Some Bits about Garena Free Fire
Garena Free Fire is a classic battle royale game developed by 111 Dots Studio and published by Garena for Android and iOS, also known as Free Fire Battlegrounds or Free Fire Gate.
Based on its popularity, the game won the “Best Popular Voted Game” award from the Google Play Store in 2019. Its really an engaging and fun game to play among your friends and colleagues. Thanks to its regular updates, the game has always something new to offer from time to time. With PUBG Mobile banned, Free Fire is a great alternative along with COD Mobile.
The best part of Free Fire is that, it is not as resource hungry as PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile which means even a great budget phone can handle and play Free Fire without much hiccups. This is where Xiaomi comes into the play, with its plethora of devices at every price segment, it gives Free Fire players to choose from a variety of its smartphones. Accordingly, we have curated Xiaomi smartphones to play Free Fire in 2021.
It is one of the most downloaded mobile games worldwide. Let’s check out some of the best Xiaomi mobiles to enjoy Free Fire.
Free Fire amounted to more than 2 billion dollars worldwide in November 2020. Garena is currently operating an upgraded Free Fire version that will be known as Free Fire Max.
Best Xiaomi Phones to Play Free Fire
Smartphones almost completely replace handheld gaming consoles – often with great screens and loads of power, while the App Store and the Google Play Store both have a broad and increasing selection of games.
However, not all smartphones are good for games, and there is more to consider than only raw power.
There are telephones, Black Shark 2, all specifically designed for games, which means they have extra high levels of refreshment, sensitive triggers, refrigeration systems, and more.
On the other hand, there’ve also been excellent gaming phones not explicitly aimed at this market. Thanks to their stunning screens and high-end specs, many top flagships like iPhone 12 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 also perform excellent work.
We have all the best options below, ranked between best and worst, but you will find those designed for games in the top, while the default devices good for gaming are further down.
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
With its huge 7.1′′ display and ready-to-play credentials, the Black Shark 3 Pro from Xiaomi sales is closer to the Nintendo Switch than a regular smartphone. This phone branches off the switch, but the excellent game library of Nintendo. In all honesty.
You will love Black Shark 3 Pro if you’ve been looking for a gambling beast that is full of extras that will give you the latest android e-sport titles.
This time around, we were treated with two mechanical buttons on the shoulder, right, and we saw the capacitive software (Gaming Software) options on older versions for real tactile buttons. With PUBG Mobile being out of the scene for a while, gamers can enjoy Free Fire on this gaming beast!
They also upgraded the display to 270Hz touch response, which again gives the upper hand for playing Free Fire. It also improved the pressure sensitivity.
| Display | 7.1″ (90Hz) AMOLED 10-bit (1440×3120) |
| PPI | 483 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Rear Camera | 64MP + 13MP + 5MP |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band AX |
| NFC | Yes |
| Battery | 5000mAh (65w Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 253 grams |
Xiaomi Poco X3
Poco, once a Xiaomi subsidiary, recently established themselves, but fortunately for us, they maintained all that goodness of Xiaomi.
Your latest smartphone wavemaker is the X3 Poco, which provides the budget market with robust gaming performance & a high-recovery display.
A pre-order of the X3 is available for less than 245 USD, and you can double the shelf to 128GB for one additional charge. The 128 GB release is the right choice, as the 2nd SIM port doubles the Micro-SD Expansion Port if you plan to operate two SINs with X3.
The show star on this phone must be its glorious full HD DotDisplay Gorilla Glass 5, protected. The buttery is smooth to scroll and play on this 120Hz high-quality display.
The Poco X3 has an integrated variable refresh rate when you’re worried about battery life. If you’re not scrolling or gaming, it will automatically be lower to 50Hz.
The ‘G’ in Snapdragon 732G implies gaming. Qualcomm has tuned this mobile CPU so that you can easily play your favorite games. It can’t match the Mi 10’s purity, but it’s a steal for the price. It is thus a great device to play Free Fire without any lag.
And without a stereo speaker setup for more immersive play, no gaming-ready phone would be complete. Even the vibration engine in the X3 has this time has been upgraded.
| Display | 6.67″ (120Hz refresh-rate) DotDisplay (2400×1080) |
| PPI | 395 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 732G |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | UFS2.1 64/128GB (expandable 256GB) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Rear Camera | Sony 64MP (4k@30fps) + 13MP (Super-wide) + 2MP + 2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band AC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Battery | 5160mAh (33w Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 215 grams |
Poco X3 Pro
After launching the hugely successful Poco X3, the Poco X3 Pro comes out after a couple of months with a newly announced Qualcomm chipset i.e. Snapdragon 860
Don’t be fooled by the name as the Snapdragon 860 is exactly a Snapdragon 855+ with same configurations. But nonetheless, the pricing for the Poco X3 Pro is shockingly absurd because the performance it delivers is unmatched by the phones in this price range. A true gaming processor is perfect to play Free Fire on a budget. Oh and this phone also has a 120Hz refresh rate display, IPS LCD though
What’s more is that, Poco X3 Pro having a flagship processor with powerful GPU can run high-end games on 90-120Hz if the game supports. Games having 90Hz like Free Fire, PUBG, Battlegrounds Mobile India cannot utilize the full potential of the high refresh rates on mid-range smartphones like the Redmi Note 10 Pro itself. This clears gives Poco X3 Pro an edge over midrange smartphones in terms of playing Free Fire.
One of the best phones overall in terms of value in 2021.
| Display | 6.67″ (120Hz) IPS LCD (1080 x 2400) |
| PPI | 395 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 860 |
| RAM | 6GB starting |
| Storage | 128GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| Battery | 5160mAh (33W Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 215 grams |
| Free Fire high FPS | Yes |
Redmi Note 10 Pro (India)
Just as every year, Redmi Note devices never fail to impress with the amount of value they provide in a budget friendly package. This year’s no different.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max have the last year’s Snapdragon 732G but still aces most of the tasks thrown at it. One such task is playing Free Fire which runs pretty smoothly on this phone.
Also, for the first time in a Redmi Note, the AMOLED display ensures vibrant colours which makes the whole Free Fire and other game experience more enhanced. Speaking of game experience, the Mi gaming mode has lots of features up its sleeves.
Apart from gaming, Redmi Note 10 Pro also has one of the best cameras in its segment thanks to Redmi’s camera tuning and optimisation. The huge 5000mAh ensures longer duration of playing games.
| Display | 6.67″ (120Hz) AMOLED (1080 x 2400) |
| PPI | 395 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 732G |
| RAM | 6GB starting |
| Storage | 128GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 |
| Rear Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5160mAh (33W Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 193 grams |
| Free Fire high FPS | No |
Redmi Note 10s
Being typical Xiaomi, how can they settle for one device per price range. Similar to Realme launching tons of phones in a short span of time, Xiaomi doesn’t take the backseat.
With launching the Redmi Note 10 a couple of months back along with Redmi Note 10 Pro series, just a couple of weeks it launched the Redmi Note 10s with a different processor and slightly improved internals.
That processor is Helio G95 which is Redmi’s first take with this. This is the same one which Realme has launched with a total of 3 of its smartphones namely Realme 7, Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Realme 8 4G.
Helio G95 has always been about ‘gaming’ and that’s what Xiaomi wants to deliver with the Redmi Note 10s. With that being said, Redmi Note 10s can deliver a good experience for playing Free Fire and thanks to its 5000mAh battery, longer gameplays are achievable.
But do note that phones with Mediatek chipsets tend to heat faster then its Snapdragon counterparts but not such an issue since the performance is consistent during long duration of play. Just addressing since Free Fire is resource extensive.
| Display | 6.43″ (60Hz) AMOLED (1080 x 2400) |
| PPI | 409 |
| CPU | Mediatek Helio G95 |
| RAM | 6GB starting |
| Storage | 64GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 |
| Rear Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 13MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh (33W Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 178.8 grams |
| Free Fire high FPS | No |
Mi 11x (Poco F3)
The Xiaomi Mi 11x or POCO F3 in most countries is the brand’s go to phone in terms of mid-budget flagship as it has all of the ingredients making it a value champ.
To give a brief, it has the latest Snapdragon 870 processor, 120Hz AMOLED E4 display and a 4500mAh to keep the show running. This all combined is surely to provide a flagship level Free Fire gaming experience that too doesn’t cost much to the pocket.
Rest assured you’ll be getting those consistent 60FPS for a smooth gaming experience and even 90FPS for a game like Free Fire. Also, Mi 11x is currently the cheapest SD870 smartphone available in the market.
There’s also a ‘Pro’ variant called Mi 11x Pro which costs higher but has Snapdragon 888. In my opinion Snapdragon 870 is enough for gaming Free Fire.
| Display | 6.67″ (120Hz) Super AMOLED (1080 x 2400) |
| PPI | 395 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 870 |
| RAM | 6GB starting |
| Storage | 128GB (Non-expandable) |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 5MP (macro) |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| Battery | 5160mAh (33W Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 196 grams |
| Free Fire high FPS | Yes |
Mi 11 Ultra
Next comes the best of the best, Mi 11 Ultra which is the best Xiaomi has ever offered in terms of a smartphone and high-end flagship. Every aspect of this phone is bleeding edge from design, performance to camera experience (duh! Why that colossal camera bump then).
But here’s the catch, there are many smartphones which can handle Free Fire extremely well at a much lower price than the Mi 11 Ultra so why grab this one? Well, depending on person to person, Mi 11 Ultra is overall a beast of a smartphone so it’s actually a package where you get the best of everything. Especially if the camera is a priority other than gaming.
The display so calibrated and vibrant full of punchy colours enhances the gaming experience to a whole new level. The 5000mAh is in charge for long durations of popping some headshots in Free Fire.
| Display | 6.81″ (120Hz) AMOLED (1440 x 3200) |
| PPI | 515 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 860 |
| RAM | 8GB starting |
| Storage | 256GB (Non expandable) |
| OS | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (main) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 48MP (periscope) |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band AX |
| Battery | 5000mAh (67W Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 234 grams |
| Free Fire high FPS | Yes |
Xiaomi Mi 10
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the cheapest flagship phone in 2020. All the bases are covered, with a light-fast Snapdragon 865 display of 90Hz HDR AMOLED, a vast 256GB base storage, and a large 4750mAh.
5G, 30w Wireless Charging, super-fast WiFi 6 are supported, and a liquid coolingsteam chamber can also be used to get the best frame rates at the length of games.
Xiaomi has used a curved display this year, which nearly disappears the bezels. It is a design for a Gorilla Glass 5 glass front & rear sandwich, so you’ll want to add a case asap. Fortunately, the box contains one.
The cameras! The cameras! In recent years Xiaomi Mi 9 blew us away, but the Mi 10 rivals big boys this year.
The upgraded 108MP primary snapper provides excellent detail and clarity without the smudging that we saw while zooming into the primary lens of the 48MP Mi 9.
We can also see a small bump in performance in the wide-angle lens. Another extras we get in this year’s portrait mode are a dedicated bokeh depth sensor.
Overall being with a great camera performance, Snapdragon 865 allows this device to perform great with Free Fire.
| Display | 6.67″ (90Hz) AMOLED (2340×1080) |
| PPI | 386 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Rear Camera | 108MP + 13MP (Super-wide) + 2MP + 2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band AX |
| NFC | Yes |
| Battery | 4750mAh (30w Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 208 grams |
Xiomi Mi 10 Pro
All right, let’s keep this sweet and short. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is precisely the same weight and size as the above Mi 10 but reduces battery life by 5%.
You get one of the best camera specifications in 2020 on the Mi 10 Pro. It’s the same great 108MP primary lens, but a 10x superzoom lens, a 12MP portrait lens, and a 20MP wide-angle lens have also been improved.
This will cover four ultra-high-performance lenses in any photographic situation. The 960fps 1080P Super-Slow-mo & 4K @60fps and now 8K @30fps are also upgraded with the video options.
Finally, a 65w Fast Charger is included in the Pro version and supports a nearly double load speed at 50watts.
It is as same as Mi 10 and hence the performance for Garena Free Fire remains the same.
| Display | 6.67″ (90Hz) AMOLED (2340×1080) |
| PPI | 386 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB (expandable 512GB) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Rear Camera | 108MP + 8MP (10x Zoom) + 12MP (Portrait) + 20MP (Super-wide) |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band AX |
| NFC | Yes |
| Battery | 4500mAh (50w Fast Charge+30w Wireless) |
| Weight | 208 grams |
Redmi 9
Thanks to its brilliant, crisp Full HD display and a much faster processor, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 is great budget option even this year while still retaining its incredible battery life.
If you are looking for an innovative gadget with the 120 USD mark, Redmi 9 has many advantages. This year you’ll also get a powerful 13MP primary camera with an ultra-widespread 8MP. We then have a 5MP bonus macro lens and a 4th lens for your photos to add bokeh.
Two options are available, a version of 3GB+32GB and a version of 4GB+64GB. There is also in the SIM tray a dedicated micro-sd port for further expansion. It’s nice to look into the Redmi 9 Budget of Xiaomi with a headphone jack, an IR blaster, and an NFC.
If you can extend your financial budget to the above X3, I strongly recommend this considerable upgrade. But if not, most of the competition at a similar price is still blown away from the Redmi 9.
Redmi 9 is also called as a budget friendly gaming device and with Helio G80 processor embedded in it, this is a smooth device to play Free Fire.
Also, many have doubt whether the newer Redmi 9 Power is better than Redmi 9 in terms of Free Fire or gaming for that matter. The anwer is No. Redmi 9 Power has the Snapdragon 662 which is no where close to the performance Helio G80 provides.
| Display | 6.53″ (2340×1080) |
| PPI | 394 |
| CPU | Helio G80 |
| RAM | 3/4GB |
| Storage | 32/64GB (expandable 256GB) |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP |
| WiFi | Dual-band n |
| NFC | Yes |
| Battery | 5020mAh (10w Fast Charge) |
| Weight | 198 grams |
Final Conclusion
So far we have checked some of the best Xiaomi mobiles for Free Fire and also we compared the specifications.
Among all the above devices we recommend you to go for Black Shark 3 Pro, as it can be used for coming generation of games and being such a powerful processor you can carry out any other rendering works easily and flawlessly.
