CPU-Z
CPU-Z is a free application that reports information about your Android device.
CPU-Z is a port of the popular PC program of the same name; the application displays detailed hardware information that other apps do not display.
CPU-Z is an example of the power of a free app market. It harnesses every metric possible to give the user a full depiction of the hardware in their device and how resources are being used. Most Android devices are multicore and have a good amount of other system resources. If your device is running slowly, it can be difficult to figure out why. CPU-Z will show you detailed usage statistics to help you narrow down where your device is bottlenecking.
Less experienced users may be overwhelmed by CPU-Z. It's fairly straightforward, but it doesn't explain many technical terms very well. It can retrieve hardware information, system information, and battery information. On some devices, it can get information about sensors, like accelerometers. This may be useless to some people, but it makes all the difference for developers and people trying to debug their phones.
This is a fantastic tool if you're expecting a technical product. Don't expect detailed explanations of every statistic. If you're trying to learn more about how your Android works, this is also a great option, if you're willing to spend time to learn. There have been concerns previously of how data is mined through this application, so be sure to read the ToS before installing the app.
Pros:
- Most detailed hardware info app
- Very useful for debugging
- Has extra bonuses, like a battery monitor
Cons:
- Allegations of improper data mining
- Lacks a few advanced options present in the PC version
- Can slow down device itself if left running
Version 1.41 (5/27/2021)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870.
- HiSilicon Kirin 810.
- MediaTek MT6779 (Helios P90/P95).