10 Android Browsers to Improve Your Web Browsing Experience in 2018

【51CTO.com Quick Translation】An Internet browser is one of the most important software on your device, acting as a window into the Internet. Browser apps are mostly always pre-installed on every Android device. However, not all browsers provide a smooth and reliable browsing experience.

There are many third-party Internet browsers in the Play Store that not only provide a fast browsing experience but also consume as little data as possible. We have carefully selected ten of the best Android browsers that come with all the necessary features and best performance.

Note: The following browsers are just a summary, there is no preference or dislike. It is recommended that you choose a browser that suits your requirements.

1. Dolphin Browser

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Dolphin has won several awards since its release. Developed by MoboTap, it is a free browser for Android and iOS. The app has a bunch of rich features including sync, HTML5 video player, ad blocker, multi-page browsing, gesture browsing, flash player support, and incognito mode.

Dolphin browser also includes add-ons, a highlight is Dolphin Sonar: users can use voice to search, share and navigate. Dolphin is undoubtedly one of the best Android browsers that provides users with a reliable browsing experience.

advantage:

• Intuitive interface
• One-touch sharing
• Fast download speed
• Provides a password manager

shortcoming:

• No desktop version

Download address of Dolphin browser for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser

2. Firefox

Similar to the desktop version, Firefox is one of the best Android browsers that provides users with an excellent browsing experience. In addition to all the necessary features, it has HTML5 support, firefox sync and add-on support, and allows multiple panels. You can send videos and Internet content from your phone to any TV equipped with supported media streaming capabilities. It is a secure Android browser that can be downloaded for free from the Play Store.

advantage:

• Easy access to your favorite websites
• It can quickly share links to websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype

shortcoming:

• When you encounter a content-intensive web page, the web page may not load smoothly.

Download Firefox for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox

3. Google Chrome

With over 1 billion downloads, Chrome is one of the most popular browsers for Android users. It is often pre-installed on many devices. Chrome has all the best features you would expect from a browser, including desktop sync, custom tabs, HTML5 support, news article display, built-in Google Translate, faster and safer browsing, Google Voice Search, Incognito mode, and more.

It is considered the most reliable Android browser and is available for free download with two beta versions (Chrome Beta and Chrome Dev).

advantage:

• Fast, reliable browsing experience
• More control over tabs
• Built-in data saving function

shortcoming:

• No attachments

Download address of Google Chrome for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome

4. Brave Browser

Brave is a free and open-source Internet browser that was launched in 2016 and has many features. This secure Android browser blocks website trackers, removes Internet ads, and reduces data sharing with advertisers, thereby enhancing online privacy. Its original intention was to provide users with a fast and secure browsing experience, with HTTPS Everywhere.

The app reduces battery and data usage, blocks third-party cookies, and integrates all other necessary features (such as bookmarks, history, private tabs, news tabs, etc.).

advantage:

• Block ads by default
• Privacy plugin integrated
• Password manager included

shortcoming:

• No Google Cast integration

Download address of Brave browser for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser

5. Opera Mini browser

Opera Mini is a well-known browser for Android and iOS that runs fast and saves you a lot of data while browsing. It allows you to easily download videos from social media platforms. Opera mini is free, lightweight, and has all the necessary features to meet user needs.

Additional features include: data tracker, news updates, night mode, speed dial, private browsing, etc. This browser uses cloud acceleration and data compression technology, making it one of the best Android browsers for Android devices.

advantage:

• Intuitive interface
• Fast operation, saving data traffic

shortcoming:

• Limited accessories

Download address for Opera Mini for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native

6. UC Browser

UC Browser is a feature-rich mobile browser available for several platforms including Android, Blackberry OS, iOS, Symbian, Windows phone and Microsoft Windows. Similar to Opera mini browser, it also uses cloud acceleration and data compression technology.

In addition, it has HTML5 web application, cloud sync function, small window mode, ad blocking function, cricket card function, Facebook mode and night mode, etc. It provides a smooth user experience and can be downloaded for free from Play Store.

advantage:

• Fast download speed
• There are many accessories
• Supports plain text browsing of pages to save data traffic

shortcoming:

• Integrated protection features may not be compatible with some applications

Download address of UC Browser for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl

7. Maxthon 5

This is an excellent browser for Android. It is also available for iOS, Mac, Linux, and Windows phone. The app has super advanced features to meet every requirement of the users.

Maxthon 5 has a built-in note-taking tool, password manager, email address manager, ad blocker, news article display, customizable speed dial, night mode, etc., making it one of the best Android browsers to choose from. It is fast, secure, and provides a smooth user experience.

advantage:

• Allows you to automatically fill in forms with magic fill
• Safe and fast browsing experience

shortcoming:

• No many extensions

Download address of Maxthon 5 for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser

8. Puffin Browser

Puffin is another excellent choice for Internet browsing on Android. CloudMosa has released versions for Android, iOS, and Windows operating systems. The main strengths of this free Internet browser are its fast speed and support for flash player to play flash content.

Puffin Browser also comes with a virtual trackpad and gamepad, virtual keyboard functionality, and an option to automatically block pop-ups. Other features include cloud support, color themes for toolbars and sidebars, and anonymous tabs.

advantage:

• Excellent Flash support
• Cloud Protection

shortcoming:

• It is banned in some countries, including China and Saudi Arabia
• Browsing speed can be slow at times, depending on the website

Download address of Puffin Browser for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudmosa.puffinFree

9. CM Browser

CM (Clean Master) Browser is one of the safe Android browsers that is loved by many users. It is lightweight, free, and comes with a built-in anti-virus engine that scans everything while you browse.

The app lets you download and save videos from the web, and includes all the necessary features that users may prefer, such as ad blocker, bookmarks, speed dial, incognito mode, handheld controls, web translation tools, etc. In addition, it automatically deletes all history data once you exit the browser, which means you can browse whatever you want without worrying about your privacy.

advantage:

• Download Protection
• Fast and light

shortcoming:

• No attachments

Download address of CM Browser for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksmobile.cb

10. Flynx

Flynx is a mobile browser that focuses on the importance of multitasking. It allows you to open multiple articles and multiple links in the background and quickly switch between them. You can instantly share links to social media sites such as Facebook and twitter, and save articles for offline reading. Flynx can automatically remove unnecessary ads, saving you a lot of mobile data traffic.

advantage:

• Perfect for multitasking
• Free download available in 15 different languages

shortcoming:

• It doesn’t come with as many features as other Android browsers

Download address of Flynx for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyn

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Original title: 10 Best Android Browsers To Enhance Your Web Browsing In 2018

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