How To Reduce Lag In PUBG On Low-End Devices

Tricia Wei

PUBG is fun, but older or budget phones can lag, drop frames, or overheat. With a few quick tweaks, you can make it run smoother. Here’s a short guide to improve performance in the game and on your phone.

1. Optimize PUBG’s In-Game Settings

1. Graphics Quality and Frame Rate

  • Graphics: Use “Smooth” or “Balanced.” Avoid HD or HDR.

  • Frame Rate: Pick “Low” or “Medium” unless “High” runs without lag.

  • Turn Off: Anti-aliasing and shadows.

  • Auto-Adjust: Keep it on so PUBG can adjust automatically.

  • Style: Choose “Classic” or “Colorful.” Avoid heavy skins.

3. Use System and Developer Options:

1. Unlock Developer Options:

  • Go to settings and tap “Build Number” 7 times to unlock it.
  • Reduce Window Animation, Transition Animation, and Animator Duration scales to 0.5x or turn them off.
  • Enable “Force GPU Rendering” and set “Background Process Limit” to 4 or fewer.

2. Enable 4X MSAA (if your phone supports it)

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This can make graphics smoother but might use more battery.

How To Reduce Lag In PUBG On Low-End Devices

3. Get Your Phone Ready

  • Free up 5–6GB of storage and close background apps.

  • Use Game Mode (like Game Turbo or Game Launcher).

  • Restart your phone before playing.

4. Keep Your Internet Stable

  • Use stable Wi-Fi (prefer 5GHz).

  • Avoid downloads or streaming while gaming.

6. Maintain Your Phone and Game:

  • Update PUBG and your phone’s OS.

  • Clear the PUBG cache – Go to Settings > Apps > PUBG> Storage > Clear Cache every now and then.

  • Reinstall only if needed.

5. Manage Your Phone’s Temperature

  • Do not play while charging, as it causes heat build-up and slows your phone down.
  • Play in a cool place and, if you can, remove your phone case for better heat dissipation.
  • External cooling fans or pads can help keep things cool during long sessions.

7. Try a Game Booster App:

Use built-in boosters or trusted third-party apps to close background tasks, optimize memory, and keep your device focused on gaming.

8. Hardware Upgrade Tips (If Possible):

If you want really smooth gameplay, try to get a phone with at least 4GB of RAM and a newer processor. In India, good budget-friendly options under ₹20,000 include the Poco X6, iQOO Z10, and Redmi Note 13 Pro.

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