Performance degradation in android AAB release: App runs slower when installed from Playstore vs APK

Environment

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Description

I am experiencing significant performance issues with my React Native app when distributed as an Android App Bundle (AAB) through the Google Play Store. The app works fine when tested locally on the Android simulator or installed directly via APK, but becomes noticeably slower and less responsive after being installed from the Play Store. This issue is exclusive to Android, with no noticeable performance impact on iOS.

Reproducible Demo

Due to the private nature of my company's project, I cannot share the source code, but I have recorded screencasts demonstrating the performance difference between the APK (installed directly) and the AAB (installed via the Play Store). Please refer to the following video links for a visual representation of the issue:

APK installed directly: Link
AAB from Play Store: Link

These screencasts show identical user flows on the same device, highlighting the noticeable difference in performance between the two versions.

Actual Behavior: The app performs significantly slower when installed from the Play Store (via AAB), affecting user experience.

Expected Behavior : The app should perform just as smoothly as it does when running in the Android simulator or when installing the APK directly.

Package.json


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