PCMark for Android - a better benchmark for smartphones and tablets

A better benchmark for Android devices

PCMark for Android introduces a fresh approach to benchmarking smartphones and tablets. It measures the performance and battery life of the device as a complete unit rather than a set of isolated components. And its tests are based on common, everyday tasks instead of abstract algorithms.

See how well your Android device performs, then compare it with the latest models. Better benchmarking starts here.

  • Measure the performance of the whole device with the Work benchmark.
  • Tests are based on everyday activities, not abstract algorithms.
  • Tests use real applications and native APIs whenever possible.
  • See every test in action, instead of watching progress bars.
  • Test storage performance with the dedicated Storage benchmark.

Work 3.0

Benchmark performance and battery life with tests based on everyday activities

PCMark for Android Work 2.0 benchmark test - coming soon

Web Browsing 3.0

This test measures device performance when rendering a web page, searching for content, and adding items using the native Android WebView.

Video Editing 3.0

Video Editing 3.0 stresses video playing, editing, and saving performance. The test uses OpenGL ES 2.0, the native Android MediaCodec API, and Exoplayer.

Writing 3.0

The Writing 3.0 test measures the time to open, edit, and save a document using the native Android EditText view and the PdfDocument API.

Photo Editing 3.0

Photo Editing 3.0 measures the time to open, edit and save a set of images. Photo Editing 2.0 uses the latest version of the Android renderscript API.

Data Manipulation 3.0

This test measures the time taken to parse data from a variety of file formats. It then measures the frame rate while interacting with dynamic charts.

Please note, Work 3.0 scores are not comparable with results from the older Work 2.0 or Work 1.0 tests.

Work 3.0 adds support for 64-bit architectures. 64-bit processors deliver faster, richer experiences and other performance improvements. As a result, Work 3.0 benchmark scores are not comparable with results from the Work 2.0 or Work 1.0 benchmarks, both of which are 32-bit tests.

Storage 2.0

Test the storage performance of your smartphone and tablet

PCMark for Android Storage benchmark test

Storage performance

One of the most overlooked measures of smartphone performance is the speed of the storage. No matter the processor, when the storage is too slow you get a laggy, stuttering experience. The PCMark for Android Storage benchmark measures storage performance in three key areas.

Internal Storage

Internal Storage is where your apps save private data such as settings, user data, and other sensitive app files. The Android default cache directory is also in the internal storage. The internal storage performance of your device determines the startup time and smooth running of your apps.

External Storage

External Storage is used to save public data such as documents, photos, videos, and non-sensitive app files. Depending on the device, external storage can be removable or built-in. External Storage performance most commonly impacts your experience when loading and viewing media files.

Database

The Database test measures performance when reading, updating, inserting and deleting database records using SQLite, the default relational database management system in Android. Following default Android behavior, the test database is saved in the device's internal storage.

Hardware monitoring

See what's happening inside your device

PCMark for Android hardware monitoring chart shows how CPU clock speed, temperature and battery charge level changed while the benchmark was running

Hardware monitoring charts show you how the CPU clock speed, temperature and battery charge level changed during the benchmark run.

Use these charts to see how CPU scaling and thermal management affect your device's performance and battery life.

Battery life testing

Measure battery life for everyday use

PCMark for Android hardware monitoring chart shows how CPU clock speed, temparature and battery charge level changed while the benchmark was running

Measuring performance and battery life together provides a better overall assessment of the device than benchmarking performance alone.

The test produces a battery life result, an overall Work performance score, and a chart showing the score from each individual pass of the benchmark.

Compare devices

The most popular devices ranked by performance

The best smartphones and tablets list in PCMark for Android helps you compare the performance and popularity of the latest devices

The Best Devices list is the ideal way to compare the performance, popularity and battery life of the latest smartphones and tablets.

Tap any device to see a side-by-side comparison with your own device, or search by model, brand, CPU, GPU, SoC, or Android OS version.

PCMark for Android - a better benchmark for smartphones and tablets

For home users

PCMark for Android

PCMark for Android is 100% free. No ads. No in-app purchases. No restrictions. Download now and start benchmarking your smartphone and tablet.

Free download

Get PCMark for Android benchmark app from Google Play Download PCMark for Android benchmark apk

For business, government, and commercial users

PCMark for Android Professional Edition

With PCMark for Android Professional Edition you can automate your benchmarking using adb (Android Debug Bridge). A Single-Seat License allows you to install PCMark for Android on one device at a time. To test more than one device simultaneously, you will need a Site License.

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Minimum system requirements

OS: Android 5.0
Processor Dual core processor
Memory 1 GB
Graphics OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible
Display 480 x 800 minimum resolution
Storage 23 MB app, 325 MB app + tests

You can uninstall tests to free up storage space while leaving the app available to browse your scores and the Best Devices list.

Support

Latest version 3.0.4061 | June 23, 2021

Languages

  • English
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Russian

Unsupported tests

Scores from Work 3.0 and Storage 2.0 are not comparable with results from previous versions.

Support for the Work 2.0, Work 1.0, Storage 1.0 and Computer Vision benchmarks ended in May 2021 with the release of PCMark for Android v3.0.4054.

While these tests are no longer supported in the public app, you can download the APK below if you need to compare the scores from a new device with results from older devices.

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