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[Feature Request] Add "Nearest Neighbor" interpolation option for Scaled Resolution mode #944

@Flen-Plnens

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@Flen-Plnens

Device / Environment:

I am running Termux-X11 on a high-resolution tablet (Xiaomi Pad 6, 2880x1800).

Problem Description:

  • Native 2880x1800: Performance is sluggish due to high GPU load.
  • Scaled 1440x900 (150% or 200% scale): Performance is great, but the image is blurry because the current scaling algorithm seems to be Bilinear/Linear.

Requested Feature:

Please add an option in Preferences -> Output display resolution mode to toggle the scaling algorithm. specifically, a "Nearest Neighbor" (Integer Scaling) option is needed.

Workarounds Tried:

  • Changing Android system resolution via ADB (wm size): Caused system-wide blur and broke full-screen gestures on MIUI.
  • Changing Xfce DPI: Solves UI size but does not reduce GPU rendering load.

Why This Feature Matters:

Adding Nearest Neighbor interpolation would allow users with high-PPI screens (tablets/phones) to run desktops at 1/2 resolution (e.g. 1440x900 on a 2880x1800 screen) with crisp pixels and high performance, making it perfect for emulating retro games or reducing render overhead.

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