diff --git a/src/com/android/launcher3/DeviceProfile.java b/src/com/android/launcher3/DeviceProfile.java
index 8bcf6c3..7ca4f81 100644
--- a/src/com/android/launcher3/DeviceProfile.java
+++ b/src/com/android/launcher3/DeviceProfile.java
@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@
             // In portrait, we want the pages spaced such that there is no
             // overhang of the previous / next page into the current page viewport.
             // We assume symmetrical padding in portrait mode.
-            return 2 * getWorkspacePadding().left;
+            return Math.max(defaultPageSpacingPx, 2 * getWorkspacePadding().left);
         }
     }