> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mobilerun.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Device Types

> Learn about the different device types available on Mobilerun and choose the one that best fits your automation needs.

Mobilerun offers two device types, each designed for different use cases and requirements. Understanding these options will help you select the right infrastructure for your mobile automation workflows.

## Personal Phone

Connect your own physical smartphone to the cloud. Follow the [Connect an iPhone](/guides/connect-iphone) or [Connect an Android](/guides/connect-android) guide depending on your device.

| Feature | Description |
| - | - |
| **Provisioning** | BYO — bring your own device |
| **Persistence** | Persistent — your device keeps its state |
| **Cost** | \$5/month per device (includes 250 credits/month) |
| **Hardware** | Remote physical (your own device) |
| **Best For** | Quick testing on your own hardware |

Personal phones are ideal when you want to:

* Use your existing hardware for automation
* Maintain persistent device state across sessions
* Test on specific device models you own

<Info>
  Each Personal Phone subscription includes 250 credits per month.
</Info>

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## Android Phone

A high-performance virtual Android device with dedicated resources, persistent state, and advanced automation capabilities.

| Feature | Description |
| - | - |
| **Provisioning** | Dedicated — always-on, reserved for your account |
| **Persistence** | Persistent — full state persistence across sessions |
| **Cost** | \$50/month per device |
| **Hardware** | Virtual device |
| **Location** | EU |
| **Best For** | Mobile RPA and scalable automation |

Android Phones are ideal when you need:

* Persistent app installations and configurations
* Scalable automation with multiple devices
* Profile support for managing multiple identities
* Predictable performance without cold-start delays

<Info>
  Android Phones support **profiles**, allowing you to manage multiple device identities from a single subscription.
</Info>

<Info>
  See the [Android Phone Setup](/guides/android-phone-setup) guide for setup best practices, including proxy and Google account configuration.
</Info>

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## Comparison

| Aspect | Personal Phone | Android Phone |
| - | - | - |
| **Hardware** | Your own device | Virtual |
| **State** | Persistent | Persistent |
| **Deployment** | BYO | Dedicated |
| **Location** | Yours | EU |
| **Scalable** | No | Yes |
| **eSIM** | No | No |
| **Profiles** | No | Yes |
| **App Support** | Yes | Yes |
| **Cost** | \$5/mo | \$50/mo |

## Choosing the Right Device Type

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Personal Phone" icon="zap">
    Choose this to connect your own physical smartphone for testing on your own hardware.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Android Phone" icon="smartphone">
    Choose this for scalable, persistent virtual devices with profile support and dedicated resources.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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