While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock to be aware of. In ...

Biggest differences between Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions 1) Available platforms. A Super Mario world available on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Nintendo Switch (Image via Mojang/Nintendo) ...

Java users tend to run lower render distances due to differences in optimization (Image via Mojang) By far, the biggest difference between Java and Bedrock is their level of optimization.