topic Re: i.MX8MP graphics tool selection in i.MX Graphics

i.MX8MP graphics tool selection

parvathitp — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:57:37 GMT

my intention is to work with an Android-based BSP on the i.MX8M Plus/I.MX8 Quad max rather than a Linux Yocto build . My next question is regarding display/GUI design:

-Which tools or frameworks are recommended to design the GUI for this Android BSP? For example, to layout screens, widgets, and interactive elements for the display.

Best regards,
Parvathi T P

Re: i.MX8MP graphics tool selection

JorgeCas — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:27:37 GMT

Hello,

I suggest you take a look in the next options to develop GUI applications in Android BSP:

Android Studio.
QT/Flutter.

Take in mind that Flutter/QT requires 3D GPU to run fluid. Flutter uses OpenGL ES or Vulkan underneath and it requires a minimal 3D GPU to work best. So, i.MX8MP/i.MX8QM will have a good performance.

Best regards.

Re: i.MX8MP graphics tool selection

delia598guzman — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:37:59 GMT

Hello @parvathitp,
For Android BSP on i.MX8M Plus or i.MX8 Quad Max, the recommended GUI tools are Android Studio, Altia, Qt, and Flutter. E-ZPassIL

- Android Studio: Ideal for native Android UI development with full support for layouts, widgets, and XML-based design.
- Altia: Optimized for embedded GUIs with WYSIWYG design and efficient code generation for NXP platforms.
- Qt / Flutter: Powerful cross-platform options, but require GPU acceleration for smooth performance.

Choose based on your performance needs and design complexity.

Best Regards,
Delia Guzman