How much data does pubg use
Regardless of the phone type or internet connection, playing PUBG consumes data. However, the amount of data consumed depends on a number of factors that we will see in this article.
Gaming is a leisure activity as it is a professional activity. Whether it’s playing against the computer on your phone, over the internet against another opponent, or using a gaming console like a PlayStation or Xbox. It’s a great way to relax while at the same time making money sometimes. PUBG (Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds) is among the world’s best online games and you may want the playing time to last longer.
So, how much data does PUBG use? It uses data of between 15 and 50 MBs per hour depending on the player mode; the number of players playing, level of expertise, and the device’s settings. A game of 4 team players with microphones with consume about 36 MBs
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How much data does PUBG require to download, to begin with?
To download PUBG on your device, you should use unlimited Wi-Fi because of how large the file can be assuming that you’re still using your device for other online activities. To download and install PUBG on your PC or console (Xbox, PlayStation), it will take something between 6 to 7 GB. However, the actual size it will end up taking on your device will be higher. On a smartphone, it will take about 1.3 GB on Android and 1.9 GB on iOS. Despite this, Tencent has come up with a smaller PUBG version (Lite) which takes slightly over 500 MB to download and install on your phone.
During an update, PUBG will need at least 1.6 GB to download and install on Android and 2.2GB on iOS. When in play, PUBG uses approximately 20 MB to 50 MB depending on the player’s skills, play mode, and other activities on the network.
Approx data usage per hour |
Android/iOS |
Solo player mode |
15 – 20 MB |
Multiplayer mode |
40 MB |
Multiplayer mode with voice chat |
50 MB |
How to monitor data usage
Telling how much data you use on your phone is not only useful for a game like PUBG, but it’s also useful for other activities like surfing the internet. This provides accountability and helps you save on costs since you know how your data is spent. Most carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have data usage monitors free of charge that you can use to determine the amount of data PUBG uses. On your PC, you can use a free monitoring app like Netlimiter to determine this amount.
How can I save on my data usage?
Data can be expensive especially if you’re using mobile data or a limited Wi-Fi connection. You don’t want to spend all of it on gaming let alone downloading PUBG. If you’re installing PUBG for the first time on your phone or have just bought a new phone and want to install it, there’s no point in spending 1.3 GB on downloading it. You can get PUBG on your phone without spending a single MB by first finding a friend who already has PUBG on their phone and have them share it with you.
Installing PUBG mobile app without data on Android
There are several file transfer applications on the Google Store and App Store including Files, Xender, Share it among others that you can use. You have to ensure that both of you have the same app installed and then have the sender send you the apk file with the necessary files. Once you receive this file, first ensure you uninstall the old PUBG version and delete its files if you have it already installed. If the phone is new, ensure to allow third-party apps before attempting to run the apk file. GO ahead and tap on the apk file and run it by granting it the necessary permission and you should be good to go.
Minimizing data usage while playing
You can reduce your PUBG mobile application’s data usage by adjusting your game settings since the more and higher the settings, the more data the game consumes. You might want to consider setting the game effects too low, or setting the post-processing to low too, or turning the V-Sync off and turning the anti-aliasing settings to very low or off. For example, a low-quality game with 4 team players using mics will consume about 25 MBs in an hour.
Final thoughts
PUBG is a great game with a lot of players all over the world. The company keeps releasing new updates that not only make the game better but also require more data to install the updates. You can keep your usage low by reducing the game’s settings to low, playing in solo mode, or by not using the voice chat in multiplayer mode.
FAQs
Is PUBG free?
It’s free on mobile but contains Ads and in-app purchases while on PC it’s not free.
How much storage space does PUBG take on mobile?
It takes 1.95 GB of storage on iOS and 1.69 GB on Android.
