With the war of cellphones happening for over a decade now, you might find yourself wondering what all of the hype is about. If you own an Android, you might wonder why it is such a big deal to own an iPhone. And if you own an iPhone, you might be questioning why others would choose to buy an Android.
While there isn’t much difference when you compare the phone features that both of these devices have, there are a few key features that makes both devices different from one another. Today, we are going to go over what the main differences are between iPhones and Androids. By the end of this, you should know which phone that you personally prefer to own.
Why is there such a big fuss over which device is better?
There isn’t a logical reason as to why there is a war between owners of one phone versus the owners of the other phone. Some say it is because one phone has a higher price tag attached to it, while the other phone is a lot cheaper. Social status is really the only reason that people fight over which device is better. People will assume that since their phone, the iPhone, is much more expensive, it automatically makes it better than Android smartphones. But that simply isn’t true.
While the iPhone might have features that are better than the features on the Android, there is still a few things that the cheaper phone can do that the more expensive one can’t. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this.
What do you get if you purchase an iPhone?
When you purchase an iPhone, you are automatically gaining access to the basic smartphone features that you expect:
- Sleep timer
- Being able to take photos and videos without unlocking your phone
- Airplane mode
- And many more basic features that you expect to see
Another feature that you get with an iPhone, this was being exclusive to this device alone, your texting experience will be changed if you are communicating with someone else who also owns an iPhone. If the person that you are talking to has an iPhone, then the text bubble will turn blue rather than green. This is a small detail feature that a lot of people look over, but it is there and it is exclusive to owners of this specific device.
What do you get if you purchase an Android?
With all of the listed features above in mind, excluding the feature where the text bubbles change color, you have a few features that are exclusive to Android as well. Those features are:
- Widgets and folders on your home screen
- Themes for your keyboard and phone
- Touch free control
- Easily download apps via WiFi
These features aren’t lifesaving in any way, but they can be useful when you are looking for an easier, and more unique, smartphone experience.
What kind of apps are exclusive to the iPhone?
While there aren’t many features on the iPhone that you can look forward to being yours to experience alone, there are plenty of apps that you can brag about having access to. Drawing and photo editing apps like Procreate are only available on the iPhone and iPads. If you do not own one of these devices, you don’t get access to those apps. One of the apps is a video editing app that allows you to make professionally edited videos in less than 10 minutes. This is something that Android users don’t have access to.
What kind of apps are exclusive to Androids?
There aren’t many apps that are exclusive to Android devices, but there is a reason for that. Android is run on the same system as Windows. It is closely partnered with Microsoft so almost any game or app that you can get on your Android device, you can also find on your tablet, your Xbox, laptop, or desktop computer that is running Windows 10 or higher.
If you are looking for bragging rights involving apps and how many you have access to that other people don’t, iPhone is the clear winner in this case.
But what are the cons?
Every smartphone is going to have a downfall, a drawback, something that is going to make you reconsider ever thinking about buying the device. What kind of cons are there to purchasing either of these phones?
What you aren’t being told about iPhones
While there are a lot of pros to owning an iPhone, you have to think about the cons. Currently, there is an issue with the iPhone that is causing people major problems. If you find yourself logging into a WiFi network and you misspell the password, your device will lock up ad you will no longer have any access to it.
This is a simple update error that can be solved with a followup update, but there is no way of avoiding how fragile this device is. People are finding themselves replacing their phones and screens every few months due to how often the screens break on this device.
What you aren’t being told about Androids
After owning an Android device for a few years, you might only have a few scratches on the screen. The device is much thicker and harder to break when it comes to the screen. But that doesn’t take away the fact that once an Android smartphone reaches a few years old, it starts to slow down. The device will get heated when it is charging, and it will start to feel like an old computer that hasn’t been cleaned or updated in a few months.
Conclusion: Which phone is better in the end?
If you are looking for a device that is durable and perfect for work, you want to find an Android that you are okay with replacing in a few years. If you want a device that is purely for the artistic photos and videos that you create on it, you want to choose an iPhone.
With the war of cellphones happening for over a decade now, you might find yourself wondering what all of the hype is about. If you own an Android, you might wonder why it is such a big deal to own an iPhone. And if you own an iPhone, you might be questioning why others would choose to buy an Android.
While there isn’t much difference when you compare the phone features that both of these devices have, there are a few key features that makes both devices different from one another. Today, we are going to go over what the main differences are between iPhones and Androids. By the end of this, you should know which phone that you personally prefer to own.
Why is there such a big fuss over which device is better?
There isn’t a logical reason as to why there is a war between owners of one phone versus the owners of the other phone. Some say it is because one phone has a higher price tag attached to it, while the other phone is a lot cheaper. Social status is really the only reason that people fight over which device is better. People will assume that since their phone, the iPhone, is much more expensive, it automatically makes it better than Android smartphones. But that simply isn’t true.
While the iPhone might have features that are better than the features on the Android, there is still a few things that the cheaper phone can do that the more expensive one can’t. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this.
What do you get if you purchase an iPhone?
When you purchase an iPhone, you are automatically gaining access to the basic smartphone features that you expect:
- Sleep timer
- Being able to take photos and videos without unlocking your phone
- Airplane mode
- And many more basic features that you expect to see
Another feature that you get with an iPhone, this was being exclusive to this device alone, your texting experience will be changed if you are communicating with someone else who also owns an iPhone. If the person that you are talking to has an iPhone, then the text bubble will turn blue rather than green. This is a small detail feature that a lot of people look over, but it is there and it is exclusive to owners of this specific device.
What do you get if you purchase an Android?
With all of the listed features above in mind, excluding the feature where the text bubbles change color, you have a few features that are exclusive to Android as well. Those features are:
- Widgets and folders on your home screen
- Themes for your keyboard and phone
- Touch free control
- Easily download apps via WiFi
These features aren’t lifesaving in any way, but they can be useful when you are looking for an easier, and more unique, smartphone experience.
What kind of apps are exclusive to the iPhone?
While there aren’t many features on the iPhone that you can look forward to being yours to experience alone, there are plenty of apps that you can brag about having access to. Drawing and photo editing apps like Procreate are only available on the iPhone and iPads. If you do not own one of these devices, you don’t get access to those apps. One of the apps is a video editing app that allows you to make professionally edited videos in less than 10 minutes. This is something that Android users don’t have access to.
What kind of apps are exclusive to Androids?
There aren’t many apps that are exclusive to Android devices, but there is a reason for that. Android is run on the same system as Windows. It is closely partnered with Microsoft so almost any game or app that you can get on your Android device, you can also find on your tablet, your Xbox, laptop, or desktop computer that is running Windows 10 or higher.
If you are looking for bragging rights involving apps and how many you have access to that other people don’t, iPhone is the clear winner in this case.
But what are the cons?
Every smartphone is going to have a downfall, a drawback, something that is going to make you reconsider ever thinking about buying the device. What kind of cons are there to purchasing either of these phones?
What you aren’t being told about iPhones
While there are a lot of pros to owning an iPhone, you have to think about the cons. Currently, there is an issue with the iPhone that is causing people major problems. If you find yourself logging into a WiFi network and you misspell the password, your device will lock up ad you will no longer have any access to it.
This is a simple update error that can be solved with a followup update, but there is no way of avoiding how fragile this device is. People are finding themselves replacing their phones and screens every few months due to how often the screens break on this device.
What you aren’t being told about Androids
After owning an Android device for a few years, you might only have a few scratches on the screen. The device is much thicker and harder to break when it comes to the screen. But that doesn’t take away the fact that once an Android smartphone reaches a few years old, it starts to slow down. The device will get heated when it is charging, and it will start to feel like an old computer that hasn’t been cleaned or updated in a few months.
Conclusion: Which phone is better in the end?
If you are looking for a device that is durable and perfect for work, you want to find an Android that you are okay with replacing in a few years. If you want a device that is purely for the artistic photos and videos that you create on it, you want to choose an iPhone.
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