With Java it does because Java is a platform in addition to being a language. That's the aspect you're simultaneous ignoring and dismissing as a "legal" argument.

Considering we're talking about runtime performance and the runtime aspect is the area that Android most differs from Java it's wholly inappropriate to make comparisons on that basis.

Now I have no particular desire to crap up this thread further. I was making a small clarification for a poster who was referencing Java performance metrics in relation to Android. If you want to continue calling Android Java go ahead but you'll be continually misunderstood in what you're saying.

Edit: Thank you Bratag I think you outlined it all much more succinctly than I was able to. Sometimes I'm confused why discussions like this are even necessary, I generally assume people are just not aware of certain information and they just need to be pointed to it, when they actually start to disagree with established fact it all becomes a bit surreal.