I compared speed by keeping the same proxy connection and changing only the Android app. That made it easier to judge how responsive each option felt during normal browsing. Before testing them, I used a shortlist built around an android proxy server app and picked several lightweight tools with saved profiles. The one I preferred connected very quickly and kept page loading smooth when I opened several sites in a row. I also liked that switching profiles did not feel heavy or slow. The server itself still mattered most, especially its distance and quality, but a clean app definitely helped the whole experience feel faster. For me, the best combination was a nearby proxy and a lightweight mobile client.