STACK #208 Feb 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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ROG 5s Pro 5G

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How big do I need the battery to be?

If you've used a smartphone in the past ten years, you'll know that battery life can vanish in the blink of an eye. This is especially true with gaming phones that will rapidly chew through power when running high-quality games. Battery size in smartphones is measured in mAh (milliampere/hour). Most modern smartphones can range between 3,000 to 5,000 mAh, enough to handle most average the largest battery size possible to ensure that you don't run short when you're in the fight. Staying Juiced The best way to be prepared when you're gaming on the go is to supplement your phone with a portable power bank. These rechargable batteries serve as convenient boosters and ensure gamers will never get caught short while away from a power socket. The feisty little Belkin Charging Stand & Play power bank with 10K mAh capacity has a side-mounted stand, meaning you can set your phone use. However, with the thirsty requirements of the gaming phone, the recommendation is to look for

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possible gaming experience. Monster battery sizes, large screens with professional gaming refresh rates, advanced cooling technology and smart additional buttons all make gaming smartphones uniquely qualified to maximise your performance. If iOS gameplay is your thing, upgrading to the latest iPhone is the surest way of upping your gaming potential. But when it comes to Android phones, the choice is not so obvious. There's a much wider variety of phones to choose from, with many developers offering several different takes on essential gaming gear. Narrowing down the decision on which one to choose can be difficult, but bigger is always better when it comes to gaming smartphones. Here are a few options that meet the needs of today's gamers. Any discussion of mobile gaming wouldn't be complete without the ROG Phone 5s Pro – the latest in the impressive line-up of gamer-focused phones from ASUS – getting a mention. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and with a 6.78- inch AMOLED display and 144Hz refresh rate, this ultimate gaming smartphone is not messing around when it comes to high performance. The ROG Phone 5s Pro is equipped with the latest update to the impressive AirTrigger 5 game controls. These shoulder-mounted, touch-sensitive buttons can be customised to respond to any onscreen actions, or even be used as motion controls. With a BIG 6k mAh high-capacity battery, the ROG will keep going for as long as you're willing to play. And the battery is specifically positioned away from grip areas to keep your hands cool when the smartphone starts to heat up. The ROG also comes with an inbuilt game assistant, Game Genie, allowing you to set up scenario profiles and cherry-pick the best settings for each game. From refresh rates to advanced cooling options, you'll be able to maximise your phone's performance to bring its best every time you play. With a surprising animation display on the back, you can use the built-in editor to create new animations – in black and white and colour – to

Mobile games made USD 90.7 billion (worldwide) in revenue during 2021.

Cygnett Chargeup Edge+

Belkin Charging 'Stand & Play'

power bank that also includes wireless charging and can power up to four devices simultaneously.

phone, plug in, and play on. The OtterBox Qi is the mid- ranged Swiss Army Knife of power banks. It has a 15k mAh battery and supports wireless charging, plus connection points for both USB-A and USB-C (for fast charging). And sporting a

Your new palm-sized play station Where most flagship smartphones have the system requirements to make high-powered gaming possible, the next generation of gaming smartphones are specifically focused on delivering the best

give your smartphone a signature look. The ROG Phone 5s Pro is an absolute

27k mAh battery, the Cygnett ChargeUp Edge+ is a supersized

powerhouse gaming smartphone. Stylish, well- designed, and jam-packed full of features to give you that competitive edge.

OtterBox QiWireless

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