Do you want to see your frame rate (FPS) while playing games on your Android phone without using any apps? Here’s how you can turn it on and check your frame rates. Knowing the FPS (frames per second) is important for people who want to test how well their Android phone performs. The frame rate shows how smoothly a video game runs on your device.
FPS (frames per second) is a useful way to measure a device’s gaming performance. A higher FPS (120 and above) makes the game look and feel smoother and more fluid, while a low FPS (30 and below) can make the game appear choppy and laggy.
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What is FPS, and Why Should I Care?
FPS (frames per second) describes how smoothly a game runs on your PC. It’s a crucial metric for both video playback and gaming because it directly affects the visual fluidity and responsiveness of the content.
FPS is a measure of how many individual frames (or images) are displayed on screen per second in a video or game. Common FPS benchmarks are 30, 60, and 120. Higher FPS (120 and above) generally ensures a smoother gaming experience.
Achieving a higher FPS depends on several factors. A powerful CPU, GPU, and sufficient RAM, a 120 or 144Hz display, the game’s settings, and system optimization can all significantly impact FPS.
How to Enable FPS Counter on Android Phone via Game Dashboard?
1. First, open the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Scroll down and select Google.
3. Choose ‘All services’ tab and then tap on ‘Game Dashboard’.
4. Next, turn on the options ‘Use Game Dashboard’ and ‘Game Dashboard floating icon’.
5. Now, launch a game on your phone.
6. The Game Dashboard will automatically detect when you’re playing a game.
7. Tap the small floating icon on your screen. It will open the Game Dashboard overlay.
8. In Game Dashboard overlay, tap the FPS button.
9. A small FPS counter will appear the on the screen, displaying the real-time FPS your game is running at.
10. If you want, you can reposition the FPS counter by dragging it to your desired location on the screen.
Conclusion
You can use this feature to check how well your device is performing while you’re playing games. Having a steady frame rate (FPS or frames per second) is important for a good gaming experience. If you see the FPS going up and down a lot, it could mean your phone’s processor is slowing down to prevent overheating. If that happens, you should give your phone a break to cool down.
Turning on the FPS counter and checking out the other features in the Game Dashboard will help you understand how your device is performing. This will let you have a more customized and enjoyable gaming experience on your Android phone.
Note: This article was first published in May 2024 and updated in August 2024 with minor changes.
