Islamabad, Oct 30: The need for powerful smartphones that can handle demanding gaming has significantly increased in recent years.
However, there have never been any dedicated gaming phones available in Pakistan, so fans have had to rely on expensive flagship phones that aren’t made for gaming.
Instead of pointing at particular models, I might point out that key mobile brands like Samsung,
Apple, Xiaomi, and others, among others, keep improving both the hardware and the software to enhance the proficiency in gaming.
That mobile gaming will continue to grow and the focus on high-performance gaming phones shows that consumers are actively seeking the best opportunities for entertainment on a mobile device in Pakistan and across the globe.
1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Devastating good Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that effectively runs some of the competitive games. – Long battery life so you do not have to recharge your machine when gaming.
It offers a fast 120Hz refresh rate in 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display for effective and smooth imagery.
Services as Samsung’s Game Launcher designed to improve the gaming experience. –Interactivity or high-speed network for multiplayer mobile gaming.
The device is priced at about PKR 300,000 which makes it a premium gaming phone for enthusiastic mobile gamers who desire the best experience from their handset.
The large display and processing power could deliver a user experience suitable to game shooting games such as PUBG and Call of Duty.
While all these may not suit the regular smartphone user, those in the market for a pure gaming phone, S23 Ultra makes a strong proposition.
2. iPhone 15 Pro Max
One disadvantage of this console is its high cost which most Pakistanis might be hard pressed to afford in this economy.
There’s probably a market for cheaper Androids with decent specs that customers perceive in this way.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max might be limited by such factors as network rates or game design.
There is an average attitude towards gaming culture in Pakistan.
Overall, people love mobile games, but parents can be more against kids playing so many games.
This could reduce the chances of gaming as a major category of use of high-end phones.
And yes, there are many users, very active in gaming also on slightly lower tier devices in Pakistan also.
It is clear that the highest class of specifications is not an indispensable condition for the popularity of well-liked titles.
Still, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is an upwardly mobile emblem for gamers on the move, and cheaper Android models will probably be sufficient for the broad populace in Pakistan.
For gaming, the attraction to the iPhone follows deeply from further cultural and infrastructural change around gaming.
3. Xiaomi Poco F5
It is relatively cheap for a smartphone in its league costing around PKR 80,000 though it is cheaper than many premium flagships.
The price range of the smartphone allows for a tidy gaming experience with the help of the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor and 120Hz AMOLED display.
Long battery time and boost charging capability makes it possible to support long runs of gaming without power interruptions on the whole,
It provides great value for the money to gamers who desire a machine with relatively high performance without having to spend more money.
The Poco F5 is a well-rounded mid end phone for gamers that will give them good enough gaming on a shoestring.
But for every other low-cost mobile gamer, it really pays off of course to think about doing so.
4. Asus ROG Phone 7
The newly released Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor make game play smooth even for high end graphics breastfeeding pillow.
anew refresh rate of 165Hz on the 6.78-inches display makes graphics
on the screen smooth with a good response time,
It becomes easier to appeal to the gamers because they can program their game controls to suit their preferences.
Of course, the price is set at over PKR 200,000 (~$900) which definitely puts it in the high-end tier of gaming phones
I think you are right; with these gaming dedicated capabilities it has become a go-to choice for mobile game enthusiasts.
For all the everyday users we can probably still continue to stick with flagships from Apple, Samsung and the likes.
Still, if you are an enthusiast mobile gamer, ROG Phone 7 is a phone you might consider.
5. Infinix Zero Ultra
Overall, the Dimensity 920 chip provides decent performance needed for durability in most mobile games but could lag
some graphical intensive games when played on high settings.
But for general gaming I do not suppose it would be an issue.
The Touch screen of 120Hz is very good for games since the animation and the response of the games is more fluid.
It is also a necessary aspect for these gaming phones.
The company could have possibly offered the Zero Ultra with some compromises in power for around PKR 55,000; that is where it catches a beautiful middle ground of power-to-price.
This is actually a good gaming phone for people who are still on the low budget.
You are correct that we are likely to see more gaming phones in general in 2024 and at various price brackets.
Brands will merely keep on developing faster processors, better displays, and even more specific software and hardware in order to make the user experience even better.
