If you are considering buying a smart phone, you should have heard of the words Android and iPhone. Although you know it, I believe many people still have questions. What is the difference? Which phone should I opt for: an iPhone or an Android?
This article will answer you in detail.
First of all, iPhone and Android are both smartphones. They can connect to the Internet, install applications, make calls, etc. It sounds very similar, but in fact the whole experience is completely different and incompatible with each other.
Android and iPhone are two different brands. You can think of them as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Both are car brands, but they produce different cars. In addition, Macs and PCs are both computers and can perform similar operations, but they are still different.
What is the difference between Android and iPhone (iPhone)?
Android and iPhone operating systems
The biggest difference between these two smartphones is the built-in operating system. The operating system is the basic software for a mobile phone to work properly, just like a computer needs to install Windows.
iPhones run iOS, developed by Apple, and Android phones run the Android operating system, developed by Google.
Although there are many similarities in operation and most of the same functions, the underlying software is completely different and incompatible.
iOS will only be installed and run on devices made by Apple, while Android is widely used. Many companies produce Android phones and tablets, such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, etc.
That also means you can't run iOS on an Android device, and you can't run Android on an iPhone.
Apps for Android and iPhone
Both iOS and Android can install applications, commonly known as Apps, but they are not compatible with each other.
However, many developers have developed exclusive versions for the two operating systems, so you still have a chance to find the same App in the App Market.
In addition, the total number of Android applications has always been higher than that of the iPhone. It seems good, but the actual number is not the most important thing, because there are many reports that there are many software containing malicious code in the Play Store. , there are also many low-quality apps.
In contrast, iPhone applications basically have a certain quality, and you rarely download unsatisfactory choices.
Generally speaking, iPhone users spend more on apps than Android, so developers earn more money, so there are companies willing to invest in developing high-quality apps.
Of course, this is not a certainty, Android still has many excellent applications.
Many times, developers will make the iPhone version first, and then develop the Android version when they have time or more money. Sometimes they don't even consider it, but this situation is becoming less and less now, after all, the Android market is very large.
Android and iPhone Security
As smartphones have become an indispensable part of life, security has become more and more important. And on that note, the two smartphone platforms are very different.
The main purpose of Android is to achieve higher operability and be used on more devices. Simply put, it is "open"?
This has a very important disadvantage, that is, the security is relatively weak.
A study found that up to 97% of smartphone viruses and malware attack Android, and the iPhone is very rare, and almost no one has heard of it. The remaining 3% of the research also wrote about the iPhone and other non-Android platforms.
This is also due to Apple's strict control of iOS and its App Store, making it difficult for interested people to start.
If you want to know more, who is more secure between Android and iOS? There are more detailed instructions.
In addition to the above general direction, I will also sort out a few points of use and detail differences between the two.
1. The customizability of the iPhone home screen is not as good as that of Android
One of the biggest advantages of Android is that it is an open system (this is why there are so many brands), so we can customize and personalize the home screen according to our preferences and needs.
iOS on the iPhone is closed and very restrictive, and there's very little you can do about it.
To put it simply, most of Android can be adjusted, while iPhone has only a few:
- background image
- Change the icons and order of apps
- Create folders for multiple applications
2. App Store interface design is very textured and easy to find
While the Play Store is much better today than it used to be, making it easier to navigate, the App Store still does it better.
I have two mobile phones in my hand. Every time I enter the App Store to find an application, it makes people feel relaxed, and it is easy to find the type I am looking for. Apple will also publish feature articles from time to time, allowing us to discover more applications.
3. iPhone has more paid apps than Android
As mentioned earlier, iPhone users are more willing to spend money on applications, so you will find many high-quality paid applications in the App Store.
This has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that since you spend money, the apps you use will have no ads and a certain quality. The experience is very good.
Although Android has a lot of free and no need to spend money, relative developers will make money from other places, which of course is "advertising".
If there are too many advertisements, the interface of the application program will definitely change and become messy, and it will feel bad to use.
4. When using an iPhone, photos, files, videos, music and other data cannot be easily transferred to a Windows computer
This isn't a big deal if you're using a Mac, but it's something to consider if you're using a Windows computer.
After the Android connects the data cable to the Windows computer, the data can be transferred directly, and the operation is the same as using a USB flash drive.
For iPhone, you must download and install Apple's official iTunes (or other third-party software) to perform related operations.
5. iPhone updates not only faster than Android, but also last longer
Basically, every once in a while, the iPhone will receive small updates such as patching vulnerabilities, and there will be a major upgrade version every year, such as: iOS 12, iOS 13... .
Usually iPhones three or four years ago can be upgraded to the latest version, but Android is not necessarily the case.
Unless Android is a smartphone launched by Google itself, it has a chance of three years. Otherwise, even the flagship phones of various brands, most of them can only get new version upgrades for two years. (not even that).
Android phones rarely have security system updates.
conclusion
Through the above analysis, you should have a certain degree of understanding of iPhone and Android. I believe that it will clear all your inquiries. If you have any other questions, please leave a message to us at the end of the article.
