Why is COD Mobile so big

PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile are two of the most enticing Battle Royale titles that are alluring to players mainly because of their high-quality graphics and developed gameplay mechanisms.

However, these high and rich quality graphics and gameplay need better devices to optimize and bigger storage size.

This article discusses the storage sizes required by these two titles on an Android device, apart from seeing which performs better on these devices.


Here are the minimum system requirement of PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile, along with their storage sizes.

PUBG Mobile

Minimum system requirement and storage size

  • Android version: 6.1.1 and above
  • Ram: 2 GB (Recommended 3 GB)
  • Storage size: 2.37 GB (Varies on each device)
  • Processor: A decent processor, for example, Snapdragon 625 equivalent

COD Mobile

Here are the minimum requirements stated on the official website of COD Mobile:

"Call of Duty: Mobile is compatible with Android devices with at least 2 GB of RAM and running Android 5.1 and above."

Storage size: 2.3 GB on Android


Storage size comparison of PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile

Apparently, the installation file for PUBG Mobile shows 660 MB on the Google Play Store. Lately, PUBG Mobile has a lightweight installation package for low-end device users, though that is only half the story.

Though it is stated as a lightweight installation package, after installing the game from Play Store, users have to download a resource pack of either 300 MB or 500 MB. This makes it a total of above 1 GB already.

After installing, there are various other resources available for players to download (for example, Excitement resource pack, Vintage pack etc.). They also need to download all the maps and modes that are not pre-installed.

Why is COD Mobile so big

Therefore, the total storage size that PUBG Mobile requires will be something around 3-3.5 GB on an Android device.

COD Mobile also has some back draws with its storage size, as it also comes with only the basic BR and multiplayer maps and modes. However, there are plenty of maps to download after the installation.

Why is COD Mobile so big

Users have to download almost around an additional 1 GB of maps and modes, and resources to finish the complete installation. Hence, COD Mobile also takes up a total of 3.5 GB or above on an Android device.

Which performs better?

Both games take up somewhat the same storage space and installation size, and have pretty rich graphics quality and high-end gameplay mechanisms.

Though performance varies from device to device, in a generalized view, COD Mobile is slightly better than PUBG Mobile as the latter faces a lot of lag and frame rate drop issues on most Android devices.

Note: This article reflects the author's views.

Edited by Ravi Iyer

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Simon "Ghost" Riley

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Thomas Merrick

Field commander in 2027, Merrick established his reputation during Operation Sand Viper by defending a civilian hospital from more than five hundred enemy fighters with only sixty operators.

Why is COD Mobile so big

John Price

A member of the British Special Forces and leader of both Bravo Team and Task Force 141, Price made his mark by taking out the notorious arms dealer, Zakhaev, and his protégé, Makarov.

Why is COD Mobile so big

David Mason

Member of SEAL Team Six and son of CIA agent Alex Mason, the Lt. Commander quickly rose through the ranks to oversee the J-SOC Strike Force.

Why is COD Mobile so big

Alex Mason

A CIA operative and retired Marine Force Recon Captain, Mason was part of an assassination squad which carried out missions in Cuba, Vietnam, and Laos.

Why is COD Mobile so big

Simon "Ghost" Riley

Second in command of Task Force 141 and recognized by his iconic skull balaclava, Ghost led the strike team to search the ultranationalist Makarov’s safe house to gain invaluable intel.

Why is COD Mobile so big

Thomas Merrick

Field commander in 2027, Merrick established his reputation during Operation Sand Viper by defending a civilian hospital from more than five hundred enemy fighters with only sixty operators.

How much GB is cod mobile?

Prepare device storage: You'll need around 1.6GB of storage to install CoD: Mobile and for game data, so you might have to clean something out. If you're right at the limit, your phone won't run as well, and this is a demanding game.

Does Cod Mobile take a lot of storage?

The game takes about 80 GB to 100 GB of disk space, but if there will be any update of the game then you have to install the update also. So, you must have 105 GB of Free Disk Space.