Google TV vs Android TV
Google TV is the newer version of Android TV. The apps are the same; the home screen and features are better.
Updated 11 November 2026
Google TV vs Android TV at a glance
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Google TV |
Android TV |
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| Models listed | 117 | 8 |
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| Starting price | Rs 28,800 | Rs 35,300 |
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| Highest price | Rs 553,500 | Rs 339,000 |
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| Average price | Rs 116,200 | Rs 95,600 |
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| Sizes | 32 – 100 inch (11 sizes) | 32 – 85 inch (5 sizes) |
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| Cheapest model | Xiaomi TV A 32 2025 32 Inch Smart LED TV | TCL 32S5K 32 Inch QLED TV |
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The difference
- Android TV: Google's older TV system, with apps in rows by app.
- Google TV: built on Android TV, with films and shows from all your apps on one screen, better search and profiles.
- Smart TV: any TV with apps, including Samsung Tizen and LG webOS.
Which to buy
Pick Google TV if you can. It gets newer updates and features. See Google TV, Android TV and smart TV.
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Google TV vs Android TV FAQs
Google TV vs Android TV: which is better?
Google TV. It runs the same apps with a cleaner screen and better recommendations.
Android TV vs smart TV: which is better?
An Android or Google TV has the most apps. Tizen and webOS smart TVs are simpler but have fewer apps.
What is the difference between a smart TV and an Android TV?
Android TV is one kind of smart TV. Samsung's Tizen and LG's webOS are other kinds. All run the main streaming apps.
Can I convert my smart TV to an Android TV?
Not by software. Plug a Google TV device into HDMI to get Google Play apps on a Samsung or LG TV.
Smart TV vs Google TV: which is better?
Google TV is a smart TV system. Compared with Tizen and webOS, it has the Play Store and Chromecast built-in.
Which is cheaper, Google TV or Android TV?
Google TV starts from Rs 28,800 and Android TV from Rs 35,300 today (November 2026).
Which has more models?
Google TV: 117 models. Android TV: 8 models.
