Good day!
With the increase in battery capacity and screen size of modern smartphones (tablets), it has become quite convenient to watch videos on them: TV shows, films, broadcasts, etc., especially somewhere on the road, during lunchtime at work, etc.
But I must note that the classic player in Android is far from perfect: it is not so rare that it slows down, does not support some of the video formats, it lacks some necessary functions. Therefore, video lovers sooner or later are faced with the search for a better video player ...
Actually, this article is just about that, I think it will help you make your choice.
Note: All links in this article are from the Google Play Market. If it doesn't work for you, I recommend using analogs: //ocomp.info/analogi-google-play-market.html
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The best video players [on Android]
MX Player
Link to Google Play: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=ru
MX Player - Watching the Need For Speed Trailer
A very powerful player for Android devices. Supports almost all video formats that you can find and download on the network (missing codecs can be downloaded in a separate order). By the way, MX Player was one of the first to support multi-core video decoding (which significantly increases the quality of the video stream and improves the performance of the device).
Features:
- support for all the most popular audio and video formats: AVI, MP4, MPEG, AC-3, MP3, AAC, etc .;
- as mentioned above, the player supports multi-core video decoding (ie if you have a device with a dual-core processor, then its capabilities will be used to the fullest);
- fast image scaling: just swipe your fingers across the screen. In addition, a panoramic view is available;
- support for subtitles (almost all formats). Among other things, it is possible to search and download subtitles for the movie you are watching;
- support for playing network broadcasts;
- user-friendly minimalist interface;
- disadvantage: pop-up banner on pauses.
In general, if we take it as a whole, then it is a very worthy player, rightfully occupying one of the leading positions in its segment. I recommend starting my acquaintance with video players on Android with it!
VLC
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc
VLC (Android) - playing a cartoon (screen from the developers)
VLC is a free open source video player (by the way, it works not only for Android, but also for Windows). The player is very versatile: it allows you to play not only video files from USB drives or device memory, but also Internet broadcasts.
I would like to note one more point: all codecs for media files are already included in the player (this is very convenient!).
Features:
- the player is free and does not contain ad inserts;
- support for many video / audio formats: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS, M2TS, etc .;
- most of the codecs are already included in the player, so there is no need to download something separately;
- VLC allows you to play almost any Internet broadcasts, broadcasts in the local network, DVD files, files from USB drives and from the phone's memory;
- supports subtitles, teletext;
- VLC has a media library that allows you to quickly find video and audio files in memory;
- quick adjustment of sound, brightness, search for the desired frame - just 1 movement of your hand!
- there are filters and presets of settings for point sound configuration;
- disadvantage: not all devices support hardware decoding (i.e. video may slow down).
Bsplayer
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.free
BSPlayer - trailer playback (screen from the developers)
BSPlayer is a very powerful and feature rich video player.It favorably differs from its competitors by its support for all modern processors (which it can use to its fullest!), The ability to play video in the background, saving battery power (compared to some other players, it can save up to 10-15% charge!).
It is rightfully considered one of the best video players for smartphones and tablets for Android.
Features:
- support for hardware video acceleration;
- battery saving option;
- support for all modern processors (2- and 4-core decoding is supported by most devices);
- the ability to play background video (in a small window);
- support for subtitles (both external and internal, formats: ssa / ass, srt, sub). There is an autosearch function and download subtitles for the video you are watching;
- you can play videos in shared folders on the network (for example, when you work via Wi-Fi with a computer, laptop);
- streaming video playback (webcasting);
- disadvantage: a small advertising banner in the free version of the program.
KMPlayer
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmplayer
KMPlayer - play cartoon
A very popular player for both Windows and Android. Allows you to watch almost any format and genre of video: movies, TV shows, network broadcasts (moreover, high-quality video is supported!).
Also note that the player is translated into 30 languages, including Russian. The application is quite optimized and works very fast even on relatively weak devices. In general, it is recommended to get acquainted!
Features:
- all popular video formats are supported: mkv, avi, mp4, mpg, etc .;
- the ability to watch video in a "floating" screen: for example, you can type text along the way or browse the pages in the browser;
- subtitle support (all formats!);
- the ability to slow down / speed up playback;
- with one move of your finger, you can: adjust the sound, screen brightness, skip uninteresting frames / moments;
- creating a list of favorite video / audio;
- support for network drives (Google Drive).
321 Media Player
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skovvart.mpcremote
321 Media PLayer - play a music video
321 Media Player is a very powerful player for video and audio files, with an impressive list of supported formats (over 150! One of the leaders in this regard - will play almost any media file that you can find on the Internet).
It is also worth noting separately its relatively low system requirements: the player works even on old smartphones and tablets, allowing you to watch HD video.
The only drawback is not very convenient work with audio files (by the way, is it for an audio player ?!).
Features:
- video formats support: amv, asf, avi, divx, drc, dv, f4v, flv, gvi, gxf, ismv, and many others;
- support for audio formats: mp3, mpc, mpga, oga, ogg, oma, opus, ra, ram, rmi, s3m, spx, etc .;
- support for high quality HD, Full HD and 4k video;
- relatively low system requirements (allow you to play HD video without brakes, even on relatively weak devices);
- the ability to search for video in the local network (if the device is connected to it);
- the ability to play the video by the URL link to it;
- the interface is made in a minimalist style: there is nothing superfluous.
ALLPlayer Video Player
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.openrnd.allplayer
ALLPLayer Video Player - a screenshot of the player window (screen from the developers)
ALLPlayer is a very popular Polish player (previously it was only available for Windows users, but now a version for Android has also been released). This video player allows you to watch movies, videos, cartoons in almost any format. Add to this the presence of hardware and software decoding.
In addition, ALLPlayer can find information about the watched movie, download subtitles for it. In general, an excellent player, as they say: "installed and forgot about the problems with watching video files ...".
Features:
- supports most video formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MKV, M2TS, MOV, etc .;
- support for hardware acceleration;
- support for most subtitle formats: DVD, DVB, SSA / ASS, MicroDVD (.sub / .txt), PowerDivX (.psb / .txt), SubViewer2.0 (.sub), etc .;
- there is a built-in subtitle downloader;
- a module for searching and displaying detailed information on the movie being watched;
- adjustment of brightness, sound level at the click of a finger;
- all necessary codecs are built into the program: i.e. you do not need to look for anything else manually ...
RockPlayer2
Google Play Link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rockplayer
RockPlayer2 - preview the trailer (screen from the developers)
RockPlayer is a fairly functional video player for most media files, supporting high-quality video: 720p, 1080p (or FullHD) and even 2K / 4K UltraHD formats. The player control is quite conveniently implemented: in just 1-2 clicks on the screen, you can change most of the necessary viewing settings.
Note: Android 2.3 or higher is required to work.
Features:
- support for all popular video and audio formats: mkv, avi, rmvb, flv, wmv, mov, mp4, ts, mpg, mp3, wma, aac, ape, flac, wav, aiff, etc.
- subtitle support;
- support for sharing media files among a variety of devices connected via Wi-Fi network;
- the ability to search for previews (pictures) for films, videos;
- the most convenient panel for monitoring video files;
- control of the player using "touch";
- the ability to view Internet broadcasts (protocols are supported: HTTP, HLS, RTSP, etc.);
- creation and work with playlists;
- support for TV broadcasts and much more.
Minus: no support for the Russian language (however, the developers promised to add it soon).
MoboPlayer
Google Play link: //play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clov4r.android.nil.noplug
Link to w3bsit3-dns.com: //w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=215925
MoboPlayer - main application window
A very convenient player for Android, which differs from its competitors in a rather fashionable and beautiful interface, accelerated work with the catalog of video files (even if it has grown a lot), support for HD (Full HD) formats.
By the way, a very convenient feature in MoboPlayer: playing the specified folder in its entirety (cool for TV shows - all episodes will go in a row, and you don't need to manually specify each of them).
Features:
- very beautiful interface;
- support for all popular video and audio formats;
- the set to the player includes codecs (i.e. you don't need to look for anything else);
- high quality video support: HD, Full HD, 4k;
- control of the video being played by clicking: changing the brightness, sound volume, stretching the image (changing the scale);
- the player remembers the moment at which the video playback was stopped (so that later you will start watching from this very frame);
- convenient work with directories: for example, you can easily create a playlist from any folder (i.e. the player will find all media files in the folder and start playing them sequentially);
- minus: lack of high-quality translation of the interface.
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That's all for now ...
Good luck!