SimCity BuildIt System Requirements
SimCity BuildIt System Requirements
SimCity BuildIt system requirements depend on which store listing and which version you check, because the minimum has risen over the years as the game has grown. This article gives the honest picture: the ranges reported by stores and guides, what the current version actually needs, and how to check your own phone before you install. Do not trust a single old number — check the live store listing for your device.
SimCity BuildIt system requirements: Android and iOS
On Android, the current version covered on this site is 1.84.1.16211726, listed as an XAPK of around 290 MB, with some listings stating Android 10.0+ and others stating lower minimums for older builds. Older guides list Android 4.0, 4.1 or 5.0 as minimums, and some current listings state Android 12L or higher for specific builds. On iOS, sources vary even more: older listings say iOS 10.0 or later, while current App Store information points to iOS 15.0 or later. The package name is com.ea.game.simcitymobile_row. The safe rule is simple: if Google Play or the App Store offers you the install, your device meets the requirement for that build; if it does not offer it, your device does not.
Storage, RAM and internet
The game itself is around 257–290 MB depending on the build and store, and it needs more free space than that to install and update — keep at least 2 GB free as a practical buffer. Guides generally recommend 2–3 GB of storage free and at least 2 GB of RAM, with 3–4 GB giving a more comfortable experience as a city grows dense. The game needs a persistent internet connection for its online features: saving, syncing, trading, clubs and live events all run through EA’s servers. A device that meets the minimum may still load slowly on a large city — that is normal, and closing other apps before playing helps.
Before you install
Check three things: your Android or iOS version, your free storage, and your connection. Install only through Google Play or the App Store. If the store says the app is not compatible with your device, do not sideload an old build to force it — an old build may not match the current official version and may fail to load or update.
FAQ
What Android version do I need?
It varies by build. Current listings for 1.84.1 state Android 10.0+ in some places; check your Google Play listing for your device.
What iOS version do I need?
Older listings say iOS 10.0, current App Store information points to iOS 15.0 or later. Check the live listing.
How much storage does it need?
The app is around 257–290 MB, plus extra free space for install and updates. Keep at least 2 GB free.
How much RAM?
At least 2 GB is the practical minimum; 3–4 GB is more comfortable for large cities.
Does it need internet?
Yes, a persistent connection is needed for saving, trading, clubs and live events.
For more SimCity BuildIt guides, visit the SimCity BuildIt homepage and read our related guide Download SimCity BuildIt for iOS and iPhone.