PUBG MOBILE FLASH launches on 13 November 2026, one day after the main app updates to version 4.7 on 12 November. Officially, FLASH is under 0.96 GB on Google Play and 1.75 GB on the App Store. When I checked the US App Store listing on 10 November 2026, FLASH was 1.74 GB and the main PUBG MOBILE app was 3.96 GB. PUBG MOBILE describes FLASH as "Same friends, same items, same game." FLASH is meant for phones that are short on storage or memory. The main app is still the one built for the full experience and higher frame-rate options.
PUBG MOBILE is about to have two apps on each store. The official tagline is "Two apps. One PUBG MOBILE world." On 7 November the official X account asked players directly: "Which one should YOU choose?"
This guide answers that question using only official material: PUBG MOBILE's posts on X, the one-minute official FLASH explainer video, and the two App Store and Google Play listings, all read on 10 November 2026 (UTC+8). Each number comes with its source. If a figure only appears on screen in the video, I say so.
FLASH vs the main app at a glance
| PUBG MOBILE FLASH | PUBG MOBILE (main app) | Source (date) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch / next update | Arrives 13 November | Version 4.7 arrives 12 November | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-07 |
| Official download size | Under 0.96 GB on Google Play; 1.75 GB on the App Store | See the US App Store listing size below | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-09 |
| US App Store listing size | 1.74 GB (version 4.6.1) | 3.96 GB (version 4.6.0) | Apple App Store US listing data, read 2026-11-10 |
| Minimum iOS | iOS 13.0 | iOS 13.0 | Apple App Store US, read 2026-11-10 |
| Minimum phone (FLASH) | RAM ≥ 2 GB, Android 5 / iOS 13 or later (based on the 4.7 test build) | iOS 13.0 per the App Store listing | Official FLASH video, 1:02–1:05 |
| First map | Erangel comes pre-installed | — | Google Play FLASH listing, read 2026-11-10 |
| Other content | Download extra maps and modes when you want them | — | Google Play FLASH listing; video 0:10–0:17 |
| Friends and items | "Same friends, same items, same game" | The same PUBG MOBILE world | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-09 |
| Who it's aimed at | "Optimized for lower-end devices" | "For the full experience and higher FPS options" | Official FLASH video, 0:25–0:27 (on-screen note) |
The official FLASH explainer (one minute)
PUBG MOBILE posted this video on YouTube as "Everything you need to know about PUBG MOBILE FLASH!" The same 75-second clip went up on X on 9 November 2026 with the caption "All your FLASH questions, answered in just ONE minute!" Several figures in this guide appear only on screen in this video, so you can check them yourself.
One thing to know before you watch: the big "0.96 GB TO PLAY" card at 0:04 uses the Android figure. The small print underneath says the figures shown are based on Android, gives roughly 1 GB on Google Play and 2 GB on the App Store, and adds that actual download size may vary. On iPhone, plan for the App Store size instead.
What PUBG MOBILE has officially said about FLASH
1. "Two apps. One PUBG MOBILE world." (7 November)
The 7 November post (13:24 UTC+8) puts the two release dates side by side:
- "PUBG MOBILE Version 4.7 — Arriving November 12!"
- "PUBG MOBILE FLASH — Arriving November 13!"
- "Same friends. Same battlegrounds. Your choice!"
FLASH is a separate app with its own store listing, not a setting inside the main game. On the App Store it has its own ID (6740521489). The main app is 1330123889. On Google Play, FLASH is listed as com.tencent.igfit.
2. "3 things you need to know" (9 November)
The 9 November post (08:00 UTC+8) is the main official summary. It makes three claims:
- "LESS TO DOWNLOAD — Under 0.96 GB on Google Play and 1.75 GB on the App Store!"
- "100% PUBG MOBILE — Same friends, same items, same game!"
- "BETTER PERFORMANCE — Faster loading, smoother gameplay, and less memory usage compared to FLASH BETA!"
The third claim compares FLASH with FLASH BETA, the earlier test version. It doesn't compare FLASH with the main app. Keep that in mind when you read the percentages below.
3. A 2017 phone, start to finish (31 October)
On 31 October PUBG MOBILE posted: "A phone from 2017. Can it really run PUBG MOBILE FLASH? We put it to the test — from the first drop to the final Chicken Dinner!" It's a demonstration rather than a spec sheet. For a yes-or-no answer about your own phone, use the minimum requirements below.
4. "On My Way" comes back with FLASH (1 November)
The 1 November post says: "PUBG MOBILE FLASH arrives November 13, and 'On My Way' is coming with it!" That's a nostalgia touch, and it doesn't affect which app you should choose. The video makes the same point at 0:57–0:58 with "A clean lobby with the classic music you remember."
5. LIGHT became FLASH
If you pre-registered months ago and remember another name: the US App Store release notes for FLASH (read 10 November 2026) say "PUBG MOBILE LIGHT is now PUBG MOBILE FLASH. This change affects the name only — the game itself stays the same."
Download size in detail
| Figure | FLASH | Main app | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official, Google Play | Under 0.96 GB | — | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-09 |
| Official, App Store | 1.75 GB | — | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-09 |
| Video small print | About 1 GB on Google Play and 2 GB on the App Store; actual size may vary | — | Official FLASH video, 0:04–0:06 |
| US App Store listing | 1.74 GB | 3.96 GB | App Store US listing data, read 2026-11-10 |
| Difference on US App Store (calc) | FLASH is about 2.22 GB smaller, roughly 44% of the main app's listed size | My arithmetic from the two listings | |
Some notes on reading these numbers:
- The 1.74 GB and 1.75 GB figures don't conflict. One is the store's listing figure on the day I checked. The other is the rounded number from the official announcement. Either way, it's well under half the main app's listing.
- The listing shows the starting download, not the total. FLASH's Google Play description says "Download additional maps and modes whenever you want." Each mode you add takes more space. The video's storage screen at 0:16–0:17 shows a Metro Royale map listed separately with its own size and a "Clear" button.
- The main app's 3.96 GB is version 4.6.0. Version 4.7 arrives on 12 November, and the listing size can change when it does. Check the store page on the day you install.
Performance claims, as shown in the video
These percentages appear only on screen in the official video, not in any post text. In the comparison graphics, the two labels are "PUBG MOBILE FLASH BETA" and "PUBG MOBILE FLASH". The small print says the results come from benchmark tests on "some low- to mid-end devices" under standard conditions, and that actual experience may vary by device and settings.
| Claim on screen | Timestamp | Small print |
|---|---|---|
| "10% less memory usage" | 0:08–0:09 | Benchmark tests on some low- to mid-end devices, standard conditions |
| "10% higher average FPS" | 0:20–0:21 | Same benchmark note |
| "10% less screen shake" | 0:22–0:24 | Same benchmark note |
| "15% shorter startup time" | 0:34–0:35 | Standard testing environment; some low- and mid-range test devices |
| "20% shorter battle loading time" | 0:36 | Same |
| "3% less power consumption" | 0:42–0:43 | Standard testing environment |
Two takeaways. First, the gains are mostly measured against FLASH BETA, so they show how much FLASH improved since the beta. They don't show how it compares with the main app on your phone. Second, the video itself says these are test-lab figures. The thing that helps most with low storage is the smaller download, not a single-digit battery saving.
The frame-rate small print
From 0:25 to 0:27 the video shows FPS options climbing, with this small print: "PUBG MOBILE FLASH is optimized for lower-end devices. For the full experience and higher FPS options, please play PUBG MOBILE. Frame rate availability varies by device." This is PUBG MOBILE's own answer on positioning. FLASH is the lighter, lower-end option, and the main app is still the one to use if you want the highest frame-rate settings your phone supports.
Minimum requirements
From 1:02 to 1:05 the video asks "Okay, but can my phone run it?" The on-screen answer is "RAM ≥ 2GB can run it!", with this small print: "Minimum requirements based on the current version 4.7 test build: RAM ≥ 2 GB, Android 5 / iOS 13 or later." It adds that actual performance depends on device model, system version, available memory, storage space, network conditions and game settings, and to refer to the official release version.
The App Store listing agrees on iOS. Both FLASH and the main app list iOS 13.0 as the minimum (read 10 November 2026). So on iPhone, the iOS version won't decide it for you. Storage and how your phone performs will.
Account, friends and items
The official wording:
- "100% PUBG MOBILE — Same friends, same items, same game!" (@PUBGMOBILE, 9 November)
- "Same friends. Same battlegrounds. Your choice!" (@PUBGMOBILE, 7 November)
- "Stay in One PUBG MOBILE World with FLASH… the same authentic battle royale, the same friends, the same updates and the same PUBG MOBILE world" (Google Play FLASH listing, read 10 November)
- The video shows "SAME ACCOUNT" at 0:45, "SAME FRIENDS" at 0:46–0:48 over a friends list and inventory screen, and "SAME MATCHES" at 0:50–0:51. Its small print says the screenshots come from the current version 4.7 test build and the final interface may change.
So officially you keep your friends and items, and you play in the same matches. This guide sticks to that wording. If you plan to buy anything around launch, log in to the app you'll actually play on and check your wallet there first.
Content and downloads
The FLASH Google Play listing (updated 5 November 2026, read 10 November) describes how it handles content:
- "One Download to Start: No secondary download—play instantly after downloading."
- "Erangel Comes Pre-installed: Jump straight into Erangel the moment you install. No additional download is required before your first battle."
- "Download Only What You Need: Download additional maps and modes whenever you want and expand your experience at your own pace."
- "Take Up Less Space: A lighter initial download leaves more room for your photos, videos and everyday apps."
The video shows the same thing. At 0:10–0:13 a "Download what you need" card shows Classic Mode, Events, Metro Royale and WOW as separate downloads. At 0:15–0:17 "You can remove what you're not playing" shows a resource screen where you can clear individual Metro Royale maps. At 0:37 "One download straight to Erangel" plays over a parachute drop.
That leads to a practical point about how much space FLASH will really use. If you only play Classic on Erangel, FLASH stays small. If you download every mode, the space gap with the main app gets smaller. FLASH's real advantage is that you choose what to keep.
Which app should you choose?
Choose FLASH if…
- Your phone has little free storage and the main app won't fit, or fits only if you delete photos.
- Your phone has around 2 GB of RAM, the minimum in the video (based on the 4.7 test build).
- You mostly play Classic matches on Erangel and don't need every mode installed.
- You want to try PUBG MOBILE on a limited data plan. Under 0.96 GB on Android is a much smaller download.
Stay on the main app if…
- You want the full experience and higher FPS options. The video's own small print sends those players to PUBG MOBILE.
- You already have the main app installed and storage isn't a problem.
- You play many modes and would end up downloading most of them into FLASH anyway.
Not sure?
The official message is that both apps share one world, with the same friends, items and matches. Trying FLASH doesn't take you away from your friends. Install it on 13 November, log in, check your friends list and inventory, and see how it runs on your phone. Uninstall whichever app you don't use to free the space.
Storage checklist for 12–13 November
Two installs in two days can catch you out if your phone is nearly full. Here's a simple order to follow, based on the official sizes above.
- Check your free space before 12 November. On iPhone, the US App Store listing puts the main app at 3.96 GB (version 4.6.0, read 10 November) and FLASH at 1.74 GB. On Android, FLASH is officially under 0.96 GB. Leave extra room on top of the download, because the game needs space to unpack and update.
- Decide which app you're keeping. If you'll move to FLASH, you can install it directly, because it's a separate app with its own store listing (App Store id 6740521489, Google Play
com.tencent.igfit). - On 13 November, install FLASH and log in before you delete anything. Check that your friends list and inventory look right, as the video's "Same account" and "Same friends" cards (0:45–0:48) say they should.
- Add only the modes you play. Erangel is already there. Add Classic maps, Events, Metro Royale or WOW only if you play them. You can clear them again later from the resource screen shown at 0:16–0:17.
- Then remove the app you won't use to free the space.
Launch-week calendar
FLASH arrives in a busy week. These are the official dates around it:
| Date | What | Free or paid | Source (date) |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 11 November | V4.7 Activity Perks: "claim a variety of FREE pink-tier outfits, weapon skins, furniture, and more" | Free | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-04 |
| 12 November | PUBG MOBILE Version 4.7 (main app) | Free update | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-07 |
| 13 November | PUBG MOBILE FLASH arrives | Free download | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-07 and 2026-11-09 |
| 13 November | Seal City, a brand-new PvE map: "Overrun by the infected… Uncover the city. Survive the outbreak." | New mode | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-07 |
| 20 November | PUBG MOBILE x Bentley: "Available on Nov 20" | Collab content | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-05 |
| 20 November | Godzilla collaboration returns: "the favorite sets and items are coming back November 20" | Collab content | @PUBGMOBILE, 2026-11-05 |
About Seal City: the 7 November post calls it "a brand-new PvE map" for 13 November, the same day FLASH launches. If you play on FLASH, check the in-game download menu on the day for any new mode you want, because FLASH adds maps and modes as separate downloads.
About Activity Perks: the 4 November post says the free rewards start on 11 November, the day before 4.7. You can claim them in your current app before you decide whether to switch.
About Bentley and Godzilla: the Bentley post and the Godzilla post both give 20 November. They aren't available yet, whatever older promo pages might suggest.
Pre-registration rewards
The official FLASH pre-registration page (read 10 November 2026) says: "After pre-registering, rewards will be sent when the game officially launches." It also notes that total rewards include in-game and out-of-game rewards, and that actual value may vary by region. If you pre-registered, look for the rewards after launch on 13 November, not before.
A note on the App Store "release date" field
The US App Store listing data for FLASH shows a current-version release timestamp of 13 November 2026, 08:00 UTC (16:00 UTC+8). That's a value in the store's data, not a launch time PUBG MOBILE has announced. The official posts only say "November 13". Don't plan a squad session around 16:00. Check the store on the day.
If you buy anything after switching
FLASH has its own store listing, so purchases through the App Store or Google Play go through whichever app you're using. If you top up through the web instead, use the numeric Player ID shown in your profile. Buffget's PUBG Mobile UC page notes that it isn't available for the Japanese, Korean, Taiwan or Vietnam servers. For how in-app and web top-ups differ, see our guide to web vs in-app UC. Whichever app you play on, open your wallet after logging in to confirm your balance before you spend.
FAQ
When does PUBG MOBILE FLASH come out?
13 November 2026. The main app's version 4.7 arrives the day before, on 12 November (@PUBGMOBILE, 7 November).
How big is PUBG MOBILE FLASH?
Officially, under 0.96 GB on Google Play and 1.75 GB on the App Store (@PUBGMOBILE, 9 November). The US App Store listing showed 1.74 GB on 10 November, compared with 3.96 GB for the main app. Extra maps and modes add to that as you download them.
Is 0.96 GB the iPhone size?
No. 0.96 GB is the Android (Google Play) figure. The video's small print says the on-screen figure is based on Android.
What phone do I need?
The official video gives minimum requirements based on the version 4.7 test build: RAM ≥ 2 GB, Android 5 or iOS 13 or later. Actual performance varies by device.
Will I lose my friends or items if I switch?
PUBG MOBILE's official line is "Same friends, same items, same game." The video also shows "Same account" and "Same matches".
Is FLASH faster than the main app?
The official performance figures (for example "15% shorter startup time" and "20% shorter battle loading time") compare FLASH with FLASH BETA, not with the main app. The video also says FLASH is optimized for lower-end devices, and that players who want the full experience and higher FPS options should play PUBG MOBILE.
Does FLASH include every mode?
Erangel comes pre-installed. Other maps and modes, including Classic, Events, Metro Royale and WOW as shown in the video, are separate downloads you add when you want them.
Is the Bentley collab out yet?
No. The official post gives 20 November 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-11-10, UTC+8)
- @PUBGMOBILE, "Two apps. One PUBG MOBILE world.", 2026-11-07: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2118937534810202454
- @PUBGMOBILE, "3 things you need to know about PUBG MOBILE FLASH!", 2026-11-09: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2119580732288909464
- @PUBGMOBILE, "Everything you need to know about PUBG MOBILE FLASH!" (video), 2026-11-09: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2119647515297632755; YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=EY0LbFqvJgQ
- @PUBGMOBILE, 2017 phone test, 2026-10-31: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2116389517351670267
- @PUBGMOBILE, "On My Way" returns with FLASH, 2026-11-01: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2116681631562096786
- @PUBGMOBILE, V4.7 Activity Perks from 11 November, 2026-11-04: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2117768788980420969
- @PUBGMOBILE, Seal City PvE on 13 November, 2026-11-07: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2118855958063362429
- @PUBGMOBILE, Bentley available 20 November, 2026-11-05: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2118146281235427711
- @PUBGMOBILE, Godzilla returns 20 November, 2026-11-05: x.com/PUBGMOBILE/status/2118131181720068413
- Apple App Store US: PUBG MOBILE FLASH (id 6740521489) and PUBG MOBILE (id 1330123889), listing data read 2026-11-10: apps.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile-flash/id6740521489
- Google Play: PUBG MOBILE FLASH (com.tencent.igfit), updated 2026-11-05, read 2026-11-10: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.igfit
- PUBG MOBILE FLASH pre-registration page, read 2026-11-10: pubgmobile.com/en/flash/pre-register/