| Feature | MX Player Pro | VLC for Android | Nova Video Player | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (v1.72+) | Yes | Yes | | Hardware Acceleration | Excellent (Multi-core) | Good (Single-core heavy) | Average | | Gesture Controls | Excellent (Swipe volume/brightness) | Poor (Limited gestures) | Good | | Library Metadata | Basic (Folder view) | Basic (Folder view) | Excellent (Automatic posters) | | Price | Paid (One-time) | Free (Open source) | Free (Open source) |
: As the first Android player to support multi-core decoding, it offers up to 70% better performance on dual-core devices compared to single-core ones. Android 13 Specific Permissions : Due to security policy changes, the app requires "All Files Access" to discover media and subtitles effectively on Android 13. Advanced Gestures Mx Player Pro For Android 13