If you want to play games on your smartphone, then one of these 8 smartphones with best GPU is the answer. They will not only make your games run smoother, but everything else.
By its definition, GPU (graphics processing unit) is “a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display.” Ok, we know all this sounds too complicated. Basically, the GPU in your smartphone determines how fast and effectively will the smartphone produce the things that happen on your display. The GPU takes these operations from the CPU (central processing unit), not only to make mobile games look better, but also to increase the using fluency of the smartphone.
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The GPUs in smartphones and the GPUs in computers are similar when it comes to their purpose, but there are few important differences. While the GPUs in computers are independent bodies, the GPUs in smartphones are integrated into advanced embedded chipsets that include one or more CPU cores. The GPU can be a standalone chip, but that isn’t a standard. Because of this fact, the GPUs in smartphones are limited in their power. They have to be programmed to be efficient, but at the same time not to drain too much battery and overheat. If you want a better gaming experience, you should look into these 8 smartphones with the best screen resolution.
To find out the smartphones with best GPU, we looked into AnTuTu’s report of Top 10 Performance Smartphone Chips. This report included both the overall performance of the smartphone chip, as well as GPU performance. Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Adreno530) had the best score in GPU performance, we decided to track down the smartphones that have this chip and feature them on our list. We used the list from Gizmo Times and picked out the smartphones from different manufacturers.
8. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL
We are starting off our list of smartphones with best GPU with Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL which has a lot to offer. This phone comes with 6GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Quad-Core processor and 64/128/256GB of storage. What set ZS570KL ahead of the competition are its 5.7-inch screen, 23MP back camera, and 8MP front camera. There is also a version with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chip, but we are still to be convinced of its power.
7. Samsung Galaxy S7
Galaxy S7 ranks 7th on our list of smartphones with best GPU. It is a frequent guest on our smartphones list, so it’s no wonder that it managed to be one of the 8 smartphones with the best GPU. Dubbed as “probably the best smartphone on the market”, Galaxy S7 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Octa-Core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage. Its 12MP back and 5MP front cameras are recognized as one of the best in the smartphone market.
6. HTC 10
HTC’s flagship phone was welcomed with a lot of praise for its elegant design and powerful specifications. 5.2-inch screen HTC 10 in its Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip has a Quad–Core processor. This chip is backed with 4GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of storage, the back camera of 12MP and front camera with 5MP.
5. Motorola Moto Z
The verdict of the professionals is that the Motorola Moto Z which ranks 5th on our list of smartphones with best GPU, is thin, fast and snappy. This has a lot to do with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip inside, but other features of Moto Z are very pleasing as well. This 5.5-inch screen smartphone is powerful and reliable, featuring a Quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage. For snapping photos, there are 13MP back and 5MP front camera.
4. LG G5
Just like Galaxy S7, 5.3-inch screen LG G5 is almost ever-present when it comes to lists of best smartphones. This only shows that people in LG knew their job when they created the G5 model. Specifications of G5 include Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Quad-Core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB storage. To top all that, you will get 16MP back camera and dual 5MP front camera.
3. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro
There are two different versions of this smartphone to choose from. Don’t worry; Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Quad-Core processor is in both of them as well as 13MP back and 8MP front cameras. A cheaper version of ZUK Z2 Pro comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, while the expensive one will equip you with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
2. OnePlus 3
5.5-inch screen OnePlus 3 is China’s response to all major smartphones on the market and has some serious power under the hood. If Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Quad-Core processor isn’t enough to convince you, wait until you hear the rest. This smartphone has stunning 6GB of RAM paired with 64GB of storage. The cameras are top notch as well, whether you use the back 16MP one or the 8MP front one.
1. Xiaomi Mi5
To wrap up our list of 8 smartphones with best GPU, there is budget friendly Xiaomi Mi5. It comes in various versions, each being more powerful and expensive than the previous one. You have a choice between 3GB and 4GB of RAM and 32GB to 128GB of storage. It all depends on your needs. Be assured, however, that you’ll get Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with Quad-Core processor, 5.15-inch screen, 12MP back and 4MP front camera no matter which version you choose.
