Which is better Android or iPhone? We will look for answers to this eternal question in today’s article.

When buying the most fashionable gadget, many are guided by their personal motivation - some choose by cost, others by design, functionality, brand. And someone according to all these criteria at the same time. Modern smartphones and tablets have different software, the most popular of them: Android, iPhone (iOS platform), Windows OS. The latter is not so popular among our compatriots; most often users prefer Android and iOS.

Side by side comparison

For anyone who cares about the design of a smartphone, you can find many designs from manufacturers with Android system. There is certainly room for your soul to wander here - a variety of display diagonals, the number of speakers, case material, protection against shock and moisture, etc.

Speaking of the iPhone, the laconic design here has not changed dramatically for a very long time. The body shape is the same back cover up to version 4 it was round, but then it “leveled out”. The sides of the case with version 4 also became smoother. But further, no significant difference was noticeable externally. Only the diagonal of the display increased, the material of the case and the color scheme changed. As before, this smartphone retained a universal design that looks harmonious on both a successful businessman and a glamorous diva.

Photo: iPhone 5S model
Photo: Android smartphone model

It cannot be said that the iPhone is more beautiful, and other smartphone manufacturers (Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Moto, HTC and others) have not finalized the models. Among the assortment of smartphone designs, you can find a very worthy model. Therefore, at this point we do not single out the leader.

Assembly and parts

Since iPhones have been improving their internal components for quite a long time, the quality of their parts and assembly is excellent. Many manufacturers using operating system Android, they are more chasing the number and variety of models than the build quality. Rarely do models come out that adequately represent gadgets in their class. But their cost is much higher than other common models (often on par with iPhones).

Can't even compare example iPhone 7 and Lenovo K5. Of course, here the Apple smartphone wins many times over in terms of build quality. But the price also differs significantly (almost 5 times). But the Samsung S7 could compete with it in terms of quality of parts and assembly. And the price of Samsung is slightly lower than the price of iPhone.

According to statistics, iPhones last much longer than devices with the Android system. Selling an iPhone is much easier and more profitable than selling Android smartphones. This is due not only to the build quality, but also to the software.

And yet, the build quality of the “apple” must be given due credit. In this it succeeds compared to competitors with Android OS. Therefore, when figuring out which is better android or iPhone in terms of build quality, we give preference to the latter.

Software, applications

Before moving on to this comparison, it is worth noting that only iPhones use the iOS operating system, but many devices use Android different companies. Therefore, the comparison will take place precisely of these two platforms, rather than specific models smartphones.

1. Platform protection. iOS is a fairly closed platform that does not have any alternatives. iPhones and software for them are produced by one manufacturer, so it is easier to control the compatibility of devices than with Android. Android is open to all sorts of updates that are not suitable for all devices. This may affect system performance and stability.

2. Apple App Store very carefully selects applications that can get onto the device. That's why they work more stably on iPhones than on the Android system. Only a small percentage malware and applications can get onto the iPhone. The Android store is more clogged with all this and the chance of “picking up” spam and viruses on it is much higher. iOS does not support multimedia platform Adobe Flash, which provided viewing of flash videos and flash applications online on Internet resources. It is Adobe Flash (according to unconfirmed data) that can lead to the entry of “harmful substances” into the system and increased energy consumption. According to rumors, it will soon be abandoned and this will equalize the capabilities of these two platforms.

3. Games have become quite popular on smartphones. There are a large number of games on iPhones with the iOS platform and on gadgets with Android. True, in both cases there is a fragmentation problem (application/game extensions do not match the display extensions and performance).

4. Navigation capabilities. In both cases, the device has GPS navigation, which works exactly by connecting the device to the Internet. Here the Android platform has succeeded over iOS. For iPhones, cards are a fairly new phenomenon. Therefore they are not as perfect as Google Maps, which are often used by Android owners.

5. User-friendly interface. Android is a little more difficult to understand than an iPhone on iOS. Much more convenient and easier to understand. But at the same time, “apples” do not have as many functions for changing themes, wallpapers, and widgets as Android does. Therefore, those who like to adjust everything to their needs will be delighted with the latter.

By all accounts, we can conclude that iOS for iPhone is more adapted, secure and reliable than Android for smartphones.

Batteries

The iPhone manufacturer slightly underestimated the energy consumption of its smartphone and awarded the 7 Plus version lithium-ion battery capacity of 2900 mAh. For this type of smartphone with a 5.5’’ display, this is clearly a deficiency. By latest reviews About the 7th iPhone, with moderate use it loses its charge in just over a day. And if you use it regularly, you will have to recharge the device much more often. Service life is measured in battery life. At normal use it will last up to 3 years.

Android smartphones have a wide variety of batteries. For example, Lenovo P2 with a 5.5" display has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh, and Meizu M3 with a 6" display has a battery capacity of 4100 mAh. These are more realistic indicators that are necessary for full maintenance of the OS and display. The service life is no different from an iPhone. But not all smartphone models have such a significant capacity, so it is impossible to say for sure based on this parameter that Android or iPhone is better.

Display

If we take into account the number of devices that have Android software, then among them you can find a wide variety in display diagonals, number of colors, and screen resolution. On iPhones this range is more limited. Only the latest versions have increased in size. Before that, there were 3.5" and 4" formats, at that time Android smartphones were produced 1-1.5'' larger.

Also, the popular Samsung brand has released a smartphone - s7 edge, which for the first time uses the side curves of the display instead of their borders. Among the buyers of this gadget you can only find positive reviews. Many even say that it is much cooler than the latest iPhone.

As for the display, it must be said that you can find much best characteristics in smartphones with Android, fortunately the choice of manufacturers and models allows.

Accessories and spare parts

In this matter without unnecessary words You can immediately give the palm to iPhones. Due to the relatively small model range, accessories are produced for them in very large volumes. If your headset is lost or damaged, finding a new original one is not a problem. The same applies to charger. The abundance of covers, linings, and bumpers is simply amazing.

This cannot be said about Android smartphones, which, due to the wide range of models, do not have as many accessories. The charging sockets in them have the same format, the headset jack is also standard 3.5 mm. Moreover, non-original options are also suitable. But if it comes to a banal bumper or protective film, then it is not always possible to find them for the desired model. Manufacturers of such accessories simply cannot keep up with the pace of release of new Android devices.

Also, if your smartphone breaks down, you can easily find any part for your iPhone. Almost all repairmen and service centers. Android devices do not boast of this. Finding, for example, a display on any Meizu is almost impossible. This makes rare smartphone models practically disposable. If it broke, I threw it away. Only popular ones, which have been put on sale in a decent volume, have a chance of at least getting Chinese spare parts.

Connectors and SIM cards

What a shame, having 2 SIM cards in use, knowing that when buying an iPhone, you will have to forget about one of them. Or buy another phone. Nowadays this is absolutely not practical.

Among smartphones on the Android platform, you can rarely find copies that have only 1 SIM card slot.

Although not everyone needs to use several SIM cards, but one is enough. In this case, these devices are on equal terms and it is impossible to say that an Android or an iPhone is better.

The charger connectors in iPhones and smartphones on another platform are radically different. For Apple there is a unique Lightning connector, and in Android smartphones there is another, very common micro USB. For the headset in both cases the jack is the same.

Photo: iPhone charging connector
Photo: Android charging connector

It’s impossible to say that the connector is better in some places and worse in others. Therefore, here they are equal.

Camera and speakers

As for the camera in iPhones, it has amazing characteristics. Especially when it comes to latest models. Even the iPhone's 12 megapixel camera is superior to many Android options different manufacturers. Unless only Sony can create healthy competition, and not all models from this manufacturer.

Macro photography with an iPhone looks much sharper and has better color rendition. The same applies to shooting in backlight. Portrait photography also looks very impressive. The noise level when shooting at dawn, sunset, or in a dim room is acceptable low. Not all smartphones from well-known manufacturers that use the Android platform can boast such characteristics.

Photo: iPhone 6s camera
Photo: Android camera

Therefore, if you choose which is better, Android or iPhone, then the latter is a big plus.

Photo: iPhone 5 speakers
Photo: Android smartphone speakers

Manufacturer service

Arriving anywhere in the world, you can find a specialized service or store to service your iPhone. They are located in almost all major cities. The service is so good that the owners of this gadget have virtually no problems with it - any issues are quickly resolved.

To service your Android smartphone, you need to find a representative office specific manufacturer. For example, Samsung can also be found in almost every corner of the world. This also applies to LG customer service centers. Recently, Lenovo has been trying to improve the service.

Consequently, Apple cares more about customer service than other manufacturers.

Comparison results

When choosing between two smartphone platforms, you need to cast aside all doubts and follow your intuition. The times when you won’t surprise anyone with an iPhone have long come. And before choosing your smartphone, think about whether you want to surprise others or just use a reliable and feature phone, and for adequate money. Do you want to be the most original? Buy a push-button phone! What, as an option...

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Many copies and destinies were broken during the most brutal skirmishes between fans of one camp and another. However, the discussion is still not finished. Both systems are overgrown with a lot of cool features, their glitches are about equal, and the smartphones themselves cost a lot by today’s standards. In general, I propose to discuss which system is better in 2018: iOS or Android.

Prologue

Until 2014, I preferred the iPhone and for good reason. It was impossible to look at Android of those times without tears.

Since the end of 2014, prices for all electronics have increased significantly, and Apple devices have become inaccessible to the average Russian without a loan or installment plan. And therefore the focus of my interests has greatly shifted towards Android devices. Fortunately, after the release of the “lollipop” (Android 5.0), using smartphones became much more pleasant. In those days, I held iPhones in my hands about once a year, at the time the new generation came out. Reviews coming soon for the sake of it.

Android around that time

And recently I made an attempt to switch to iOS and in particular. Looking ahead, I can say that the move was overall a success. Therefore, today I will tell you what advantages iOS has, what is missing in the system after Android, and vice versa. I will be objective as much as possible, but you can always accuse me of short-sightedness, crookedness and, of course, venality in the comments.

Meet me there after the review. Let's go!

What made me happy

I collected iOS chips, which came in very handy after switching from Android.

Vibration

It is already the fourth year since the release of the Taptic Engine vibration motor. However, no Android smartphone still offers anything as pleasant in terms of vibration feedback. There is something vaguely similar, but even up to 6S it is still far away.

The best part is that the vibration works wherever you can select or scroll something. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a standard alarm clock or some obscure timer application from the App Store.

On some devices with a “green robot” the default vibration is relatively good. But as soon as you open a third-party application, you stumble upon disgusting darkness.

Google Pixel 2 XL

The most surprising thing is that there is no development from competitors in this direction.

Synchronization

If you are the owner of a Windows computer, then it’s a sin for you to complain. But for us, poppy growers, living in tandem with Android is very difficult.

You can forget about connecting your smartphone via cable and using it as a flash drive - macOS simply does not see the smartphone.

You need to install either cumbersome software from the manufacturer ( Samsung Kies, HTC Sync Manager and so on), or use poor alternatives like Android File Transfer. Google completely gave up on developing the latter.

Synchronization between Mac and iOS works orderly and nobly. Still would! Photos can be quickly transferred through a very cool program Photo, and all other issues are resolved in iTunes. The latter, by the way, is an endlessly convenient machine for working with music, films and other multimedia. I just need to connect my iPhone via cable once, check literally 2-3 checkboxes and I'm done. In the future, synchronization will occur via Wi-Fi or iCloud. I bought the track on my computer, and after a couple of minutes it’s already on my smartphone.

I can't imagine why Google hasn't yet come up with something similar to synchronize its devices with a desktop PC. After all, there has been a model of how everything should work for a long time. iTunes existed before Android!

iCloud

Apple's cloud was not a revelation for me in terms of classic features. Contacts, notes, calendars, mail - all this is very quickly synchronized between Android devices.

iCloud is really good and unique for specific things. They are usually collectively referred to as an “ecosystem.” And below are beautiful and convenient parts of it.

Copy-paste

A great feature that simply works. You copied the text on your computer and immediately pasted it onto your iPhone. There are no crutches like sending a text to yourself in Telegram on your smartphone. You don’t even need to configure anything for the first time; everything is ready to go as soon as you enter your Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone.

iPhone scanner

A colleague writes an email asking me to urgently send a scan of my passport. What to do if you work in a cafe where there is no scanner? That's what.

You click on the laptop desktop, select “Import from iPhone” and then “Scan documents”. The smartphone screen immediately lights up, you take a photo, and a PDF document immediately appears on the computer. You can send it to a colleague by mail.

Magic available not only to Muggles

You have an iPhone and you bought it AirPods headphones. I took the last ones out of the box, opened the case and... oh, miracle! Headphones and iPhone have become friends.

I didn't do anything at all to set up the connection. Everything started up BY itself, without my participation. And everything is immediately ready to go.

How it all looks on Android. You unpack the Bluetooth headphones, hold the power button for 6 seconds, go to settings, look for something new wireless device, click on it, wait for a connection request. Sometimes you also need to enter a security code. The last one is a separate file. The security code often consists of four zeros. Seriously? Code? Security?!

In general, a whole adventure that iPhone owners will successfully overcome.

Universal cards

I recently shopped at a new store. At the checkout I was offered to issue a cumulative discount card, I agreed. Then a letter from my electronic card, which automatically fell into my iPhone, straight into the Wallet application. The rest of my loyalty cards are there too. Isn't it cool?

Yes, I know it's on Android similar applications, but all these are crutches for three simple reasons.

Firstly, the applications are not standard, but from third party developers. I feel much safer that my personal data and the cards themselves are stored in Apple, and not on the servers of unknown guys from LLC “Successful Young Startup with the Support of Chubais.”

Secondly, loyalty cards are distributed in in electronic format in only one format - suitable for the Wallet application on iOS. This is true for restaurants, airlines, and cinemas, all over the world. There is nothing as universal for Android.

And thirdly, Wallet support will not end in a year. And all because the service is provided by a very large and well-known manufacturer. Actually, Apple. Only Anatoly Borisovich knows what will happen to the developers from Successful Startup LLC with the support of Chubais. Or maybe he doesn’t know either.

Face ID and security

I don’t know how much higher the security really is when scanning a face than when scanning a fingerprint (Apple says it’s significantly higher), but what manufacturers of Android devices are doing cannot be compared.

As a rule, smartphones with a “green robot” can boast of facial recognition only through front camera. The latter is much easier to deceive than thousands of dots projected onto the face by a special projector and read by another sensor. This is how Face ID works reliably.

Chin

Or rather, its absence. It's surprising, but even after a year, not a single Android smartphone has managed to completely get rid of the strip under the screen. Even fierce frameless phones like Oppo Find X have it.

Support

One of the most significant advantages of iOS. Imagine, iPhone 5S owners who bought their devices in 2013 (5 years ago) can install iOS 12, the latest system from Apple. And this is not just a number in the settings. The system does have a lot of innovations, most of which will work even on a five-year-old 5S. An unthinkable period for any Android smartphone.

And yes, I know that there is Xiaomi, which updates MIUI even for its very first smartphones. The only difference is that apart from the number in the “About phone” section, nothing changes in the devices - new functions are either very limited on older devices, or they simply aren’t there.

Optional things

There are several features here, the convenience and real necessity of which is extremely doubtful.

Fast charging

Availability fast charging for iPhone is not as critical as for a flagship on Android. I'll explain.

The same one charges relatively quickly from a standard 1-amp power supply. Still, a 2,716 mAh battery is not such a large capacity than 4 thousand “mach” in some kind. For the latter, quickly replenishing such a large battery is really critical.

In addition, my ten easily lasts a full day without the need to recharge. Therefore, I personally don’t need a quick charge replenishment in 15-20 minutes.

Bluetooth

Yes, you still can't transfer anything via Bluetooth to your iPhone. But please tell me... why the hell do you need to transmit anything via Bluetooth in 2018? Seriously! Describe your scenario in the comments.

If you need to convey something, then most likely it is something pirated. Thank you for this, comrades!

What's missing after Android

Still, Android has certain things that I miss. Here are a few of them.

Dual SIM cards

The biggest and most critical flaw in the iPhone for me at the moment. Having bought almost any Android smartphone, I can insert my personal and work SIM cards into it. With the iPhone, I'm limited to only one card slot.

And yes, Chinese (only Max, if that) is not offered to me. I understand that the wealthy hucksters finally have a trump card, thanks to which they can earn much more than usual. But still this is not my option. We need official support, certification, and so on. And then, overpay for even useful option 10 or more thousand rubles is not my option.

Notifications

With the release of iOS 12, notifications can now be controlled, customized from the lock screen, and more. Very good!

But I miss something else. Options to turn off the screen backlight when receiving a notification. Either you leave a notification and the screen will always light up, or you turn off the notification completely. Accordingly, you don’t know about new messages.

Always on Display

An amazingly convenient feature that is found in so many Android flagships with an AMOLED screen. Let me remind you that in such displays only individual pixels can light up - the same ones that line up into tiny notification icons, time and date. Thus helpful information always hanging on the screen. And the option itself eats up about 5% of the charge per day - nonsense!

I’m sure that the iPhone screen that constantly turns on when receiving another notification eats up its charge much more readily.

Light-emitting diode

If not Always on Display, then at least it. But no.

I never thought before switching to iOS how useful feature. To find out if there are new messages on your iPhone, you need to lift the latter and turn on the screen. On Android, an LED notifies you of this. I entered the room, glanced at the smartphone, the indicator was not lit, which means there were no new messages and there was no need to approach the device. Comfortable!

Epilogue

And now the most important comparison is prices. We will discuss only “white” history, because it reveals the picture best.

Any average iPhone costs more than an Android competitor with plus or minus the same functionality and capabilities. It is a fact.

• to buy in minimal configuration possible for 69,990 rubles
• at a minimum it costs 96,990 rubles

The difference of 27 thousand rubles is quite noticeable. However, these are top solutions. There are cheaper options on the market, for example, from previous generations.

• Samsung Galaxy S8+, which was released in 2017, now costs 49,990 rubles
• for a one-year-old car in the same configuration they are asking 54,990 rubles

There is a difference, but it’s not so critical, is it? That's the point.

Nowadays, almost anything can be done on both an Android smartphone and iOS. There are very few problems that can be solved only on one system and nothing can be done on another. However, many things on iOS are implemented a little more conveniently and elegantly. And just for this “little bit” sometimes it costs the same 27 thousand rubles, if we take into account the flagships, or five thousand in the case of last year’s devices.

With each new release, the two most popular mobile platforms resemble each other more and more. Simple borrowing and creative reworking of a rival’s achievements has long been an issue for neither Google nor Apple. However, even at the operating room iOS systems, and Android has big number ardent supporters, many of whom, however, will not be able to immediately name the advantages of “their” OS.

It’s worth trying to figure out why one OS is fundamentally better than another. Let's consider Android features and iOS, advantages and disadvantages specific devices Let's leave it overboard. Today all the attention is on the Apple operating system. How does it stand out from Android? Does it have enough arguments to attract green robot supporters?

1. App Store. No matter how Google strives to catch up with Apple in the number of quality applications, the App Store remains the most pleasant program catalog. It's not about what's available for iOS more apps- by number mobile Apple catalog on the contrary, it lags behind Google. We are talking about the quality of the store in general and the software in particular.

Apple is quite strict in checking the content that developers want to place in the online store. Thanks to this, there is no wild amount of “junk” and outright malicious programs in the App Store. Almost all mobile viruses Today people live on Android gadgets. Of course, not all of them are distributed through Google Play, but these are questions for the application distribution system itself in different OSes.

In addition, it just so happens that a similar program for iOS and Android can seriously differ in quality. Most Android device owners have encountered this problem. In addition, many programs are primarily released for iOS.

No matter how Google's supporters defend its mobile platform, the fact remains: if you need the latest programs, the most functional, stable and convenient, iOS is still unrivaled.

2. Convenience and ease of use. Seasoned owners of Android phones are sure that there is nothing simpler than “harvesters” controlled by a “green robot”. Like, anyone who can’t figure it out in five minutes is a fool. Maybe so, but there is no escaping the reality - it is easier for children and older people to understand the structure of the iOS menu than to delve into the wilds of Android.

One hardware button and no main, contextual or other menus. No extra keys for you, going back a step or, what good, a menu with additional functions. For an advanced user, all these arguments are unlikely to be relevant, but for those who are just starting to master smartphones, getting to know Apple’s brainchild is easier and faster.

There is, however, one “but”. As both systems converge, they adopt both positive and negative features from each other. Latest version iOS pleased users with a number of errors, complicated settings and unstable work. Simplification of the Android interface is achieved through the use of third-party shells. Nevertheless, Apple’s platform is still superior to its competitor in terms of ease of use out of the box.

3. Support for new OS versions. Significant and one of the most serious iOS benefits is that new version The OS can even be installed on smartphones that came out three or four years ago. An unaffordable luxury for Android!

Even the Nexus line, for which updates are released most quickly, cannot boast such long-term support. What can we say about countless manufacturers, including top vendors, who are in no hurry to translate both budget and flagship models to the current OS version.

TO at this moment About 80% of all current Apple devices run iOS 10. Only 16% of devices remain on iOS 9 and only 5% use more than early versions of this platform.

Compare this to the chaos in Android. A little less than 8 months since release current version Nougat is installed on less than 5% of smartphones and tablets. The previous Marshmallow is used by 31% of users and the same number uses the even more ancient Lollipop. Every tenth device still hobbles along Jelly Bean sample already from 2012 ( iPhone times 5).

4. No unnecessary pre-installed software. Three browsers, two third-party application stores, an antivirus, a non-working support service, several useless “readers”, one of the many Offices with a 10-day subscription, five primitive games, clients of Chinese social networks and, without fail, a memory cleaning program. This whole heap of unnecessary and often difficult to remove junk has long become an integral attribute of many Android tablets and smartphones, especially the budget and mid-range segments.

Some manufacturers seem to be trying to compensate for the lack of their own shell by filling the device storage with an insane amount of “junk” software. On iOS - only minimum required applications, unnecessary ones can be easily removed from the desktop. For everything else, welcome to the App Store. And it is right. Let the user decide what to do free space built-in memory, rather than digging through forums and file debris to get root rights.

5. Soft “goodies”. Despite mutual borrowing, iOS and Android remain in the arsenal functional benefits. The same 3D Touch capabilities, allowing you to call in just one click favorite contact or add a photo to Instagram or VKontakte - a very convenient thing.

Signs of extreme useful function Continuity can also be found in Android, but it is Apple that has so far been the most successful in implementing the ability to continue working in programs when moving from iOS devices to a computer and back. You can fully experience the capabilities in the OS last generations. Started writing a letter on Mac? You can finish it on your iPhone somewhere along the way. And this applies not only to mail, but also to other built-in applications - Safari, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Reminders and Calendar. You can take calls on your iPad even if your iPhone is in another room. You can also receive and send SMS via a tablet or computer.

The AirDrop function allows owners of Apple devices to share content with a couple of taps. A sort of analogue of a Bluetooth connection, only simplified, with more high speed and without unnecessary movements with searching, entering passwords and other obscenities.

With AirPlay, you can play content from one iOS device to another. Again, all this works in a few touches, without third party applications and dancing with a tambourine around DLNA-compatible devices.

Of course, everything listed in this paragraph can be implemented to one degree or another in Android. However, for this you will have to tinker a lot with the settings, third party programs and utilities, spend a lot of time and effort. Moreover, it is not a fact that in the end something workable will turn out.

Before going out to buy a new smartphone or tablet, the buyer makes a difficult choice: iOS or Android. As a result, each person makes his choice based on personal beliefs and the advice of other users. We decided to do comparative analysis, which can help many users decide what exactly will be more convenient, practical, cheaper, etc. for them. We are not trying to show one opponent in the best light and the other in the opposite light. Only adequate criticism and comparison. We present to your attention the modern requirements of users; we will not describe who has a “cooler” processor and more “RAM”, because these issues can be debated forever.

Mobile environment

In 2014, when choosing a tablet, player or smartphone, the main criteria are not specifications like processor, camera resolution or memory capacity. They are more or less the same Android devices, and on gadgets with iOS. The main requirement for an advanced user is the mobile ecosystem.
The mobile ecosystem is the potential for creating applications and their relevance.
And in this matter, Android definitely loses to iOS. The most active users of smartphones and tablets are owners Apple gadgets. That's why the creators of all successful and popular applications focus on iOS. Only then do these applications, games and utilities reach Android and Windows. For example, 90% of Wheely users are owners of Apple gadgets. Another question is that there are not many such “advanced users”, so Android is the leader in sales.

Flash technologies and data transfer

If you meet a person who had a gadget on both Android OS and iOS, and ask him what is the advantage of Android, then with a 95% probability he will answer you: “You can download the game to your phone via USB.” Yes, Android users do not need to download an equivalent of iTunes, you just connect to your PC and download everything you need to your phone: from music to games. Whatever you say, with the advent of the Internet people have become accustomed to “downloading” music rather than buying it in online stores. Whether this is good or bad is not for us to judge. But! The quality of licensed content from iTunes is a level higher than pirated mp3. In terms of Flash technologies, both Android and iOS are now at the same level. Although just a year ago, iOS was far behind Android.

Interface and design

We continue the fight between Android vs iOS. If you have not yet decided for yourself which is better – Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS, then we continue the fight. There is a tendency that the iPhone is the choice of the successful. If you think that this is a stupid misconception, and that rich people buy Apple technology only because of fashion, then you are mistaken. iPhone on iOS has become popular among businessmen because it is convenient. For people whose time is valuable, the iPhone is suitable precisely because it can save that very time. A nice design allows you to have a good time with the gadget and focus on work: write messages to the right people, respond on social networks, and do all these actions without unnecessary movements and glitches.

Both the gadgets themselves and the software Apple software looks gorgeous. If Android devices also have an attractive design, then boast an equally attractive Android interface can not. The iOS device looks great both in the hand of a student and in the hand of an entrepreneur. iOS interface Android wins in terms of attractiveness, even ardent Android fans can’t find anything to object to. Not only the system, but also applications on iOS almost always look more beautiful than on Android. Just compare this item when choosing a smartphone in the store. Sometimes it gets ridiculous - icons of the same applications on different platforms look different: on Android they are more blurry. Another thing is that applications work identically on two platforms, the hardware is almost the same, so the debate “which is better” is not appropriate here.

Who is stronger?

Which retains its functionality better: Android or iOS? The Apple platform also wins in this matter. Thanks to the fact that Apple has been honing its system for years and refining its design, iGadgets are more stable than their competitors. The appearance of brakes after a year of using an Android smartphone is a common occurrence. Therefore, the Apple system turned out to be better here, because tablets or phones with the “i” prefix work quietly for 3-4 years without brakes. Android will have to be reinstalled from time to time.

As for repairs, fix it Android gadget much simpler, these devices are better suited for repair work. The Android system crashes more often than on iOS devices, but installing Android again is not difficult. This is easier to do than Apple. Android user does not wait for a message after flashing that mobile connection blocked due to the fact that you installed an unlicensed system. Android has more freedom, for some this is a decisive factor. Others are ready for a “golden cage” for the sake of more reliable performance, style, and comfort.

Let's sum it up

As you understand, it is impossible to decide which is better - iOS or OS from Google Android. The last thing we will touch on is freedom of action. There is less of it in iOS. It will be easier for an Android user to customize an Android gadget for themselves by changing a number of parameters better than optimizers did before. But not every tablet or smartphone owner needs this feature. But there are also plenty of amateur hackers, because thanks to their efforts, jailbreaks for iOS and Root rights for Android appear. For those who do not particularly need to know all the functionality and capabilities of the device, it is better to opt for technology from Apple.

So let's summarize. The main advantage of Android is free access to files, settings, and the ability to download any content for free. The main advantage of iOS is practicality and convenience. In other respects, the two top gadgets from Apple and Samsung are equal - powerful processors, huge amount of memory. There are exclusives for both the Apple operating system and Android from Google. We hope that you will determine what is best for you specifically. Happy shopping!

What to choose: iOS or Android? This question bothers everyone potential buyer new smartphone. As a result, each of them makes their choice based on personal preferences, advice or experience of other users. The publication decided to conduct a survey among senior positions in the field of mobile technologies and find out which system they prefer.

"Ecosystem"

“Today, when choosing a smartphone or tablet, the main thing is not various technical characteristics such as battery capacity, camera resolution, etc. They are more or less similar at all modern devices. The main thing for the user is the mobile ecosystem. And on iOS, for example, it is much more developed. The most active users are on iOS, which is why the developers of all popular and successful applications make their product primarily for this operating system and only then finalize it for Android and Windows. 90% of regular and active Wheely users also use Apple smartphones, so our main product is the iOS version.” - speaks Anton Chirkunov, founder of Wheely.

"Data transfer. Flash technology"

"When Android first came out NTS phones, founder of Apple Steve Jobs stated that he would do everything to destroy the main competitor of iOS. Back in 2008, he predicted that Android would eventually gain significant market share, and he was right: Android held about 70.1% of the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Strategy Analytics.

Over the four years of its existence, Android, along with iOS, has created innovative and advanced software products and has established itself as an integral part of many electronic devices, has gained popularity among users. Unlike iOS, Android supports Flash, which is used on many websites, has opened its source which gives freedom of choice software products. Android also benefits in that files are transferred to mobile devices without special programs; this can be done via USB or via a flash card.

According to the expectations of many analysts, in the coming years Android share On the market mobile devices will not decrease, there is a tendency for it to remain at the same level or even increase. But regarding iOS, on the contrary, the forecasts are not very positive. Well, we’ll wait and see.” Maxim Evdokimov, CEO MOBI.Money.

“User-friendly interface, serious design”

“How many famous people have you seen? successful people from iPhone? What about Android? Probably the ratio will be 95% to 5% in favor of the iPhone. And this is not because it is fashionable. Quite the opposite: the iPhone has become popular among successful people because it is convenient. People whose time is valuable make this choice because the iPhone allows them to save time, enjoy using the device and focus on what they want to do: communicate with people. the right people, write messages, use social networks, and do it all without hindrance. Don't fight with the interface.

Both the iPhone hardware and software look great. The devices look appropriate in the hands of an entrepreneur, a student, a catwalk model, and a neighbor from the nearest entrance.

It's funny, but it's true that all applications almost always look more attractive and more convenient on the iPhone. Just compare in the store by running the same applications. It gets to the point of comical: compare how the icons of identical applications look, which, it would seem, should look the same: on Android icons will look “collective farm”. Anatoly Maryin, CEO of ShopPoints and StarCard.

"Accessories and repairs"

There are plenty of accessories for the iPhone: cases of various textures and properties, films, external batteries etc. Another thing is Android, on which so many devices have been released that accessory manufacturers simply do not have time to develop their products for each of them.

When it comes to repairs, the situation with iPhones is much simpler - they are repaired literally at every step, unlike Android smartphones, for which you will have to look for better repair shops.

"Reliability"

Thanks to the fact that Apple has been honing its already established design for years and refining its already stable operating system, i-smartphones are much more reliable than all their competitors. Even if your iPhone already three to four years, it will work quickly and without brakes, unlike an Android device, which begins to slow down over time.

According to a study by Strategy Analytics, the iPhone is three times more reliable than Samsung smartphones and five times more reliable than Nokia smartphones.

"App Store vs. Google Play"

It no longer makes sense to say that the number of applications in the Apple store exceeds the Google marketplace - the numbers are approximately the same. However, game and program developers strive to launch their products on iOS first and only then on Android. Why? It's simple - it's easier to create applications for iOS thanks to convenient tools.

Whether Android owners agree with the above is rather a rhetorical question. Both operating systems have their own pros and cons. In my opinion, it is better not to make a choice in favor of one thing, but to use, if possible, both systems and get maximum pleasure and benefit from it!