Which iPhone should I choose for gaming? Top of the best models

Mobile games are developing rapidly, and to fully enjoy them, you need a powerful smartphone. The iPhone has long been considered a benchmark in the field of mobile gaming, because it has a powerful processor, an optimized system and an advanced display. Let’s figure out which iPhone to buy for gaming in 2025.

Main features for gamers or what to look for

• If you have a powerful gaming phone, the notorious Genshin Impact will fly even with maximum settings. Call of Duty or PUBG will not lag or crash – you will be able to fully enjoy the gameplay. To do this, you need a powerful processor with 6-8 cores or more. The clock frequency should be at least 2 Hz, and preferably 2.5 Ghz at all (if you are considering flagships). This kit guarantees a minimum of 30FPS in “heavy” games.
• The amount of RAM in an iPhone should be at least 8 GB. And in Android smartphones – from 12 GB. This is due to the fact that iOS is optimized exclusively for the iPhone and uses less memory. For example, the game mode minimizes all background processes and efficiently manages resources. And Android is supported by thousands of different devices, the system itself works according to different algorithms and leaves more processes in the background. For example, in 2025, the iPhone 16 for gaming with 8 GB of RAM is outperforming competitors’ flagships in many tests and leading the top smartphones for gaming.

Which smartphone is better to buy for gaming?

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max – Top Game Consoles in your pocket

These smartphones are the best of the best in Apple’s lineup. They are powered by the new A18 Pro processor, which pulls out any AAA games. A GPU with 6 cores processes graphics quickly. The updated cooling system prevents the smartphone from overheating even during hours-long battles. As a result, there is no trolling and no lags. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max support hardware acceleration, which makes games faster and smoother. As well as ray tracing to improve lighting and reflections. All this makes the graphics more realistic and beautiful.

The amount of RAM is 8 GB. Separately, it is worth mentioning about the screen. The main feature of the Pro models is the refresh rate of 120 Hz. The picture moves smoothly, the movements become clear. This affects the feeling of the game: in shooters it is easier to aim, in racing it is better to control the car. Immersion in the plot is guaranteed! By the way, only gaming iPhones and iPads with 120 Hz support can activate 120 FPS mode. The display quality is also excellent here: OLED Super Retina XDR with ProMotion. Peak brightness is up to 2000 nits, resolution is 2868×1320. As you can see, the iPhone 16 Pro | Pro Max has a complete set for comfortable gameplay.

The iPhone 16 и iPhone 16 Plus – are great smartphones for gaming in 2025.

In 2024, Apple revolutionized mobile gaming. Even the basic iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus can rightfully be called real gaming machines. Their “heart” is the A18 chip with 5 GPU cores, manufactured using a 3nm process technology. It takes power and energy efficiency to a new level, making the gameplay of Honor of Kings: World and other ambitious projects much more comfortable.

Performance in the iPhone 16 | 16 Plus increased by 30%. Unlike its predecessors (the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus), the new products support hardware acceleration and ray tracing. You will be amazed at how beautiful the moonlight on the water and the lighting in general can look. As if they were drawn not by algorithms, but by nature itself. By the way, according to Apple, the frame rate with hardware raytracing is 5 times higher than with software processing.

The display in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is flawless: Super Retina XDR OLED with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels. But the refresh rate is lower than that of the Pro versions: 60 Hz instead of 120. The maximum brightness is 1000 nits, and the peak brightness is up to 2000 nits. In general, if you love Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, War Thunder Mobile, Sniper Elite 4 and other hits with stunning graphics and large–scale worlds, the iPhone 16 is the top phone for gaming.

The iPhone 16e is an affordable but powerful novelty.

The February 2025 novelty runs on the A18 chip, the same as the iPhone 16. But the number of cores in the GPU has been reduced: 4 instead of 5. However, it still behaves perfectly in AAA games. It is used by such graphics-demanding projects as Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile. Improved energy efficiency prevents the smartphone from overheating.

The iPhone 16e is also a great phone for gaming because it supports hardware ray tracing acceleration. Stunning graphics are provided!

As for the display, the iPhone 16e won’t let you down: Super Retina XDR with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. The standard brightness is up to 800 nits, and in peak mode it is up to 1200 nits. All this means bright colors, high contrast and clarity. Of course, there is no ProMotion with 120 Hz, as in the Pro versions, but this is quite enough for a standard gaming experience. The games will look bright and detailed.

The game mode in iOS 18 is a gamer’s new weapon

With the release of iOS 18, Apple has added a powerful option for gamers to the iPhone arsenal — game mode. This feature is activated automatically when the game starts and puts the processor into a special high-performance mode. At the same time, the system suspends background processes, and unnecessary applications are temporarily “silenced” so that nothing interferes with the game.

The game mode allows the smartphone to squeeze the most out of its hardware: no lags or FPS drawdowns — everything works stably even in the most demanding games. As soon as you exit the app, the device smoothly returns to normal mode without disrupting the system and other applications.

Where can I buy a powerful gaming phone in Uzbekistan?

iSpace is Apple’s official partner in our country. We only have new and original iPhones with an official warranty and registered IMEI: the buyer is protected from any risks.

In our store, you can test the smartphone models you are interested in: pick them up, compare sizes, and performance. And our consultants will help you buy a gaming phone based on your needs.

Buy online with free shipping in Uzbekistan or come to our iSpace store in Tashkent City Mall.

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