{"id":17920,"date":"2021-02-15T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=17920"},"modified":"2021-12-07T12:57:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T18:57:51","slug":"best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/","title":{"rendered":"Best gaming phones and tablets in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that gaming is more popular than ever before. Late last year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/qb\/playstation-5\">PlayStation 5<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/xbox-series\">Xbox Series X<\/a> launched to <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/sony-playstation-5\/\">widespread critical acclaim<\/a>. And in an era of social distancing, video games have become one of the best ways to stay connected with family, friends, and squadmates. This year is set to take things to the next level, with plenty of hot new and upcoming games like Far Cry 6, Resident Evil 8: Village (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fYbRaLxahxc&amp;ab_channel=GameSpot\">Maiden<\/a>), Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/gift-guide-best-cheap-video-game-consoles\/\">gaming gift guide<\/a>, the most immersive gaming experiences will always be found on traditional, full-size home video game consoles. But not everyone wants to be glued to the couch while gaming. Just like cameras, the best game system is the one you have with you. So buckle up, as we take a closer look at the best ways to game on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/#Best-mobile-games-in-2021\" >\u2022 Best Mobile Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/#Best-gaming-phones-in-2021\" >\u2022 Best Gaming Phones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/#Best-gaming-tablets-in-2021\" >\u2022 Best Gaming Tablets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/#Nintendo-Switch-and-Switch-Lite-deliver-the-best-mobile-gaming-experience\" >\u2022 Consider a Nintendo Switch instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/best-mobile-gaming-phones-tablets\/#Swappa-Quick-Picks\" >\u2022 Swappa Quick Picks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"games\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-mobile-games-in-2021\"><\/span>Best mobile games in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s kick things off by looking at some of the best mobile games in 2021 and beyond. Because let\u2019s face it, good hardware requires good software. It doesn\u2019t matter how fast your phone, tablet, or game system is &#8212; without good games to make use of the power, you might as well be playing Pong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pubg-mobile-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17936 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PUBG Mobile<\/strong> is one of the world\u2019s most popular mobile games. The original PC version of this game (Player Unknown\u2019s Battlegrounds) popularized the battle royale genre, in which players land on an uninhabited island, loot up to gain resources, and fight to be the last person standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like its PC and console counterparts, PUBG Mobile is extremely popular, with over 600 million downloads and 50 million active users daily. The base game is free, though there are in-app purchases for cosmetics and battle pass content. Get it today for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pubg-mobile\/id1330123889\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tencent.ig\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cod-mobile-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17937 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call of Duty: Mobile<\/strong> is another intense and fast-paced action game that gives you most of the full-size console experience on mobile. CoD: Mobile has two game modes: battle royale and standard 5v5 team-based multiplayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this free-to-play title has microtransactions, you can have plenty of fun without spending a dime. So if you&#8217;re a fan of the full-size version, you have nothing to lose by giving it a try. Get it for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/call-of-duty-mobile\/id1287282214\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.activision.callofduty.shooter&amp;hl=en\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mario-kart-tour-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17943 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mario Kart Tour<\/strong> is another great free-to-play option that brings much of the full-size console experience with you wherever you go. As its name implies, Mario Kart Tour is based on the popular Mario Kart franchise. Although it\u2019s not as full-featured as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart Tour still has a lot going for it including online multiplayer, a loot system with character unlocks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mario Kart Tour has microtransactions and in-app purchases, but you don\u2019t need to pay to play. Install it for free today on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nintendo.zaka\">iOS App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nintendo.zaka\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/minecraft-pocket-edition-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17947 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minecraft: Pocket Edition<\/strong> is another fantastic mobile game that replicates the console experience for gamers on the go. This cross-platform game lets you play in both single-player and multiplayer modes, while you explore infinite worlds and build to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft: Pocket Edition isn&#8217;t free &#8212; but it can be yours for just $6.99, substantially cheaper than its full-size counterparts. Download it today from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/minecraft\/id479516143\">iOS App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe&amp;hl=en\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fortnite-1-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17950 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fortnite<\/strong> isn\u2019t so much a game, as it is a cultural phenomenon. Although originally created as a tower-defense\/survival game that quickly evolved into a battle royale similar to PUBG, this title has become more than just a shoot-em-up thanks to routine concerts, movie premieres, and other real-time events. This cross-platform title is available on everything, from game consoles to PCs &#8212; and now phones. And the best part is that online multiplayer is cross-play enabled, meaning that you can play with your friends, regardless of platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, due to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicgames.com\/fortnite\/en-US\/news\/freefortnite\">ongoing legal battle<\/a> between Epic Games and Apple, you can&#8217;t currently play Fortnite on an iPhone or iPad. However, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicgames.com\/fortnite\/en-US\/mobile\/android\/get-started\">still available for free on Android<\/a>, direct from Epic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pokemon-go-1-300x159.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17953 img-responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong> is quite literally the most played mobile game, with over 1 billion downloads to date. And unlike the previous titles, Go is exclusively a mobile-only title. This game turns you into a Pokemon Trainer, and your job is to explore the world around you while you capture, raid, and battle to take over various \u201cGyms\u201d scattered across the IRL world. Naturally, Pokemon Go is an online multiplayer game, so you can play with or compete against your friends. And best of all, it\u2019s available for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pok%C3%A9mon-go\/id1094591345\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&amp;hl=en_US\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-gaming-phones-in-2021\"><\/span>Best gaming phones in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established that mobile gaming is here to stay, let\u2019s take a closer look at the best bang-for-your-buck gaming phones in 2021. 3D action games require tons of processing power and strong graphics chips, meaning that even flagship phones from just a few years ago may struggle. Obviously, this can get a bit expensive since not everyone wants to keep spending over $1000 every time a Fortnite update is released, but that\u2019s where Swappa comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best affordable gaming phone: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/81\/0c\/810ccf9c2a3e60fc4ce7ad0185e93129.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best gaming phone that doesn\u2019t break the bank is the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g\">Samsung Galaxy S20 FE<\/a>. This phone boasts a powerful <strong>8-core Snapdragon 865 CPU<\/strong> and <strong>Adreno 650 GPU<\/strong>, backed by up to <strong>8GB of RAM<\/strong>, so all of your current and future games will run effortlessly at max settings for years to come. It also packs a stunning <strong>6.5-inch Super AMOLED<\/strong> display with a high <strong>120Hz refresh rate<\/strong> for smooth motion and HDR10+ certification for amazing visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S20 FE is good for more than just gaming. It does it all, thanks to its excellent cameras, build quality, and features. You\u2019d think that these top-end specs don\u2019t come cheap, but starting at just $460 on Swappa, it\u2019s downright affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swappa-widget\" style=\"min-height:150px;\" data-primary-device=\"samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g\" data-section=\"mobile\"><div class=\"swp_subscription hidden-xs\" style=\"position:relative;;z-index:100\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:20px;position:absolute;right:20px;top:7px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"hidden-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:16px;top:2px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"swp-wgt\"><div class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_config\" class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_device\"><div class=\"swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_device_select\"><div class=\"swp-left\"><div style=\"height:60px;;width:60px;\" class=\"swp-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Product Image\" id=\"swp_device_img\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/81\/0c\/810ccf9c2a3e60fc4ce7ad0185e93129.png\"\/><\/div><div style=\"margin:10px 0;\" class=\"swp-right img-responsive\"><div id=\"swp_device_name\" class=\"swp-title\" style=\"padding-left:  7px;\">Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G<\/div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_options\" class=\"swp_options_select\"><div class=\"swp-size swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_options_select\" style=\"height:76px;\"><div class=\"swp-left\" style=\"margin:10px 10px auto;\"><div id=\"swp_opt2_name\" class=\"swp-title\">Unlocked<\/div><div id=\"swp_opt1_name\" class=\"swp-muted\">128<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-down\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u25bc\" width=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/static\/widget\/caret-down.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_options_select\" class=\"swp_select_options img-responsive\" style=\"width:184px;display:none;\"><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">CAPACITY<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 8px;\"><div style=\"overflow-x:overlay;;width:100%;\"><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">NETWORK<\/div><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_price\" class=\"swp-row\" style=\"width:200px;position:relative;\"><div id=\"swp_col_start_at\" style=\"width:85%;\"><div class=\"swp-col-50 swp-left\">LISTINGS<br\/> START AT<\/div><div class=\"swp-col-50\"><span id=\"swp_price\">415<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"swp-dotted\" style=\"width:100px;\"\/><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_buy\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a class=\"swp-buy swp-button swp-right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g\">SHOP NOW ><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swp_subscription visible-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:18px;position:absolute;right:9px;top:0px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"visible-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:4px;top:0px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best premium gaming phone: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/54\/ec\/54ec9ce3b849e245ecd3089f827c99d2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galaxy S20 FE is a phenomenal gaming phone, but what if you crave even more speed? Bumping up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/samsung-galaxy-s21\/\">recently released<\/a> Samsung <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/qb\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\/unlocked?carrier=unlocked&amp;storage=128gb\">Galaxy S21 5G<\/a> gets you an even faster processor, more RAM, and a better screen &#8212; which all amount to an even better gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galaxy S21 is powered by <strong>Qualcomm&#8217;s latest 8-core Snapdragon 888 chip<\/strong> and backed by <strong>8GB of RAM<\/strong> and up to <strong>256GB of internal storage<\/strong>. The S21 5G also features a <strong>vibrant 6.2-inch Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X<\/strong> with <strong>variable refresh rate<\/strong> support from <strong>48-120 Hz<\/strong>. Mercifully, the S21 5G also features a 4000 mAh battery, able to keep you gaming all day without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galaxy S21 5G retails for $799+ when buying new, but through the magic of Swappa, you can pick one up today for just $545.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swappa-widget\" style=\"min-height:150px;\" data-primary-device=\"samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\" data-section=\"mobile\"><div class=\"swp_subscription hidden-xs\" style=\"position:relative;;z-index:100\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:20px;position:absolute;right:20px;top:7px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"hidden-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:16px;top:2px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"swp-wgt\"><div class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_config\" class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_device\"><div class=\"swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_device_select\"><div class=\"swp-left\"><div style=\"height:60px;;width:60px;\" class=\"swp-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Product Image\" id=\"swp_device_img\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/54\/ec\/54ec9ce3b849e245ecd3089f827c99d2.png\"\/><\/div><div style=\"margin:10px 0;\" class=\"swp-right img-responsive\"><div id=\"swp_device_name\" class=\"swp-title\" style=\"padding-left:  7px;\">Samsung Galaxy S21 5G<\/div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_options\" class=\"swp_options_select\"><div class=\"swp-size swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_options_select\" style=\"height:76px;\"><div class=\"swp-left\" style=\"margin:10px 10px auto;\"><div id=\"swp_opt2_name\" class=\"swp-title\">Unlocked<\/div><div id=\"swp_opt1_name\" class=\"swp-muted\">128<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-down\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u25bc\" width=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/static\/widget\/caret-down.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_options_select\" class=\"swp_select_options img-responsive\" style=\"width:184px;display:none;\"><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">CAPACITY<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 8px;\"><div style=\"overflow-x:overlay;;width:100%;\"><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">NETWORK<\/div><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_price\" class=\"swp-row\" style=\"width:200px;position:relative;\"><div id=\"swp_col_start_at\" style=\"width:85%;\"><div class=\"swp-col-50 swp-left\">LISTINGS<br\/> START AT<\/div><div class=\"swp-col-50\"><span id=\"swp_price\">545<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"swp-dotted\" style=\"width:100px;\"\/><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_buy\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a class=\"swp-buy swp-button swp-right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\">SHOP NOW ><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swp_subscription visible-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:18px;position:absolute;right:9px;top:0px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"visible-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:4px;top:0px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best iPhone for gaming: Apple iPhone 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 12\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/e7\/e6\/e7e650bed4c3d5152f7905391331fa94.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 12\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you prefer iOS to Android? Gamers looking for the absolute best iPhone for gaming should look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\">iPhone 12<\/a>. This phone packs the world\u2019s fastest mobile processor (the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-12\/#a14\">A14 Bionic chip<\/a><\/strong> with third-generation Neural Engine), 4GB of RAM, and an incredible <strong>6.1-inch Super Retina XDR<\/strong> OLED capable of 1200 nits of peak brightness. Just keep in mind that since all iPhones are limited to 60Hz displays, your gaming experience won\u2019t feel quite as buttery smooth as what you\u2019d get on the S20 FE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 12 was <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-12\/\">launched late last year,<\/a> alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12-mini\">iPhone 12 mini<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12-pro\">iPhone 12 Pro<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12-pro-max\">iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a> &#8212; but it\u2019s really the vanilla iPhone 12 that ends up as the most compelling gaming phone. It packs mostly the same internal specs as the rest, while still offering a large and vibrant display, but at a slightly more affordable price. Retail pricing starts at $830, but you can pick up a gently used iPhone 12 for as little as $680 on Swappa today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swappa-widget\" style=\"min-height:150px;\" data-primary-device=\"apple-iphone-12\" data-section=\"mobile\"><div class=\"swp_subscription hidden-xs\" style=\"position:relative;;z-index:100\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:20px;position:absolute;right:20px;top:7px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"hidden-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:16px;top:2px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Apple iPhone 12\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"swp-wgt\"><div class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_config\" class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_device\"><div class=\"swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_device_select\"><div class=\"swp-left\"><div style=\"height:60px;;width:60px;\" class=\"swp-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Product Image\" id=\"swp_device_img\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/e7\/e6\/e7e650bed4c3d5152f7905391331fa94.png\"\/><\/div><div style=\"margin:10px 0;\" class=\"swp-right img-responsive\"><div id=\"swp_device_name\" class=\"swp-title\" style=\"padding-left:  7px;\">Apple iPhone 12<\/div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_options\" class=\"swp_options_select\"><div class=\"swp-size swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_options_select\" style=\"height:76px;\"><div class=\"swp-left\" style=\"margin:10px 10px auto;\"><div id=\"swp_opt2_name\" class=\"swp-title\">Unlocked<\/div><div id=\"swp_opt1_name\" class=\"swp-muted\">64<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-down\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u25bc\" width=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/static\/widget\/caret-down.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_options_select\" class=\"swp_select_options img-responsive\" style=\"width:184px;display:none;\"><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">CAPACITY<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 8px;\"><div style=\"overflow-x:overlay;;width:100%;\"><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">NETWORK<\/div><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_price\" class=\"swp-row\" style=\"width:200px;position:relative;\"><div id=\"swp_col_start_at\" style=\"width:85%;\"><div class=\"swp-col-50 swp-left\">LISTINGS<br\/> START AT<\/div><div class=\"swp-col-50\"><span id=\"swp_price\">650<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"swp-dotted\" style=\"width:100px;\"\/><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_buy\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a class=\"swp-buy swp-button swp-right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\">SHOP NOW ><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swp_subscription visible-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:18px;position:absolute;right:9px;top:0px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"visible-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:4px;top:0px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Apple iPhone 12\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best affordable iPhone for gaming: Apple iPhone 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"right\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a2\/e0\/a2e0a0e3cae64c4d6b198eb9a2c46c8a.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 11\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 12 is a fantastic gaming phone, and the best choice for anyone who wants to experience the best that iOS gaming has to offer. But what if you want something a bit cheaper that still gives you access to all the same great games? This is where the last generation iPhone 11 comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 11\u2019s <strong>A13 Bionic chip<\/strong> may not be quite as fast as the A14 Bionic in the iPhone 12, but it\u2019s still more than capable of handling any game at max settings for years to come. It also features a large <strong>6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD<\/strong>, so all your games will look sharp and vibrant. And best of all, the iPhone 11 starts at just $435 on Swappa, meaning you get most of the performance and features found on the newer iPhone 12 at a more affordable price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swappa-widget\" style=\"min-height:150px;\" data-primary-device=\"apple-iphone-11\" data-section=\"mobile\"><div class=\"swp_subscription hidden-xs\" style=\"position:relative;;z-index:100\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:20px;position:absolute;right:20px;top:7px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"hidden-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:16px;top:2px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Apple iPhone 11\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"swp-wgt\"><div class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_config\" class=\"swp-row\"><div id=\"swp_col_device\"><div class=\"swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_device_select\"><div class=\"swp-left\"><div style=\"height:60px;;width:60px;\" class=\"swp-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Product Image\" id=\"swp_device_img\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a2\/e0\/a2e0a0e3cae64c4d6b198eb9a2c46c8a.png\"\/><\/div><div style=\"margin:10px 0;\" class=\"swp-right img-responsive\"><div id=\"swp_device_name\" class=\"swp-title\" style=\"padding-left:  7px;\">Apple iPhone 11<\/div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_options\" class=\"swp_options_select\"><div class=\"swp-size swp-select\" data-target=\"swp_options_select\" style=\"height:76px;\"><div class=\"swp-left\" style=\"margin:10px 10px auto;\"><div id=\"swp_opt2_name\" class=\"swp-title\">Unlocked<\/div><div id=\"swp_opt1_name\" class=\"swp-muted\">64<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-down\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u25bc\" width=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/static\/widget\/caret-down.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_options_select\" class=\"swp_select_options img-responsive\" style=\"width:184px;display:none;\"><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">CAPACITY<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 8px;\"><div style=\"overflow-x:overlay;;width:100%;\"><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swp-opt-title\">NETWORK<\/div><div class=\"swp-options\" data-opt-index=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_price\" class=\"swp-row\" style=\"width:200px;position:relative;\"><div id=\"swp_col_start_at\" style=\"width:85%;\"><div class=\"swp-col-50 swp-left\">LISTINGS<br\/> START AT<\/div><div class=\"swp-col-50\"><span id=\"swp_price\">414<\/span><\/div><hr class=\"swp-dotted\" style=\"width:100px;\"\/><\/div><div id=\"swp_col_buy\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a class=\"swp-buy swp-button swp-right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\">SHOP NOW ><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swp_subscription visible-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:18px;position:absolute;right:9px;top:0px\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/swappa-bootstrap\/images\/subscribe_band_sm.png\"\/><span class=\"visible-xs img-responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;right:4px;top:0px;padding:6px 7px\"><a class=\"swp_register\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11#blog_subscribe_modal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe to Apple iPhone 11\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell-o\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-gaming-tablets-in-2021\"><\/span>Best gaming tablets in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming phones represent the ultimate in portability, and they let you game wherever you go. But if you&#8217;re looking for a more immersive gaming experience to better bridge the gap between mobile gaming and home gaming, you&#8217;ll need something a bit bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming tablets are a great middle-ground, giving you access to the same great mobile games, but with a bit more screen real estate to work with. Unquestionably, Apple iPads are the most popular tablets out, but which iPad is the best for gaming? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best gaming tablet overall: Apple iPad Pro (2020) 11&#8243; or 12.9&#8243;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the absolute fastest and smoothest gaming experience, look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\">Apple iPad Pro 2020<\/a>. The latest iteration of the iPad Pro packs a powerful <strong>A12Z Bionic chip <\/strong>with <strong>8 CPU cores <\/strong>and <strong>7 GPU cores<\/strong>. The speedy CPU is backed by <strong>6GB of RAM<\/strong> for intensive multitasking and <strong>up to 1TB of internal storage<\/strong> so you can load all your favorite games and apps, and still have room left for your entire music library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the A12Z is based on an older processor architecture than the A14 found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-12\/\">latest generation of iPhones<\/a> or the iPad Air 2020 (<a href=\"#midrange\">best midrange gaming tablet<\/a>), the A12Z is actually considerably faster for graphics tasks (read: gaming) than its newer counterpart thanks to its 7-core GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond gaming, the iPad Pro is also a phenomenal mobile computing device. The iPad Pro 2020 can genuinely replace your laptop, thanks to its mouse support, diverse ecosystem of add-ons such as aftermarket keyboard cases, and more. The iPad Pro 2020 is also compatible with Apple Pencil, allowing the creatively-inclined to express their ideas unhindered by traditional touchscreen limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2020 is available in two size variants: <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\">iPad Pro 2020 11&#8243;<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-4th-gen-2020\">iPad Pro 2020 12.9&#8243;<\/a>. The two screen sizes perform identically in games and apps, so make your choice based on what size you prefer. 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Fortunately, you can save hundreds by buying on Swappa instead. Get the best prices on a gently used iPad Pro today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best midrange gaming tablet: iPad Air (2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2020 is an absolute beast when it comes to gaming tablets &#8212; but we get it, not everyone can afford to spend $700+ on a tablet, even if it can legitimately replace your laptop. Fortunately, the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\">iPad Air 4th Gen (2020)<\/a> offers many of the same benefits as the iPad Pro at a more palatable price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\">iPad Air 2020<\/a> is Apple&#8217;s latest mainstream iPad. Powered by the exact same <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-12\/#a14\"><strong>A14 Bionic chip<\/strong><\/a> found in Apple&#8217;s flagship <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/apple-iphone-12-pro-max\">iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a> and backed by <strong>4GB RAM<\/strong> and up to <strong>256GB of internal storage<\/strong>, the iPad Air can handle any game or app you throw its way &#8212; and because it&#8217;s built on energy-efficient 5nm process technology, your battery should last all day, and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the iPad Pro, the iPad Air 2020 can actually replace your laptop, thanks to its healthy ecosystem of keyboard and trackpad cases from Logitech, Apple, and others. The iPad Air 2020 is also the first in its line to support the Apple Pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPad Air 4th Gen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/33\/8b\/338be88405f16c6dd32916910ab50634.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPad Air 4th Gen\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\" class=\"title\">Apple iPad Air 4th Gen<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen\" class=\"price\">$<span>475<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Air retails for $599 at the Apple Store, but you can get one today on Swappa for as little as $475. Shop on Swappa to get the best deal on a gaming tablet today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"switch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nintendo-Switch-and-Switch-Lite-deliver-the-best-mobile-gaming-experience\"><\/span>Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite deliver the best mobile gaming experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We simply couldn\u2019t close out this article without bringing up the two elephants in the room. Of course, we\u2019re talking about the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/nintendo-switch\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/nintendo-switch-lite\">Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a>. The Switch and Switch light grant you access to an absolutely massive library of over 3000 award-winning games such as <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-game\/nintendo-switch?platform=nintendo-switch\">Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-game\/nintendo-switch?platform=nintendo-switch\">Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/the-best-side-quests-zelda-breath-of-the-wild\/\">best side quests<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/mario-kart-8-deluxe-game\/nintendo-switch?platform=nintendo-switch\">Mario Kart 8: Deluxe<\/a>, and countless others. 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