Android 15 Performance for Gamers — Frame Rate, Thermal, Network Tweaks
Quick wins (5 minutes)
Refresh rate: Force 120 Hz in developer options; cap to 60 Hz on battery saver sessions to avoid heat spikes.
Thermal: Remove case while gaming; avoid charging while playing; pause at 42–44°C device temp.
Network: Prefer 5 GHz Wi-Fi; disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth scans during matches.
Background: Per-app battery control → Restrict heavy social/video during play.
Deeper optimizations
Area | Setting | Result |
---|---|---|
Graphics | Game Dashboard → Performance mode | Higher ceiling, consistent frame pacing |
CPU governor | Balanced or Performance (vendor UI) | Reduces stutter on burst loads |
Touch | Disable palm rejection “boost” where buggy | Lower input delay |
RAM | Close camera and gallery pre-match | Fewer GC janks |
Profile idea: “Game Focus” toggles DND, brightness fixed 60–70%, 120 Hz on, restricts background sync.
Troubleshooting
- Sudden drops → device hot: lower brightness, cap to 60 Hz, cool down 3–5 minutes.
- Packet loss → switch to mobile data temporarily; rejoin stable Wi-Fi after match.
- Shader stutter → reinstall affected title after OS upgrade; clear cache.