostly casual pay-to-win tap fests, and the market for gaming smartphones is limited.