The free-to-play release of Pokémon Champions on mobile devices is just around the corner. If you're looking forward to battling on your smartphone, you'll probably want to know what the Android and iOS requirements are and which of the most popular smartphones on the market are officially compatible.
If that's something you're interested in, keep reading. In this section of our guide, you'll find a clear selection and list of smartphones compatible with Pokémon Champions on Android and iOS. We've separated them into devices that should provide the best possible experience and those that only just meet the minimum requirements, which may experience occasional performance issues or stuttering.
On Android phones, Pokémon Champions requires Android 8.0 or later. Below you'll find lists of the most highly recommended models, as well as those that meet the minimum requirements:
To meet the recommended Android requirements, we suggest using a device running Android 8.0 with at least 4 GB of RAM, although 6 GB is preferable for smoother performance, and a Snapdragon 695, Dimensity 700, or better processor. These are some of the most popular Android models that meet those specifications:
Samsung
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO
OnePlus
Realme
OPPO
Motorola
Sony
LG
To meet the minimum Android requirements for Pokémon Champions, your device must have at least 3 GB of RAM. These are some of the most popular Android models that meet the minimum specifications:
Samsung
Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO
OnePlus
Realme
OPPO
Motorola
Sony
LG
On iOS devices, Pokémon Champions requires iOS 16.0 or later. Below you'll find lists of the most highly recommended models, as well as those that meet the minimum requirements:
For the recommended experience on iOS, we suggest using a relatively recent mid-range or high-end device. These are the most popular iOS models that meet the recommended specifications:
Any iPhone 12 or newer is an ideal choice for enjoying the game.
To meet the minimum requirements on iOS, you'll need one of the following older models that still supports iOS 16:
Bear in mind that these models only just meet the requirements, so they may struggle with performance or experience occasional stuttering. The iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, and any older models do not support iOS 16, so they cannot run Pokémon Champions.
