iOS or Android?
So my dad owns 4 phones.
I know, right? 4 phones. But I ask myself, how does Dad decide between iOS and Android? Because 3 of his phones are Android, and the fourth one is an iPhone.
Honestly, I cannot tell you a user experience firsthand. I have never owned a phone for longer than 2 days. But it’s not like I don’t know each of their advantages and disadvantages. Plus, I’m trying to get a phone for myself, so I need to have some idea on which one I should use.
Android: advantages and disadvantages
The Android mascot with a typical Android phone — isn’t it heavy, little guy?
No one expected Android to sweep us all off our feet the way it did with its first phones in 2008. Keep in mind that Apple’s iPhone didn’t allow third-party apps till July 2008. Any phone with Google directly integrated in is a piece of wonder. Samsung’s phones have mind-blowing cameras — really, every Android phone doesn’t have to be Samsung — there are so many companies that make Android phones that a new Android phone is released almost every day. A universal charging port for every Android phone means there’s no hassle. And this comes at a good price!
On the other hand, however, the number of apps available on the Android are far lesser than Apple’s iPhone — only 70,000 compared to iOS’ 230,000. Android gets a lot of money selling advertisements, which really gets on people’s nerves. And with newer features only on the new-fangled devices, if your model is old, no cheery, stupid voice to greet you. Otherwise, Android is not bad!
iOS: advantages and disadvantages
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus — huge, isn’t it?
A sleek design, reliable software and a microchip that’s ComputerEinstein — you name it, the iPhone has it. The first phone to have a touchscreen, it had us going ape since 2007. The camera is so advanced that some just use their iPhone and forget all other cameras. iCloud offers spectacular storage at great prices. And 230,000 apps available in the App Store mean you’ll never be bored.
The snag, though, is the price. With great power comes a high price — the iPhone SE, even though being the type that a kid should get, comes at $350(!). iPhones don’t have removable storage yet. Also, the lack of choice can be frustrating at times. Otherwise, the iPhone is a good phone to use, day in, day out.
So…Which One?
I don’t know about you, but I, for one, go for Android. More options at lower price — no wonder my dad has 3 Android phones! And with so many options, I will know what is best for me!
Of course, this is all a matter of opinion — no stress. There is no right or wrong phone — every phone is good. But I do hope that this article helped!