Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero Mobile Tier List: Best Devices and Performance Settings

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Zenless Zone Zero pushes mobile hardware hard, so the “best” devices are the ones that can hold 60 FPS with minimal throttling while keeping visuals readable during fast chains and dodges. Good settings can make a midrange phone feel top tier, while bad ones can tank even a flagship.​​

S-Tier: High-End Phones (Best 60 FPS Experience)

These devices comfortably hit 60 FPS at medium–high settings with stable thermals in long sessions.​

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / 8 Gen 3 / 8s Gen 3 phones (e.g., OnePlus 12R, Motorola Edge+, Xiaomi Poco F6, S23 FE) handle ZZZ without stutter and can often run high or ultra presets.​
  • On iOS, iPhone 11 Pro and newer A13+ devices are recommended for smooth gameplay, with iPhone XS / A12 as the minimum.​

Recommended S-Tier Settings (Flagships)​​

  • FPS: 60
  • Graphics preset: High or Custom (Rendering 1.2, textures high, shadows medium, post-processing on)
  • Resolution: Native
  • Power saving: Off
  • Thermal tip: Cap FPS to 45–60 if you see frequent throttling in summer conditions.​​

A-Tier: Upper Midrange Phones (Smooth 45–60 FPS With Tweaks)

Upper midrange chips like Snapdragon 888, Dimensity 8200, and Kirin 9000 meet ZZZ’s recommended specs and can stay near 60 FPS with tuned settings.​

  • These devices benefit most from custom mixes: high character quality but lower effects and shadows so combat readability stays strong.​
  • Android 11+ with 8 GB RAM and ~20–26 GB free storage is strongly recommended to avoid stutter from I/O and RAM pressure.​

Recommended A-Tier Settings (Upper Midrange)​

  • FPS: 45 or 60 (try 60 first; if it stutters, drop to 45 or 30)
  • Graphics preset: Medium, then manually set:
    • Character / Environment: High
    • Effects / Shadows: Medium or Low
    • Rendering scale: 1.0–1.1
  • Extra tips:
    • Enable Power Saving Mode only if overheating; otherwise keep it off and manually lower heavy options.​
    • Match screen refresh (60 Hz) to FPS; avoid 120 Hz on borderline devices to prevent extra load.​

B-Tier: Budget and Older Supported Devices (Stable 30 FPS Targets)

Minimum-spec phones (Snapdragon 855 / Dimensity 1200 / Kirin 990 and iPhone XS / older A12 iPads) can run ZZZ but usually need 30 FPS and low settings.​

Guides for older phones recommend prioritizing stability over visuals: a locked 30 FPS is better for dodges and assists than a fluctuating 45–60.​

Recommended B-Tier Settings (Older/Budget)​

  • FPS: 30
  • Graphics preset: Low or Power Saving, then tweak:
    • Image Quality: Low
    • Rendering: Medium
    • Shadows / Volumetrics: Low or Off
    • Post-processing: Mostly Off, keep basic AA if possible
  • Device tips:
    • Close all background apps before launching.​
    • Keep at least 20–25 GB free storage to reduce hitching.​
    • Play in a cool environment or use a cheap clip-on cooler to avoid thermal throttling.​

Quick Mobile Performance Checklist

  • Meets recommended specs? Aim for Snapdragon 888 / Dimensity 8200 / Kirin 9000 or newer, or iPhone 11 Pro+.​
  • Target FPS realistic? Flagships: 60; upper midrange: 45–60; older/budget: 30.​​
  • Background apps and storage under control? Close heavy apps and maintain ~20–26 GB free.​

With the right device tier and tuned settings, Zenless Zone Zero can feel crisp and responsive on mobile, closing much of the gap to PC while staying smooth enough for perfect dodges and complex chains.​

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