If you have a powerful chip (SD 8 Gen 2 or Tensor G2) and watch mostly local MP4/MKV files, VLC is free and works out of the box. However, if you rely on HW+ for battery saving on a mid-range Android 13 device (e.g., a Galaxy A54), MX Player Pro is still the only player that delivers 10+ hours of video playback.
: Modern versions (e.g., 1.93.x) are optimized for Android 13 and later, including performance improvements for 64-bit architecture. Mx Player Pro For Android 13
While the free version of MX Player now injects full-screen ads, subscription banners, and even “sponsored content” notifications, gives you: If you have a powerful chip (SD 8