Call of Duty Mobile | Smartphone Games
Today, technology is increasingly present in the lives of all human beings and has gone from being a luxury to a necessity.
Video games, as technology advances, improves the experience for each user, as better games, better graphics, better gameplay, etc. are obtained.
If you are a game lover, you will know that you only need a console, a PC, or a mobile device to be able to enjoy them. Now which of them is better? Which offers a better experience? Which is more versatile?
For many years and until today, there has been debate about which is better: the PC or a video game console. Currently, things have changed a bit, and it is that now you can enjoy many games in the comfort of our smartphone, and not just any simple game, but games with high graphic demand, such as PUBG, Fortnite, Minecraft, ARK, among others.
When it comes to FPS (First person shooter) games, many choose a console, and although you can play from the same mobile, for many, the experience is reduced to a small screen.
Be careful, playing the phone does not mean that you can have a good time playing any FPS, you can even connect online and crossplay with players from other consoles and computers.
Mobile vs Console
Playability
In retrospect, the mobile versions of the FPS games are identical to console games, with the difference that the buttons are on the screen, so you must press the corresponding button for the action you are about to perform.
Technical information
There are two consoles that dominate: Xbox and PlayStation, but what about smartphones? Much has been said that the capabilities of smartphones have far surpassed computers, but is it true? Well let’s see its specifications:
The most powerful model of the Xbox is the Xbox One X, which has 12 GB DDR5 of RAM, 1TB of storage, native 4K resolution, and a 2.13 GHz processor.
Sony’s PlayStation 4 PRO has 8 GB GDDR5 of RAM, 1 TB of storage, native 4K, and a 2.13 GHz processor.
As for phones, there are many varieties, as there are many different brands and models, but this time, we will take two of the most powerful phones on the market: the iPhone 11 Pro and the Samsung S20 plus.
The iPhone 11 Pro has 4 GB of RAM, from 64 GB to 512 GB of storage, an XDR OLED display, and an Apple A13 Bionic 2.65 GHz processor.
The Samsung S20 has 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage (allows microSD), Dynamic AMOLED screen, and a 2.73 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.
Of course, smartphones are more expensive than consoles, although there are cheaper models in which you can play any FPS without any problem.
Pros and cons of mobile
From technical specs to the mobile gaming libraries available, smartphones have become a serious competitor.
Now, if we talk about the FPS genre, we can get various pros and cons.
PROS:
- You can play from anywhere, you only need a data plan or connect to a Wifi.
- The internet connection does not need to be high speed since you spend fewer resources than a console.
- You have access to many free games, such as Call of Duty: Mobile, Fortnite, PUBG, AKA.
- Games that are in Google Play Store or Apple Store are much cheaper.
- You don’t need any additional peripherals, like a control.
CONS:
- You have a more limited field of vision
- The range of maneuver is less compared to a console.
- Doing multiple actions at once can be more difficult, such as jumping/running and shooting.
- Entering and using inventory items can be more time-consuming.
- You need an external application to be able to talk to your friends within the game.
Pros and cons of console
It is where most feel comfortable playing since we were used to using control to play any type of game.
Referring to FPS, we have several PROS and CONS:
PROS:
- Greater fluidity in graphics
- Greater field of vision, especially in open field games.
- Very versatile and comfortable when using the control.
- Several actions can be performed at the same time thanks to the different buttons.
- Easier to aim and have good precision.
- You can talk in the room with your friends without any problem.
CONS:
- You can only play from your home or anywhere where there is electricity.
- Requires being connected to your fixed internet or WIFI.
- Although there are free and crossplay games, the games are expensive, and you need a membership to play online.
Conclusion
In summary, we can say that FPS are better viewed on consoles since the experience is much more pleasant, more comfortable and you have a much larger catalog of games. We rescue from the Smartphone is that you can play from anywhere as long as you have phone data, but in terms of gameplay and graphics, we are left with the console.