Controversial gaming phones
When the category of game phones first launched, it was full of controversy. In the eyes of many people, the game phone is just a little effort to dissipate heat, and the design adds a little e-sports element, which is nothing more than a flagship mobile phone that can play games. Although the game is important, it is not the whole of life.
But then things began to change. The game phone has appeared an exclusive "external controller", the "heat dissipation back clip" of the iPhone savior, but also the birth of the "built-in fan" this kind of heat dissipation killer. The original "virtual shoulder key" has also been transformed into a "lifting physical shoulder key", and the feel is almost comparable to the handle.
Starting from the Redmi K40 e-sports version, Xiaomi has officially entered the field of game mobile phones, and OnePlus and Vivo have similar actions. Game phones are no longer a child's play between small manufacturers, but have become a must for big manufacturers.
The reason is very simple, according to statistics, the total scale of domestic game users is 666 million, of which 656 million are mobile game players, accounting for more than 98%. In other words, playing games is a necessity. It is different from the "soft pain point" of taking pictures, as long as the mobile phone manufacturer is willing to invest, it will definitely have an effect.
Redmi K50 esports edition was officially released
After a long wait, the first game phone in 2022 has been officially unveiled - Redmi K50 e-sports edition. The K50 universe chose to use e-sports mobile phones to play pioneers, which shows how much Lu Weibing attaches great importance to the game mobile phone category. There is nothing to say about the core configuration, Snapdragon 8Gen1+ LPDDR5 + UFS3.1. In terms of gaming experience, the K50 esports edition brings five big moves.
First of all, the dual VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation system that can suppress the Snapdragon 8Gen1 has a heat dissipation area of up to 4860 square millimeters, and the thermal conductivity is 40% higher than that of the previous generation, while dispersing the heat of the chip and battery. Just as the so-called power miracle, in the famous "running score software" original god, the K50 e-sports version of the 30-minute average frame rate, can reach 57.2FPS, the temperature is only 44.1 degrees.
Second, you can play while charging, bright screen charging does not slow down the 120W fast charging. Heavy gamers should all understand that if you play games with your phone all day, you must charge at least 2 times a day. Compared with the IQOO9, which is also 4700 mAh + 120W fast charging, the Redmi K50 esports edition can charge 78% in 20 minutes, IQOO9 can only charge 42%, and the speed is almost 100% worse - mainly due to heat dissipation.
Third, the X-axis motor, which is stronger than the iPhone 13, set a new record for Android phones in size. The K50 esports edition debuted the ultra-broadband X-axis linear motor, and its whole machine vibration is 5.12Gpp, which exceeds the 5.05Gpp of the iPhone 13. The X-axis linear motor equipped with the mainstream Android flagship generally has a vibration volume of around 3Gpp. This motor covers the system interaction of MIUI and also adapts to the game scene.
Fourth, several detailed improvements to the gaming phone experience: such as the "esports" antenna designed specifically for gaming phones, which increases signal strength by increasing the clearance area, thereby reducing game latency by 30 percent; the number of magnets for the physical shoulder keys has been upgraded to 8 for more stable keys and better feel; and the JBL four-unit speakers, which add two independent speakers to achieve 2.2-channel stereo sound.
Fifth, the screen supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and playing games at night is not afraid of hurting the eyes because of "strobe". This time Huaxing Optoelectronics is really competitive, not only overcoming the common disease of low-frequency PWM dimming, but also reaching the A+ level of screen quality. The only regret is that the resolution does not support 2K.
The prospect of gaming phones
This is an era of national mobile games, if you admit that "mobile games" is a demand, then the game phone is the future blue ocean market, and it has not been well met for the time being. At present, the domestic manufacturers focusing on game mobile phones are basically only Black Shark and Red Devil, and the big manufacturers have not yet started to work, and the market has not yet been saturated.
Secondly, as the development of mobile phone chips slows down, finding a stable growth point has become a very urgent task. After the iPhone 13 Pro was upgraded to 120HZ, it was almost the first time to take the original god as an endorsement, and soon adapted to the 120HZ mode, the reason is not complicated - as long as it can create demand, the gimmick becomes a selling point.
Finally, the development of the PC has long told us that the consumption potential in the office field is limited, and games are the first driving force for the development of technology. Forcing hardware upgrades through game iteration is the optimal solution. In my opinion, sooner or later smartphones will have to go the old path of the PC. What do you think about this, welcome to discuss together.