The recent update to the “Android Bench,” Google’s benchmark for evaluating AI models in Android app development, has stirred interest in the tech community. OpenAI’s latest offerings have made a significant impact, now sharing the top ranking with Gemini.
Initially launched in March, the “Android Bench” serves as a comprehensive resource for developers seeking to identify the most effective AI models for coding Android applications. Google’s evaluation criteria encompass a variety of essential components, including compatibility with Jetpack Compose for user interface design, the utilization of Coroutines and Flows for asynchronous programming, and integration with Room for data persistence and Hilt for dependency injection.
In this latest update, Google has introduced two new models: OpenAI’s GPT 5.4 and GPT 5.3 Codex, both of which have swiftly ascended to the upper echelons of the rankings.
Best AI for Android app development, according to Google (4/9/26)
- New: GPT 5.4: 72.4%
- Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview: 72.4%
- New: GPT 5.3-Codex: 67.7%
- Claude Opus 4.6: 66.6%
- GPT-5.2 Codex: 62.5%
- Claude Opus 4.5: 61.9%
- Gemini 3 Pro Preview: 60.4%
- Claude Sonnet 4.6: 58.4%
- Claude Sonnet 4.5: 54.2%
- Gemini 3 Flash Preview: 42%
- Gemini 2.5 Flash: 16.1%
Notably, the remainder of the rankings has remained unchanged since the initial assessment conducted in late February. The latest models from OpenAI were evaluated in mid-March, leading up to the recent results announcement.
It is important to approach these findings with a discerning eye. As with any benchmarking exercise, the outcomes may not universally reflect real-world performance. Various factors—such as specific workflows and individual project requirements—can influence the effectiveness of one model over another.
Google’s intention behind releasing these rankings is to empower developers, enhancing productivity and ultimately fostering the creation of superior applications within the Android ecosystem.
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