Top 5 Mobile Testing Challenges · QA Automation Accelerator

Top 5 Mobile Testing Challenges

Mobile testing isn't just "web testing on a smaller screen" , it's a completely different beast. Here's what you're really up against.

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100+ device combinations in the wild
OS fragmentation across Android versions
Performance that varies wildly between devices
Network conditions constantly changing

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1. Device Fragmentation

The problem: Can't test on every device
The solution: Focus on top devices only. Ask the PMs or the Analytics team about the most common devices used for your app

2. Network Conditions

The problem: WiFi vs 4G vs 3G behavior differs dramatically
The solution: Simulate network throttling in your tests. Use tools such Chrome DevTools, Charles Proxy or Fiddler

3. Touch Gestures

The problem: Swipe, pinch, long-press all behave differently
The solution: Use mobile-specific testing frameworks

4. App State Interruptions

The problem: Calls, notifications, background tasks that kill your app session
The solution: Test interruption scenarios explicitly. Focus on Phone Calls, Low Battery and Notifications

5. Performance on Low-End Devices

The problem: Works on iPhone, crashes on budget Android
The solution: Test on minimum spec devices from the top 5 most popular for your app

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💡 𝐓𝐢𝐩:

Don't aim for 100% device coverage. Aim for 80% user coverage with smart device selection.

Focus your testing budget on devices your actual users have, not every device that exists.

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