Ars Technica's Comprehensive Review of the Top Gaming Phones

Gaming phones are becoming increasingly popular as mobile gamers look for devices with powerful processors， large screens， and high refresh rates for smoother gameplay. Ars Technica has recently tested and reviewed the top gaming phones on the market to help you make an informed decision.

Hardware and Performance

All the gaming phones tested by Ars Technica come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and impressive amounts of RAM and storage. The screens are large and bright， and some of them have higher refresh rates for smoother and more responsive gameplay. The phones also come with improved cooling systems to keep the device from overheating.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 has the most powerful hardware among the tested phones， with a Snapdragon 888 processor， up to 18GB of RAM， and up to 512GB of storage. The screen has a 144Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz for ultra-smooth gaming. The phone also has a built-in cooling system， a large 6，000mAh battery， and a customizable RGB lighting system.

The Razer Phone 2， on the other hand， has a Snapdragon 845 processor， 8GB of RAM， and 64GB of storage. The screen has a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The phone also has a large 4，000mAh battery and front-facing stereo speakers that provide better audio quality during gameplay.

Gaming Features

All the gaming phones tested by Ars Technica come with dedicated gaming modes that optimize the phone's performance for gaming and reduce distractions. The phones also have customizable buttons and RGB lighting to enhance the gaming experience.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 takes the gaming features to the next level with its gaming software suite. The software allows you to customize the performance， display， and audio settings for different games. The phone also has a range of gaming accessories， such as a dock that turns the phone into a portable console and a controller that can be attached to the phone for a more traditional gaming experience.

The Black Shark 4 has a similar approach with its gaming software， called Shark Space， which optimizes the phone's performance for gaming and provides a distraction-free gaming experience. The phone also has pop-up shoulder triggers that can be used for shooting games.

Camera and Battery Life

While gaming phones are primarily designed for gaming， they still come with cameras and batteries that can be used for other activities.

The Sony Xperia 1 II has the best camera among the tested phones， with a triple-lens system that can capture stunning photos and videos. It also has a large 4，000mAh battery that can last up to two days of regular use.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 has the largest battery among the tested phones， with a 6，000mAh capacity that can last up to two days of moderate use. However， the phone's camera is not as impressive as the Xperia 1 II， with a triple-lens system that struggles in low light conditions.

Conclusion

Overall， the Asus ROG Phone 5 is the best gaming phone among the tested devices， with its powerful hardware， customizable gaming features， and range of gaming accessories. However， if you are looking for a phone with a great camera， the Xperia 1 II is the better choice.

If you are on a budget， the Black Shark 4 and Razer Phone 2 are great alternatives that offer solid gaming performance and features at a lower price point. However， they do not have the same level of customization and range of gaming accessories as the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Ultimately， choosing the right gaming phone depends on your specific needs and preferences. Consider the hardware， gaming features， camera， and battery life when making your decision.