Local brand smartphones has the tendency to look a bit, bad, in terms of gaming performance, since many possesses a mindset that local branded smartphones has low-end systems in them, thus, people intend to not rely on them to deliver a good gaming experience. With that, We’re here to prove them wrong, with our list of local branded smartphones that are fit for gaming.
Cherry Mobile one G1
The Cherry Mobile One G1 is quite an admirable phone, specs-wise. It delivers great systemware that ensures a great experience in gaming. The One G1 however, ain’t considerably big, in terms of screen capacity, but it pays out, with its tough specs in handling high graphic games and play them out smoothly. It also is quite affordable, for a powerful phone, which is truly convenient. The Cherry Mobile One G1 is available at around Php 7-9K.
Cherry Mobile One G1 specs |
| 5-inch 720p HD display, 293ppi |
| 9.3mm, 135g weight |
| Cornings Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| 2GB of RAM |
| 16GB internal storage, microSD card expandable up to 32GB |
| 13MP main shooter, dual-LED flash |
| 5MP selfie shooter |
| 4G, LTE, dual-band WiFi ac, Bt 4.0, GPS, |
| Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| 2500 battery |
| P5,999 price as of September 15 |
Starmobile Up Max
The Starmobile Up Max is probably one of the biggest and most efficient buys, in terms of battery-wise and price-wise, that you could possibly make. The 5000mAh battery capacity of the Up Max trumps many phones in the market. The 5000mAh battery really fits smartphone gaming enthusiasts and game reviewers, because it enables them to play a lot of games, for a longer period of time. The Up Max also has an up-to-date Android 5.0 Lollipop, which will help in its performance in gaming. The Starmobile Up Max is priced at around Php 7-8K.
Starmobile Up Max specs |
| 5.0-inch 720p HD display, 294ppi |
| 8.1mm, 137g |
| Dragontail scratch-resistant glass |
| Mediatek MT6582 Chipset |
| 1GB of RAM |
| 16GB internal storage, microSD card up to 64GB |
| 13MP main shooter, Sony IMX camera sensor |
| 5MP selfie shooter |
| dual-SIM, 3G HSPA, WiFi, GPS, FM radio |
| Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| 5000mAh battery |
| P7,490 price as of September 15 |
Cherry Mobile Cosmos One Plus
The Cherry Mobile Cosmos One Plus packs a whopping 3GB of RAM, which will be useful for gaming app enthusiasts. Its a powerhouse phone that runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop, enabling good performance in gaming and a great experience felt by its user. The Cherry Mobile Cosmos One Plus’ 5.5-inch screen is also efficient to gamers, who wants to get close and personal on whatever games they’re playing. The Cosmos One Plus is a bit pricey though, with its given power and utility. Though we think, that every penny given, will be worth the overall gaming experience that you’ll feel with the Cosmos One Plus. The Cherry Mobile Cosmos One Plus is priced at Php 13-14K.
Cherry Mobile Cosmos One Plus specs |
| 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD display, 401ppi |
| 9.2mm thickness, 150g weight |
| Cornings Gorilla Glass 2 |
| MediaTek MT6596M chipset |
| 3GB of RAM |
| 32GB internal storage, microSD up to 64GB |
| 14MP main shooter, Sony IMX 214 sensor, BSI |
| 8MP selfie shooter |
| Dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi ac, GPS, GLONASS, BT 4.1, NFC |
| Android 4.4 Kitkat, upgradeable to Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2700mAh battery |
| Black, White |
| Php 13-14K priced in the Philippines as of September 15 |
Starmobile Knight X
The Knight X is highly similar to Cherry Mobile’s Cosmos One Plus, in many of its features and in-built system. With that in mind, the power of the Knight X should be quite obvious. The Starmobile Knight X delivers high-end performance in gaming and delivers a more bigger mAh battery capacity than the Cosmos One Plus, prolonging the experience of gaming. The Knight X has a 3750mAh battery and is expected to be a bit pricey than the Cosmos One Plus, though the prolonged playing time is something to look at, as a factor in purchasing. The Starmobile Knight X is priced at around Php 15-16K.
Starmobile Knight X specs |
| 5.5- inch IPS 1080p Full HD display |
| 8.9mm thickness |
| Scratch-resistant glass |
| MediaTek MT6596M chipset |
| 3GB of RAM |
| 32GB internal storage, no microSD card slot |
| 13MP main shooter, Sony IMX 135 sensor, f/2.2. |
| 5MP selfie shooter |
| 4G LTE, dual- SIM, WiFi ac, BT 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, NFC |
| Android 4.4.2 Kitkat |
| 3350mAh battery |
| Black |
| Php 15-16K priced in the philippines as of September 15 |
MyPhone Infinity 2
The MyPhone Infinity 2 might not look special, at first glance, but, performance-wise, it delivers a great overall gaming experience. MyPhone’s trademark durability is also something to take point at, because as a gaming/smartphone enthusiasts, i intend to be a little bit sloppy in phone handling while playing and often drop my phone in the midst of my grand endeavors in game, so to me, durability is a big factor. Overall performance of the MyPhone Infinity is decent, since it packs a decent system in its arsenal, while still being durable. The MyPhone Infinity 2 is priced at around Php 13-14K.
MyPhone Infinity 2 specs |
| 5.0-inch 720p HD AMOLED display, 294ppi |
| 6.6mm thickness |
| Cornings Gorilla Glass 3 |
| MediaTek MT6752M chipset |
| 2GB of RAM |
| 16GB internal storage, microSD up to 64GB |
| 13MP main shooter, Sony Sensor |
| 5MP selfie shooter, |
| 4G LTE, dual-SIM, Wifi ac, BT 4.0, GPS, |
| Android 4.4.4 Kitkat |
| 2450mAh |
| silver |
| Php 12-13K priced in the Philippines as of September 15 |
The phones listed here are from our own research and perspective only and does not apply overall. Please leave your comments and suggestions on the comments section below. What local phone suits your gaming needs?
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