After considering all the major differences between Android and iOS when it comes to mobile gaming, it’s clear that the two OSes are neck-and-neck, each having its own strengths and weaknesses. Overall, if you’re choosing between the two solely on the basis of which is better for mobile gaming, an iPhone is probably the device most people will be satisfied with.
You’ll have access to a robust library of popular games, with some of the best hardware on the market to savor them with. Moreover, Apple seems to have a newfound dedication to the mobile gaming space, perhaps sensing that the iPhone can be the pocket-sized console every gamer has dreamed of, and it’s making a bold push into AAA gaming which, while not fully off the ground, will give the iPhone an even bigger upper hand over Android.
However, if you love DIY gaming, or if you really want specialized hardware for competitive gaming, you’ll want to examine the world of Android. There’s truly an Android phone to fit every niche, whether you want extra USB-C ports and crazy accessories, supercharged cooling solutions, or just an absurdly large battery for long play sessions. Android’s ability to side-load apps makes it easy to find unique games, run emulators, and other outside-the-box gaming projects. Plus, if you’re a “Fortnite” player, it’s pretty much your only real option.
