What model of Android phone would you start with for testing a Java app? Is there one phone of which you can say, "Well, it works fine on here. There’s a good chance it’ll work on 75% of other Android phones and tablets"?
blockard 0 Newbie Poster
rproffitt 2,662 "Nothing to see here." Moderator
Are you sure about this? I haven't run a Java app on Android in over a decade. Back then and maybe now the requirement to install a Java Runtime was asking too much of the end-user.
Are you sure you can't make this a web site or native app?
jkon 638 Posting Whiz in Training Featured Poster
It doesn't really play great role in what physical Android device you check your app because you have already checked it in several virtual devices in Android Studio / Tools / Device Manager (I am sure other IDEs have similar functionality)
FlareSolverr 0 Newbie Poster
If you're looking to test your Java apps on Android, I'd recommend starting with a phone that offers a good balance of performance and affordability. The Google Pixel 6a is a great choice since it offers a clean, stock Android experience and regular updates directly from Google, ensuring compatibility with the latest Java APIs. If you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, the Samsung Galaxy A52/A53 or OnePlus Nord 2 are also solid options with good performance and reliable software updates. These phones will give you a smooth testing experience without breaking the bank!
Hope this helps!
blockard commented: Thank you so much! Very helpful comments. Almost everyone seems to recommend Pixels for their plain vanilla Android, which is what I need to start. +0
suwaidi 0 Newbie Poster
RAM (at least 4GB), a mid-range processor, and support for the latest Android version. Popular options for testing include the Google Pixel series or OnePlus devices, as they offer good performance and compatibility with Android development tools.
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