Top Picks for the Mobile Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$380 to US$869, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

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  Nintendo Switch from US$290;
  ~$380 with accessories

  The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet.

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$288.79

  • US$288.79 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:57:38, EDT
  • US$288.8 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:57:19, EDT
  • US$288.8 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:57:03, EDT
  • US$288.8 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 08:58:13, EDT
  • US$288.82 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 08:18:50, EDT
  • US$288.82 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 08:26:39, EDT
  • US$288.82 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:22:21, EDT
  • US$288.82 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:52:57, EDT
  • US$288.82 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:58:24, EDT
  • US$288.82 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:45:56, EDT
  • US$304.02 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:41:33, EDT
  • US$304.02 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:55:06, EDT

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  Apple iPad 9.7 (early 2018) from US$24024% cheaper than usual
  ~$406 with accessories

  The 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Video Games

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10

  Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.470 kg

  detailed info

  from US$239.99

  • US$239.99 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:00:38, EDT
  • US$286.55 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:14:14, EDT
  • US$288.07 from Amazon (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:30:50, EDT
  • US$288.82 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:10:22, EDT
  • US$326.08 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:00:56, EDT
  • US$326.08 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:01:05, EDT
  • US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:41:12, EDT
  • US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:49:46, EDT
  • US$326.83 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:58:00, EDT
  • US$326.83 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:26:01, EDT
  • US$326.83 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:17:09, EDT

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  Razer Phone (2017) from US$440;
  ~$625 with accessories

  Built for gaming, this smartphone delivers smooth and vivid video and audio for gaming, but also for movies and pretty much everything else... Read More about the RZ35-02150100-R3U1

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1440

  Dimensions: 15.85 x 7.77 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$433.24 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-06-24 09:14:37, EDT

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  Apple 10.5" iPad Pro from US$45011%, Best price yet!
  ~$869 with accessories

  The 2017 iPad pro is an impressively powerful tablet and a great fit for drawing, digital painting, and note taking away from the desk... Read More about the MQDW2CL/A

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10X

  Graphics: Apple A10X Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.5"

  Screen Resolution: 2224×1668

  Dimensions: 25.06 x 17.41 x 0.61 cm

  Weight: 0.470 kg

  detailed info

  from US$440.83

  • US$440.83 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 09:11:22, EDT
  • US$456.04 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:51:01, EDT
  • US$567.78 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:29:24, EDT
  • US$599.71 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 08:19:52, EDT
  • US$646.03 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 09:01:25, EDT
  • US$683.32 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:25:02, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from US$450;
  ~$645 with accessories

  The Note 8 might not be the most cost-effective smartphone out there, but if you sketch on the go, take handwritten notes or have to work with signatures on a r... Read More about the SM-N950WZKAXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

  Memory: 6.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

  Dimensions: 16.25 x 7.48 x 0.86 cm

  Weight: 0.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$448.45

  • US$448.45 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-17 14:41:21, EDT
  • US$988.07 from Videotron (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 12:10:17, EDT
  • US$988.1 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-06-20 12:57:43, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" from US$4103% cheaper than usual
  ~$620 with accessories

  This tablet has a high-quality HDR display and is ideal for digital painting on the go and movie watching. It also has pretty good potential for productivity... Read More about the SM-T820NZKAXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 820

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 1536×2048

  Dimensions: 23.73 x 16.90 x 0.60 cm

  Weight: 0.430 kg

  detailed info

  from US$402.81

  • US$402.81 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-22 21:51:31, EDT
  • US$402.81 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 08:50:03, EDT
  • US$402.81 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 08:54:12, EDT
  • US$418.04 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:34:24, EDT
  • US$582.56 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:02:24, EDT
  • US$608.06 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 08:37:53, EDT
  • US$626.3 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:32:01, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy S9 from US$42025%, Best price yet!
  ~$605 with accessories

  With nearly all the bells and whistles and an outstanding camera, the Galaxy S9 embodies the best one can expect from an Android smartphone in 2018.

  • the Mobile Photographer
  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.8"

  Screen Resolution: 2960×1440

  Dimensions: 14.77 x 6.87 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.160 kg

  detailed info

  from US$418.04

  • US$418.04 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:31:21, EDT
  • US$554.85 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:16:28, EDT
  • US$608.06 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 08:42:45, EDT
  • US$608.06 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-21 12:50:40, EDT
  • US$608.06 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-06-22 12:47:37, EDT
  • US$653.63 from Videotron (New)
    as of 2019-06-24 11:29:11, EDT
  • US$729.67 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:57:00, EDT
  • US$729.67 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:31:30, EDT
  • US$775.28 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-06-22 12:44:10, EDT
  • US$801.89 from Telus (New)
    as of 2019-06-24 11:38:46, EDT
  • US$801.89 from Koodo (New)
    as of 2019-06-23 12:26:51, EDT

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  OnePlus OnePlus 6T (8GB + 128GB) from US$5605%, Best price yet!
  ~$729 with accessories

  With a fingerprint sensor built right into the screen, a long-lasting battery and fast charging, the Oneplus 6t offers a lot of value for the price. Its notch i... Read More about the

  • the Mobile Photographer
  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 6.41"

  Screen Resolution: 2340×1080

  Dimensions: 15.75 x 7.48 x 0.82 cm

  Weight: 0.190 kg

  detailed info

  US$554.1 from OnePlus (New) as of 2019-06-25 12:14:23, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy S8 from US$590;
  ~$828 with accessories

  A great phone to take with you on life's many adventures, the Galaxy S8 will do a great job capturing your best moments while enduring the splashes and long hou... Read More about the G950W

  • the Mobile Photographer
  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Hearthstone; Heroes of Warcraft

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Bruce Lee: Enter the Game

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Fallout Shelter

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.8"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

  Dimensions: 14.89 x 6.81 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.160 kg

  detailed info

  from US$587.83

  • US$587.83 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-23 08:29:39, EDT
  • US$646.06 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 04:32:25, EDT
  • US$722.08 from Koodo (New)
    as of 2019-06-21 11:20:24, EDT

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