Best Messaging Apps for ARM Devices (2026)

ARM64Snapdragon2026 Updated

Not all messaging apps work well on ARM Windows (Snapdragon X Elite, Surface Pro ARM). Here are the best options that run natively or via emulation in 2026.

Native ARM64 Apps (Best)

1

WhatsApp (Native ARM64)

Released native ARM64 version in 2024. Works perfectly on Snapdragon devices.

Recommended
2

Telegram (ARM64)

Native ARM64 support. Fast, reliable on all ARM Windows devices.

Excellent
3

Signal (ARM64)

Privacy-focused. Native ARM64 support since 2024.

Private

Web-Based (Works on All ARM Devices)

AppHow to UseBest For
WhatsApp Webweb.whatsapp.comPrimary WhatsApp users
Telegram Webweb.telegram.orgTelegram without app install
Discord Webdiscord.comGaming communities

Apps That Struggle on ARM

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WeChat

Limited ARM support. Use web version or emulation.

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Line Messenger

Emulation mode only. Expect slower performance.

ARM Device Compatibility

Surface Pro 9/10/11 ARM

All native ARM64 apps work perfectly. Avoid x64-only apps.

Dell XPS 13 (Snapdragon)

Excellent ARM compatibility. WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal all native.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s

Works with all ARM64 messaging apps. Avoid emulation when possible.

HP EliteBook (Snapdragon)

Native ARM64 apps recommended. Others may lag.

FAQ

Does WhatsApp work on ARM Windows?

Yes! Use the native ARM64 version from Microsoft Store (released 2024). Avoid x64 versions.

Why do some apps crash on ARM?

They're built for x64 processors. Use ARM64 native versions or web-based alternatives.

Can I use Discord on ARM Windows?

Yes, use Discord Web at discord.com for best performance on ARM devices.

WhatsApp on ARM Fix

Having issues with WhatsApp on ARM Windows? Check our fix guide.

Fix WhatsApp on ARM