LongCat Flash Chat

At the default IQ1_S, 0 of 139 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 0 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 4 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
561.9B (27B active)
Family
longcat
Released
2025-08
Tags
chat · coding · reasoning

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
IQ1_S114 GB~159.6 GB0 memory-fit

LongCat Flash Chat at IQ1_S on 139 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended IQ1_S, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

LongCat Flash Chat on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended IQ1_S at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run LongCat Flash Chat on a phone?

At IQ1_S, LongCat Flash Chat needs ~159.6GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means no current Android phone or no current iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does LongCat Flash Chat run on a flagship phone?

It doesn't fit on any of the 139 phones we track at IQ1_S — it needs ~159.6GB of usable memory.

Can an iPhone run LongCat Flash Chat?

Not really: the best iPhone we track (iPhone 16 Pro Max) has ~5.2GB usable, but LongCat Flash Chat needs 159.6GB at IQ1_S.

What is the best quantization of LongCat Flash Chat for mobile?

IQ1_S (114GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot. Total memory needed is ~159.6GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run LongCat Flash Chat?

0 of the 139 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at IQ1_S; 0 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 0 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run LongCat Flash Chat?

4 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended IQ1_S when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is LongCat Flash Chat good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, coding, reasoning. At 561.9B parameters (27B active — it's a MoE, so it decodes faster than its size suggests), it prioritizes answer quality over speed — expect slower decoding.

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