Android users often don't need to put much thought into choosing a web browser, as their phones usually ship with one or two already preinstalled. Still, browsing the web can be a completely different experience depending on the app you use. Samsung phones typically come with both Google Chrome and Samsung Internet Browser out of the box, so let's see if there's any reason you might want to stick with Samsung's offering.
Built for one-handed navigation
While the default homepage is usually set to Google, the interface does things a bit differently. Most of the primary controls are located at the bottom of the screen, with only the bookmark button, address bar, and refresh button kept at the top. This layout is incredibly helpful when using the phone with one hand, as you can reach the most important buttons much more easily.Handy features for daily browsing
The browser keeps the back and forward buttons in the bottom tray at all times, making it quick to flip through pages you've already visited. Tabs open easily and are displayed in a clean square grid. If you want to browse without leaving a trace in your history, you can fire up Secret Mode. There is also a highly effective dark mode (previously called Night mode) that looks great and darkens websites much better than many competing browsers.Ad blocking and quality of life tools
The app also provides a selection of different ad blockers you can download directly, along with a built-in QR scanner. Because scrolling down a massive webpage with your fingers can get tiring, Samsung Internet Browser includes a dedicated scroll bar handle that lets you fly through pages quickly. All the other standard features you'd expect are present too, including searching for text on a page, requesting desktop versions of sites, and adjusting text size.A strong alternative to the defaults
Samsung Internet Browser is much more than a piece of bloatware that just sits unused on your phone. It is a highly capable browser with specific features that others often overlook. However, it is worth noting that competitors like Google Chrome offer effortless cross-device synchronization across Windows, Mac, and Android, which is much harder to achieve here unless you are fully invested in the Samsung ecosystem.
