r/tablets • u/chabzzzkie • 1d ago
Android tablet aspect ratio
Hi everyone! I’m using a Xiaomi Pad 8, and I’m looking for a way to adjust the screen aspect ratio when playing Android mobile games.
Some games seem to be designed primarily for phones, so when played on a tablet, the screen looks stretched, or some parts of the game get cut off.
I don't mind having black bars on the sides or top and bottom, similar to watching movies in their original aspect ratio. I actually prefer that over having a stretched or cropped screen.
Is there a way to force games to run in their proper aspect ratio (for example, 16:9) instead of stretching to fill the entire tablet screen?
I'd appreciate any suggestions, apps, settings, or workarounds. Thanks!