# GSMArena

> The official app of GSMArena.com - mobile phones news, reviews and specs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gsmarena.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gsmarena.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gsmarena.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GSMArena.com
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 1,658,714
- **Rating:** 4.34 / 5 (10,190 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2019-07-01
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsmarena.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.gsmarena.com/](https://www.gsmarena.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://m.gsmarena.com/privacy-policy.php3](https://m.gsmarena.com/privacy-policy.php3)

## Description

The GSMArena Official App is your comprehensive source for the latest mobile phone news, rumors, and detailed reviews. Featuring an extensive database of phone specifications, the app provides in-depth ratings on display, performance, and battery life, alongside rich photo galleries of top devices. Stay updated with real-time push notifications on new content and participate in the vibrant community by commenting on stories and devices.

Designed to deliver a seamless experience, the app includes features such as Dark Mode and Data Saver Mode for optimal viewing and usability. Whether you're comparing phones head-to-head or catching up on tech videos, the GSMArena app ensures you have the most accurate and up-to-date mobile technology information at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #50,716 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.gsmarena.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise GSMArena for detailed, thorough phone reviews and a clean, ad-free mobile UI. However, many report stability issues after updates (loading failures, compatibility errors) that prevent use. Feature gaps in the phone finder and missing comparator tools also appear as common complaints, along with concerns about storage usage. Overall content quality is strong, but app stability and feature completeness need improvement.

### Pros

- Very detailed and objective phone reviews and specs.
- Easy to navigate with a clean, desktop-like mobile UI.
- High-quality content with wide coverage of devices.
- Ad-free experience and a practical, uncluttered UI.
- Overall great content that users recommend.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to load or cannot be opened after updates.
- Update/compatibility prompts and incompatible version errors prevent usage even when updated.
- Phone finder tools have limited functionality or poor UI.
- Some essential tools (comparator, photo comparison) are missing or inaccessible.
- High storage usage reported by users.

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