Today’s smartphones are used for a variety of purposes, which is essentially why they are “smarter” than phones from the previous generation. Messaging, making a room or table reservation, and checking train reservations are just some of their diverse uses. However, one significant area where the best smartphones of 2017 are used is gaming.

Here are some of the best smartphones that are definitely worth buying to enjoy a game or two:

• Apple iPhone 7 Plus

This is the fastest smartphone in the market by a fair margin. Incredible graphics and amazingly quick frame rates are some of the factors that place it among the best smartphones in the world for gaming. Additionally, the 5.5-inch display allows you to have a superior gaming experience.

• OnePlus 5

Launched relatively recently, OnePlus 5 is ideally suited for gamers who look for a lot of battery life and power but do not have too much money to spend on it. It is certainly among the top smartphones in the market due to its high processor speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is capable of handling the processing requirements for most gaming applications.

• Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

These are definitely among the best smartphones for gaming in the market, assuming that you can afford them. Their screens are fairly large: 5.8 inches in the S8 and 6.2 inches in the S8 Plus. That apart, Samsung Gear VR, available with the Galaxy S8 Plus, will allow you to extend your gaming experience into Virtual Reality. In addition, Samsung Game tools allow a user to enjoy the games in full screen and not in letterbox mode.

• Google Pixel XL

Among the top smartphones for the gaming world is the Google Pixel XL. Its screen size is the same as the iPhone 7 Plus. Although QHD does reduce the number of frames processed, you will be unable to know the difference.

• Motorola Moto Z Play

One of the major selling points of this phone is its high battery life, though it may not have specs as good as the other smartphones. The 3510 mAh capacity of the battery allows it to be used by mobile gamers for a long time.

A variety of smartphones are available in the market today, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. None of the best smartphones for gaming can remain at the top of the chart for too long, considering competition in the market. However, these are the best we found this year.