We Face All Mods of Customization. Which One is the Best?

The differences between mobiles are not only found abroad, we must also look at their software. Manufacturers supported by Android as an operating system, include a customization mod that changes aesthetics, operation and practically everything we see and use. The mods of personalization are increasingly important and complete, becoming a very relevant section when buying a mobile.

Each manufacturer chooses the options they want to keep from the Android Stock version, adapts them and makes changes based on Android AOSP. Personalization is one of the most important elements in Android and manufacturers are the first ones aware of it, for that reason they give an image wash to the software of the devices to make them their own and stand out in some aspects that others overlook. In this comparison we want to analyze each of the personalization mods that exist, making it easier for you to know what each one is best for.

MIUI, the most popular mod

The first mod of customization is MIUI, which is currently in version 11 and is available in countless devices from Xiaomi, Redmi and we cannot forget POCO . Little by little it has become one of the most popular mods and earning credentials to be a benchmark against the competition. In aesthetics the MIUI mod offers us a very well developed system, with a clear relationship between all its elements, which are not few.

At first it did not have an application drawer, although later it has begun to implement this option for users. The icons, wallpapers and other aspects of the customization that comes by default bet on a custom line that convinces everyone, although we can install themes in MIUI to adapt it even more to our liking. The animations are a very careful aspect, to make the experience flow smoothly for us.

Own apps and added settings

Among its options we find several tricks and options that we do not find in other mobiles, these mostly come from applications added to the personalization mod. Each and every one of the applications in the system follows a continuous line of design , so that we do not have the feeling of having drastically changed, so much so that they have been one of the fastest to implement dark mode throughout the system.

The best and worst of MIUI

Undoubtedly the best that we find in MIUI are its multitude of added options, giving their smartphones a differentiating point that very few can face. In addition to the optimization of the system, with a performance without problems and that also manages to optimize the battery to last much longer.

We also find negative points, for example when linking our My account where sometimes errors or poorly translated pages give a feeling of being little care.

EMUI, the rival to beat

The mod that we find in the mobiles of Huawei and EMUI is one of the ones that is giving the most to talk about being exempt from Google services. It totally leaves Android aside to depend on itself with its own services where despite that detail, the rest remains the same for users in the software. Aesthetically it is a very attractive mod of personalization and that has certain similarities with MIUI as they are both from distant China.

Among the aesthetic options we have an application drawer, a very careful system to keep relationship between the entire system and where through the themes we can also modify icons, wallpapers and their appearance in general. As standard the system is one of the most complete, making the EMUI very intuitive and customizable.

Applications and beyond

This mod of personalization also adds several options added to the system, with a series of adjustments that allow us to squeeze more our mobile . It has outstanding performance, flawless, all the applications we need and an optimization at the height of the best. He continues to receive additives that keep him from missing a beat.

The best and worst of EMUI

The points in favor of EMUI stand out for their aesthetics, being visually very pleasant , easy to use and highly consistent. The added options are also the trigger for many to decide on mobile with EMUI.

Among it but we find the lack of standard Google services in all the models that are presented and the Asian style in some aspects.

Android Stock, the base version

Without added options and without any manufacturer in between, we wanted to add to the comparison of the customization mods with Android Stock as it is a differentiating point that may be relevant to users. This option can be found in the phones of Motorola, Nokia and of course the Google Pixels , in addition to the phones with Android One that do not really undergo outstanding aesthetic or functional changes.

For lovers of the simplest and without too many complications, Android in its Stock version is everything they need. A system that keeps full relation between the applications, unless the manufacturer modifies them and that is accompanied by the Android version . Personalization is not its strong point, although every time it tries to offer something more to users.

Applications and their settings

Applications are all those that we can install on other mobiles, such as a calculator or Google Photos. Among its options there are not too many extras added except in the Google Pixels that through the software show a great difference with other models, although we will not miss anything remarkable.

The best and worst of Android Stock

The most remarkable thing about using Android Stock is the speed with which manufacturers will be able to offer us the latest version of the operating system and its patches. Also the cleaning of the system , which keeps a total harmony that is very difficult to find in other models.

However, there are also negative aspects, where we miss more customization options and a system that gives us more options.

One UI, taking care of the details

It is the turn of the personalization mod of Samsung, one of the most prominent manufacturers that offers us a different aesthetic on their mobile phones with some inspirations on Android . In general, the One UI experience is perfect, maintaining a clear relationship between the elements and the animations. The icons are possibly the most attractive we can find, without complications and maintaining a style characterized by Samsung.

It still has a lot to polish, being one of the newcomers, but it already has everything we need without too many options that can screw up our user experience. Everything is easy to understand and therefore will be suitable for experienced users and those who are not. Its customization options as in Android Stock are minimal, although at least if we have a full dark mode.

Added apps and settings

There are not too many advanced options that we can highlight, but we do have access to the essential applications that every mobile needs, such as contacts, calculator or gallery. Among all the apps, they have a clear relationship that pleases the eye and when using them, but without options that give us another point in our experience.

The best and worst of One UI

Above all, this mod is easy to understand and simple to use, perfect for many users. Its aesthetics is very careful from start to finish and that makes it stand out among other mods of customization.

The worst would be the few options as an added point or the optimization of the system that fails to extend the battery to be decisive.

Realme UI, first steps of many

The recently released mod of personalization of realme mobiles for now offers us a clean system and without too many additions. However, it is based on ColorOS, the OPPO cap that we will meet later and from the tutorial has taken some inspiration. We can define it aesthetically as simple and with something colorful that we see in the icons and menus, its animations give a feeling of being somewhat basic but at least well ordered.

Applications and extra options

This customization mod has all those basic apps that we are going to need and it is already starting to leave us the first details about all the options added through the software that it will offer us. The sidebar is one of those elements that we have to adapt and can give us a lot of play. We also find a well adapted dark mode and its options, although they are not many if they are well complemented.

The best and worst of realme UI

The best is the distribution that realme does, putting everything we need on a tray, identifying it with colors and therefore being very easy to find. The bar is very high, but the added options begin to bear fruit of what can really be UI.

To improve in future updates we find its optimization and animations that still need to see a facelift.

ColorOS, a mature coat

OPPO mobile personalization options have not been on the European market for a long time, although it does have a long history in Asia that has made it one of the most careful software options. Its design shows a combination of what Asian and European tastes are, leaving almost everyone satisfied. It is a well-optimized and mature system, where the icons and animations follow a pattern that does not fail.

Added options and applications

Among its added options we find themes, that great strength of epronsalciion that we did not find in other models and that allows us to change the appearance completely. The customization is well served and in added options it has several interesting extras that manage to place ColorOS among the best, for example the total dark mode that affects other apps on the system. Its performance does not have a highlight, but it is not due to the applications where we find a great variety that is quickly recognized by the system.

The best and worst of ColorOS

Aesthetics is by far what we liked the most, making it unique and inimitable. Everything is well prepared and arranged so that users can enjoy it.

However, the optimization of the system still needs improvements to extend the screen hours or some other option that makes ColorOS recognizable.

OxygenOS, speed above all

On OnePlus phones, the personalization mod is OxygenOS, one of the mods that provides the most speed to the user experience. With practically no additions, it is very faithful to Android Stock and that has earned it a position among the most praised. The icons and the system are customizable although only with color options and minimal changes.

Extra settings and apps

The few applications that we find in OxygenOS offer a performance according to the system, fast, simple and without too many options . Their extras are appreciated, but they are not a determining point when choosing them, if we find dark mode, very complete editing of multimedia content and some options such as duplicating apps that have certain limitations.

The best and worst of OxygenOS

We do not have to think too much to know that the best thing is the speed and optimization of the system that makes our phone work like a shot.

The worst part is that in Android Stock personalization, where we are limited.

Xperia UI, a light brush

The mod included by Sony‘s mobiles is named Xperia UI, a system that possibly costs us to differentiate it from Android Stock since they are increasingly similar and we find less additions. The manufacturer has focused on applications such as the camera to get the most out of it and leave aside the customization options that are very limited to what Android does.

Apps and add-ons

Without a doubt some applications are an important work for the personalization mod, where Xperia UI focus on the cameras. The added options are also in the camera system and beyond we did not find another aspect that we have not seen before in Android Stock.

The best and worst of Xperia UI

Can you imagine the best? Right, the camera app and a system that doesn’t add unnecessary content , making it a double-edged sword.

It is very limited to what Android does , even being late in some aspects that make it not always offer users what they want.

LG UX, a middle ground

We are facing the mod of LG mobiles, which without wanting to go too far into the added options, keep a great relationship with Android Stock. Despite this, just by using it we are aware that there is a mod of customization that has a lot to do. Its icons and aesthetics is basic , at times too much.

Added settings and own apps

With no relevant options among your options, this is one of the customization mods that stands out for being clean and the same is true for your applications, where there is no clear relationship between them. It is true that we will not miss anything, but it causes some confusion to use LG UX which could do with a complete facelift.