It was the first Android player to support multi-core decoding, offering up to 70% better performance on dual-core or quad-core devices compared to single-core methods.

12 Feb 2020 — Download MX Player Pro 1.20. 7 APK * Version: 1.20.7 (1310001186) Languages: 81. Package: com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro. * 20.31 MB ( MX Player Pro 1.93.3 (arm64-v8a + arm-v7a) (Android 5.0+)

On Android 4.4.2, the app requires approximately 20MB of internal storage for initial installation, though it can be moved to an SD card later. It also requires storage access to scan for media and location permissions if using the "MX Share" feature.

Newer video players rely on updated codecs. MX Player Pro uses a unique system of custom codecs that work flawlessly with the aging GPU drivers on KitKat devices (such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M7, or Nexus 4).

The HW+ decoder was a game-changer for older devices. Unlike SW (software) decoding which drains the CPU, HW+ uses the device’s video processing unit. On Android 4.4.2, HW+ allows playback of 720p and even some 1080p files without stuttering or overheating.

For Android 4.4.2, MX Player Pro is the undisputed king of speed, codec support, and UI simplicity.