They can only partially complement each other and cannot completely replace them. Virtual environments facilitate duplication and management, and real devices have differences in actual hardware and vendor systems.
Understand the essentials
Cameras, sensors, graphics, temperature, and custom system behavior may not all be covered by one type of environment.
A practical example
Hypothetical example: testing text input can be done in the virtual environment first, and suitable equipment is needed to verify the real camera effect.
What to check or try
- Test by function.
- Mark hardware dependencies.
- Record the difference between the two sides.
- Review key processes on the target device.
When choosing test equipment, let the problem dictate the environment, rather than picking a cheap environment and then forcing all targets to be covered. Note for each conclusion which system, version and device it was observed on, to avoid extending local results into universal compatibility promises.
An easy-to-miss detail
Don't write a result of cloud phone as "compatible with all mobile phones".
Continue reading
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Notes and further reading
Tencent Cloud Phone Computer Use Agent tutorial；AndroidWorld project page。
This introductory guide was prepared by 51Yunji from public information with AI-assisted drafting. Examples are hypothetical, not hands-on product tests or promises of results. Follow the current product, version and official instructions for specific features and procedures. Compiled on October 26, 2026.