# Extreme Gaming Smartphones The Acer Predator 6 was Specially Designed with Gamers in Mind By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-predator References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/02/acer-predator-6-predator-projector-gaming/) & [gsmarena](http://www.gsmarena.com/the_acer_predator_6_and_predator_8_are_new_beastly_devices_aimed_at_gamers-news-13807.php) The [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-monitor1) Predator 6 is the new smartphone designed for hardcore gamers. Following the Acer Predator desktop series, which brought great graphics and sound quality to desktop gaming, the Acer Predator 6 smartphone takes [mobile gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-10s-pro) to a new level. Acer's latest smartphone features a massive 6-inch display. Whereas most smartphones come with an 8-core processor, the Acer Predator 6 contains a 10-core processor as well as 4GB of RAM to speed up game loading times and performance. It also has a 21-megapixel camera and four front-facing speakers. Along with the reveal of the Acer Predator 6 smartphone, Acer announced an Acer Predator gaming projector that will take the screen from the Predator 6 or any other [gaming tablet or computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-orion-7000) and cast an immense 120-inch image of it onto a wall from even a short range. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Gaming Smartphones:** Extreme gaming smartphones, like the Acer Predator 6, with advanced processors and high-quality display, are becoming popular for hardcore gamers. - **High-performance Processors:** High-performance processors, like the Acer Predator 6's 10-core processor, are being designed for better loading times and smoother performance in mobile gaming. - **Gaming Projectors:** Gaming projectors, like the one announced by Acer to cast 120-inch images of mobile games from short ranges, are bringing a new level of immersion to gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can benefit from developing specialized smartphones, like the Acer Predator 6, to cater to a growing segment of hardcore gamers. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore new opportunities with the use of high-performance processors and gaming projectors, providing a more immersive gaming experience to their customers. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Audio equipment manufacturers can take advantage of extreme gaming smartphones, which feature multiple front-facing speakers, by designing and marketing accessories to improve mobile gaming audio quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamer-Centric Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-phone-9.md) - [Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-phone-8.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-9s-pro.md) - [performance-driven gaming monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-monitor1.md) - [High-Performance Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-nitro-blaze-8-and-11.md) - [High-Quality Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-laptops1.md) - [Flagship Gamer Smartphone Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-phone-9.md) - [Flagship Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-10-pro.md) - [Large-Screen AI-Powered Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-helios-ai.md)