Device Compatibility Thread
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Welcome to the Community Built List of Global Compatible Devices
Our Objective.
The purpose of this thread is to have a wiki where people can submit what device they use, what quality they use, and how well it runs, so that’s over time we can build up a list of compatible devices, and how well those devices work on what settings. So if anyone asks about if there device is supported or if a certain device works well with Infinite Flight, we can direct them to this list!
As many members looking at this thread are considering a new device, it is important that we provide clean and accurate information to provide a helpful oversight of what devices are on offer.
This is the rewritten Device compatibility list.
Formatting
This thread has been made a wiki so that you guys can add your devices to the list.
However, please do not edit devices that have already been added, and do not edit the general thread format
Do Not Alter Any Other Part Of The Thread
When Adding a device to the list, please use the below format for both Android and iOS devices. Please be as honest as possible about your device performance; it’s useful for members trying to select a new device.
If you wish to add your opinion on why you like the device, feel free to do so in notes, but again, please be as honest as possible.
Formatting Examples
Device: Google Pixel/ iPhone 7
OS: Android 8.0/ iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: High// High
Rendering Resolution: High// High
Texture quality: High// High
Anti-Aliasing: On// On
Limit framerate: Off// On
Airplane count: Very High// High
GeekBench Scores: 1918, 6316// 3379, 5495
Notes: One of the most powerful phones, even in 2018. Shows its age at a busy airport, otherwise runs perfecly// Occasionally when airport is busy you will have to turn off Anti-Aliasing, but it runs pretty well.
Please note that GeekBench scores are respective to each device. A low score does not suggest that a device is bad. This shows you how each respective device handles it’s own multi core performance.
Adding Your Device
Adding your Device
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If you have any issues or questions about a device, it’s best to contact the user that posted the specifications. Their names are located next to the Device name.
If your device is already listed above, feel free to give your interpretation of its performance. The more data we can get on a specific device, the more reliable. Please note when adding devices, general discussion is allowed, however debating over Android/ iOS and performance can be done via a PM.
Device Compatibility List:
Android
High Performance Phones
The phones featured in this part are Android Greats, the most powerful phones under this operating system
Google Pixel 2XL - @Dan_77
Google Pixel 2XL
OS: Android 9.1 (Developer Preview)
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-aliasing: ON
Limit Frame Rate: OFF
GeekBench Scores: 1918 / 6316
Note: Being (one of) the most powerful phone(s) on the market… You’d expect some amazing results from the Pixel. It does not disappoint. Is stupidly powerful, responsive and a beautiful image. Will heat a little if charging (on a fast charger) whilst flying
Google Pixel 3 - @Igamer
Google Pixel 3
OS: Android 9.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit Framerate: Off (I keep it on, its really personal preference, should be fine if its off)
Airplane Count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 2395, 8344
Notes: A very powerful phone that runs Infinite Flight extremely well, I reckon its one of the best phones to play Infinite Flight on. In the top right and left corners there is a very very slight cutoff from some text, but it does not affect anything. (Maybe your OCD…)
Samsing Galaxy Note 9 - @Nichalas_Petranek
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
OS: Android 8.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 2377/ 8319
Notes: Runs flawlessly and looks absolutely stunning. The only thing I don’t like right now is that the app doesn’t use the entire screen like other phones yet. I’m sure it will be changed in due time.
OnePlus 6T - @A-FitzGerald
OnePlus 6T
OS : Android 9.0
Rendering Quality : High
Rendering Resolution : High
Texture quality : High
Anti-aliasing : ON
Limit Frame Rate : OFF
Airplane Count : Very High
GeekBench Scores : 2308 / 8951
Note : The best smartphone of 2018 you can get for less than 600$ brand new. It offers one of the best experience of Android you can have with Oxygen OS. There are no fancy, gimmicky, useless features causing your phone to be more prone to lag (looking at you Samsung). Lag? Pfff, this word will be erased from your vocabulary with this device even at the busiest airports with the highest settings
OnePlus 6 - @david_hartono_S
OnePlus 6
OS: Android 8.1.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: On
Airplane count: High
GeekBench Scores: 2474/9054
Notes: One of the most powerful phones on sale, a near stock android experience with snappy and responsive controls make this a very enjoyable device to fly on
Samsung Galaxy S8 - @ServerGhost
Samsung Galaxy S8
Operating System: Android 8.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane count: Very High
Low-power mode: Off
Geek bench score: - 1951 / 6428
Notes: no issues with lag you might have a small latency in KLAX or KJFK but other than that its smooth. Screen brightness sometimes all the way up, dont see an issue with performance even though the phone is rendering high resolution.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ - @ThomasR
Samsung Galaxy S8+
OS: Android 7.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: On
GeekBench scores: 1782/ 6029
Notes: Runs very well on high quality settings. If the airport is busy you may sometimes need to turn off anti-aliasing to reduce some lag. Overall you will receive a high quality experience from this device.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 - @Jeno_Farkas
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
OS: Android 7.1.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-aliasing: ON
Limit Frame Rate: OFF
GeekBench Scores: 1984 / 6116
Note: With these settings Infinite Flight looks stunning on the Note 8’s huge screen. Worth to mention that with the Frame Limiter set to Off, the phone tends to push itself to the limits no matter how crowded the airport is nearby, which can make it really hot, especially when the phone is in Optimised performance mode, which can later cause some lag.
Samsung Galaxy S9 - @OC212 & @ServerGhost
Samsung Galaxy S9
OS: Android 8.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Aircraft Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 3670/ 9526
Notes: The S9 is Samsung’s 2018 flagship, however is a minimalist upgrade of the S8. It will throttle aggressively if not handled correctly
Sony Xperia XZ Premium - @RealAviation1974
Sony Xperia XZ Premium (US Version)
OS: Android 7.1.2
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Aircraft Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 1943 / 5824
Notes: With a 4K screen and the price of £500, it’s highly recommended. No restarts required before running, just an amazing device.
Sony XZ1 Compact - @Captain_Ed
Sony XZ1 Compact
OS: Android 8.0 (will be receiving Android 9 Pie update)
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: On (runs fine although a little hot off)
Airplane count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 1927, 6551
Notes : This is the smaller version of Sony’s 2017 flagship, the XZ1. This phone is a great all-rounder for people who want a small device, with a 4.6" screen, that still has flagship-grade specs (albeit from 2017, with a Snapdragon 835, which is still much powerful enough). Runs Infinite Flight perfectly and smoothly in the busiest of airports without requiring a restart prior to playing, glitches are a rarity - only one I’ve noticed is a black bar replacing the throttle for a split second. It heats up while running IF and charging. The design might be a little “blocky” for some people, but it is comfortable to hold, has great battery life and the screen has decent clarity/PPI. It runs Sony’s Xperia Home, which is very close to stock Android with a few added customisations. Can be found for around US$370, £300 or AU$500. If the design or performance is an issue, look out for deals on this year’s XZ2 Compact with a 5" screen.
Top notch Medium contenders
The devices that are powerful, for a considerably lower price, new or 2nd hand.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - @MartyFlies
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
OS: Android 7.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
GeekBench score: 1516 / 4055
Notes: Runs IF without problems on highest settings, though on busy airports it can lag and I have to turn off anti-aliasing. At 5,5 inch the screen is good for traveling, but when you’re at home it feels too small and a tablet would be a better option. Can be repurchased for a reasonable price.
Sony Xperia Z5 - @Dan_77
Sony Xperia Z5
OS: Android 7.1.1
Rendering Quality: Medium
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti- Aliasing: On
Limit Frame Rate: On
GeekBench Scores: 1258 / 3979
Notes: A beautiful display, the Z5 can be picked up in the 32gb variant for under £150. Has a powerful Snapdragon chip and plenty of ram. Is worth noting that the device does struggle around a busy airport (it’s about 3yrs old) and has some overheating issues.
Vivo V3 - @George
Vivo V3
OS: Android 5.1.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: Medium
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit Frame Rate: On
Airplane Count: Medium
GeekBench Scores: 1515 / 4625
Notes: It may lag when the airport is busy (If Anti Aliasing is on). But other than that, it works perfectly to me ;)
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus - @Asdew
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
OS: Android 7.1.2 (MIUI 9.5.12.0)
Rendering Quality: Low
Rendering Resolution: Low
Texture quality: Low
Anti-Aliasing: Off
Limit framerate: On
Airplane count: Low
GeekBench Scores: 859 / 3892
Notes: 32 GB / 3 GB version. Runs at around 20 FPS with medium traffic, goes to 5-10 with heavy traffic. Smooth while cruising.
Asus Zenfone 4 - @Bonnie_TheBunny870
Zenfone 4
OS: Android 8.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: Low
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: On
Airplane count: Very High
Notes: Its a great device for Infinite Flight, it is powerful enough to fly in busy airports (sometimes it lags a bit, so I turn off anti-aliasing).
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - @Dan_77
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
OS: Android 6.1.1
Rendering Quality: Medium
Rendering Resolution: Medium
Texture Quality: High
Anti- Aliasing: On
Limit Frame rate: On
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 977 / 2569
Notes: The Xperia z3 handles IF surprisingly well. Lowering the quality is difficult to notice due to the tiny screen. An absolute powerhouse, but at a busy airport, the old GPU begins to struggle. Surprisingly good battery life too, and can be bought really cheap.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) - @ItzEhs
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
OS: Android 7.0
Rendering Quality: Medium
Rendering Resolution: Medium
Texture quality: Medium
Anti-Aliasing: Off
Limit framerate: Off
GeekBench Scores: 774 / 4120
Notes: It lags at busy airports but runs great at cruise
Tablets
Big Android devices packing a punch
Google Pixel Tablet C - @Dan_77
Google Pixel Tablet C
OS: Android 8.1.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-aliasing: ON
Limit Frame Rate: OFF
Aircraft Count: very high
GeekBench Scores: 1341 / 3240
Note: A beautiful device running Nvidia Hardware, clean and updated android, plus specs that shadow any iPad. Be mindful of battery life. Otherwise, perfect
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 - @PlaneCrazy
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (2017)
OS: Android 8.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: Off
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 1552 / 4108
Notes: Powerful device with a beautiful screen. Runs IF perfectly. It’s basically a galaxy S7. A very big S7…
Kindle Fire HD6 😉 - @Dan_77
Amazon Kindle Fire HD6 (4th Generation)
OS: Amazon Android 5.1.6
Rendering Quality: Medium
Rendering Resolution: Medium
Texture Quality: High
Anti- Aliasing: On
Limit Frame rate: Off
GeekBench scores: 764 / 1398
Notes: FDS has officially ended support for Amazon and it’s kindle Fire range. However 😏 there is a loophole that allows the kindle access to IF. For such an old device, IF runs surprisingly smooth. Takes a while to load up and will lag at a busy airport, but can handle max graphics 😂
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 - @chris_wing
ASUS Zenpad 3S 10 (Z500M)
OS: Android 7.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: Off
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 1558 / 3709
Notes: Occasionally when an airport is busy you will have to turn the graphics to medium, but it runs great. It can get very hot so keep the brightness down!
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 - @SpeedPlayz
Huawei MediaPad T3 10
Device : Huawei MediaPad T3 10
OS : Android 7.0
Rendering Quality : Low
Rendering Resolution : High
Texture quality : Medium (works fine on high, I turn it down to reduce lag)
Anti-Aliasing : On (Turn off at busy airports)
Limit framerate : On
Airplane count : Medium
GeekBench Scores : 661,1814
Notes : This is not the best device to buy if you are looking for fast, max settings performance. If you are looking for a cheap and reliable tablet and you are a person that likes to fly in and out of not busy airports, this is the appropriate device (unless you are a person that likes max graphics, then you probably won’t be too happy with it…) for you
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 - @Flying_Ryan
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
OS: Android 8.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: Medium
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 731,3654
Notes : Allows for smooth flights and great screenshots of your flight !
Apple iOS
iPads
The pinnacle of Apple and their High end devices. iPads offer great performance, however are prone to overheating.
iPad Air (1st Generation) - @KiwisFlying
iPad Air (1st Generation)
Operating system: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: Medium
Rendering Resolution: Medium
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: Off
Limit framerate: On
Airplane Count: low
GeekBench Scores:
Notes: Occasionally when an airport is busy you will have to turn off Anti-Aliasing, but it runs pretty well. Restart is recommended.
iPad Air (2nd Generation) - @Demeter @Delta319
iPad Air (2nd Generation)
OS: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: On
Airplane Count: low
GeekBench Scores: 1796 / 4175
Notes: Device can get hot at times and lags when more than four aircraft are present. NOT recommended for global, lag is constant, frequent, and only gets worse.
iPad 2017 (5th Generation) - @Allen_Lu
iPad 2017 (5th Generation)
OS: iOS 11.2.5
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: Off
Aircraft count: Medium
GeekBench Scores: 2522 / 4380
Notes: Runs really well, restart device regularly as it might cause sort of lag but won’t effect the game even if crowed airport.
iPad Mini 2 - @Qantas737guy
iPad Mini 2
OS: iOS 11.0
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-aliasing: On
Limit Frame Rate: On
GeekBench Scores: 1322 / 2332
Notes: Great old device that runs IF well. Shows its age especially during long haul. Is advised to lower graphics during flight.
iPad Mini 3 - @lucas_Piedra
iPad Mini 3
OS: iOS 11.4
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: Off
Limit Framerate: On
Airplane Count: Low
GeekBench Scores: 1241 / 2105
Notes: A great device for running any type of flight! Just keep aircraft count at low as lag may occur.
iPad Mini 4 - @Starley
iPad Mini 4
OS: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: high
Rendering Resolution: high
Texture quality: high
Anti-Aliasing: off
Limit framerate: on
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 1660 / 2842
Notes: Anti-Aliasing is on when taking screenshots. Can handle full phat, however it is advised not to.
iPad Pro 9.7 - @BigBert10
iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)
OS: iOS 11.3
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: ON
Limit Frame Rate: OFF
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 3022 / 5107
**Note: The iPad Pro 9.7 Inch (2016) is a really strong iPad. It occasionally freezes, especially if you haven’t cleared up RAM. If it freezes, give it time and it will go smooth again.
iPad Pro 10.5 - @Bobby
iPad Pro 10.5 (2nd Generation)
Operating system: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane Count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 4205/10124
Notes: This device runs Infinite Flight flawlessly without lag and has great battery life, even while not being connected to a charger.
iPad Pro 12.9 - @Delta319 & @B747fan
iPad Pro 12.9 (1st Generation)
OS: iOS 11.3
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: Off
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 2766 / 4969
Notes: Runs IF greatly at High resolution without any lag. However device is prone to hearing. Be conscious when charging.
iPad Pro 12.9 (Second gen) - @Xpira
iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd Generation)
OS: iOS 11.4.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: Off
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 3906 / 9297
Notes: Runs IF greatly at High resolution without any lag. Device stays very cool. Keep brightness on low while doing 2+ hour flights to save battery. Be conscious when charging.
iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Generation) - @Chatta290
iPad Pro (3rd Generation)
OS: iOS 12.1.3
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture Quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit Framerate: Off
Airplane Count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 5030, 18000
Notes: Fantastic device! I would like to add that I do personally have limit frame rate on just to conserve the battery life but it’s certainly not needed with this device. Don’t be mistaken in thinking this is the best device for IF though, the lesser models such as the iPad 2018 run IF equally aswell. Message me with any questions you have.
iPad 9.7 (2018) - @Lord_Huhn
iPad 6.Generation (2018) 9.7
OS : iOS 12.0 Beta / iOS 11.4.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 3464 / 5890
Battery: 8827mAh
Notes: Tested it on iOS 11.4.1 and on 12.0 Beta
Runs perfectly fine. Be wary of throttling.
iPhones
One of the most used devices in the planet, running the 3rd most used software. iPhones are always powerful and expensive, however at the end of the day… If you’re getting an iPhone, the cost isn’t a worry…
iPhone XR - @Jake_Stopher
iPhone XR
OS : iOS 12.1.1
Rendering Quality : High
Rendering Resolution : High
Texture quality : High
Anti-Aliasing : On
Limit frame rate : Off
Airplane Count : Very High
GeekBench Scores : 4783/10519
Notes : this phone is a mega beast! Have not had a single issue with performance on Infinite Flight running at all the highest settings. There’s a small layout issue due to the new screen size, but that will be fixed with time.
iPhone SE - @Panther
iPhone SE
OS’ iOS 11.3
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: On (Works fine when off. I turn on to save battery)
Airplane count: Very high
GeekBench scores: 2375/4100
Notes: Works totally fine! No issues at all. Fly with heavy traffic and expect NO lag!
IPhone 6 - @Justin0623
iPhone 6
OS IOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality High
Rendering Resolution High
Texture quality High
Anti-Aliasing Off
Limit Frame Rate On
Airplane Count Medium
GeekBench Scores 1365 / 2318
Notes This is my second phone while this device is able to run IF on high graphics i recommend you lower on longer flights or just lower at cruise with its 1 gigabyte of ram this device is not as powerful as some newer devices you will notice this on longhaul flights the device will become slower so i recommend you restart your device close all background apps enable low power mode and lower brightness also if you are going into busy airports lower your graphics to the lowest and lower your airplane count :)
iPhone 6S - @JoelJ and @Cbro4
iPhone 6s
OS: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: On
Airplane Count: High
GeekBench Scores: 1802 / 3139
Notes: Runs IF greatly at high resolution without much lag. Little to no problems in crowded airports. Great device! Be mindful on long haul flights where the device with slow nearer the end.
iPhone 7 - @RealAviation1974
iPhone 7
OS: iOS 11.2.1
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit framerate: Off
Airplane Count: Very high
GeekBench Scores: 3379 / 5495
Notes: Extremely good device to run IF. One recommendation is to restart the phone reguarly before every flight to ensure you don’t have any lag.
iPhone 8 - @AllegiantAir
iPhone 8
OS: iOS 11.2.5
Rendering Quality: High
Texture Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit Frame Rate: Off
Airplane Count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 4217 / 10249
Notes: Runs perfectly well with everything on high at busy airports. Has a smaller screen than the iPhone 10 which often results in the 8 outperforming the 10. Watch out for overheating.
iPhone X - @Matt737
iPhone X
OS: iOS 11.2.5
Rendering Quality: High
Rendering Resolution: High
Texture quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: On
Limit frame rate: Off
Airplane Count: Very High
GeekBench Scores: 4141 / 10438
Notes: What a beast! The iPhone X can run this huge simulator, with settings all on high! Crazy! Definitely one of the best performers out there!
Disclaimer
All scores For GeekBench Testing was received greatfully from https://www.geekbench.com/ . All results provided are subject to each individual member. Where possible, I have edited each device to a reasonable result. This list is community built and is not an exact representation of real world device performance.
Icon credit: https://www.flaticon.com/
Device advice:
For most Android devices, clearing the ram is easy, and a device restart it always recommend.
For iPads and iPhones, the same is also advised. Be warned that iPads in particular heat up considerably so look at cooling options before beginning a long flight
I do not own the rights to any of the images posted on this thread, and where possible I have provided credit to the necessary source.
Credit For Various images in thread;
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www.mobilemagazinehk.com
www.ishopping.pk
www.techjeep.com
www.deccanchronicle.com
www.youtube.com
www.itpro.com
www.digitaltrends.com
www.gsmarena.com
www.apple.com
www.t3.com
I’ll add in new devices as time goes on, so we can keep the thread updated. I’ve added in a few new devices and altered a few others (if an iPad air 2 struggles to run IF, an iPad air 1 definitely can’t…)
General Questions about Devices can also be asked and answered here. Have fun