The best antivirus software for Android

In November 2020 we evaluated 17 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection and usability, including performance and false positives. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Android: November 2020

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.2		100	100	100›
Avast Mobile Security 6.34		100	100	100›
AVG AntiVirus Free 6.34		100	100	100›
Avira Antivirus Security 7.1		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3		100	100	100›
F-Secure SAFE 17.8		91.7	100	83.3›
G Data Mobile Security 27.0		100	100	100›
Google Play Protect 22.7		0	100	0›
Ikarus mobile.security 2.0		91.7	100	66.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 11.56		100	100	100›
McAfee Mobile Security 5.7		100	100	100›
NAVER Cloud LINE Antivirus 2.1		58.3	100	100›
Norton Norton 360 4.8		100	100	100›
NSHC Droid-X 3.1		83.3	100	100›
Protected.net Total AV 2.0		100	100	100›
securiON OnAV 1.0		91.7	100	100›
Trend Micro Mobile Security 12.1		100	100	100›