When to use Android PopupWindow vs Dialog

Question

I\'m unclear about when to use PopupWindow vs Dialog. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

I think Dialog should use when you need to take action before proceed to continue next. It never cover the screen and always adjust center aligned as modal event. On other side, PopupWindow has flexibility to adjust information anywhere in the screen as position wise like sticky footer, sticky header, on left, right, center etc. as per location set. For Showing Information it's good option as there is facility to animate also. In short, For Showing Information with minimal action go with PopupWindow and for controlled action to proceed next go with Dialog.