What is the best gaming phone?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Poco X6 Pro are top picks for gaming, depending on your budget.

🎮 Gaming Buying Guide · Updated 2026

Best Gaming Phones 2026

Q: Is Android or iPhone better for gaming?

Both are excellent. Android offers more variety and hardware choice, iPhone often gets premium titles first.

Looking for a phone built for mobile gaming? These are the best gaming phones in 2026, whether you want raw power, smooth display performance or all-day gaming battery.

Top Gaming Phones

Best premium Android for gaming

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The S26 Ultra combines flagship processing, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery and a large vapour chamber for sustained high-frame-rate gaming.

Display120Hz AMOLED

Battery5,000mAh

CoolingVapour chamber

Best ForPremium gaming

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Best Performance 5G Under £300

Poco X6 Pro

For gaming and performance, the Poco X6 Pro packs a powerful Dimensity 8300 chip, 120Hz display and 5G support — all under £300.

5GYes

ChipsetDimensity 8300

Display120Hz

Price~£250

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Best Fast Charging

OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R features 100W SuperVOOC charging — it goes from flat to full in around 30 minutes. Great if you want speed over raw capacity.

Charging100W Fast

Battery5,500mAh

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2

Best ForFast Charging

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Best iPhone for gaming

iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro pairs the A19 Pro chip with a 120Hz ProMotion display and strong game optimisation, making it the best iOS choice for demanding titles.

ChipsetA19 Pro

Display120Hz ProMotion

GamesStrong iOS library

Best ForiOS gaming

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Gaming Phone Comparison

Phone	Chipset	Display	Battery	Best For
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Elite ✅	120Hz AMOLED	5,000mAh	Heavy gamers
Poco X6 Pro	Dimensity 8300	120Hz AMOLED	5,000mAh ✅	Budget gamers
OnePlus 12R	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	120Hz ProXDR	100W charge ✅	Mid-range gaming
iPhone 17 Pro	A19 Pro ✅	120Hz ProMotion	Very good	iOS gamers

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a phone good for gaming?

Key features for gaming include a powerful chipset, a high refresh rate display (90Hz or 120Hz), large battery and good thermal management.

Is Android or iPhone better for gaming?

Both are excellent. Android offers more game variety and hardware choice, while iPhone often gets premium titles first and has the most powerful chips.