Telegram X

A Telegram client with a different feel

Telegram X is an alternative Android client for Telegram messaging. It is for people who already use Telegram and want to read and send messages through a different interface, rather than for someone looking for a separate social network. Its emphasis is on responsive navigation, animated interactions and handling media in chats.

What it focuses on

The app keeps the familiar work of messaging at its center: moving between conversations, following busy chats and viewing shared images. Its interface offers options such as a chat layout without message bubbles, which may suit people who prefer a more compact reading view. Telegram X is an experimental alternative to Telegram’s main client, so its controls and presentation may not always match the version someone else is using.

Consider the trade-off

A different interface is useful only if it fits the way you communicate. Telegram X may appeal to users who value a brisk, animation-rich experience, but experimental clients can differ from the main app in timing and available features. If you rely on a particular new Telegram feature, check that it is present here before making this your everyday client.

• Best suited to: Telegram users curious about an alternate interface and chat experience.
• Less suited to: People who need every feature to match Telegram’s main app.

Scale and standing

Telegram X is published by Telegram FZ-LLC. It has more than 100 million installs and a rating of about 4.0 out of 5 from 816,210 ratings. That reach suggests it is a well-established option, though the right choice still comes down to whether its version of Telegram fits your needs.