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Yes—but whether it works depends on your IntelliJ IDEA edition, build, and the compatible Android plugin. For Google’s documented Android development workflow, Android Studio is the straightforward default. IntelliJ IDEA can suit developers who already use it, provided the Android plugin supports their exact installation.

What IntelliJ IDEA can do for Android development

IntelliJ IDEA has strong Kotlin language support: JetBrains documents project templates, coding assistance, refactoring, debugging, and code analysis, and says the Kotlin plugin is bundled and enabled by default. That language support does not, by itself, guarantee Android-specific project setup or tools.

Android support in IntelliJ IDEA depends on a separate Android plugin. Its compatibility varies by release, IDE build, and edition. For example, the cited JetBrains Marketplace listing for one plugin release supports IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2026.2–2026.2.1 and marks Community unsupported. Check the Android plugin’s Marketplace listing for the release compatible with your installed IDE; do not assume another plugin version has the same requirements.

Should you use IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio?

Consideration IntelliJ IDEA Android Studio
Android role Android development requires a compatible Android plugin; availability depends on the IDE edition and build. Google’s official IDE for Android app development.
Kotlin JetBrains documents Kotlin templates and development tools, with the Kotlin plugin bundled and enabled by default. Google’s Android development environment.
SDK and device workflow The sources do not establish that every Android Studio setup wizard, feature, or device workflow is available. Google documents SDK setup, the Android Emulator, and physical-device testing.
Best fit A developer already using IntelliJ IDEA who confirms plugin compatibility and has the Android tools they need. A reader who wants Google’s documented Android development path.

There is no established comparable benchmark here that shows one IDE is faster for the same project and hardware. Choose based on plugin compatibility, the Android-specific workflow you need, and your existing IDE habits—not an assumed performance advantage.

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How to check whether your IntelliJ IDEA installation is compatible

  1. Identify your IntelliJ IDEA edition and full build version in the IDE’s About information.
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  4. Before committing to the setup, confirm that your project’s required Android SDK, build, and testing workflow is available to you.

Set up the Android SDK and choose a test device

Code editing and Android testing are separate parts of the workflow. Google’s Android Studio setup guide says to complete its setup wizard to download the SDK components required for development. System requirements differ by operating system and by whether you use the emulator; consult Google’s Android Studio installation and system-requirements guide for the current requirements.

Use the Android Emulator

The Android Emulator runs apps in virtual device configurations and is included with Android Studio. Google lists a baseline of 16 GB of RAM and 16 GB of disk space for emulator use; higher API levels or larger virtual screens may require more. These figures describe emulator use, not a universal minimum for IntelliJ IDEA projects. See Google’s Android Emulator guide.

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