Every millisecond counts in PUBG Mobile, and sometimes the difference between a clutch headshot and a frustrating miss comes down to your settings. Optimizing your sensitivity and graphics is like tuning an instrument, get it right, and your gameplay can sing.
 

With 2025 well underway, PUBG Mobile has introduced new devices support and graphical updates, making it crucial to fine-tune your settings for the best performance. This Ultimate Settings Guide will walk you through configuring your sensitivity and graphics options to give you sharper aim and smoother gameplay.
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Mastering Sensitivity Settings for Superior Aim

The sensitivity settings in PUBG Mobile determine how quickly your view moves when you swipe the screen or drag while aiming. Getting this right is essential for both quick target acquisition and recoil control. Let’s break down the main types of sensitivity:

• Camera Sensitivity (Free Look): This controls the speed of the eye icon when you’re looking around freely (not aiming down sights). Set this to your preference; many keep it moderately high so they can scan their surroundings quickly without it feeling sluggish. A value around 100% is a good starting point, but adjust until looking around feels natural, not jerky or too slow.
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• Camera & Scope Sensitivity (when not firing): These affect how fast the view moves when you drag on the screen in third-person view (TPP) or first-person view (FPP) without shooting, as well as when you’re aiming with various scopes. Typically, you want higher sensitivity for higher zoom scopes because the magnification slows down your view movement. For example, you might use:
  
  
  
  • TPP Camera: 95-100% (for snappy over-shoulder look movement)
    
    
  • FPP Camera: similar range or slightly lower if you play a lot of FPP.
    
    
  • Red Dot/Holo/1x Scope: ~50% (responsive enough for close range aiming)
    
    
  • 3x Scope: ~20-30%
    
    
  • 6x Scope: ~10-15%
    
    
• ADS Sensitivity (Aim Down Sight while firing): This is crucial for recoil control. It dictates how your aim moves when you’re firing and dragging down to counter recoil. A general rule is: if your aim is bouncing up too much while firing, you might need a higher ADS sensitivity so you can drag down more effectively; if it’s too jittery or you find you’re dragging down too much, lower it:
  
  
  
  • No Scope ADS: ~100% (since hipfire recoil control often needs quick swipes)
    
    
  • Red Dot/1x ADS: ~60-70%
    
    
  • 3x ADS: ~25-30%
    
    
  • 6x ADS: ~20%
    
    

Tip: Test by firing at a wall in the training ground: you should be able to keep the spray relatively concentrated by dragging down in one smooth motion. If the gun still kicks up a lot, nudge the ADS sensitivity higher; if you’re dragging down too far (gun goes down below target while spraying), reduce it a bit.
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Enabling the Gyroscope for Fine Control

If your device has a gyroscope (most modern phones do), consider using it; it can be a game-changer for aim precision. The gyroscope lets you physically tilt your device to adjust your aim, which is incredibly useful for micro adjustments and recoil control. Many top players use a combo of finger swipes and gyro tilts for ultimate accuracy.

For the best sensitivity settings, check out our piece on How to Use Gyroscope Like a Pro in PUBG Mobile.
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Graphics Settings: Clarity and Performance Over Flash

While high-fidelity graphics look beautiful, in competitive play we prioritize performance and clarity. You want the highest frame rate possible and minimal clutter that can distract or drop your FPS.

• Graphics Quality: If your device supports it, choose Smooth graphics. This is the lowest detail level, but it significantly boosts frame rate and reduces overheating. It also makes enemies stand out a bit more (less foliage density and fancy effects). The game might not look as pretty, but you’ll notice the gameplay is much more fluid.
  
  
• Frame Rate (FPS): Always select the highest frame rate setting available (High/Ultra/Extreme/90fps depending on your device and game version). Higher FPS = smoother animations = easier tracking and aiming. Once you experience PUBG Mobile at 60fps or above, you won’t want to go back. It genuinely improves reaction time because you’re seeing more frames of the enemy’s movement.
  
  
• Graphics Style: This is personal, but styles like Classic or Colorful are popular because they make enemies easier to see (vibrant contrast). Some like Soft for less eye strain. Avoid Realistic or movie modes which can add unnecessary post-processing. You want a clear, bright image. In brightly lit maps like Sanhok, Colorful can help distinguish targets from background.
  
  
• Disable Shadows and Auto-adjust: In the graphics settings, disabling shadows can give a slight performance boost and remove some dark corners where enemies could blend in. The game has an auto-adjust graphics option (to prevent lag spikes), it might lower your settings mid-game if enabled, which could hamper consistency. You can turn that off for consistent performance.
  
  
• Brightness: Crank it up a bit (maybe 125-150%). A brighter screen helps spot enemies, especially those lurking in shadows or grass.
  
  
• Notch & Screen: If you have a notched device or unusual aspect ratio, use the options to optimize UI so nothing important is cut off. A clear view is part of good aim; you don’t want your scope button or a portion of your screen obscured by a notch.
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Customize Your HUD and Controls

It’s hard to aim well if your controls are fighting you. Spend time in the Customize Controls menu to tailor your layout:

• Button Layout: Ensure your movement joystick doesn’t interfere with your aim area (usually right side of screen). Many players use a 3 or 4-finger claw setup for better control: e.g., right thumb for aiming, right index for hitting the fire button at the top, left thumb for movement, left index for scope and peek. Find what works for you.
  
  
• Size Matters: Make the fire button, scope button, and joystick sufficiently large. For example, having a larger fire button on the right means when you quickly tap to shoot, you won’t miss it even if your thumb isn’t perfectly precise under pressure. Same for the scope button.
  
  
• Transparency: You can adjust the visibility of buttons. Some prefer semi-transparent so the screen looks cleaner, but ensure they’re visible enough that you can instinctively move your fingers to the right spots.
  
  
• Peek buttons: Place the peek left and right buttons near your movement stick or scope button (wherever you can easily tap them while aiming). A good tactic is to put the peek buttons such that your left index can hit them in a claw setup.
  
  

A comfortable HUD means your focus stays on aiming at enemies, not on where your buttons are. It reduces the chance of misfires or clunky camera movement because you’re straining your thumb to reach something.
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Test, Tweak, and Tune Up Regularly

The final piece of advice: treat your settings as a living thing. As you upgrade phones, as PUBG Mobile updates with new options, or as your skill level improves, revisit settings and see if they need a tweak.

Don’t be afraid to adjust graphics when needed too. If you’re playing on a device that’s heating up in long sessions, maybe dropping from Extreme to Ultra framerate maintains consistency.

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In A Nutshell

Great aim in PUBG Mobile isn’t just a gift; it’s the result of practice combined with optimized settings. By taking the time to get your sensitivity just right and ensuring your graphics and controls are tuned for clarity and responsiveness, you’re setting yourself up for success.

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