How to use split screen (Ultimate Guide 2026)

How To Use Split screen in Android?

 Do you ever wanted to use two apps at the same time on your phone?


For example watching YouTube while chatting on WhatsApp?


Android has a powerful feature called Split Screen that allows you to do multitasking easily. In this guide, you will learn how to use split screen, its benefits, problems, and tips to use it like a pro.



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In This Post

How To Use Split Screen?

Compatible Devices

Compatible Android Versions

Not Supported Android Versions

Split Screen Vs Floating Window

Split Screen Common Problems And Fix

Does Split Screen Slow Down Your Phone?

Hidden Tips Of Split Screen

Apps That Don't Support Split Screen

Is Split Screen Safe?

How To Turn Off Split Screen?

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How To Use Split Screen?

1. Open Your App

Open the first app which you want to use in spilit screen.

(For example :- if you want to use youtube and whatsapp then first open youtube)


2. Tap Recent Button

After opening your app tap on the "recent apps" botton in the phone.


3. Tap App Icon

Now tap on the app icon then tap on split screen.


4. Open Other App

Open second app which you want to run in spilit screen and now you can use split screen feature.

This is the fastest way to use split screen

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Split Screen Vs Floating Window

The purpose of split screen and floating window is multitasking. but there work is different. Here are the full explanation about it


• Split Screen

You can use two apps in split screen one app at the bottom and other at the top of the screen (Only two Apps)


• Floating window

Floating window works on the concept "Picture In Picture". You can use one app in a small window and other app in full screen.


Which Is Better?

For Chating and watching videos floating window is better But for working in two apps split screen is better. Both options is best according to your requirnment.

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Common Problems And Fix

Problem :-1

If you are unable to see split screen feature in your phone then update your phone to the latest version of android (if available). if it still don't showing after update then your device is not have split screen feature.

Problem :- 2

Phone lagging while using split screen?

This is common because there is more load on battery, cpu and phone while using split screen

Fix :- Close background apps, Restart your phone, Don't use heavy apps together.

Problem :- 3

Split Screen Closing Automatically? 

Fix:- Turn off battery saver mode and see the split screen working properly now

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Does Split Screen Slow Down Phone?

Ram Usage

Running two apps at a same time use more ram


Battery Usage

If you use two apps together then battery consumption increases. To avoid this use less brightness, and don't use heavy apps in split screen.


Cpu Overheats

Split screen usage cause overheating of the CPU and because of it phone's performance drops.

So yes,you may see performance drop in low end devices but in high end devices it works perfectly.

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Hidden Tips Of Split Screen

You can use same app twice such as two chrome tabs at a same time.

You can also use more than two apps in split screen by just going to settings then developer options find "Force activities to be resizable" and enable it.

By just dragging middle bar you are able to adjust app size according to your need.

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Apps That Don't Support Split Screen

All apps don't support split screen here are the list of those apps

• Heavy Games 

• Banking Apps

• Video Editing Apps

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Is Split Screen Safe?

Yes, split screen is safe but if you don't use it in the proper way then you may see this issues :-

• If you use heavy apps there is lag and drop in the performance of phone

• Battery Drain Issue

• CPU Overheating Issue

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How To Turn Off Split Screen?

Steps :-

Raise or lower the middle bar or press the home button.

Split screen will close instantly

Now you can use your phone normally

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Compatible Devices

1. Samsung 

Samsung Galaxy s24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy s24 (plus)

Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy s23

Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy s21 FE

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung Galaxy A55

Samsung Galaxy A54

Samsung Galaxy A34

Samsung Galaxy A25

Samsung Galaxy A15

Samsung Galaxy M55

Samsung Galaxy M54

Samsung Galaxy M34

Samsung Galaxy F54

Samsung Galaxy F34
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OnePlus 

OnePlus 13

OnePlus 12

OnePlus 11

OnePlus Nord 3

OnePlus Nord CE 4

OnePlus Nord CE 3

OnePlus Nord 2T

OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 9 Pro

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Xiaomi / Redmi / Poco 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Redmi Note 13 Pro+

Redmi Note 13 Pro

Redmi Note 12 Pro

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Poco F6

Poco F5

Poco X6 Pro

Poco X5 Pro

Redmi K70

Redmi K60

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Mi 11X

Redmi Note 14 

Redmi Note 14 Pro

Redmi Pad 2

Redmi A13

Redmi A14

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Realme

Realme GT 6

Realme GT Neo 5

Realme Narzo 70 Pro

Realme 12 Pro+

Realme 11 Pro+

Realme 10 Pro

Realme Narzo 60

Realme 9 Pro

Realme GT 2

Realme X7 Max

Realme C55


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Vivo / iQOO

Vivo X100 Pro

Vivo X90 Pro

Vivo V30 Pro

Vivo V27

iQOO 12

iQOO 11

iQOO Neo 9

iQOO Z9

Vivo T1 Pro

Vivo Y200

Vivo Y200e

Vivo T2x

Vivo Y56 5G

Vivo Y28 5g

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Google Pixel

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 

Pixel 9 Pro

Pixel 9

Pixel 8 Pro

Pixel 8

Pixel 7 Pro

Pixel 7

Pixel 7a

Pixel 6

Pixel 6 Pro 

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Foldable 

Samsung Z Fold 7

Samsung Z Fold 6

OnePlus Open

Google Pixel Fold

Oppo Find N3 / N6

Huawei Mate X3

Motorola Razr 60

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FINAL COUNT

Samsung - 20

OnePlus - 10

Xiaomi/Poco  - 20

Realme  - 11

Vivo/iQOO - 14

Pixel  - 10

Foldables - 7

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Supported Android Versions

Android 7.0 

Android 7.1

Android 8.0 

Android 8.1

Android 9 

Android 10

Android 11

Android 12

Android 13

Android 14

Android 15

Android 16 and more

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Not Supported Android Versions

Android 6 

Android 5 

Android 4 and below

These android versions don't support split screen

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Note :-

Split screen doesn't work in every app. There are some apps that don't support split screen and Split screen isn't available on every phone. If your phone don't have split screen You can try updating you phone software.

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