AV-TEST The best antivirus software for Android (Test September & October 2020)

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

In September 2020 we evaluated 15 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.

Test antivirus software for Android - March 2025

The current tests of antivirus software for Android from March 2025 of AV-TEST, the leading international and independent service provider for antivirus software and malware.

www.av-test.org

In September 2020 we continuously evaluated 4 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. 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.

Test antivirus software for Android - November 2022

The current tests of antivirus software for Android from November 2022 of AV-TEST, the leading international and independent service provider for antivirus software and malware.

www.av-test.org

For the full results it's easier to download the Excel files from the Press Area:

Test Results

Comparison tests of antivirus software for Windows and reviews of anti-malware Apps for Android

www.av-test.org

Only five products had 100% detection for the two protection categories (o-day and widespread malware):

Bitdefender Mobile Security
G Data Mobile Security
NortonLifeLock Norton 360
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete

Edited my post to include the business test and full 100% score conclusion.

 

[LDogg]

I see Sophos Intercept X isn't on the list, how strange...

~LDogg

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I see Sophos Intercept X isn't on the list, how strange...

~LDogg

They are on the business users test:

Test antivirus software for Android - November 2022

The current tests of antivirus software for Android from November 2022 of AV-TEST, the leading international and independent service provider for antivirus software and malware.

www.av-test.org

Thanks, for mentioning that, it's now included in the first post

 

[Minimalist]

Only four products received the full 18 points:

What about ESET, McAfee and Kaspersky?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Here are screenshots from the Excel files in the Press Area:

Home user:


Business user:


EDIT: hereby uploaded the correct files from September 2020

 

[Jan Willy]

What about ESET, McAfee and Kaspersky?

See Test antivirus software for Android - September 2020

 

[LDogg]

They are on the business users test:

Test antivirus software for Android - November 2022

The current tests of antivirus software for Android from November 2022 of AV-TEST, the leading international and independent service provider for antivirus software and malware.

www.av-test.org

All three there got 18 points:

There free version is on the business users test? D:

~LDogg

 

[Minimalist]

See Test antivirus software for Android - September 2020

Yes I did check it out. I just don't know why they are not listed as those that achieved 18 points also. Maybe I'm missing something.

 

[Minimalist]

Here are screenshots from the Excel files in the Press Area:

Home user:
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Business user:
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Yes but those are screenshots from January and March 2020?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

There free version is on the business users test? D:

~LDogg

Yes, officially it's part of Intercept X Endpoint:

Sophos Endpoint powered by Intercept X

Sophos Endpoint protection delivers advanced defense against attacks, before they impact your systems.

www.sophos.com

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Yes but those are screenshots from January and March 2020?

Maybe I did something wrong when downloading those files, too bad you can't upload those files, I will take a look at it later today

 

[Minimalist]

Yes, They are not sorted chronologically descending. I see this for September 2020

Which is in line with this table

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Yes, They are not sorted chronologically descending. I see this for September 2020

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Which is in line with this table

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Correct, thanks. I edited my first post.
I was too hastily, before starting work this morning.
I didn't want to mention de points, but the fact that only four protected 100% against 0-day (latest) and already known (widespread) malware.
You can have eighteen points, but not completely block all malware used in this test

 

[SeriousHoax]

Google Play Protect be like

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Google Play Protect be like

Nothing wrong with that!