Android vs iPhone: which is better?

Android vs iPhone: which is better?

The good news is that both smartphone operating systems are excellent. They are more common than they are divided, but there are some important differences which you want to consider. We are going to beat Android here in several categories against iOS and choose one winner for each. Finally, the best platform for you depends on you. Choose the things that are most important to you, calculate the victory in those categories, and you have a recommendation.

                        

Affordability: For sheer scale and diversity, nothing does not compete with Android. If you want, you can spend a lot, for example, Google's Pixel 2 phone and Samsung's Galaxy Note line almost match Apple's iPhone pricing, but less than a wide variety of different manufacturers and platforms. There is also a great option for the handset-compatible handsets. To run on low-end hardware, deliberately optimized.

In terms of pricing, Apple has always been at the top end of the market, but the iPhone X took things at a new level with an initial price of $ 1,000. IPhone 8 Plus starts at $ 800 and from iPhone 8 $ 700 If you do not want to spend that much, you can go to the iPhone iPhone at $ 450 or at least $ 350 for a 2-year iPhone 6S. It is cheap till it does not reach you in other markets.

The fact is that Android also leads the field in free apps, it warns of budget.

winner: Android.

                         

Security: There is much to believe that "toxic hel stew" is Android, but the risk of malware is exaggerated. The truth is that most people will never face the problem because they do not go out of the Play Store for apps. Specialized manufacturers like Samsung have made extra efforts to protect the enterprise market. But the natural nature of updates on many Android devices can delay important security patches.

Soon updates are now more important than ever because security violations are becoming more serious. Android is far behind in the world of updates, as long as you do not have a stock Android device, and so it is less secure. Because millions of Android phones are still running the software, which are years old, they can be sensitive to serious hacks such as Hartleed and Stagefraite.

Apple has already firmly entered corporate America and has worked on better security for general consumers, especially with the Touch ID and the Foam in the iPhone X. Apple's app has the ability to have strong monitoring and push to more devices on the device. More rapidly, it gives a certain edge on Android. The company also encrypts data in iMessage and its other apps.

Apple prefers user privacy, so that you can feel secure that your personal data is not stored or read by Apple. It's all encrypted, too. In the meantime, Android encrypts some data, but your privacy is less secure. Google mines your data for those notifications that can be used to sell you better advertising and market products. Your data is also archived and read to provide you with a better AI experience.

Google claims that it is committed to fully protect the user's privacy and still provides AI service, but some security experts and Apple argue that Google presents wrong choices between privacy and AI is. Apple also fought with the FBI to guarantee its right to encryption. It is difficult to defeat such kind of dedication.

It is not denied that iOS is the safest platform and that saves the user's privacy best. If you care about your privacy and security, go with an iPhone.

winner: iOS

            

Cloud Security: Speaking of cloud storage and automatic backup, Apple is still lagging behind. Google Drive offers 15GB for free and has cross-platform support in it. You only get 5GB with iCloud, and it only works with Windows, Mac and iOS.

If you need extra space, Google Drive was the cheapest $ 2 per month for 100GB ($ 24 a year), but Apple dropped its prices to match. Apple charges $ 1 per month for 50GB. They both provide 1TB for $ 10 per month.

Android's cloud storage is easy to use and is more effective than Icloud, although you can use Google Drive on the iPhone, while Icloud is only iOS.

winner: Android.

Apps: Let's take a look at the numbers. How many apps will you find in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store broadly:

                                    

Android app: 3.5 

iOS app: 2.2 million

In truth, numbers are not the best metric because most of us use only a few apps and are available for both popular platforms. Traditionally, iOS has been a more attractive platform for developers, so there has been a trend of appearing for new apps first, but it is changing because Android Market share is growing steadily. U.S. In iOS, iOS still creates the way, but elsewhere developers are first targeting Android faster.

There is still a higher percentage of free apps in the Play Store than in the App Store. But the best mobile games still come to iOS first and they do not always come on Android. Ultimately, beat quality quantities and that's why it's a narrow win for iOS.

winner: iOS

App Store: It is difficult to organize millions of apps and games, and neither does Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store do it completely. Overall, we think Apple's redesigned app store in iOS 11 provides a better browsing experience on your phone and works better with curated recommendations. Play Store is easy to find and you can queue and install apps from a web browser on your PC or laptop.

We like the fact that you can buy an app using your fingerprint through TouchID on the iPhone, but you can set the same thing for the Play Store on Android phones with Fingerprint Sensor. Play Store wins points to take a No Quibble Refund Policy within 2 hours of purchase. There are some suspicious apps in both stores, but Apple is usually hard about blocking some type of app. This can be a good thing for overall quality, but if you are in something like a game emulator for a classic console, then it's a bad thing. App Store wins the utility and curated content.

winner: iOS

                       

Map: As a new navigation system, Apple Maps did not have a great start, but it has improved significantly. Key features are the same, you can download maps for offline use, get accurate estimates based on current traffic conditions, and get turn-by-turn instructions for driving or walking. You will also find public transit and ride-booking integration. They all work well and you should go wherever you are going.

One thing in Google Maps is that Apple Maps does not offer directions. Overall, the scale and quality of Google Maps is unsurpassed. It has more points of interest and it is usually more detailed than Apple Maps, but the accuracy can vary from place to place. Looking at the likes we always choose Google Maps and although you can get it on iOS, it's better on Android because it's the default navigation app.

winner: Android.

Battery life and Charging: Both Android and iOS allow you to see your battery usage at a glance, but only Android estimates how much battery life you have left. They provide both power saving modes that can extend your battery life by limiting performance, connectivity and other power-sapping features, but it's usually more optimizable on Android.

                      

For a long time, Android had an advantage in the charging department, because many Android phones offered fast charging capabilities and wireless charging. However, Apple's iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X provide all wireless charging and fast charging. It is worth noting that you have to purchase the Fast Charging Adapter separately, while it is usually provided in the box with Android phone.

This range is far from clear cut, but compared to the equally priced Android phones with iPhones, they live longer lives and they always include fast chargers in the box, so Android gets the win.

winner: Android.

                            

Update: Apple's iOS provides software updates and security patches on a consistent and timely basis. If you want the same experience on Android, then you have to buy Google's pixel phone. This is how the iOS version breaks according to MixApple Research:

                                           

iOS 11: 89.82 percent

iOS 10: 7.18 percent

Aged: 3 percent

About 90 percent of all iOS devices are now running the latest version. In contrast, only 0.5 percent of Android devices are running the latest Android 8.1 Oreo. According to the official Android Developer website, how Android breaks:

Android 8.1 Oreo: 0.8 percent

Android 8.0 Oreo: 4.9 percent

Android 7.1 Nuggets: 8.2 percent

Android 7.0 Nougat: 22.9 percent

Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 23 percent

Android 5.1 Lollipop: 17.6 percent

Android 5.0 Lollipop: 4.8 percent

Android 4.4 KitKat: 10.3 percent

Aged: 5 percent

If you want the latest features, bug fixes and security updates, then you should choose iOS.

winner: iOS.

                     

Calls and Messaging: Basic calling and messaging functionality is good on both platforms, but it can be confused with Android. Google has seen everything in Hangouts folded, which allows messages, sms, video chat, group chat, and more through Wi-Fi or your data network, but then to some extent it is confusingly known as Alo and Duo Issues. There is also an Android messenger called Google Messenger, and it's the default text app. To make matters worse, you would like to provide your options to many manufacturers. Many Android phones come with their own messaging and dialer apps in addition to Google's messaging app, or they eliminate the Google app. It seems that the new Rich Communication Services (RCS) will integrate chat things on the basis of messaging standard, but it will be some time before it becomes available on all Android phones.

FaceTime and iMessage are pre-installed on every iPhone and iPad, so it's easy to connect with your friends and family. While using iMessage is very easy, it works best when communicating with other iPhone users. You will find in third-party app integration, funny sticker, GIF and more iMessage. We win iOS for its consistency and ease of use.

winner: iOS.

                          

Camera: The camera app on both platforms is very good and very fast. For ease of use and best results, the iOS camera app takes the cake. More variation on Android is only because OEMs connect their camera app with a lot of features, some are good, some are a bit too gimmicky. We're going to give it to iOS, but with the warning that top Android phones, especially Pixel 2, provide the best smartphone camera experience.

While most of the current crop of Android flagships are good, or sometimes brilliant, there are cameras, there is considerable variation and many mid-rangers camera quality is not close to the quality of the iPhone cameras. As you expect, most budget Android phones have low-quality cameras.

winner: iOS.

                              

Accessibility: If you are looking for an instrument for an elderly relative, or a technophob, you will find some specialist offerings on Android, but they try to reduce what is possible. In the manufacturers of Samsung, there are also options like "Easy Mode" which make the interface bigger and simplify the whole experience, or you can opt for the third-party app to do so. There are so many great apps for the elderly on Android and iOS.

Ultimately, in some important ways iOS is simple and easy to use. It is similar in all iOS devices, while Android is slightly different on different manufacturers' devices. We also think that iOS is less messy and more streamlined than most Android phones, though Google's stock Android is elegant and accessible in every form.

winner: iOS.

                    

Cases and Accessories: It is also important to keep in mind that the ecosystem of Apple's products works together very well. IPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, and HomeKit products all work together in perfect harmony. MacOS, WatchOS and iOS are all well-connected, making it easy to have all the Apple products on the same page.

Since Android phones are produced by many different manufacturers, product ecosystems are different. For example, Samsung has a great ecosystem, and Android phones have support for home, chromecast and Android wear. However, it is not very comfortable.

Overall, keeping in mind all the available accessories, you have more options with the iPhone, so iOS wins here, but with Cavities.

winner: iOS.

Conclusion: If you decide to go with an Android device, make sure you do a little research and see the version of Android, it's the manufacturer's skin at the top, and the manufacturer's record for software updates.

Finally, different categories will be important for different people, so you should pay attention to those who count for you and make your decision on the basis of that. If security and privacy are an important factor, then the iPhone is a clear choice. If battery life is at the top of your list and you want to customize your phone, choose Android Both Android and iOS are mature, there are far more similarities than the differences in the feature-pack platform, and we can also recommend by heart.