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I don’t even wanna talk about Skype right now because Skype is still the king of video calls both PC and smartphone. Comparing Skype to these two will be like bringing a gun to a knife-fight. Recently Whatsapp launched it’s own group video chat to rival Apple’s FaceTime which was launched in 2010 by Steve Jobs has been around much longer than Whatsapp but less popular. In this post I will be comparing whatsapp video feature to that of Apple’s FaceTime and I’ll declare a winner of course but by the title of the post, you can already guess which of them it would be. Let’s get down to it.



Popularity:

Seriously, as I’m writing this there are millions of youths who haven’t even heard the word FaceTime in their entire life not to mention using it. This lack of popularity is to be blamed on Apple which made the app strictly for iOS platforms. Whatsapp on the other hand is a whole lot popular and has over 1.5 billion active users around the world. How many iPhone users even uses FaceTime when most of their friends are using android phones? You are more likely to find your friends on Whatsapp than on FaceTime.

Compatibility:

One bad thing about this app is that it is only compatible with iOS devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Macs, any other device is not compatible with FaceTime. This sad news means only iPhone users can FaceTime each other. Whether they like it or not, it makes no sense because Android is the world’s most popular mobile OS platform and if an app does not support Android, it’s almost useless. Whatsapp on the other hand supports all platforms both Windows, iOS and Android which makes it more user friendly and popular.

Group video calls:

Whatsapp has beat FaceTime in their own game by introducing group video calls in its latest version. Whatsapp can make group video calls or conference calls allowing up to four people at the same time. FaceTime on the other hand supports only two people at a time. Although Apple has announce that in the latest iOS 12 or macOS 10.14 Mojave that will be launched later this year 2018, it will support FaceTime video calls of up to 32 people at the same time, until then it’s only for two people. This new feature will only be available to those who upgrade to iOS 12 or macOS 10.14 Mojave.

Data and battery consumption

It’s not a secret that Apple phones still doesn’t have great batteries compare to Android so it is ok to say FaceTime is going to consume more battery juice than Whatsapp. Whatsapp has already been optimized to make sure it doesn’t drain battery. In terms of connectivity, Whatsapp consumes less data than FaceTime.

SOURCE:https://techcapon.com/this-is-why-whatsapp-video-chat-is-still-better-than-apples-facetime-for-now/

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Nice comparison

Exactly the same reason any other presidential aspirant is better than "the old dictator" in power for now



Facebook I know
What is FaceTime

whatsapp is less secured

Warefa... Even the WhatsApp video calls, I no de do!

Almost completely opinionated

I hate u TechCapon!!!!!!!!
First time I considered flipping my iPhone Hahahaha but na lie jor
Awesome comparison though and very well written too!
Will check out ur blog...

Great news for in long distance relationship. Let's just pray our network provider will let us enjoy this one.

So you want apple to make FaceTime available to android like blackberry did.
It’s not gonna happen

You should have clearly stated that your findings is based on the Nigerian populace.

I have an iPhone and I only FaceTime with one person and in my opinion the only advantage WhatsApp video call has over FaceTime is popularity.

All iPhones I’ve seen and operated have sharp front camera and that makes FaceTiming fun unlike WhatsApp video call that someone using a low-end android device would video call you on WhatsApp and the persons image would be blurry.

Just so you know, most people in the US use FaceTime cos most of them have at least an Apple device

FaceTime issa #NoBrainer!
Quote me and face Ogun...

Both FaceTime and WhatsApp video call are great.. The most important question is : will Nigeria ISP allow you use WhatsApp video call without a hitch??

Whatsapp always wins, simply because WA is cross platform...... While FT is apple specific.....

Why is it better wasn't said..


U mean its cuz one is more popular that's why its better??

Chai! When did article writing get this bad?!

Dhavido:
You should have clearly stated that your findings is based on the Nigerian populace.

I have an iPhone and I only FaceTime with one person and in my opinion the only advantage WhatsApp video call has over FaceTime is popularity.

All iPhones I’ve seen and operated have sharp front camera and that makes FaceTiming fun unlike WhatsApp video call that someone using a low-end android device would video call you on WhatsApp and the persons image would be blurry.

Just so you know, most people in the US use FaceTime cos most of them have at least an Apple device

front cam with no flash I guess.

Ztittude:
whatsapp is less secured

It is not.

Just like comparing Garri and Indomie, Garri go still sell pass Indomie Anyday Anytime.
No let me use Akara vs Pizza cos Indomie is a bit affordable to large number of people if not all

OboOlora:
I hate u TechCapon!!!!!!!!
First time I considered flipping my iPhone Hahahaha but na lie jor
Awesome comparison though and very well written too!
Will check out ur blog...

Lol ,your first line almost gave me a heart attack Thanks and make sure you subscribe to my newsletter too !

l wish l can deactivate whatsapp calls and video. very annouing due to glo bad network

13ShadesOfMay:
Both FaceTime and WhatsApp video call are great.. The most important question is : will Nigeria ISP allow you use WhatsApp video call without a hitch??

Yup.. glo 4g issagoal

I don't see any reason for the comparison Mr. OP,
facetime is just a value added feature for iPhone users only and not for the money.

Whatsapp is a multi platform app which may be used to generate. Can also be used by iPhone users.

You don't expect them to function in the same way.

Ghostmode2two:
l wish l can deactivate whatsapp calls and video. very annouing due to glo bad network

glo network is useless. Na today you know? I threw away the sim a week after buying it. I'll rather use 2 etisalat, 1 mtn and 1 airtel on my two devices

Who told you Apple phones don't have good battery? Have you used any "plus" variant?

Techcapon..

You said Apples ba3 is not strong compared to Android?

lilbest4:
Who told you Apple phones don't have good battery? Have you used any "plus" variant?

whatever, even if na plus plus, iPhone battery can never be compared to android...... "at least a very good android device" not chinco.