Android: comparison of mobile browsers

In this comparison, we present you the best mobile Android browsers. We test the speed, handling and additional features.

1. Android browser: Google Chrome - the browser with the best synchronization

The browser from Google is the fastest browser for the Android system.

• Speed: Google Chrome is the fastest browser in the test. In addition, each website is displayed to you without any problems.
• Operation: Chrome is not wrong when it comes to handling either. Scrolling and zooming is very fast and gestures help you navigate from website to website even faster.
• Synchronization: We particularly liked the synchronization of Google Chrome. When you log in with your Google account, you have access to your cookies and bookmarks. That makes the job much easier.
• Flash compatibility: The Google Chrome browser does not support Flash content.

2. Android browser: Firefox - the browser with good gesture controls

The Firefox browser for Android also convinced us in the test. Unfortunately, you have to expect small problems with the mobile adaptation of the desktop browser:

• Speed: The loading speed of Firefox is in the upper middle field and shows almost all websites without any problems. Images or texts are rarely displayed incorrectly.
• Service: You won't have any problems here. Similar to Chrome, you control Firefox with gestures. The division of the menus and tabs are clear and do not confuse.
• Synchronization: With Firefox Sync you can easily and quickly synchronize all your Firefox browsers. All you have to do is log in with your sync account and then have access to all bookmarks or cookies.
• Flash compatibility: Firefox makes it a bit cumbersome, but in principle the browser supports Flash content. Before you load a Flash element, you have to activate the Flash plugin.

3. Android browser: Dolphin - the browser with speech recognition

The Dolphin browser is a real insider tip for your Android smartphone. You can control this with your voice, for example.

• Speed: Dolphin's speed is also very good. Websites are displayed either as a desktop version or as a mobile version. The performance of Dolphin was also convincing in the test.
• Operation: The handling is even better than with the other browsers in the test. You operate the app with gestures that you define yourself. With a defined movement you can call up a specific website. This saves a lot of time and is very comfortable. With the integrated speech recognition, you also control the network in a different way.
• Synchronization: With the right browser add-on for your desktop browser, synchronization with Dolphin is also possible. So you have your bookmarks quickly on your smartphone.
• Flash compatibility: With an installed Flash player, Flash videos work without problems.

Conclusion and other browsers for Android

In our comparison of the best Android browsers, there is no clear winner:

• Chrome and Dolphin load websites very quickly and with good synchronization help you to use your bookmarks on the go.
• Firefox struggles with performance issues, but it keeps unpopular pop-ups away. Java elements are also first shown in gray and played back with a click on them.
• Another browser tip for your Android smartphone is Opera. Synchronization and gesture control are also possible here.
• But the standard Android browser can also score with a speed that is not standard. If you only surf on your smartphone from time to time, this is sufficient.

With our practical tips, we also help you with the difficult question: Chrome or Firefox? We'll also tell you how to set Dolphin or Opera as your default browser.