Additional information
You won’t need an extremely new phone to play the game, but Pokémon does need your phone to be relatively up to date. Even more important than the specifications of your phone however is your internet connection.
Make sure you’ve got a solid 3G, 4G or 5G connection and a decent data plan to not run out of data. Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon GO also recommends at least 2GB of RAM on your phone, but more would be helpful and would make the game run more smoothly.
On Android phones
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- You’ll need Android 6 or higher
- Have a screen resolution of 720 x 1080 or higher
- Make sure you’ve got a strong internet connection (3G, 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi)
- Have GPS and location services turned on
- Rooted devices are not supported nor allowed
On iOS devices
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- iPhone 6 or higher is required
- Have iOS 12 or above
- Make sure you’ve got a strong internet connection (3G, 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi)
- Have GPS and location services turned on
- You can’t use jailbroken devices
Information courtesy of: Niantic & The Pokémon Company
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