With the rise of mobile gaming and esports， there has been a growing demand for smartphones that are tailored to meet the needs of competitive mobile gamers. In this article， we will be exploring and comparing the top 4 esports-focused smartphones currently available in the market.
The four devices we will be examining in this article are the ASUS ROG Phone 5， Black Shark 4 Pro， Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro， and the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2. These devices all boast impressive specifications and features designed to meet the demands of the most competitive mobile gamers.
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 have a similar design philosophy， featuring a landscape-oriented build that places the display at the center while incorporating various buttons and triggers onto the frame. On the other hand， the Black Shark 4 Pro and Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro have a more traditional smartphone design with only a few added gaming-focused features. In terms of build quality， all four devices feel solid and premium， with metal frames and glass backs. However， the ASUS ROG Phone 5 stands out with its unique customizable RGB lighting.
All four devices come with high refresh rate displays， with the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro leading the pack with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 boasts a 144Hz refresh rate as well but with a unique 6.92-inch AMOLED display. The Black Shark 4 Pro falls slightly behind with a 144Hz refresh rate but with a lower resolution display. In terms of audio quality， the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 come with front-facing speakers， providing a superior audio experience compared to the speaker setup on the Black Shark 4 Pro and Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro.
When it comes to performance， all four devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset， which is currently the most powerful mobile processor available. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 come with up to 18GB of RAM， making them the clear winners in terms of memory capacity. However， all four devices run games and apps smoothly， with minimal lag and fast loading times.
The camera setups on these devices vary， with the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro featuring multiple rear cameras， while the Black Shark 4 Pro and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 have fewer， more focused cameras. In terms of battery life， the Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro boasts the largest battery at 4500mAh， while the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 have decent 6000mAh batteries. The Black Shark 4 Pro has the smallest battery at 4500mAh but comes with 120W fast charging， allowing for a quick recharge.
Overall， all four devices offer impressive specifications and features for mobile gamers. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 offer the most unique design and customization options， while the Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro has the largest battery capacity. The Black Shark 4 Pro stands out with its fast charging feature， making it a good option for gamers on-the-go. Ultimately， the choice comes down to personal preference and which features are most important to the individual user.
