How to Easily Check FPS in Games on Your Android Phone

ByJim Miller

If you're a passionate gamer, monitoring FPS (frames per second) can help you assess the performance of your Android phone and make the necessary adjustments to improve your gaming experience.

In this article, we will guide you through the steps to check FPS in games on your Android phone.

How to Check FPS in Games on Pixel Phones

If you have a Pixel phone running Android 12 or later, you can take advantage of the Game Dashboard feature to monitor FPS while playing games. Here's how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your phone and go to Notifications > Do Not Disturb.
  2. Scroll down to tap on Schedules.
  3. Enable the toggle next to the Gaming schedule and then tap on it. Then, enable the toggle next to Use Game Dashboard.
    How to Check FPS in Games on Pixel Phones
    How to Check FPS in Games on Pixel Phones
  4. Open any game on your Android and tap the floating game controller icon that appears.
  5. In the Game Dashboard, tap the FPS button.
  6. Return to the game screen and you should see the FPS in the floating Game Dashboard icon.

How to Check FPS in Games on Samsung Galaxy Phones

If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you won't have access to Android's Game Dashboard feature. However, you can still check FPS in games using either Developer Options or Samsung's Game Plugins. Let's go through both methods:

Check FPS in Games Using Developer Options

  1. Open the Settings app and tap on About phone.
  2. Go to Software information and tap the Build number seven times to unlock Developer Options on your phone.
  3. Head back to the Settings page and tap on Developer options. Scroll down to tap on GPUWatch.
    How to Check FPS in Games on Samsung Galaxy Phones
    How to Check FPS in Games on Samsung Galaxy Phones
  4. Enable the toggle next to GPUWatch. Under Widgets, you should see the FPS (Surface) option.
  5. Now, open any game on your Samsung phone and you should see the FPS counter at the top.
  6. Optionally, you can customize the FPS counter on your Samsung phone to adjust its size or view additional info. Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel and tap the GPUWatch notification. Then, tap the Settings option.
  7. Tap on FPS (Surface) and select your preferred size for the widget.
  8. If you want to check the CPU and GPU load while gaming, tap on Select Values to show on the widget and enable the toggles for CPU Overall Load and GPU Load.

Check FPS in Games With Game Plugins

  1. Open the Galaxy Store on your phone and download the Game Plugins app.
  2. Open the Game Plugins app and tap the download icon next to Perf Z. Then, tap the Install option to confirm.
  3. Return to the Game Plugins app and enable the toggle next to Perf Z. Then, tap on Perf Z.
  4. The app will ask for your permission to appear on top of other apps. Tap on Settings and enable the toggle next to Perf Z to allow it.
    Check FPS in Games With Game Plugins
    Check FPS in Games With Game Plugins
  5. Enable the toggle next to the Frame rate option. You can also configure the app to show CPU load, GPU usage, memory consumption, and temperature by enabling the relevant toggles.
  6. Now open any game on your phone and you should see the FPS count at the top.

With these methods, you can easily check FPS in games on your Android phone, whether you have a Pixel phone or a Samsung Galaxy phone. Enjoy a smoother and more responsive gaming experience!

Note: If you want to enhance your gaming performance on Android, there are several ways to do so. You can increase the screen refresh rate, limit background activities, use a Game Booster app, and more.

No more guessing the FPS on your Android phone. Monitor it easily and make the necessary adjustments for an optimal gaming experience. Happy gaming!