5 Best Smartphone Controllers for if You Want To Play Genshin Impact

Specs:

• 2 back paddle buttons
• 20 hour rechargeable battery.
• Switch, PC, Android, Steam Deck, Gaming Controller for iPhone, iPad, macOS and Apple TV (G Classic Edition)
• Bluetooth and wired connectivity

If you’re going to buy a non-budget controller that’s of a good build and quality, you might as well buy something that you can use universally with other devices. Right now, the 8BitDo Pro 2 is one of the most accommodating controllers on the market, and its value is hard to beat.

It comes with two back paddle buttons for extra prompts and has one of the widest ranges out of all compatible devices. It even comes with a nostalgic SNES design which works and is actually comfy. As a smartphone controller, you will need to purchase a separate accessory– a mobile clip which connects to its center to allow phones to sit but that’s affordable anyway.

Specs:

• Bluetooth/2.4g adapter/USB Cable
• Switch, PC, Android, Steam Deck, Gaming Controller for iPhone, iPad, macOS
• 22 hours rechargeable battery
• Hall Effect Sensing Joystick
• Multifunctional Charging Dock

The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is an even better version of the 8BitDo Pro 2 above. The beefier and curvy design allows it to sit more snugly in your hands. Moreover, the Xbox layout should be easier on the hands, especially if they’re small.

The key feature for this controller is the Gulikit analog sticks which are some of the most durable and precise joysticks in the industry complete with a magnetic hall sensing effect and will activate when it detects movement.

You don’t have to worry about deadzones or immediate wear for the analog with this kind of controller.

Specs:

• Universal fit
• USB-C
• Powered by Android device

Ever wanted to turn your smartphone into a Steam Deck or something? Then the Razer Kishi V2 lets you do just that. It’s a telescopic emulator or controller with a universal fit that can accommodate most Android phones these days, provided you take off the phone case.

Since it’s made by Razer, you can expect good game support so you can minimize the time spent setting up the device to work with your games. As it’s a Razer product, you can expect it to cost a bit more but the build quality is great and it’s easy to use.

Specs:

• Universal fit
• Bluetooth 4.2+BLE connection
• 20 hours of battery life

The size of this thing is ridiculous and makes your gaming phone bulky and wide, but it’s worth it if you value comfort. The RIG Nacon MG-X PRO for Android comes with handles designed for maximum stability. It’s also designed like an Xbox controller.

As far as fit goes, it can accommodate most standard 6.7-inch phones and smaller. You will have to remove the case, of course. It’s also wireless with a decent battery life and secure rubber pads to keep your phone tight.

Specs:

• Adjustable phone mount
• Mobile app configuration
• Lots of back and extra buttons

The budget option we have might just be the easiest to set up in Android. The Razer Raiju Mobile comes with its own complementary app in the Play Store, allowing you to customize all the buttons and the profiles for your phone. More importantly, it has a phone holder.

It’s also compatible with a Windows PC in case you need a 2-in-1 smartphone controller. The Raizu then comes with both wired and Bluetooth mode along with lots of extra buttons for quicker reaction times and winning inputs.