Android and iPhone are the trending smartphone in the market today though there are other close competitors like the Windows Phone and BlackBerry, But most people end up choosing between Apple’s iOS phones most especially the iphone, and Android based smartphones from manufacturers like Samsung, Techno, HTC, LG and the likes.

The question is Which one is better ? Android or iPhone ?

iPhone Or Android : Which One Is Better ?

* Android ; Are smartphone based on Google’s Android OS with many popular manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, LG, Techno producing smartphone with the Operating system. Is user friendly, so flexible and customizable.

* iPhone ; Is much of complex smartphone than Android, Is based on Apple’s iOS platform, it has improved multitasking and a new Control Center for quickly changing settings and also with best selection of high-quality apps and games in their store.

I don’t think am in a right position to choose between to phones but I believe you can only answer this after checking out their features. The answer depends on what you need it for and this is based on your choice.

Lets see what they offer and lacks

=> Apps ; Android Google’s Play store has over one million apps available, they offers more apps than Apple’s App Store simply because Android is an open source, its software is open for developers to generate apps. But Apple is still leading in terms of quality,most app developers and companies choose to publish the iOS version of their apps first in Apple’s Store before looking at Android Play’s Store. There is a big difference in Quality and Quantity, i Think Android is leading in terms of quantity but face a security problem with many malicious apps but iPhone has the best Quality of Apps.

=> Size ; Most of Android smartphones have screens of between 4.5 inch and 5inch, Also their tablet device have screen size of 5+ inch range like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with 5.7inch. While Apple smartphone which most are of 4inch are relatively small compared to Android smartphones. So, if you’re looking for large screens smartphones, Android is a choice !

=> Gaming ; In terms of games, iPhone really beat Android with variety of games available for the Os but Flash is also a factor, Apple denies access to apps with flash but Android allow this.

=> Battery Life ; This factor vary dues to variety of hardware used in Android phones, Android and battery life don’t last too much longer, don’t panic , that’s Smartphone for you. Using a smartphone, you need to know some smart tips .

=> Software ; Apple runs its software on its own hardware, the iOS runs smoothly on iPhone since its bug free because the software is controlled by Apple, you can only install apps which Apple approves and it’s also difficult to put music and video to your iPhone because Apple makes everything possible through iTunes. Android is still behind in term of software, with multiple crashes and bugs in it.

=> Hardware ; Since Google offers its Android software to many phone makers like Samsung, HTC, LG and others, Android phones vary in size, weight, features, user experience, and quality. But Apple is the only company produce iPhones and have control over how the software and hardware work together, iPhone also vary because it has difference model also. The fact is that they both have issues with their hardware.

=> Multitasking ; Android is good in terms of multitasking though the latest iOS 7 now come with an improved multitasking features to the old version.

Both Android and iPhone have their merits and what they lacks, so it is difficult to recommend either iPhone or Android ,it all depends on what you need the phone for and what your choice is.

Sources ; http://www.techlug.com/2014/06/iphone-or-android-which-one-is-better.html

iPhone of course

wao, i can truly see you are an iphone lover, me prefer android anyway !

Lets see which phone get more lovers here in Nairaland.

lymelyte: iPhone of course

I phone ROCKS.

Be warned Op! do you need an angel to tell you it's an Android?

iPhone beats android hands down, coming from someone who has used about 3 different high end android devices, I cried the first time I jailbroke my iphone and really entered cydia,..... Pls don't compare iphone with android again , it's like comparing messi with mikel obi ........#suicide

iOS all the way bruh!!!

What happen after u jail broke ur fone? Was it far better or worse?

holusormi: iPhone beats android hands down, coming from someone who has used about 3 different high end android devices, I cried the first time I jailbroke my iphone and really entered cydia,..... Pls don't compare iphone with android again , it's like comparing messi with mikel obi ........#suicide

Could someone plz provide me a link to download opera max on my android?

lymelyte: What happen after u jail broke ur fone? Was it far better or worse?

Wtf.... ,, far, far, far better bro.. things I never imagined possible man, to say the truth man, iphones rock!!!!

This kind of threads just make me wonder

what's iphone? #Team Android

Iphone all the way. But I use Android for now, iphone is expensive tho

Name and crowd mentality can drive people crazy!

The iOS is a very restricted os, android allows maximum personalization.
Badass droids like the nexus7, Samsung s4 and xperia beat the iPhone.

team android

Pls advice me guys on what android to go for

The features that interest me are: slim,not to big screen,music,chat,browser,battery life,apps,generally an elegant phone and not too pricey tho

Thanks

fr3do: Name and crowd mentality can drive people crazy!

The iOS is a very restricted os, android allows maximum personalization.
Badass droids like the nexus7, Samsung s4 and xperia beat the iPhone.

seriously?.. Nawa for you o

Both of them are good. I use iPhone and note 3. I can't choose between both phones because am equally enjoying both phones..they both have their own unique features.

Iphone forever mehn... I don start dey save up for iphone 6 sef.

Nostalgia21: Iphone forever mehn... I don start dey save up for iphone 6 sef.

Keep saving, you'll only realized that you've been saving for what you can only loss in a sec all your damn life!

About the comparison, some niggas haven't used an android phone yet & are quick to say "iPhone all the way" Mtcheew!

Guys, i hard a friend from China that uses iPhone 5 but can't share any app, music, videos etc with even another iPhone not to mention sharing with an android!

How can I use a mobile device only left with an option of getting my own apps, musics, videos etc without giving or accepting from my peeps easily?

I would have to say Android cause it's more functional with little effort when compared with iPhone. Also it is more practical in Naija to have an Android device as against iDevices that is if you really wanna use your device to its full potential.

P.S I'm an Apple fan who has owned more Apple products than Android device.

Rdduite:



Keep saving, you'll only realized that you've been saving for what you can only loss in a sec all your damn life!

About the comparison, some niggas haven't used an android phone yet & are quick to say "iPhone all the way" Mtcheew!

Guys, i hard a friend from China that uses iPhone 5 but can't share any app, music, videos etc with even another iPhone not to mention sharing with an android!

How can I use a mobile device only left with an option of getting my own apps, musics, videos etc without giving or accepting from my peeps easily?

whether i lose it in a sec or not doesn't concern anybody...so, let me make this clear.. I was an android fan. I've used up to four high end andriods including the lg g2 and htc one m7 and sincerely, i always find myself runing back to my iphone... Have you ever used a phone without any lag or bug whatsoever?. Have you ever used an iphone 5s before?. Pls get one soon. And come Give your testimony

Does it really matter...

Vanity upon vanity..

Abeg.. Wey that my gionee fone jare

dimples2: Pls advice me guys on what android to go for

The features that interest me are: slim,not to big screen,music,chat,browser,battery life,apps,generally an elegant phone and not too pricey tho

Thanks

I think you should go for HTC One S. It's slim and not too pricey, plus the camera is just brilliant. It's also an HD phone. Alternatively, you could go for any of the other HTC One range of phones. HTC maintains system software updates for their recent phones , so you're surely going to enjoy the phone.

d only thing I hear from iPhone users is dat dia phones r lag free,so just dat makes it better Dan android? high end android phones lags little n in saying so many ppl will not even notice it..... 4 me ,android beats iPhone hands n feet,...n I keep hearing ppl lying dia creepy @$$es out just to drive home dia point, claiming to hv used up to 4 high end android phones ,what kinda lie is dat?

Nostalgia21:
whether i lose it in a sec or not doesn't concern anybody...so, let me make this clear.. I was an android fan. I've used up to four high end andriods including the lg g2 and htc one m7 and sincerely, i always find myself runing back to my iphone... Have you ever used a phone without any lag or bug whatsoever?. Have you ever used an iphone 5s before?. Pls get one soon. And come Give your testimony

Even Steve Job himself wouldn't give you false promises of no lag or bug.

xcitedjay:

I think you should go for HTC One S. It's slim and not too pricey, plus the camera is just brilliant. It's also an HD phone. Alternatively, you could go for any of the other HTC One range of phones. HTC maintains system software updates for their recent phones , so you're surely going to enjoy the phone.

Nice! Thank you

xcitedjay:

Even Steve Job himself wouldn't give you false promises of no lag or bug.

lol.. You're a funny man.

4 inch screen,too small,nt my kind of phone.....dey shld make phablets....most people who buy iphones are people who had the i must use bb syndrome"now its iphone dey must use jusy cos they want to feel among..(who atill does dat) ..its nt likr dey can really operate it....just take a selfie,instagram,chat,..dats all





Team android by the way!

angela98: Both of them are good. I use iPhone and note 3. I can't choose between both phones because am equally enjoying both phones..they both have their own unique features.

very true