Google Chrome for Android takes performance to new levels with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and other improvements
Google has significantly improved the performance of the Chrome browser on Android devices. Improvements include optimised build processes, improvements to the JavaScript V8 engine and Blink rendering engine, and a partnership with Qualcomm. As a result, Chrome now loads faster, offers smoother scrolling and faster app responsiveness.
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Since the release of Chrome M112 last year, the browser's performance scores on the Speedometer 2.1 benchmark on Android devices have increased significantly. Results have more than doubled on many devices, with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform setting new performance records.
Comparison of web page loading speeds on Chrome version M112 and Chrome version M129. Source: Google
Google also introduced a "high-performance build" for higher-end devices that includes modern optimisations and focuses on the ARM64 architecture. This allows for more efficient ARM instruction set features and larger 64-bit operations, making Chrome more efficient and faster on premium devices.
Google Chrome is currently the most popular mobile browser in the world with a market share of almost 70%.
Source: androidpolice
