Best Gaming Smartphones 2020

 Hey guys! Are you a gamer looking for the best smartphone to cater to your budget and your gaming needs? There are tons of options out there, each with their strengths and weaknesses, so it is tough to choose one. But don’t worry because, in this blog, we’re going to look at the Top 5 Best Gaming Smartphones available on the market today. We made this list based on our own opinion, research and customer reviews. We’ve considered their quality, features,and values when narrowing down the best choices possible.

 So let’s get started with the Top 5 Best Gaming Smartphones. 

1. Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-H0.

If you are on a budget and are looking fora device that has powerful internals alongside a decent display, then the Xiaomi Black Shark might be perfect for you. It offers a Snapdragon 845 water-cooling system and a metal case in industrial design. It also carries an optional gamepad where you can add a control stick with tactile buttons without hindering access to the touch screen. It is custom-designed just for the Black Shark. It’s compact, simple to use, and easy to carry. Physical controllers are better for movement,but touch screens are better for precision aiming. With this device, you can have both! The pros are:* Pixel works. This imaging chip-set independently processes clearer, smoother graphics. You’ll get more accurate colors for a more immersed gaming experience; and * Price: This is one of the cheapest gaming smartphones in the market. Considering all the exclusive technologies and design features it comes with, you’ll get the value for your money. However, it has no microSD slot, so storage expansion via microSD card is not possible. While the Xiaomi Black Shark doesn’t feature an enhanced refresh rate like the Razer Phone or Asus ROG Phone, the inclusion of a be spoke controller that works with all Android games should be enough to entice hardcore mobile gamers. It offers great performance, long battery life, and it stands out from the crowd in terms of its gaming laptop-esque design. 

Key Specs

RAM		8 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear Camera		64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera		20 MP
Battery		5000 mAh
Display		7.1 inches

 

General

Launch Date		August 25, 2020 (Expected)
Brand		Black Shark
Model		3 Pro
Operating System		Android v10 (Q)
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

 

Design

Height		177.7 mm
Width		83.2 mm
Thickness		10.1 mm Average ▾
Weight		253 grams Poor ▾
Colours		Phantom Black, Armor Grey

 

Display

Very Good ▾

Screen Size		7.1 inches (18.03 cm)
Screen Resolution		1440 x 3120 pixels
Aspect Ratio		19.5:9
Bezel-less display
Pixel Density		484 ppi Best in Class ▾
Display Type		AMOLED
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		83.52 %

 

Performance

Best in Class ▾

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor		Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585) Best in Class ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 650
RAM		8 GB Best in Class ▾

 

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		256 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory		No

 

Camera

Very Good ▾

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup		Triple
Resolution		64 MP f/1.8 Primary Camera 13 MP f/2.25, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP f/2.2, Depth Camera
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.8
Flash		LED Flash
Image Resolution		9000 x 7000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		20 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera
Physical Aperture		F2.0

 

Battery

Excellent ▾

Capacity		5000 mAh
Type		Li-Polymer
User Replaceable		No
Quick Charging		Fast, 65W: 100 % in 38 minutes
USB Type-C

 

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging

 

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		3.5 mm

 

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type		Optical
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

2. iPhone 11

If you have money to spare for a premium gamings martphone, then you might want to consider the iPhone 11. This device features an all-new liquid retina  display which has an innovative backlight design that can stretch into the corners so you can be able to see true-to-life color from one edge to the other. The iPhone 11 boasts the A13 Bionic - the most intelligent and powerful chip in a smartphone. It can give you augmented reality experiences with incredible depth control, speed, and fluidity in everything you do. The pros are:* Durable front glass: This device features the most durable front glass that you can see on a smartphone. It also has water and dust resistance capacities,perfect for any adventure; and * Advanced Face ID: It has a faster facial ID as compared to other iPhones. You can unlock your phone, log in to apps,and pay for things with a glance. However,* The bezels and the cramped feeling of the display might not be the best fit for most mobile games; and * The overall design of the phone is not the most optimal for gaming. Of course, if we only consider mobile gaming,this phone does seem to lack some vital features in terms of its design. Still, it has the fastest processor Apple has made at that time, and the incredible optimization, paired with the CPU and the processor makes this device a force to be reckoned with.

Key Specs

RAM		4 GB
Processor		Apple A13 Bionic
Rear Camera		12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera		12 MP
Battery		3110 mAh
Display		6.1 inches

 

General

Launch Date		September 20, 2019 (Official)
Brand		Apple
Model		iPhone XI
Operating System		iOS v13.0
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor		No
Quick Charging

 

Design

Height		150.9 mm
Width		75.7 mm
Thickness		8.3 mm Very Good ▾
Weight		194 grams Below Average ▾
Build Material		Back: Gorilla Glass
Colours		Black, Green, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Waterproof		Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 2 meter), IP68
Ruggedness		Dust proof

 

Display

Good ▾

Screen Size		6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
Screen Resolution		828 x 1792 pixels
Aspect Ratio		19.5:9
Bezel-less display		with notch
Pixel Density		324 ppi Very Good ▾
Display Type		IPS LCD
Screen Protection
Touch Screen		3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		79.79 %

 

Performance

Best in Class ▾

Chipset		Apple A13 Bionic
Processor		Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder) Best in Class ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
RAM		4 GB Excellent ▾
Bootup Time (tested by 91mobiles)		33.0 s

 

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		64 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory		No

 

Camera

Excellent ▾

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup		Dual
Resolution		12 MP f/1.8 (upto 5x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom), Wide Angle Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 2.55" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length)
Sensor		Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.8
Optical Image Stabilisation
Flash		Quad LED True Tone Flash
Image Resolution		4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode
Camera Features		5 x Digital Zoom, 2 x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		12 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera
Physical Aperture		F2.2
Flash		Retina Flash
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps

 

Battery

Very Good ▾

Capacity		3110 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Wireless Charging
Quick Charging		Fast: 50 % in 30 minutes
USB Type-C		No

 

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 11) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1500(band 21) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 11) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1500(band 21) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Calling
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC

 

Multimedia

FM Radio		No
Stereo Speakers
Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		Lightning
Audio Features		Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

 

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor		No
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope

3.Razer Phone 2

If you are looking for a smartphone that can handle your work, unleash supreme mobile gaming power, and let you enjoy an unparalleled mobile experience, this is the perfect phone for you. This device comes with massive upgrades, featuring an upgraded processor with vapor chamber cooling, wireless charging, and water-resistance. On top of its excellent gaming performance and amazing built-in speakers, it is also compatible with 2 TB micro SD cards for extra storage and runs a close-to-stock version of Android. The Razer Phone 2 features the long-awaited illuminated Razer logo with customizable Razer Chroma RGB lighting. Since your mobile device becomes an extension of your character, you can switch between different colors or select from three different lighting effects to express yourself. The pros are:* Wireless charging: It boasts a Wireless Fast Charging technology that gives you full power quickly so you’ll always stay in control for work and play; and* Razer Cortex Mobile: With this app, you can discover a curated list of popular mobile games and utilize the Game Booster software for launching games and optimization. You can quickly tune performance for your mobile games and customize settings such as resolution, frame rate, and CPU clock speeds. However,* its battery life may become an issue. Since the advanced features that it offer scan be power-hungry, they tend to drain the battery real quick. * And, unlike its predecessor, it doesn’t undercut the competition in terms of price, making it a tough sell at full price for all but the most die hard mobile gamers and Razer fans.

Key Specs

RAM		8 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Rear Camera		12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera		8 MP
Battery		4000 mAh
Display		5.72 inches

 

General

Launch Date		February 3, 2019 (Official)
Brand		Razer
Model		Phone 2
Operating System		Android v8.1 (Oreo)
SIM Slot(s)		Single SIM, GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

 

Design

Height		158.5 mm
Width		78.9 mm
Thickness		8.5 mm Very Good ▾
Colours		Mirror, Satin
Waterproof		Water resistant, IP67

 

Display

Good ▾

Screen Size		5.72 inches (14.53 cm)
Screen Resolution		1440 x 2560 pixels
Pixel Density		513 ppi Best in Class ▾
Display Type		HD IGZO LCD
Refresh Rate		120 Hz
Screen Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		71.96 %

 

Performance

Very Good ▾

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor		Octa core (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385) Very Good ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 630
RAM		8 GB Best in Class ▾

 

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		64 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory		Up to 1 TB

 

Camera

Excellent ▾

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup		Dual
Resolution		12 MP f/1.75 Primary Camera 12 MP f/2.6 Camera
Sensor		CMOS image sensor, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.75
Optical Image Stabilisation
Flash		Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution		4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		8 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera
Physical Aperture		F2.0
Video Recording		1920x1080 @ 30 fps

 

Battery

Very Good ▾

Capacity		4000 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Wireless Charging
Quick Charging		Quick, v4.0
USB Type-C

 

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.0
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging

 

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		USB Type-C
Audio Features		Dolby Atmos

 

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Side
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

4.ASUS ROG Gaming Phone III. 

Asus never fails to give us the best devices for gaming. May it be in the form of smartphones or laptops. If you are looking for a professional gaming experience to play cool, fast, and be in total control, worry no more because the ASUS ROG Gaming Phone III has got you. The ROG Phone III is one of the most powerful phones that you can buy, and it’s easy to see the results of this hardware in action. There’s absolutely no slowdown while using apps and games, and switching between them is nearly instantaneous. This device gives you what you need to win with Snapdragon 865 Plus, 12GB RAM, a monster 6000 milliampere-hour battery, and the unique Game Cool II vapor-chamber cooling system for non-stop, full-speed performance. It also utilizes Air Trigger technology. The advanced architecture reduces the vibration latency and gives you extra-precise ultrasonic touch controls for a console-like button feels. The pros are:* Max cooling: It boasts a 3D-designed vapor chamber that is even more effective at removing heat from the phone during full-speed operation. No more uncomfortable feeling, so you could just focus on crushing your enemies; and * Long battery life: This device gives you non-stop gaming power wherever you are. It also features a direct-charging technology that gives it shorter and smarter charge times. You will have more time for gaming, just the way you like it. However, it doesn’t come cheap. We expected this, right? You won’t get all the best features fora low price. It might cost some extra money, but if you look at all the features that you’ll get to enjoy, you will have the urge to get this smartphone. Whether you are a gamer or not, it’s hard to resist the ROG Gaming Phone III with its exceptional screen, performance, and storage. The best value for money that you can get.

Key Specs

RAM		8 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
Rear Camera		64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera		24 MP
Battery		6000 mAh
Display		6.59 inches

 

General

Launch Date		August 6, 2020 (Expected)
Brand		Asus
Model		ROG Phone 3
Operating System		Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI		ROG UI
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

 

Design

Height		171 mm
Width		78 mm
Thickness		9.85 mm
Weight		240 grams
Build Material		Back: Gorilla Glass
Colours		Black

 

Display

Screen Size		6.59 inches (16.74 cm)
Screen Resolution		1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect Ratio		19.5:9
Bezel-less display
Pixel Density		391 ppi
Display Type		AMOLED
Refresh Rate		144 Hz
Screen Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass v6
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		79.75 %

 

Performance

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
Processor		Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585)
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 650
RAM		8 GB

 

Storage

Internal Memory		128 GB
Expandable Memory		No

 

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup		Triple
Resolution		64 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle Primary Camera(1.7" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)13 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(11 mm focal length)5 MP f/2.0 Camera
Sensor		Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.8
Flash		LED Flash
Image Resolution		9000 x 7000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		7680x4320 @ 30 fps, 3840x2160 @ 60 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		24 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera(27 mm focal length, 0.9µm pixel size)
Physical Aperture		F2.0
Flash		Screen flash

 

Battery

Capacity		6000 mAh
Type		Li-Polymer
User Replaceable		No
Quick Charging		Hyper, v4.0, 30W
USB Type-C

 

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SAR Value		Head: 0.736 W/kg, Body: 1.497 W/kg
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.1
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging

 

Multimedia

FM Radio		No
Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		USB Type-C

 

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type		Optical
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

5.One Plus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro is a premium device that comes with a robust spec-sheet. It offers excellent performance supporting high-end games and massive usage. The power backup is also strong and features both fast charging and wireless refilling support. There are admirable camera, sufficient storage and immersive punch-hole display. However, there is no expandable memory slot.OnePlus 8 Pro sports an impressive Fluid AMOLED display adopting a punch-hole design on the top corner. It stands 6.65-inch tall and bears a screen resolution of 1,440 x 3,100 pixels along with 514 PPI sharp pixel density. The display is covered with the help of a Corning Gorilla Glass panel to resist physical damage. Detailed photography can be made easy with the help of a 48MP main lens along with 16MP and 12MP secondary lenses that altogether capture excellent pictures. At the front, it features a 24MP lens, which can click sharp selfies and helps to make clear video calls. OnePlus 8 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset that handles the performance. It has 2.96GHz single-core, 2.42GHz, tri-core, 1.8GHz, quad-core, Kryo 485 processors and an Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone can offer excellent performance with the help of these technical parameters. For the power backup, there is a Li-ion battery with 4,500mAh capacity. It supports wireless charging technology that can refill the battery with convenience. The device also supports Fast Charging technology.

Key Specs

RAM		8 GB
Processor		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear Camera		48 MP + 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera		16 MP
Battery		4510 mAh
Display		6.78 inches

 

General

Launch Date		April 24, 2020 (Official)
Brand		OnePlus
Model		8 Pro
Operating System		Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI		Oxygen OS
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging

 

Design

Height		165.3 mm
Width		74.3 mm
Thickness		8.5 mm Very Good ▾
Weight		199 grams Poor ▾
Build Material		Back: Gorilla Glass
Colours		Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue
Waterproof		Water resistant, IP68

 

Display

Excellent ▾

Screen Size		6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
Screen Resolution		1440 x 3168 pixels
Aspect Ratio		19.8:9
Bezel-less display		with punch-hole display
Pixel Density		513 ppi Best in Class ▾
Display Type		Fluid AMOLED
Refresh Rate		120 Hz
Screen Protection		Corning Gorilla Glass
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		90.36 %

 

Performance

Best in Class ▾

Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor		Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585) Best in Class ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 650
RAM		8 GB Best in Class ▾

 

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		128 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory		No
USB OTG Support

 

Camera

Very Good ▾

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup		Quad
Resolution		48 MP f/1.78 Primary Camera(25 mm focal length, 1.4" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)48 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 2" sensor size)8 MP f/2.44 Telephoto (upto Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom) Camera(1µm pixel size)5 MP f/2.4 Camera
Sensor		Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus, Continuos autofocus, Laser autofocus
Physical Aperture		F1.78
Optical Image Stabilisation
Flash		Dual LED Flash
Image Resolution		8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 480 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup		Single
Resolution		16 MP f/2.45 Primary Camera(3" sensor size, 1µm pixel size)
Sensor		Exmor RS
Physical Aperture		F2.45
Flash		Screen flash
Camera Features		Fixed Focus
Video Recording		1920x1080 @ 30 fps

 

Battery

Very Good ▾

Capacity		4510 mAh
Type		Li-ion
User Replaceable		No
Wireless Charging
Quick Charging		Warp, 30W: 50 % in 23 minutes
USB Type-C

 

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features		Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v5.1
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging

 

Multimedia

FM Radio		No
Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		USB Type-C
Audio Features		Dolby Atmos

 

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type		Optical
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

And that completes our list of the best gaming smartphones on the market. And remember to leave a comment to let us know your opinion. That’s all for now.We’ll see you guys in the next blogs.