Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro Max, touted for its improved thermal management and powerful A18 Pro chip, has been outperformed in gaming tests by an Android device using last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
A recent comparison by YouTube channel '极客湾Geekerwan' put the iPhone 16 Pro Max through its paces against several Android flagships in demanding games like Genshin Impact. The results revealed some surprising findings:
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max achieved an average of 55.5 FPS in Genshin Impact
- The Red Magic 9S Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, managed a higher 59.9 FPS
- Gameplay was noticeably more stable on the Red Magic device
While Apple has made strides with its new graphene thermal system in the Pro models, it seems Android manufacturers still have an edge when it comes to sustained gaming performance. The Red Magic 9S Pro's active cooling system likely played a significant role in its superior results.
Interestingly, the tests also highlighted performance differences within Apple's own lineup:
- The smaller iPhone 16 Pro only managed 49.5 FPS, suggesting thermal constraints
- Curiously, the base iPhone 16 outperformed the larger iPhone 16 Plus in frame rates
These findings underscore the importance of effective heat dissipation in modern smartphones, especially for demanding tasks like gaming. While Apple's A18 Pro chip is undoubtedly powerful, thermal management appears to be a limiting factor in sustained performance scenarios.
It's worth noting that not all Android devices with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performed equally well. The Xiaomi 14 Pro, for instance, only achieved 38.9 FPS in the same test, highlighting the impact of individual manufacturers' cooling solutions and performance tuning.
As mobile gaming continues to grow in popularity and complexity, the ability to maintain consistent performance under load may become an increasingly important differentiator in the flagship smartphone market.
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| The advanced Apple A18 Pro chip, instrumental in driving the iPhone 16 Pro Max's performance |
