High refresh rate displays have become standard on gaming phones, and 144Hz screens deliver buttery-smooth visuals that transform mobile gaming. Devices like the ASUS ROG Phone 6, Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, and Lenovo Legion Y90 now support up to 144Hz refresh rates. These phones push frame rates far beyond the traditional 60 FPS ceiling that older phones capped out at.
A 144Hz display refreshes the image 144 times per second. This means motion looks fluid, fast-paced games feel responsive, and input lag drops noticeably. If you pair a capable phone with a game that unlocks high frame rates, the difference is immediately visible.
It is not just about raw hardware. The game itself must support 144 FPS or at least high frame rate modes. Some titles cap at 60 FPS by default, while others unlock 90 FPS, 120 FPS, or the full 144 FPS. Below is a curated list of games that officially support 144Hz or high refresh rate gameplay on Android devices.
Games That Support 144Hz / 144 FPS on Mobile
The following games are confirmed to run at high frame rates on compatible 144Hz phones. Some may require you to enable a high frame rate option in the settings menu. Performance may vary depending on the phone chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Gen 3 devices generally perform best).
- 1945 Air Forces
- Ace Force: Joint Combat
- Alto’s Adventure
- Arma Mobile Ops
- Badland Brawl
- Ballz
- Batman: The Enemy Within
- Battlelands Royale
- Bendy in Nightmare Run
- Blades of Brim
- Bleach Brave Souls
- Boggle With Friends: Word Game
- BombSquad
- Breakneck
- Bullet Force
- Bullet Hell Monday
- Card Thief
- CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars
- Chameleon Run
- Chicken Jump: Crazy Traffic
- Chilly Snow Slide 2
- Cover Fire
- CSR Racing 2
- DARIUSBURST -SP-
- Dead Target – Offline Zombie Shooter
- Dead Trigger 2
- Deer Hunter 2018
- Deus Ex Go
- Dokdo
- Don’t Starve
- Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked
- Dub Dash
- Epic Battle Simulator
- Eternium
- Fast like a Fox
- Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition
- Frag Pro Shooter
- FZ9 Timeshift
- Golf Clash
- Google Earth
- Grimvalor
- Groove Coaster 2
- Grow Kingdom
- Hill Climb Racing 2
- Hitman: Sniper
- Horizon Chase – World Tour
- Huntdown
- Into the Dead 2
- Iron Blade
- Jetpack Joyride
- Just Cause: Mobile
- Kill It With Fire
- King of Thieves
- Kingdom Rush
- Kingdom Rush Frontiers
- Kingdom Rush Origins
- Kingdom Rush Vengeance
- Lara Croft GO
- Last Day on Earth: Survival
- LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
- Limbo
- Love Island The Game
- Mars: Mars
- Masks: Rise of Heroes
- Maze Robot
- Mecho Eclipse
- Mecho Eclipse 2
- Mecho Eclipse 3
- Mini Metro
- Monument Valley
- Monument Valley 2
- Mortal Kombat Mobile
- NBA 2K20
- Oddmar
- Old Man’s Journey
- Overhit
- PAC-MAN
- Pascal’s Wager
- PGA Tour Golf: Ultimate
- Pix the Cat
- Plague Inc.
- Pokemon GO
- PUBG Mobile
- Pumped BMX 3
- Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
- Radiant
- Real Racing 3
- Red Dead Redemption
- Retro Bowl
- Riptide GP: Renegade
- Risky Road
- Risky Road 2
- Rocket League Sideswipe
- Samurai II: Vengeance
- Shadow Fight 2
- Shadowgun Legends
- Shadowgun War Games
- Sky Force Reloaded
- Soul Knight
- Space Marshals
- Space Marshals 2
- Space Marshals 3
- SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
- Subway Surfers
- Tacticool
- Tales of the Mirror
- Tesla vs Lovecraft
- Tetris
- The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands
- The Battle of Polytopia
- The Walking Dead: Season One
- Thumb Drift
- Titan Quest
- Tomb of The Mask
- Train Conductor World
- Trials of Heroes
- Unkilled
- Vampire’s Fall: Origins
- Vainglory
- Vector
- War Tortoise
- Word Cross
- World of Tanks Blitz
- World War Polygon
How to Enable 144Hz Mode on Your Phone
Most gaming phones let you switch between refresh rates in the display settings. Look for an option labeled “Refresh Rate,” “Screen Smoothness,” or “Motion Smoothness.” On ASUS ROG Phones, you will find it under Settings > Display > Refresh Rate. On Nubia Red Magic devices, it is under Settings > Display > Screen Refresh Rate. Always pick the highest option available (144Hz) for the smoothest experience.
Keep in mind that running at 144Hz uses more battery than 60Hz or 90Hz. If you are away from a charger, consider dropping to 120Hz or 90Hz to extend playtime without sacrificing too much smoothness.
Which Phones Support 144Hz Gaming?
Several gaming phones and flagship devices now include 144Hz displays. Popular models include the ASUS ROG Phone 6 and 7 series, Nubia Red Magic 7 and 8 series, and the Lenovo Legion Y90. Some mid-range phones from brands like Realme and Xiaomi also offer 120Hz panels, though true 144Hz remains more common on dedicated gaming devices.
If you are shopping for a new gaming phone, check the official specs for “144Hz display” or “165Hz display” (some newer models now go even higher). The phone must support the refresh rate, and the game must be optimized for it. For more on choosing the right hardware, check our guide on GPU performance and frame rates.
Final Thoughts
More games support 144Hz on mobile than ever before. The list above covers a wide range: shooters, racers, puzzle games, RPGs, and arcade titles. As phone hardware continues to improve, expect even more developers to unlock high frame rate modes.
If you notice a game on this list that no longer supports 144Hz or if you know of a missing title, feel free to let us know. For more gaming performance tips, check out our articles on optimizing your browsing experience and getting the best settings in competitive games. We also have a detailed look at color accuracy and display tuning for gaming screens.
