The best gaming phones in 2019 just keep getting better, as more powerful hardware can run games with ease, and dedicated gaming phones come with enhanced features designed specifically for gaming. 

1. OnePlus 7 Pro

A strong gaming phone at an affordable price

Release date: May 2019 
Weight: 206g  
Dimensions: 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm
OS: Android 9
Screen size: 6.67-inch 
Resolution: 1440 x 3120 
CPU: Snapdragon 855 
RAM: 6/8/12GB 
Storage: 128/256GB 
Battery: 4,000mAh
Rear camera: 48MP + 16MP + 8MP 
Front camera: 16MP

2. iPhone XS Max / iPhone XS

The best gaming iPhones available right now

Release date: September 2018
 Weight: 208g
Dimensions: 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7mm
OS: iOS 12
Screen size: 6.5-inch
Resolution: 2960×1440
CPU: A12 Bionic chip
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64/256/512GB
Battery: 3.179mAh
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 7MP

3. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus/S10

The best gaming Android phones

Release date: February 2019
Weight: 175g
Dimensions: 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8mm
OS: Android 9
Screen size: 6.4-inch
Resolution: 1440 x 3040
CPU: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 
RAM: 8/12GB
Storage: 128GB/512GB/1TB (up to 1.5TB with card)
Battery: 4,100mAh
Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 16MP
Front camera: 10MP + 8MP

4. Asus ROG Phone

Top specs and several wild mobile gaming accessories

Release date: October 2018
Weight: 200g
Dimensions: 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.7mm
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
Screen size: 6-inch
Resolution: 2160 x 1080
CPU: Snapdragon 845
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/512GB
Battery: 3,520mAh
Rear camera: 12MP f/1.8
Front camera: 8MP f/2.0

5. Razer Phone 2

Gaming-specific features that outshine its everyday ones

Release date: October 2018
Weight: 205g
Dimensions: 158.5 x 78.9 x 8.5mm
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
Screen size: 5.72-inch
Resolution: 2560×1440
CPU: Snapdragon 845
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB (up to 1TB with card)
Battery: 4,000mAh
Rear camera: 12MP f/1.75 wide angle / 12MP f/2.6 telephoto
Front camera: 8MP f/2.0