Best Android Gaming Smartphones in the Philippines 2020

You could claim that almost every smartphone in the Android world is essentially a gaming phone of some sort. But what if you only want the smoothest in terms of performance?

Could it be that the phone you're eyeing for should have physical-style buttons or a display that boasts a high refresh rate? Should you have a smartphone that packs a thermal-cooling feature?

Ultimately, this is where Android gaming phones swoop in quite nicely. And in 2020, there is now a load of smartphones that fit this bill. Google's Android, however, while effortlessly varied, has somehow sown a seed of confusion. But this shouldn't throw you off.

Priceprice.com is dedicating this compilation to consumers who are on the hunt for the best Android gaming smartphones in the Philippine market.

Best Android Gaming Smartphones in the Philippines 2020

10. nubia Play 5G

In the early parts of 2020, nubia went on all fours, dishing out gaming-oriented phones, ones that cater to practically all sorts of budgeting for its consumers.

A month after it launched the flagship nubia Magic 5G to the wild, nubia didn't dilly-dally and announced what is possibly its most accessible proper gaming smartphone in the market – the nubia Play 5G.

The nubia Play 5G is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G and is accompanied by an Adreno 620 GPU. The phone also packs 6GB/8GB of RAM tiers, with 128GB/256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It is also listed with a 5,100mAh battery, with support for 30W fast wired charging.

Another highlight of the device is its 6.65-inch Super AMOLED screen, with a 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz Touch Response Rate.

The nubia Play also comes with rear quad cameras and a 12MP selfie snapper.

Display Size	6.65 inches
Display Resolution	AMOLED 1080 x 2340 pixels
OS ver	Android 10.0; nubia UI 8.0 Octa-core
CPU	Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
CPU Speed	1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver
Storage	128GB, 256GB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	12MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Ion 5,100mAh Fast charging 30W
Dimensions	171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight	210 g (7.41 oz)
Color	Black, White, Blue

9. Realme X2 Pro

The Realme X2 Pro is one gaming smartphone that is difficult to shrug off. As it stands, the phone is Realme's first flagship-grade smartphone, an entry that forever changed the budding phone maker's direction in the competition.

Along with the regular X2 and the 5 Pro, the Realme X2 Pro is also the first smartphone to enter the European market. And with a bang!

The Realme X2 Pro is built around a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The phone is also fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, which is still a powerhouse in 2020. Accompanying the phone's chipset is 6GB/8GB of RAM options, with 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage configurations.

Other features that could be a delight to modern gamers are its in-display fingerprint scanner, support for 50W fast wired charging, stereo loudspeakers, NFC, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Display Size	6.5 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 2400 x 1080 pixels at 402 ppi Super AMOLED, 90Hz display
OS ver	Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1
CPU	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855+ Octa-core
CPU Speed	1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	6GB, 8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	64MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP
Battery	4000mAh 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge
Dimensions	161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm
Weight	199 g
Color	Lunar White, Neptune Blue

8. Black Shark 3 Pro

Easily one of the most obvious choices in gaming smartphones in 2020 is the Black Shark 3 Pro. Its appeal to gamers nowadays couldn't be more apparent.

Right at the helm of its attractions is its pricing. The Black Shark 3 Pro is considerable not that expensive compared to its compatriots in the gaming flagship segment.

The phone is also home to a massive 7.1-inch OLED screen, with 90Hz and support for HDR10. Meanwhile, the Herculean device packs an enormous battery, one that also boasts high-speed charging.

At the core, the phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset, which makes it one of the more powerful gaming smartphones around.

The device is also noted for its shoulder trigger and RGB lights.

Display Size	7.1 inches
Display Resolution	1440 x 3120 pixels, AMOLED
OS ver	Android 10.0
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	256GB, 512GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	64MP + 13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	20MP
Battery	Non-removable 5,000mAh Fast charging 65W
Dimensions	177.79 x 83.29 x 10.1 mm (the thickest part is 10.48 mm)
Weight	253 g
Color	Phantom Black, Armor Gray

7. nubia Red Magic 5G

Like the Realme X2 Pro, the nubia Red Magic 5G also debuted with some of the strongest headlining features in its fold. For one, the phone is the first smartphone in the industry to launch with a 144Hz refresh rate. And to top that all off, the phone is also toting an AMOLED screen.

Like the previous entry, the nubia Red Magic 5G is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset. The phone also comes with a built-in fan, which should ensure a sustained performance, especially for long-standing gaming sessions. Also, it sports hardware trigger buttons and LED-illuminated RGB components.

To say that the nubia Red Magic is the Black Shark 3 Pro's arch contender is an understatement, considering that it is priced lower than its counterparts.

Display Size	6.65 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10.0; Redmagic 3.0
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Octa-core
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4,500 mAh 18W quick charging, up to 55W quick charging
Dimensions	168.56 x 78 x 9.75 mm
Weight	218 g
Color	Black, Hot Rod Red, Pulse

6. ASUS ROG Phone II

ASUS' Republic of Gamers mobile division has always been up to its challenge of delivering "the ultimate smartphone gaming experience." And in its second-generation refresh, the company has furthered its intentions.

Still beastlier than ever, the ASUS ROG Phone II is one of the first gaming phones to launch with the Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The phone is also noted for bringing 120Hz refresh rate in the display department, which is only equaled by its inclusion of an AMOLED screen.

ASUS also upped its game in the RAM department, with 12GB of RAM equipped in the device, and up to 1TB of UFS 3.0 storage. The same can be said with the phone's battery listing, which is at a massive 6,000mAh battery, with support for 30W hypercharge.

The handset also features dual front-facing five-magnet speakers, Hi-Res audio, DTS:X Ultra, and in-display fingerprint reader.

The ASUS ROG Phone II also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, ultrasonic sensors for AirTriggers and grip press, and an in-house 48-pin side-mounted connector for its accessories.

Display Size	6.59 inches
Display Resolution	AMOLED, FHD+ 2340 x 1080 pixels
OS ver	Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI
CPU	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) Octa-core
CPU Speed	1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485
Storage	128GB, 512GB, 1TB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	48MP + 13MP
Front Camera	24MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh Quick Charge 4.0 and PD Charging Power bank/Reverse charging 10W
Dimensions	170.99 x 77.6 x 9.48 mm
Weight	240 g
Color	Black

5. Samsung Galaxy S20+

Despite its infamous moniker "the priciest Plus Galaxy smartphone yet," the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is an entry that just keeps on giving.

Perhaps its most head-turning feature is its design, which doesn't merely boast an overbearing proper gaming phone design. The phone employs a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels, with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The handset's display is also supported by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S20+ is also equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The phone can either be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chip or Samsung's proprietary Exynos 990 chipset.

If you're a budding gamer who also happens to be a photo and video enthusiast, the phone is also home to a sophisticated quadruple-camera setup on its rear. There is also an in-display fingerprint reader, wireless charging, and 4,500mAh battery capacity.

Display Size	6.7 inches
Display Resolution	Quad HD+ 3200 x 1440 pixels, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OS ver	Android 10.0; One UI 2
CPU	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm+) Octa-core - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core - USA
CPU Speed	2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 (Global), 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 (USA)
Storage	128GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	12MP + 12MP + 64MP + 0.3MP
Front Camera	10MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,500mAh Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Dimensions	161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight	186 g
Color	Cloud Blue, Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black

4. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

If you decide to one-up your experience in a Samsung Galaxy perspective, you will likely end up with its Ultra offerings in 2020.

And it's very Ultra, yes.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra sport an even bigger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung has also equipped it with the much-needed 240Hz touch sensing and HDR10+ support. The phone's curved display is also supported by Gorilla Glass 6 with a metal frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, like the Galaxy S20+, can be bought with Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 variants. It is also accompanied by 12GB/16GB of RAM tiers and 128GB/256GB/512GB of internal storage options. Likewise, Samsung complements the Ultra variant with a more massive 5,000mAh battery, with support for 45W fast wired charging.

Other crucial features of the phone include wireless charging, ultra-sonic in-display fingerprint reader, Samsung DeX support, and stereo loudspeakers.

Display Size	6.9 inches
Display Resolution	QHD+ 3200 x 1440 pixels Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OS ver	Android 10.0; One UI 2
CPU	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm+) Octa-core - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core - USA
CPU Speed	2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 (Global), 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 (USA)
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	12GB, 16GB
Main Camera	108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
Front Camera	40MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 5,000mAh Fast battery charging 45W
Dimensions	166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
Weight	220 g (5G mmWave version weighs 222 g)
Color	Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray

3. OnePlus 8 Pro

There are voluminous reasons why the OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the very best Android gaming phones in the market.

The OnePlus 8 Pro is powered by Qualcomm's premier flagship chipset at the moment – the Snapdragon 865 SoC. This is then accompanied by either 8GB or 12GB of RAM alternatives, right alongside 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. On the other hand, the phone is also listed with a 4,510mAh battery, with support for 30W fast wired and 30W fast wireless charging.

The phone is also not to be left behind in the display department. It features a 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,168 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and is HDR10+-compliant.

The OnePlus 8 Pro is also noted for its in-display fingerprint reader, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, and quadruple cameras on its rear.

Display Size	6.78 inches
Display Resolution	1440 x 3168 pixels, Fluid AMOLED HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10.0; OxygenOS 10.0
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	48MP + 8MP + 48MP + 5MP
Front Camera	16MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,510mAh Fast charging 30W, 50% in 23 min (advertised) Fast wireless charging 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Reverse wireless charging 3W
Dimensions	165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm (6.51 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight	199 g (7.02 oz)
Color	Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue

2. Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

When it comes to the price-to-performance ratio, the Redmi K30 Pro is one of the foremost champions.

The Redmi K30 Pro also packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset, with highly flexible RAM and ROM configurations. The smartphone also boasts a massive 4,700mAh battery, with 30W fast wired charging.

Another solid highlight of the phone can be found in its overall camera setup. The handset sports a distinct-looking circular camera module on its rear, comprising a 64MP wide sensor as its primary camera. The main camera is then coupled with a 5MP telephoto macro sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The phone is also equipped with a motorized pop-up camera mechanism, which houses an equally large 20MP selfie snapper.

The phone has a cutout-free 6.67-inch Super AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and HDR10+ support. Additionally, it has 500 nits of typical brightness. The device, however, misses out on a display refresh rate.

Display Size	6.67 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED
OS ver	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 5MP + 13MP + 2MP
Front Camera	20MP (Motorized pop-up)
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4,700mAh Fast charging 33W, 100% in 63 min (advertised)
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight	218 g
Color	Cyber Gray, Phantom White, Neon Blue, Star Ring Purple

1. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi has upped its mobile game with the release of the Mi 10 series. But with the lineup's Pro variant's release, most of its rivals have gone toddling back to their respective holes.

Apart from it being a massive player in the power department, all thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chip, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is also a driving force in its offerings on optics.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a 108MP-headlining quadruple-camera setup on its back panel. Its auxiliary sensors include a 12MP telephoto lens, another 8MP telephoto module, and a 20MP ultrawide camera. The phone also sports a 20MP selfie shooter that is housed in its display cutout.

Talking about its display, the handset is also revered in this segment. It launches with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of typical brightness, and HDR10+ support.

The phone is also home to a 4,500mAh battery with whopping support for 50W fast wired and 30W fast wireless charging, an in-display fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 5.1, and the capability to shoot 8K videos.

Display Size	6.67 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels, Super AMOLED
OS ver	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	256GB, 512GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	108MP + 8MP + 12MP + 20MP
Front Camera	20MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,500mAh Fast charging 50W Power Delivery 3.0 Fast wireless charging 30W Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 10W
Dimensions	162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96 mm
Weight	208 g
Color	Solstice Grey, Alpine White

Conclusion

With the ASUS ROG Phone III's release now becoming more imminent by the day, our refreshed list in the coming months should get modified in terms of entries' chartings.

For now, however, there is no doubt that the forces from Xiaomi and Samsung dominate our compilation. Whether it has something to do with their design or efficient combination of price and performance, these smartphone brands' placements in our list are no longer defying reason.

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