5 best gaming phones for Zenless Zone Zero

Picture of Zenless Zone Zero Billy character
Zenless Zone Zero Billy character (Image via HoYoverse)

Zenless Zone Zero is a gacha RPG from HoYoverse. This is the same developer that previously brought the Genshin Impact, so the hype for the game is unreal. 50 million people have already preregistered for the game, and if the developers deliver all they promised, nothing can stop the game from becoming a big hit.

Zenless Zone Zero will be released on July 4, 2024. However, it would be best to have a phone with decent graphical power to play this game. This article lists the best phones to play Zenless Zone Zero. All the phones on this list can provide a smooth gaming experience.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.


List of the best gaming phones to buy for Zenless Zone Zero

1) Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra (Image via SAMSUNG)
SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra (Image via SAMSUNG)

Price: $1,300

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best phone to play Zenless Zone Zero due to its large 6.8-inch display. The phone also has the fastest Android chipset, so you should be able to play this game at the highest graphical settings if the developers manage to polish the game. Knowing HoYoverse, the game should be very polished.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2x display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
Operating systemAndroid 14 with OneUI 6.1.1
Memory and storage8GB RAM and up to 1TB storage
Camera setup200+10+50+12MP rear camera system with 12MP selfie camera
Battery and charging5000 mAh battery with 45W wired fast and 15W wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a large battery to sustain longer gameplay sessions. Even the base model of the phone comes with 12GB of RAM, so you will have no issues running this game or any other game.

Pros

  • One of the best display panels
  • Powered by the fastest Android processor
  • A fantastic camera setup

Cons

  • High price

2) iPhone 15 Pro

Apple iPhone 15 Pro (Image via Apple)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro (Image via Apple)

Price: $999

The iPhone 15 Pro features one of the fastest chipsets in the world: Apple A17 Pro. This processor has enough performance to chew through any game you throw at it, including Zenless Zone Zero. The iPhone 15 Pro should provide a solid 60 FPS or even more, but we won't know for sure until the game launches.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetApple A17 Pro
Operating systemiOS 17
Memory and storage 8GB RAM and up to 1TB storage
Camera setup 48+12+12MP rear camera system with 12MP selfie camera
Battery and charging 3274 mAh battery with 25W wired fast and 15W wireless fast charging

The iPhone 15 Pro's display is extremely color-accurate and delivers great picture quality. Its battery life is decently good but not as good as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. If you want even more battery life, you may go for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the larger version of this phone that has a bigger battery.

Pros

  • One of the fastest-performing devices on this list
  • Great camera performance
  • Made out of titanium, so the phone is more durable

Cons

  • Battery is not as good as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

3) Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

SAMSUNG Galaxy S23 FE (Image via SAMSUNG)
SAMSUNG Galaxy S23 FE (Image via SAMSUNG)

Price: $599

If you don't want to pay $1000 for a phone to play Zenless Zone Zero, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE could be the ideal choice. It costs only $600, but the experience you get from this phone is not too different from other flagships. It can also deliver a decent gaming experience in Zenless Zone Zero.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetExynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Operating systemAndroid 14 with OneUI 6.1.1
Memory and storage 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage
Camera setup 50+8+12MP rear camera system with 10MP selfie camera
Battery and charging 4500 mAh battery with 25W wired fast and 15W wireless fast charging

The phone's battery is also quite decent and should last the entire day. However, if you play the game for multiple hours, it will drain faster and may not provide a full day battery life. The display quality is also quite good, but the bezels are thicker than other phones.

Pros

  • Delivers a flagship-level user experience
  • Display quality is good, and its outdoor visibility is decent
  • Gaming performance in Zenless Zone Zero is more than good enough

Cons

  • Bezels are not uniform
  • Can overheat

4) Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a (Image via Google)
Google Pixel 8a (Image via Google)

Price: $499

The Google Pixel 8a is Google's attempt at making a great phone for budget users. It costs under $500 and yet provides a flagship-level experience. This phone has the iconic Pixel design with a horizontal camera bar and a great display that gets quite bright. It has the latest Tensor chipset, and its battery life is also quite good. All these features are great but are not the best part of the phone.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.1-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
Operating systemAndroid 14
Memory and storage 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage
Camera setup 64+13MP rear camera system with 13MP selfie camera
Battery and charging 4492 mAh battery with 18W fast wired and 7.5W wireless charging

The Google Pixel 8a's highlight is its camera performance, which is the best in this price bracket. As for the performance, it can play Zenless Zone Zero decently well without any issues.

Pros

  • Ergonomic design that feels quite good in hand
  • Great camera performance
  • Display is quite good for the price

Cons

  • Slowest charging speed on this list

5) OnePlus 12R

OnePlus 12R (Image via OnePlus)
OnePlus 12R (Image via OnePlus)

Price: $499

The OnePlus 12R will provide a big-screen experience like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at less than half its price tag. The display is one of the best on this list and supports technologies like Dolby Vision, so watching content will be a pleasure on this phone.

SpecificationsDetails
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
Operating systemAndroid 14 with OxygenOS 14
Memory and storage Up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage
Camera setup 50+8+2MP rear camera system with 16MP selfie camera
Battery and charging 5500 mAh battery with 100W fast charging

Powering this device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is the previous generation flagship chipset but has enough performance to run Zenless Zone Zero smoothly without any hiccups. It also has a vapor cooling system, so your phone won't overheat and throttle easily. This will keep the performance stable for a long time.

Pros

  • Flagship-level gaming performance
  • You can buy this phone with 16GB RAM
  • Superb battery life

Cons

  • Doesn't have wireless charging

These are the best phones to play Zenless Zone Zero. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is for those who want the big screen experience, while the Pixel 8a is for those who want a good ergonomic design that won't hurt your hands in the long run. Each phone brings something unique to the table, so choose a phone that suits your needs.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar
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