Android Or IPhone: Which Is Better And Why, Pros And Cons, Reviews

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IPhone or Android - which side is more profitable to stay on

The debate about which operating system is still better - Android or iOS - has been going on for many years. Each of them has both loyal fans and haters. Let's try to compare which device will be better - a modern Android phone or an iPhone.

Content

• 1 Comparison between Android and iPhone

  • 1.1 Pros and cons of an Android phone
  • 1.2 Pros and cons of iPhone

• 2 Choosing between devices by application

  2.1 Video: opinion on the use of iPhone and Android

• 3 Reviews of owners of Android devices and iPhones

Comparison between Android and iPhone

You can compare the Android and IOS operating systems in many ways. And although initially Android was created simply as a more affordable competitor, since then it has gained many advantages. However, both sides have their drawbacks.

Pros and cons of an Android phone

Android phones have a lot of obvious advantages. If you ask the owner of such a device why he likes it, he will name one of the following advantages:

• variety of devices - the number of devices with the Android operating system is very large. They are produced by dozens of manufacturers and each is ready to offer something of their own. This makes the choice of phones much wider - everyone can choose a device to suit their needs and capabilities;

  

  Each Android phone manufacturer has its own line of devices

• a wide range of prices - since there are many devices, they are in different price categories. At the same time, new devices appear in each of these categories - you can take both a modern budget phone and an expensive flagship model with high performance;
• expandable memory - using a memory card, you can increase the capacity of the device. You don't have to choose a new phone just because the old model has a low memory capacity;

• slot for an additional SIM card - many simply need to have several SIM cards, and two SIM cards are already the norm in almost all devices with the Android operating system. This makes using the phone more convenient;

  

  On android phones, you can use two SIM cards at once

• simple file transfer - yes, you can transfer files to the iPhone using a special program, but this will require at least an Internet connection from you. The ability to move and use files on the phone using a regular wire is very convenient for users;
• the possibility of fine tuning - on Android you can change everything, up to the appearance of icons. The user can customize the operating system completely for himself. And with root rights and the ability to install custom firmware from the phone, you can make another device altogether.

The disadvantages of android devices, of course, are also available:

• not the best optimization - many applications on Android are famous for poor optimization. The memory in phones is getting more and more, so no one really tries to carry out tests. As a result, the device memory sooner or later becomes completely clogged and the phone starts to slow down. You have to manually clear temporary files through various programs, although in theory the applications themselves should unload unnecessary data after closing;
• there are many viruses - the developers of the operating system themselves admit that the number of malicious programs for Android is growing all the time. Of course, anti-virus applications save, but still this disadvantage is obvious. In fact, the number of viruses is the flip side of the "openness" of the system;
• worse application compatibility - due to the variety of devices, not all phones will equally support new items. Many applications are not released for Android at all or are released with a delay, precisely because the application needs to be optimized for dozens of different phones.

Pros and cons of iPhone

Well, what are the advantages of the iPhone? Typically, the following strengths of these devices are highlighted:

• brand - it may seem ridiculous, but it cannot be ignored either. Apple devices have long been associated with status and wealth. The very fact of owning an iPhone can elevate you in the eyes of some people;

  

  Apple logo enhances the status of the owner of the device in the eyes of others

• connected devices - all Apple devices are connected to each other. You can link your iPhone to a MacBook and, having started work on one device, go to another from the same place. This kind of interaction is very convenient for busy people;

  

  All Apple devices can be linked together

• warranty support for devices - of course, many manufacturers have a warranty, but Apple especially supports its consumers in this matter. At their service center, you can very quickly change the broken parts of your iPhone or even get a replacement for the device itself;
• Better app support - iOS apps are better optimized for a specific device, so they run without lags or glitches. Sometimes the release of applications on iPhones occurs earlier. In addition, many developers release exclusive applications that do not even come out on Android;
• increased security - since applications can only be installed from the official store, the iPhone is much less susceptible to virus infection. Well, if the phone is stolen, it will be useless to a thief because of the good data protection;
• performance - any iOS is created in such a way that the user is as comfortable and pleasant as possible to use the gadget. One of the conditions for such interaction is a quick response to any gesture and high performance of the device. So, you can open at least all applications on the iPhone, it will not slow down. It's all about the correct operation of the cache.

The disadvantages of iPhones include the following factors:

• high cost - of course, iOS devices are quite expensive and iPhones are no exception. The only way to get a budget device is to buy a heavily outdated iPhone;
• not cheap service - Apple service support does not abandon its devices and promises to diagnose and fix the breakdown. But it costs quite a round sum. Of course, if a factory defect is found on the phone, it will be fixed for you for free. But if the CO decides that it was you who somehow broke something, then be prepared to pay for everything - both repairs and diagnostics;
• closed system - the user can change only the basic design of the device and practically cannot interfere with the operation of the system;
• aggressive update policy - Apple is constantly looking for and fixing emerging flaws and gaps in the system, as well as improving the OS. Because of this, new versions of iOS are regularly downloaded to phones without user consent. Why is that bad? Firstly, such loading takes up internal and so limited memory resources. Secondly, the company's policy assumes the compulsion of updates - for example, some bugs are left on purpose so that the owner of the phone must install the next update, where the errors are fixed. Thirdly, it is quite common for Apple to end support for old devices with the release of new versions of iOS, thus the manufacturer forces users to purchase new devices. And finally - bugs. Often new iOS are released raw,containing a large number of errors and heavily loading the operating system. So, for example, after the release of the iPhone 10X and updating the operating system to iOS 13, almost all users of older models (for example, SE, 6, 6S) noticed an abundance of errors and extremely fast discharge of the phone, which was not the case before.

Choosing between devices by application

So for whom would it be the best choice to buy an iPhone, and for whom an Android device? You can answer this question like this:

• if you want a stable and nimble device that will also emphasize your status in society, and it is important for you to get access to new games and applications faster, take an iPhone;
• if it is more important for you to fully customize the phone for yourself, to use several SIM cards at once, or if you are on a budget, take a phone with the Android system.

Video: opinion on the use of iPhone and Android

Reviews of the owners of Android devices and iPhones

Since the competition between Android and iPhone continues to this day, there is simply no definite answer which of these devices is better. For some, flexible and diverse devices on Android will be better, and for others, prestigious iPhones. The main thing is to understand what you want and make your choice based on this.