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Sign in to your Android Police account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recapWe all know Google Chrome. It’s the default, reliable workhorse of the mobile web. However, in today’s AI era, Chrome on Android feels bloated and lacking in true power-user features.
A new contender has just landed on Android: the Comet browser.
After trying it out for a few days, I can surely say it has taken everything great about Chrome and injected it with a serious dose of steroids.
Recently launched and available on the Play Store, Comet isn’t just a speedy alternative; it’s a complete shift in how you browse the web.
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Posts 20 By Rajesh Pandey Aug 10, 2025A beautiful and functional UI
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When I first downloaded and opened Comet, before I even dove into the impressive AI features (more on that in a minute), the UI immediately struck me.
I have spent years staring at Chrome’s interface. It works fine, sure, but it feels cluttered with the news feed. Besides, the address bar at the top is quite inconvenient.
Comet, by contrast, is a breath of fresh air. It maintains the familiarity of a Chromium browser, meaning I wasn’t lost for a second, but everything feels cleaner, lighter, and more intentional.
The entire UI seems optimized for focus. Comet tucked away the unnecessary clutter and streamlined the navigation, making the content (and access to the AI) the absolute priority.
My favorite part is how seamlessly the AI tools are integrated. They don’t seem like extras; they are a fundamental part of the layout.
It’s a truly modern, minimalist approach to a power-user browser. Comet proves that you don’t need a heavy, complicated design to house AI features.
Covers the basics of a mobile browser
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A browser can’t be a ‘Chrome killer’ if it doesn’t handle the fundamentals well. The great thing about Comet is that it understands the basics are non-negotiable. It just delivers them with a superior touch.
Before I go over the futuristic AI summaries and agentic browsing, let’s be real: a browser needs to get the basics right. I was relieved to find that Comet doesn’t compromise on the standard features we rely on every single day.
There is a built-in ad blocker, which is a must-have for a mobile screen where the screen space is precious.
I don’t need to deal with any extensions. It makes pages load faster, and crucially, clears away the visual clutter so that I can focus on the content.
As someone who browses the web late into the night, the immediate availability of a clean dark mode was a huge win. It’s not just a half-baked theme; the dark mode rendering on websites is excellent and makes the transition seamless and easy on the eyes.
Unlike Chrome, where the homepage can feel like a busy Google portal, Comet’s main page feels custom-built for productivity. I can pin my top sites for quick access and even leverage the power of widgets right on the homepage.
I would love to see more widgets in future updates. This allows me to start a complex AI task or jump straight into a specific research flow without having to open a single tab first.
Since Comet uses the Chromium rendering engine, every site works perfectly, and pages snap open instantly.
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Posts 24 By Parth Shah Oct 13, 2025Packed with AI add-ons
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Comet isn’t just a container for web pages; it’s a co-pilot powered by Perplexity. It changes how I approach my mobile tasks.
I’m tired of manually clicking through complex websites. Comet handles that for me. I can give it a high-level command like ‘find three highly-rated, budget-friendly noise-canceling headphones and compare their battery life in a table.’
The browser actively performs the steps in the background and shows me exactly what it’s doing with a transparent action log. It’s like having a dedicated research assistant handling heavy parts of the web.
I can even open a web page and ask the built-in AI to summarize the content in simple language. It works well with YouTube videos as well.
When you have multiple tabs open in Comet, you can even ask it to summarize information from all the tabs. There is also the voice mode, where I can just speak the query on the go and receive answers in no time.
Whether I need a quick overview of a dense news report or an explanation of a complex paragraph, the on-page assistant is one tap away. Comet doesn’t just show me the web; it helps me understand and act on the web.
Being a new browser on the market, Comet misses out on essentials like home screen widgets, cross-device sync, and more. I hope the company addresses these shortcomings in future updates.
Faster, stronger, and smarter
Overall, Comet takes the familiar speed and reliability we expect from a Chromium base, but elevates it dramatically with AI assistance.
If your mobile workflow involves complex research, quick summarizing, or simply demanding more from your browser than endless scrolling, Comet can be a neat upgrade. It’s the future of web navigation in your pocket.
If Comet isn’t your cup of tea, you can try out Brave, which is another robust browser on the Play Store.
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