{
  "id": 16604187,
  "title": "I tested Brave, Vivaldi, and Firefox; Brave won and replaced Chrome on my phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/i-tested-brave-vivaldi-and-firefox-brave-won-and-replaced-chrome-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T12:45:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tested-brave-vivaldi-firefox-won-browser-replaced-chrome-on-my-phone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After testing Brave, Vivaldi, and Firefox, it became evident that Brave emerged as the clear winner and ultimately replaced Chrome on my phone. Although the test was close among all three browsers, they each differed notably in terms of privacy and customization. Speed was a crucial factor for many users, especially on Android devices with less powerful hardware. In my tests, all three browsers felt snappy and loaded websites quickly, with no significant differences in loading times.\n\nBrave was found to be the most stable and consistently fast browser. It was lightweight because it omitted extras, unlike Vivaldi, which had more integrated tools designed for customization. Brave and Vivaldi both enabled blockers by default, resulting in fast page loading when switching between tabs. Brave, however, goes a step further by blocking most ads and trackers at the start, whereas Vivaldi requires manual installation of extensions to enable similar features. Consequently, Brave took the top spot in this category.\n\nBattery use was another important consideration. Brave and Vivaldi both consumed very little power, even when running in the background. Firefox, while offering good battery life, was slightly behind the other two. Firefox sent and received more data packets, which could be the reason for its reduced efficiency. Both Brave and Vivaldi tied in this category, each earning one point.\n\nDynamic scaling was essential for my daily reading and YouTube/Crunchyroll streaming habits. Both Brave and Vivaldi provided easy-to-access zoom controls, while Firefox's default scaling and legibility were more favorable. Firefox's layout also worked well in desktop mode, offering smooth pinch-to-zoom gestures and proper element accessibility. However, Firefox's zoom controls were hidden in the accessibility section, which could be inconvenient.\n\nIn terms of utilities, each browser provided essential features like tab management and a password manager. However, Firefox offered desktop-level extensions and expanded sync capabilities, giving it an edge over Brave and Vivaldi. For power users, Firefox also provided productivity extensions, such as uBlock Origin and Bitwarden, making it indispensable for a cohesive multi-device experience. Firefox also scored higher in offering background audio playback, which is crucial for users who need to play YouTube Music via the browser while keeping their phones locked. Vivaldi scored second, offering useful built-in tools like quick notes and calendar syncing. It also had a clean UI, allowing users to strip away customization tools for a minimalist experience. If comprehensive controls and deep modularity are desired, Vivaldi would be the preferred choice.",
  "summary": "Brave is the only browser worth keeping",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I wrote my own Chrome extensions after my trusted tools were sold to new owners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/i-wrote-my-own-chrome-extensions-after-my-trusted-tools-were-sold-to",
        "published": "2026-10-25T20:00:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}