With many people deciding to enter the smartphone market every day, the question arises whether to buy an Android phone or an Apple iPhone. With the expansion of iPhones to all the major cell phone providers, this decision can become more confusing. In the days when the iPhone was strictly an AT&T phone, there was a simple choice between whether an AT&T plan was a viable option or not. Now, in this new landscape, you will be faced with a variety of phones that will completely confuse you. Fortunately, there are people who have used and tried many devices and are willing to offer their opinions.
The first point to consider is that Android is purely an operating system and not a phone manufacturer. This can lead to some confusion when trying to make a decision about which phone to choose. Many comparisons on the internet put iPhones up against much less comparable devices running Android and then claim that iPhones are the supreme leader. The fact is, there are a variety of phones that run Android and they are not created equal. The best way to do a proper comparison is to look at Android phones that are in the same price range as the iPhone in question. Taking this step will ensure that you are performing a proper scan among the features offered by either device.
High-end Android devices compare very well to the newer iPhone model in many respects and continue to outshine Apple’s product in other areas. IPhones have some of the best 8MP cameras on the market. But, many Android phones also come with 8MP cameras and take comparable photos. While many phones may not be as thin and light as the iPhone, there are certainly options that come pretty close to Apple’s smartphone design specs.
Android outshines Apple in the realm of customization, which can be a huge problem for many smart smartphone users. There is something about having a device that doesn’t look or feel exactly like all similar phones on the market. Every iPhone will look and feel exactly the same, while offering the same user experience. There are good and bad things to be said about this highly homogenized approach to user interaction. For the novice smartphone user, there may be a draw for the simplicity that comes with using an iPhone. But, to a slightly more tech-savvy person, the Android phone can feel a lot more personalized.
The new “Retina Display” on the iPhone is one of the most beautiful displays available on the market for any device. Realistically, there is no comparison of any Android device to the pixels that are stuck on Apple’s screen. While an entry-level smartphone user will likely never notice this, it can be easily distinguished when the devices operate side by side. However, many Android devices offer considerably larger screens, which may be preferable when consuming media.
The bottom line is that the choice between the two major operating systems is personal and can be a bit confusing. The advice many people give is that entry-level smartphone users should probably go for an iPhone. While tech and smartphone savvy people should probably give Google’s operating system a try. No matter which one you choose, acquiring a smartphone is increasingly necessary in this society.