Google has steadily improved Android and its built-in apps over the years, but some of those apps can also consume significant storage, memory, and background resources.
According to Android Police, one of the biggest examples is Google Chrome, which comes preinstalled on many Android phones and often becomes the default browser for users who never switch.
Chrome Can Use a Lot of Resources
Android Police notes that Chrome has gained more features over time, but that also means it can consume more storage and system resources.
The browser performs background activity for features such as analytics, syncing, and other services, while websites themselves can also become heavier because of ads, trackers, and scripts.
On older or lower-end phones, that extra load can contribute to slower performance or occasional stuttering.
Chrome can also grow to consume 1GB or more of storage, depending on cached files, browsing data, and how heavily it is used.
Full Extension Support Lacking
Another limitation highlighted by Android Police is that Chrome on Android does not support traditional browser extensions in the same way as desktop Chrome.
That means users cannot simply install many popular ad-blocking extensions directly into the mobile browser.
Heavy advertising and tracking scripts can make some websites slower and increase data and battery usage.
Alternative Browsers
Android Police points to Firefox Focus as one alternative for users who want a more lightweight and privacy-focused browser.
It blocks many trackers by default and keeps browsing sessions isolated.
However, it is not designed for people who want persistent tabs, login sessions, and browsing history, since it can clear those when sessions end.
Samsung Internet is another alternative mentioned in the report.
It supports content-blocking add-ons and provides more control over ads and trackers.
It can also be relatively efficient, particularly on Samsung devices.
Switching Browsers Can Free Storage
In the test on a Pixel 9 Pro XL, switching away from Chrome reportedly freed around 300MB to 500MB compared with using Chrome.
The exact amount will vary depending on how much cached data Chrome has accumulated.
Removing or disabling Chrome will not transform every Android phone, but Android Police’s findings suggest that switching to a lighter browser can help users reclaim storage and potentially improve responsiveness.
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