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Top 7 Best Browsers for Windows Phone

Windows Phone ships with Internet Explorer or IE as the default web browser on it, and over a period of time, Microsoft has done a pretty good job with the features on IE, continuously improving it. But, there is still room for improvement as many features are missing on the widely used browser of all time.

This is where the third party web browsers come into the picture. There are lots of free and paid web browsers available in the Windows Phone store, and today we will be taking a look at the 7 such best browsers for Windows Phone that you can use as an alternative to Internet Explorer.

1. UC Browser

UC Browser is one of the most best browser for Windows Phone, and one very good thing about the team behind it is that they release quite a lot of regular updates for the browser. It comes with a lot of useful features such as speed dial, Wi-Fi downloading, option to save to SD card, Bluetooth file sharing and more; all this packaged in a good interface makes it even more attractive. You are also allowed to change the browser skin using the options available in the UC Theme Center, and these can also be used as lock screen wallpapers.

Key features:

  • Directly play videos on the web pages
  • Choose whether to automatically block the popup windows or not
  • Maintain privacy by being able to clear your search history as and when you want
  • Open and use Bookmarks, History, and more with optimized speed
  • Preloaded content no next page as per the keywords
  • Option to save an image directly from the web page using long press
  • Restore the web pages in case the browser crashes

Developer: UCWeb

App size & price: 2.34 MB - 10.18 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrfj3kn

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

2. Maxthon Browser

Maxthon browser is yet another very popular web browser available for the Windows platform. It takes complete advantage of offering a great out of the box experience, ease of use, high performance, and features, thus bringing you the best browsing experience on Windows Phone.

Key features:

  • Offers high speed browsing
  • Comes inbuilt with better security features
  • Allows extensive customization

Developer:Maxthon

App size & price: 7.06 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrfj17t

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

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3. Opera Mini Beta

Another well known browser and an old player in this field is Opera, which is available across multiple platforms. Free and secure, Opera Mini is customizable as per your browsing needs. It allows you to reduce web pages down to 10% of their normal size, which can come handy on many occasions. Plus, it also saves you the data consumption, giving you faster and cheaper internet that ways. Its inbuilt security and data privacy features also ensure that you are safer on the web.

Key features:

  • Uses less data by compressing the amount of data passed from websites
  • Allows for faster browsing at high speeds without compromising the way websites load on your phone
  • Offers easy navigation with its updated interface that is more native to Windows Phone
  • Gives you the option to share your favorite content across social media instantly
  • Comes with inbuilt security and data privacy options to keep you safe on the internet
  • Better privacy with the option to browse in private mode, which comes inbuilt as well; private tabs prevent your browsing history from being stored on your device
  • Multiple customization options for a better browsing experience; you can select from the designer background images and browse in style

Developer:Opera Software

App size & price: 5.03 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrdmtk6

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

4. Nokia Xpress

Nokia Xpress allows for the compression of web pages, and that can result in data savings of up to 85%. It also results in faster browsing making it an ideal choice for people who want a speedy browsing experience. On top of that, Nokia Xpress also has other host of features, including the option of the inbuilt magazine layout which gets all your favorite articles to you, together in one place. It also lets you save the pages you want to read later, even when offline.

Key features:

  • Allows compression of web pages for easy browsing
  • The option of magazine for accessing your favorite articles, all in one place
  • Lets you save pages and read them later when offline
  • Nokia Xpress servers even decrypt and optimize the secure websites (HTTPS) before transmitting them through encrypted connections

Developer:Microsoft Mobile

App size & price: 3.84 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrfhvgr

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

5. SurfCube 3D Browser

SurfCube's award winning 3D interface is fun to use, however, it isn't just about the looks, this browser is also feature packed. Options such as the portal reading mode; that allows you to set any page to open links in new or background tabs by default, and inbuilt full HTML5 compatibility make it awesome. You are also able to share the web links you like, on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media networks. Private browsing and the desktop mode comes as a part and parcel of the browser as well.

Key features:

  • Portal reading mode - set any page to open links in new or background tabs by default
  • HTML5 compatibility
  • Share links / pages via email, Twitter, Facebook, Windows Live, and LinkedIn etc
  • Supports orientation; landscape and portrait
  • Lets you lock the orientation
  • Option of Desktop mode
  • Inbuilt option of Search
  • Private mode for better privacy and safety
  • Bandwidth saver mode for sites that don't have a mobile mode
  • Lets you save Images to your phone directly
  • You can also pin sites to the Start menu

Developer:Kinabalu Innovation Limited

App size & price: 1.59 MB - 2.38 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrfj3x1

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

6. Surfy

Surfy is one web browser that has tabs just like the one on your desktop. It is knows for reducing the data usage down to as little as 20% in many cases. Surfy lets you enjoy full screen reading, browsing using the Private mode, save images, open / download files and videos, and even listen to the open pages while Surfy reads them to you. Surfy also supports voice search.

Key features:

  • Tabs similar to the desktop
  • Reduce data usage, as low as 20%
  • Allows protecting your browsing history from anyone and everyone by locking Surfy with a pass code
  • Option to Refresh by shaking the device
  • Voice Search (WP 8.1)
  • Save and share the downloaded files (WP 8.1)
  • Lets you export the downloaded files to your SD Card
  • Allows you to export any file to the Media Library
  • You can also download YouTube videos
  • Inbuilt Private Browsing mode
  • Panoramic hub that can be customized with themes and background images
  • Lets you use NFC to share links

Developer:Outcoder

App size & price: 8.31 MB - 9.2 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/app/9wzdncrfhvrf

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

7. Aerize Explorer

The last one in this list, Aerize Explorer comes with an inbuilt, advanced file browser interface that helps you in managing your files, folders, and storage cards with increased speed and ease. Aerize Explorer also uses an advanced and intuitive Cut, Copy, and Paste interface that is simple and thus makes it play the role of a powerful file manager as well. Move a file or folder is as easy as simply cutting it, and pasting it on to the destination folder.

Key features:

  • Allows you to use Passcode Lock for safer browsing
  • Comes with the option of customizable backgrounds
  • Gives you the option configuring sizes and layouts
  • Inbuilt Icon themes for better user experience

Developer: Aerize

App size & price: 1.3 MB - 6.02 MB and Free

Web URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/aerize-explorer/9wzdncrfhzgn

Top 7 best browsers for Windows Phone

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