When comparing GameBeat vs Phonejoy, the Slant community recommends Phonejoy for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Phonejoy is ranked 10th while GameBeat is ranked 24th. The most important reason people chose Phonejoy is:
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
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Pros
Pro Portable
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
Pro Phone sits firmly between both sides
Unlike a lot of gamepads the Phonejoy allows the phone to sit in the middle of the device, making it easier to touch the screen as well as act more like a traditional portable gaming device.
Pro Built in rechargeable battery
The Phonejoy has a built in rechargeable litiun-ion battery
Pro First party app available
Phonejoy offers a first party app to is used to customize controls and find compatible games.
Cons
Con Unreleased
GameBeat is currently in an 'Early Access' development phase and details of its release are yet to be announced.
Con Overpriced
At $70 the Phonejoy is a bit overpriced when compared to it's competitors.