As the hardware of smartphones gets better year after year, the line between the smartphone and computer is starting to fade out a bit. Of course, mobile processors cannot compete with high-end computers, but they are capable enough to compete with low- to medium-end computers. These factors have given a boost to the development of Windows emulators for Android. Windows emulators let the user run desktop games and software on their smartphone, especially for Android.
If you are looking for productivity work or just for gaming, these emulators have everything for you. Today, we’ll dive into the list of the top 3 best Windows emulators for Android. We have picked these emulators, especially for you, as they are the best on the market right now. In the end, you’ll be able to pick the one that you like the most.
Table of Contents
1. Winlator
Winlator, a Windows emulator, was released last year in October, and since then they have continuously introduced the latest versions. Currently, Winlator 7.1, the latest version released recently, includes some changes and improvements. Now, before heading forward, you should know the minimum requirements you need to meet to get proper experience.
- Android Version: Android 10 or above
- RAM: 4GB RAM
- Processor: Snapdragon 450 (at Least)
It is compatible with Snapdragon processors but not that compatible with MediaTek processors. Now let’s talk about its performance. In the Snapdragon 778G at its lowest setting, you can expect somewhere around 11 FPS.
2. Horizon Emulator
It is hands-down one of the best Windows emulators for Android. I am saying it’s because on high-end devices, it can give you amazing gaming performance. To set up the Horizon emulator on your device, you can read the guide available on their official GitHub page. But before installing and setting it up, you’ll need to know the minimum requirements to run it on your device.
- Android Version: Android 9 or above
- CPU & GPU: Adreno 610 (Snapdragon 680)
As always, it’s compatible with Snapdragon processors, but not with MediaTek processors. Proceeding further, let’s talk about its performance. Why is that? That’s because it’s a freaking beast; on high-end mobile devices, it can run GTA V at 35–50 FPS constantly. In other games at the lowest setting, you can expect 30 FPS or above, but you should have a high-end smartphone with a powerful chipset.
3. Mobox
Just like the other two Mobox has the capability to run Windows on Android. It’s not really the best Windows emulator, but it’s also not the worst, as it could potentially give you better performance than Winlator. Let’s see some requirements you need to run Mobox on your device.
- Processor: Snapdragon 680 or above
- RAM: 6GB RAM or more
- Android Version: Android 10 or above
On high-end devices, you can expect 20–30 FPS in GTA V, which is quite decent. And on low-end games, you can expect even better performance. Unlike others, its setup process is quite different, and you can find setup tutorials on YouTube. So, make sure to check it out.
Conclusion
Earlier, we needed cloud gaming apps to emulate PC games on Android, but now the time has changed. It is now possible to run those games not on the cloud but on your device itself. All you need is a good device with a good chipset and sufficient RAM and memory. Using these emulators, you can transform your device into a powerful gaming setup with ease.