In order to determine the best browser for Android, there are several options to consider. Although each of them has its own merits.
Therefore, it is best not to give preference to a specific application, but to choose a few of the best ones, making, for example, the TOP-10 programs for working with the Internet, which can be downloaded for free on Google Play.
# 1. Opera Mini
Opera Mini is one of the most popular Russian-language browsers for smartphones.
It is available on almost all platforms, starting with the outdated Symbian OS, and, of course, it is present on Android smartphones.
The main advantage of the application is the high speed of loading pages provided by it, which is obtained by using its own servers to transfer data.
Due to this, we can say that Opera Mini is the fastest browser in the review and saves money for users whose mobile traffic is limited.
# 2. Google chrome
When deciding which browser is better, you cannot do without mentioning the products of the company "Google", which is considered one of the best and most widespread applications for entering the Internet.
By default, it is built into most Android OS versions, especially on Samsung Galaxy and HTC One phones.
The program has many advantages, among them are:
- Nice-looking interface;
- Ease of switching between tabs;
- High speed;
- A good collection of extensions (in 2017 there were even more of them, whereas a couple of years ago there was no possibility of connecting them at all);
- Nice functionality;
- Synchronization with Google services, including translator and voice search.
At the same time, Chrome also has a special security system in the form of a filter for websites.
And also - information compression technology, which slightly speeds up loading and, although not as progressive as in Opera, it is still quite useful due to traffic savings.
Using incognito mode from the Chrome browser, you can visit pages anonymously.
To do this, it is enough to use both the mobile version and the full version from one account.
No. 3. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla's browser may not be the best, but it is one of the five most popular apps for logging into the web on both PC and Android mobile devices.
This is evidenced even by the statistics of its downloads from Google Play, exceeding 50 thousand.
In terms of speed, it lags behind both Chrome and Opera, however, due to some of its features, it is much more convenient to work with Mozilla:
- Because of the Gecko engine, the application supports most modern page display standards;
- Among the extensions there are almost the same as in the desktop version, including ad blockers and antiviruses;
- Just like in Google, data is synchronized with a regular Mozilla browser on a PC using a shared account.
At the same time, the browser works with flash support, which allows you to optimize the viewing of films and videos online.
No. 4. UC Browser
Among the browsers that can be installed on a smartphone with Android OS, this one is distinguished by the ability to watch videos offline.
There is also a built-in file download manager with the ability to stop it and resume it the next time you start it.
Here, the user can take advantage of multitouch support, night mode and additional browser themes.
UC Browser also has a built-in utility for PR-code recognition.
Today this mobile browser can be called one of the most functional.
The disadvantage of using it is the lack of sufficient anti-virus protection on Android.
No. 5. Dolphin Browser
However, there is a quite effective version for Android, with many add-ons, widgets and synchronization with most popular social networks.
Some of them are even capable of saving web pages in PDF format, which not all browsers on a PC can, let alone programs for tablets and smartphones.
Application users have the opportunity to use the built-in cloud service Box.
With all these advantages, Dolphin Browser looks pretty decent, works quickly and is controlled using gestures and the Sonar voice function.
He is also capable of backing up his settings on an external memory card.
This flash browser not only allows you to watch movies directly in it without downloading or launching other applications, but also works well with browser games in full screen mode.
And, unlike many peers, Dolphin has a built-in news feed with constantly updated materials.
It will be a good option for powerful enough devices.
No. 6. Javelin
Looking at this application, you can immediately notice a very nice and bright interface.
It can be called a real visual splash, although this is not the main thing - the usability of the application is also excellent.
You can move through the pages with light touches of your fingers.
And among the built-in extensions, there are some pretty interesting functions and filters that will save you unnecessary information.
No. 7. Puffin
Slightly reminiscent of the concept of the Dolphin Internet browser, Puffin has an attractive and user-friendly interface and many features.
And on powerful phones, it's just as fast.
The application works quite acceptable on old, single-core processors with 256-512 kB of internal memory, without losing page layout and reducing the quality of images.
This becomes possible thanks to its own cloud service that optimizes the flow of information.
Other features of Puffin include:
- Full support for flash, required for both games and video;
- Traffic protection;
- Emulation of the "mouse" manipulator;
- The presence of many extensions and several interface themes.
Puffin is a good choice for weak smartphones and tablets
The large diagonal screens of modern smartphones make them a great way to browse the web. Of course, this aspect of functionality is very important for developers of mobile applications, so there is an active struggle for new users in the Play Store. So that you can understand all this diversity, we decided to determine who is worthy of the title "The best browser for Android 2017-2018-2019".
№10 - UC Browser
The first launch of the application can confuse the user with an abundance of widgets, icons and news feeds. The UC Browser start page is not at all like the minimalistic bar in Google Chrome or Opera. However, this cannot be called a disadvantage, the arrangement of the elements on the start page can be customized for yourself so as not to waste time navigating to other sites. If this design is still not to your liking, the launch pad can be removed in the UC Browser settings.
Almost all basic actions in the application are performed with swipes - a slight movement to the left opens a list of previously saved sites, a swipe down closes the current tab, and a swipe up, on the contrary, opens a new page. Individual navigation preferences of the user can also be set in the UC Browser settings.
Conclusion: convenient and fast browser, a great alternative to the popular solution fromGoogle. There is a built-in ad blocker.
# 9 - Dolphin Browser
This browser has been on the market for quite some time - over five years. Since the first version, Dolphin Browser has a lot of interesting options. Firstly, the browser can be completely personalized for yourself, starting from the application theme and ending with the color of the bookmarks. Secondly, the browser supports Dolphin Connect, which allows you to sync tabs, downloads and browsing history across multiple devices at once.
Dolphin Browser is powered by WebKit engine. During testing, we did not notice any problems with scrolling or video playback, everything happens very smoothly. In the Play Store, you can find an extended version of Dolphin Zero, which is focused on a high level of protection of the user's personal data.
Conclusion: Dolphin Browser takes first places in performance tests, the application is perfect for users who like advanced options for personalizing their programs.
# 8 - Lightning Browser
Lightning Browser is geared towards fast web browsing even with low internet connection speeds. The secret of the application's performance lies in the intuitive system for efficient use of Internet traffic. The Lightning Browser downloads the most important information first, and then displays a variety of CSS plugins.
Before downloading the application, you should take into account that the program has a rather narrow functionality. This is done so that Lightning Browser works quickly even on smartphones with a small amount of RAM (after installing the .apk file, Lightning Browser takes only 200 KB of the device's internal memory). In synthetic tests, this rating nominee even surpasses Google Chrome in terms of speed.
Takeaway: Lightning Browser is an ideal download candidate if you want a browser with a minimal set of essential features.
# 7 - Via Browser
If UC Browser has a cumbersome interface on the start page, then Via Browser, on the contrary, impresses with the absence of almost all unnecessary details in the application design. This program will definitely appeal to lovers of minimalism. Via Browser is equipped with a smart traffic-saving system that limits the download of banner ads and toast notifications to save precious megabytes.
The browser also supports a wide range of additional plugins that greatly expand the functionality of the application. Initially, it is equipped with a built-in QR code scanner, a translator of pages from different languages into Russian, and an increased anonymity mode. Additional extensions can be downloaded from the developer's store.
Conclusion: a simple and convenient web surfing application. It impresses with a minimalistic interface style, as well as a high level of performance.
No. 6 - CM Browser
The Clean Master app for cleaning smartphones from garbage is probably familiar to most smartphone users. CM Browser is another program from the same developer. A key feature of CM Browser is a system for countering phishing attacks on smartphones. When you open suspicious sites with inappropriate content, the browser blocks the content and warns the user about the possible danger.
Like most similar solutions, CM Browser is built on the WebKit engine. In performance tests, the application lags behind Google Chrome in terms of page load speed. Additionally, the functionality of the browser can be expanded by installing third-party plugins. Flash player is supported.
Conclusion: a good browser from a well-known developer has an increased level of security.
# 5 - Safari
Safari opens the top 5 most famous browsers. At one time, this application began its journey in the bowels of Apple, initially Safari was supported only on macOS and iOS. Within a few years, the application left its "native waters" and became available for other platforms. The new product was warmly received by users, Safari received thousands of positive reviews for its speed and pleasant design.
The browser can be safely put on a par with other iconic solutions on the market (such as Google Chrome). The program supports the latest HTML5 / CSS3 standards, built-in search tools, QuickTime integration and Cover Flow function. Among developers, the Web Inspector option is very popular, which allows you to view the DOM of web pages.
Conclusion:Apple even before the peak of popularityInternetExplorer has proven what the perfect browser can do. Safari remains the best solution foriPhone and other platforms.
# 4 - Mozilla Browser
Firefox ranks first in popularity among desktop browsers. Not surprisingly, Mozilla decided to turn its attention to the smartphone market a long time ago. Mozilla Browser managed to gain a large share of the audience due to several main advantages: high speed of work, fast synchronization with other devices, a large number of updates and an increased level of security.
The Mozilla Browser start screen is called a smart screen - it displays the most visited sites and bookmarks by the user. By swiping left and right, you can move between desktops. The application runs on the proprietary Gecko engine, which stands out for very high results in synthetic performance tests.
Conclusion: a good interpretation of the popular desktop browser, the application has a very wide range of functions.
# 3 - Opera Mobile
The first clients of Opera mobile browsers were widely used in the days of push-button telephones. Opera Mobile client is an ideological continuation of a fast and convenient browser. Recently, the application has received support for a built-in VPN, which makes it much easier for users to protect their own anonymity and private data.
Also Opera Mobile is equipped with a proprietary technology for compressing web pages. Among all the nominees in our rating, it is in this browser that traffic saving works most effectively. The system allows you to filter advertising banners, block phishing sites, and much more.
Conclusion: Opera Mobile got the third place for a reason - the browser showed one of the best results in our testing.
# 2 - Yandex Browser
Domestic Yandex Browser is developed on the basis of the Blink engine. When looking at the design of the application, you can see that the developers were clearly inspired by the browsers for Windows Mobile. It has almost the same interface with large icons and simplified site logos. For navigation, swipe controls are enough, which is very convenient.
Yandex Browser supports "Turbo" mode, which significantly speeds up the loading of web pages. The individual characteristics of its use can be adjusted in the settings. The only drawback of the application is the lack of the ability to view sites offline. Most likely, the developers will fix this in the next program update.
Conclusion: perhaps one of the best software solutions on the domestic software market. Yandex Browser is equipped with everything you need for comfortable everyday work on the Internet.
# 1 - Google Chrome
Google Chrome tops the list of the best browsers on Android. A few years ago, the computer version of the program was considered a rather controversial decision, as it was much inferior in performance to other competitors on the market. Now Google Chrome is considered the benchmark in absolutely everything that concerns web browsing.
Google Chrome is one of the first mobile browsers to support voice search. To start entering information into the address bar, it is enough to say "Okay, Google" and the browser will start recording the information spoken by the user. The Android version of the famous program has the highest performance in our test.
Conclusion: the best option at the moment in terms of balance. The application almost regularly receives fresh updates that fix minor bugs in its work.
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Any user of Android tablets knows that the comfort of working on the Internet depends a lot on the installed browser. Ease of access to e-mail, mine and reading of electronic pages of sites, blocking of annoying ads depends on its functionality and graphical interface. In order to optimize his work, and especially Internet surfing and communication communication, when installing his own custom software, the owner of the tablet computer first of all needs to know which browser is best for the tablet, and what is the difference between programs for Android and similar software products designed for installation on personal computers and laptops.
Browser selection for Android tablet
Any newly purchased tablet comes with a web browser preinstalled. Moreover, some manufacturers seek to "please" the user with their own, sometimes not entirely successful novelty. Despite the claimed superiority of Samsung Internet, few users would say that this is the best software product and would prefer to install the traditional Opera Mobile / Mini or UC Browser.<
For convenient surfing, the presence of a built-in “bookmarking” service and the function of remembering passwords, you must choose not only the fastest, but also the most functional browser. In addition, users of personal computers usually install clones of software for the "big" computer, adapted to the Android platform, on their mobile gadgets.
Most experienced users recommend installing on a mobile gadget that clone of Internet software that they are used to and that is installed on a regular computer. Any new, most advanced product will require minimal retraining, while the transition from Opera Stable, designed for Windows 7-10, to Opera Mini installed on a tablet, will not require any additional mental effort.
Those who want to install something new, innovative, should type TOP-10 or TOP-5 web browsers for Android in a search engine and carefully study any latest rating of software products. However, despite all the advice and recommendations, the final decision still remains with the user. It is he who will have to independently choose which one is best to use the software product.
Many users, if the hardware capabilities of the device allow for a similar procedure, prefer to select and install multiple web browsers on their tablet. At the same time, the questions about which one is better and which one is losing their relevance faster. The smart Google Chrome is optimal for viewing mail, and Opera is better for reading articles on educational information portals. In addition, many users quite rightly believe that the best web browser for gadgets running on the Android platform is Google Chrome and its many clones. This position can be explained quite simply - the developer of both the browser and the operating system is the IT giant Google Inc, whose specialists initially optimize the work of their applications for the operating platform.
Overview of the most popular web browsers
For an inexperienced user who has bought a tablet computer for the first time, it is quite difficult to independently find the optimal program for working on the Internet. However, ratings based on user reviews and the number of downloads of each specific web browser from file-sharing sites suggest that the following software is the most popular among Android tablet users:
- Google chrome, developed by Google Inc, and powered by the WebKit engine designed specifically for the Android platform starting from version 4.4 (KitKat);
- Yandex Browser from the Russian IT giant Yandex N.V., which is essentially a clone of Google Chrome, but has advanced functionality and uses the Blink engine from Chromium;
- Firefox for mobile (Fennec)- a stripped-down version of Mozilla Firefox, designed for gadgets with Android 2.1 and higher platforms, developed by the Mozilla Foundation and has the Gecko engine;
- developed by the Norwegian company Opera Software and powered by the Presto 2.1 engine;
- from the Chinese company UCWeb Inc, in the latest versions of which the U3 engine is installed.
All of the above programs are distributed and updated free of charge. Let's take a closer look at each of the five software products described above.
Google chrome
Google chrome you should choose just because it was created by the same IT specialists who are working on improving and modernizing the Android operating platform. Its advantages include:
- high speed of work, which exceeds that of Firefox and Opera several times;
- the presence of built-in extensions, the most useful of which is the presence of its own translator;
- the minimum amount of memory required to install and run the application.
- the presence of a multilevel bookmark bar.
Yandex. Browser
Yandex browser has all the advantages of the previous browser
- the ability to view Office files and PDF files directly in the browser;
- flexible configuration of the main menu tabs;
- automatic turning on - turning off "turbo" - mode;
- instant data synchronization "desktop computer - tablet-phone";
- built-in pop-up ad blocking function.
The disadvantage of Yandex.Browser is the use of the Blink engine, which runs slower than WebKit on Android 4.1 and higher.
Firefox
Not among the fastest web browsers, however, this program has its advantages, which are expanding with the advent of new versions. The features of this software product that undoubtedly increase the usability are:
- the presence of a "smart" screen that remembers the entered web addresses, which are then opened by pressing the first letters of the address;
- Constantly improving user interface design to improve the ease of use of Firefox for mobile;
- simplicity and convenience of synchronization with other devices;
- a wide range of user settings, including security and protection settings;
- the presence of the bookmarks bar on the main screen.
The main disadvantage is the need for a separate installation of the Adobe Flash player, which is required for viewing video content.
Functionally pretty close to the latest version of Opera Developer, designed for installation on "large" computers. Its advantages include:
- the search phrase can be entered directly into the address bar;
- a wide range of settings, including the size and size of the screen font, scale, the presence of bookmarks and much more;
- the presence of "day" and "night" modes of displaying information on the screen;
- enlargement of a separate fragment of the open page.
The main drawback that almost all users of the mobile version of Opera note are numerous conflicts with many Google web services.
Installed on tablets with Android 4.0 and higher operating system. According to most users, this is one of the fastest browsers for mobile gadgets. Unlike other similar programs, it has the following capabilities:
- viewing video content in a browser window in HD quality;
- the presence of a built-in ad blocking function;
- "Cloud" data synchronization, supplemented by a private browsing function;
- saving the history of the viewed web pages.
The disadvantage of UC Browser HD is considered by some users to be somewhat unusual interface.
Summarize
Today, you can find other convenient, functional web browsers for Android tablets. For example, Maxthon Mobile does not require significant hardware resources and is quite efficient on gadgets with a minimum amount of RAM. However, according to most users, the best browser is the one installed on their tablet. Therefore, until the user of a mobile gadget downloads and tries the software on his device, convincing him of the superiority of another is a rather unpromising occupation.
In order to determine the best browser for Android, there are several options to consider.
Although each of them has its own merits.
Therefore, it is best not to give preference to a specific application, but to choose a few of the best ones, making, for example, the TOP-10 programs for working with the Internet, which can be downloaded for free on Google Play.
# 1. Opera Mini
Opera Mini is one of the most popular Russian-language browsers for smartphones.
It is available on almost all platforms, starting with the outdated Symbian OS, and, of course, it is present on Android smartphones.
The main advantage of the application is the high speed of loading pages provided by it, which is obtained by using its own servers to transfer data.
Due to this, we can say that Opera Mini is the fastest browser in the review and saves money for users whose mobile traffic is limited.
# 2. Google chrome
When deciding which browser is better, you cannot do without mentioning the products of the company "Google", which is considered one of the best and most widespread applications for entering the Internet.
By default, it is built into most Android OS versions, especially on Samsung Galaxy and HTC One phones.
The program has many advantages, among them are:
- Nice-looking interface;
- Ease of switching between tabs;
- High speed;
- A good collection of extensions (in 2017 there were even more of them, whereas a couple of years ago there was no possibility of connecting them at all);
- Nice functionality;
- Synchronization with Google services, including translator and voice search.
At the same time, Chrome also has a special security system in the form of a filter for websites.
And also - information compression technology, which slightly speeds up loading and, although not as progressive as in Opera, it is still quite useful due to traffic savings.
Using incognito mode from the Chrome browser, you can visit pages anonymously.
There is another advantage of the browser - the ability to view the same history of search and web surfing on a smartphone and on a PC, as well as set common bookmarks on them.
To do this, it is enough to use both the mobile version and the full version from one account.
No. 3. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla's browser may not be the best, but it is one of the five most popular apps for logging into the web on both PC and Android mobile devices.
This is evidenced even by the statistics of its downloads from Google Play, exceeding 50 thousand.
In terms of speed, it lags behind both Chrome and Opera, however, due to some of its features, it is much more convenient to work with Mozilla:
- Because of the Gecko engine, the application supports most modern page display standards;
- Among the extensions there are almost the same as in the desktop version, including ad blockers and antiviruses;
- Just like in Google, data is synchronized with a regular Mozilla browser on a PC using a shared account.
At the same time, the browser works with flash support, which allows you to optimize the viewing of films and videos online.
No. 4. UC Browser
Among the browsers that can be installed on a smartphone with Android OS, this one is distinguished by the ability to watch videos offline.
There is also a built-in file download manager with the ability to stop it and resume it the next time you start it.
Here, the user can take advantage of multitouch support, night mode and additional browser themes.
UC Browser also has a built-in utility for PR-code recognition.
Today this mobile browser can be called one of the most functional.
The disadvantage of using it is the lack of sufficient anti-virus protection on Android.
No. 5. Dolphin Browser
In the continuation of the TOP 10 browsers, it is worth considering the option usually found on iOS devices.
However, there is a quite effective version for Android, with many add-ons, widgets and synchronization with most popular social networks.
Some of them are even capable of saving web pages in PDF format, which not all browsers on a PC can, let alone programs for tablets and smartphones.
Application users have the opportunity to use the built-in cloud service Box.
With all these advantages, Dolphin Browser looks pretty decent, works quickly and is controlled using gestures and the Sonar voice function.
He is also capable of backing up his settings on an external memory card.
This flash browser not only allows you to watch movies directly in it without downloading or launching other applications, but also works well with browser games in full screen mode.
And, unlike many peers, Dolphin has a built-in news feed with constantly updated materials.
It will be a good option for powerful enough devices.
No. 6. Javelin
Looking at this application, you can immediately notice a very nice and bright interface.
It can be called a real visual splash, although this is not the main thing - the usability of the application is also excellent.
You can move through the pages with light touches of your fingers.
And among the built-in extensions, there are some pretty interesting functions and filters that will save you unnecessary information.
No. 7. Puffin
Slightly reminiscent of the concept of the Dolphin Internet browser, Puffin has an attractive and user-friendly interface and many features.
And on powerful phones, it's just as fast.
The application works quite acceptable on old, single-core processors with 256-512 kB of internal memory, without losing page layout and reducing the quality of images.
This becomes possible thanks to its own cloud service that optimizes the flow of information.
Other features of Puffin include:
- Full support for flash, required for both games and video;
- Traffic protection;
- Emulation of the "mouse" manipulator;
- The presence of many extensions and several interface themes.
No. 8. Next Browser
By its name, the Next browser speaks of its belonging to modern technologies.
Its developers are members of the same team that created the popular GO Launcher mobile app.
Its interface is user-friendly, albeit a bit minimalist compared to other browsers in the review.
No. 9. Lightning Browser
Among the advantages of the "lightning" browser is a decent download speed.
And also the fact that when working with it, you pay more attention to the content itself, and not to the design of the application.
Using the program is very simple, and you can download it to your gadget, taking up a minimum of memory space.
The last advantage is best used by owners of not very powerful smartphones or those users whose mobile device memory is full of other important applications.
No. 10. Yandex browser
The last in the review, but it deserves a place not only in the top ten, but also in the top five, the Yandex browser was created by domestic manufacturers.
And, as the name implies, it is synchronized with all services of the IT company of the same name.
For example, with information about traffic or weather. It also has a built-in "Turbo" mode, which, like on the PC version, will speed up the network.
An additional advantage is the optimization for mobile devices - the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
conclusions
Regardless of which browser you have chosen (and, depending on the free space on the device, you can install them at least all at the same time), the main thing in it is the ability to perform the tasks that are assigned to it and work as quickly as possible.
And already in the second place should be put the attractiveness of the application.
Although most often, users choose those browsers that they are already familiar with from their own experience - when working on a PC or mobile gadget.
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