android x86 - What is the difference between Remix OS and Phoenix OS?

Both Remix OS and Phoenix OS are free Chinese Android desktop distributions for x86_64 PC-s based on Android-x86. But how do they differ, excluding different themes?

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According to Phoenix Studio forum (translation) and other sources:

• both are based on Android 5.1 Lollipop,


• both support Legacy BIOS and UEFI boot methods, but sometimes Phoenix OS Legacy mode does not boot, unlike UEFI,



• Remix OS lacks adjustable windows and some of them can only be maximized or minimized,


• Remix OS requires USB 3.0, Phoenix OS only USB 2.0,


• Phoenix OS boots faster,


• Phoenix OS fluency and functionality are better than the Remix OS,


• Phoenix OS 1.0 is 370MB, Remix OS 2.0 is 689 MB, both zipped.

Remix OS 2.0 Launcher:

Phoenix OS 1.0 Launcher:

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Video comparison: http://youtu.be/E6BNcXRyOr4