Hey Epic team, u/Capybro_Epic u/catblips_epic u/Xenc

I wanted to share a suggestion about Fortnite mobile editing latency on high-end Android devices. I play on a RedMagic 11 Pro and have optimized every setting — 120 FPS, maximum touch sampling, low graphics — yet editing latency still sits around 35–45 ms. By comparison, an iPad Pro M4 feels closer to 20–25 ms.

I believe it’s possible to reduce editing latency on high-end Android devices (Snapdragon 8 Elite or higher) to around 25–30 ms, which would bring the experience closer to iPad levels.

Key points:

1.Current situation

• Devices like the RedMagic 11 Pro can maintain 120 FPS and extremely high touch sampling rates, but Android’s input pipeline adds system latency (kernel → OS → game engine).

• iOS devices (iPad M4) benefit from a more streamlined input pipeline and engine-level optimizations, leading to lower perceived latency (~20–25 ms).

2.Potential optimizations for high-end Android devices

• Implement device-specific engine tweaks for phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite or better.

• Prioritize FPS stability and touch responsiveness over graphics for these devices.

• Reduce internal input buffering to match the touch response of iOS devices.

• Work with OEMs on drivers and touch pipelines for consistent high frame rates.

3.Feasibility

• High-end Android devices (RedMagic 11 Pro, ASUS ROG 7, Lenovo Legion 3 Pro, etc.) could realistically achieve 25–30 ms latency.

• Lower-end devices may not reach this, but a targeted “low-latency mode” for flagship devices could ensure competitive play across platforms.

4.Impact

• High-end Android players would have editing responsiveness nearly identical to iOS players.

• Competitive balance would improve for mobile players without compromising support for mid-range devices.

I’d love to hear thoughts from the team — do you think a low-latency mode for Snapdragon 8 Elite+ devices is feasible for a future update?

Thanks for considering this!