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COD Mobile is a popular title among mobile gamers, with an active monthly count of about 50 - 70 billion users. Such popularity promoted mobile phone manufacturers to flood the market with all kinds of gaming smartphones. However, only a handful of them have the specs and the memory necessary for playing COD Mobile smoothly without any hitches.
In this article, we present a curated list of phones that can comfortably run COD Mobile without breaking a sweat.
Note: This list is subjective and the entries are arranged in no particular order.
Best phones to buy for smooth performance in COD Mobile
1) Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Price: $1,199 (Currently discounted)
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the perfect phone for playing COD Mobile. It has a flagship Android chipset, so you will rarely experience a lag in the game, even when you are in the most intense battles. Gaming produces significant heat, and the large surface area of the smartphone helps dissipate the heat away from the chipset quickly.
Samsung has equipped the phone with a dedicated vapor chamber as well. It will help transition the heat from the SoC to the body to keep it cool during long gaming sessions. It also has an amazing display quality, and the large screen size makes it a pleasure to play games on it.
Pros
- Can play COD Mobile at the highest graphical settings.
- Provides smooth performance.
- Has a large display with exceptional quality.
- The camera performance will blow you away.
Cons
- Quite costly.
2) iPhone 15 Pro
Price: $999
If you prefer iOS over Android, then the iPhone 15 Pro is for you. It is equipped with the Apple A17 Pro, which many consider the best mobile chipset, so you can put away any concern of lagging in games. It also has one of the best mobile displays, but the size is a bit smaller compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Not to worry though, as this makes the phone a lot more handy.
The camera system is also fantastic and should provide great photos whether you take them during the day or night. Apple provided a decent battery capacity, which combined with the power efficiency of iOS, should provide a full day's worth of battery life.
Pros
- Provides one of the best performances in COD Mobile.
- Has a great display that is color-accurate and true-to-life.
- Has a premium build quality.
- Can also play console titles like Death Stranding, Resident Evil series, and more.
Cons
- The display size is a bit smaller than usual.
3) Pixel 8
Price: $549 (Currently discounted)
Due to recent discounts, the Google Pixel 8 is currently available at just $549. It is powered by Google's Tensor G3 chipset, which has a clock speed of 2.91 GHz, so it can play COD Mobile perfectly fine.
The Pixel smartphones are also known for their camera performance, and the Pixel 8 certainly excels here. Its dual rear camera setup combined with Google's image processing algorithm allows the phone to take some truly incredible photos, even more so at night.
Pros
- Available at an amazing deal.
- Has a great gaming performance for the price.
- Provides a stock Android experience,
- The camera quality is fantastic.
Cons
- Has no dedicated telephoto camera.
4) OnePlus 12R
Price: $499
If gaming performance is the priority, then the OnePlus 12R is the best you can buy under $500. Its primary mission is to deliver the best performance, and it certainly does that with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This chipset has no problem playing COD Mobile at the highest graphics.
This phone also has something that no other smartphone does, and that's 100W super fast charging. The battery life is also incredible and will allow you to play COD Mobile for longer sessions.
Pros
- Equipped with a large screen display.
- Has the best performance at this price range.
- The battery charging speed is the fastest on this list.
Cons
- The secondary cameras are below average.
5) Samsung Galaxy A35
Price: $299
If you have a strict budget, then the Samsung Galaxy A35 could be the one you need. It is available for under $300 and provides a decent value for that money. The primary rear camera has a capable sensor, which combined with Samsung's algorithm, is capable of taking some decent photos.
For performance, the phone has the Exynos 1380 chipset, which is definitely not as powerful as the others on this list but can play COD Mobile decently well. The battery is the best part of the smartphone, and it may last a day or even two with lighter usage.
Pros
- Has a large display with decent quality.
- Has a cheaper price tag.
- The gaming performance is more than acceptable.
- Has an incredible battery life.
Cons
- The Exynos chipset heats up pretty quickly.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is obviously the best phone for COD Mobile. After all, it has the flagship Android chipset with a fantastic display, but it is expensive. So, if you want something on a budget, the OnePlus 12R is among the best you can get under $500.
