Android vs iphone

 What is the difference between Android and iPhone? This explanation gives you

If you are considering buying a smart phone, you should have heard of the two words Android and iPhone. Although you know it, I believe many people still have questions. What is the difference? Should I choose an iPhone or an Android phone?

This article will answer you in detail.

First of all, iPhone and Android are both smart phones, which can connect to the Internet, install applications, make calls, etc. They sound very similar, but in fact the entire experience is completely different and incompatible with each other.

Android and iPhone are two different brands. You can imagine Mercedes-Benz and BMW, both of which are car brands, but produce different cars. In addition, both Mac and PC are computers and can perform similar operations, but the two are still different.

What is the difference between Android and iPhone? Android and iPhone operating systems

The most different between these two smartphones is the built-in operating system. The operating system is the basic software for the phone to work normally, just like a computer requires Windows to be installed.

The iPhone is equipped with iOS developed by Apple, while Android phones run the Android operating system developed by Google.

Although there are many similarities in operation and most of the same functions, the basic software is completely different and incompatible.

iOS will only be installed and run on devices made by Apple, and Android is widely used. Many companies produce Android phones and tablets, such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, etc.

This also means that you cannot run iOS on an Android device, nor can you run Android on an iPhone.

Apps for Android and iPhone

Both iOS and Android can install apps, which are commonly known as apps, but they are not compatible with each other's apps.

However, many developers have developed separate versions for the two operating systems, so you still have the opportunity 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 to be very good, but the actual number is not the most important thing, because there are many reports that there are many software with malicious code in the Play Store. , There are also many low-quality applications.

In contrast, iPhone applications basically have a certain quality, and you will rarely download unsatisfactory choices.

Generally speaking, iPhone users spend more on apps than on Android, so developers have higher incomes. Only such a company is willing to devote energy to developing high-quality apps.

Of course, this is not necessarily true. Android still has many excellent applications.

In many cases, developers will make the iPhone version first, and then wait until there is time or more money, and then develop the Android version, sometimes without even considering it, but this situation has become less and less now, after all, the Android market is very large.

Security of Android and iPhone

As smart phones have become an indispensable thing in life, security has become more and more important. In this regard, the two smartphone platforms are very different.

The main purpose of Android is to achieve higher operability and can 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. iPhone is very rare and hardly anyone has heard of it. This study also wrote that the remaining 3% are 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 those interested to start.

If you want to know more, who is safer on Android or iOS in this article? There are more detailed instructions.

In addition to the above general directions, below I will also sort out some differences in the use and details of the two.

1. The customizability of the iPhone's home screen is not as good as that of Android

One of the biggest advantages of Android is that it is an open system (which is why there are so many brands), so we can customize and personalize the main screen according to our own preferences and needs.

The iPhone’s iOS is closed, there are so many restrictions, there are hardly many things you can do.

To put it simply, most of Android can be adjusted, while iPhone only has a few:

The background image changes the application’s icon and order to create a folder for placing multiple applications 2. The App Store interface design is very textured and easy to find

Although compared to the past, the current Play Store has been significantly improved, making it easier to browse, but the App Store is still doing better.

I have two mobile phones in my hand. Every time I go to the App Store to look for an application, it makes people feel relaxed, and I can easily find the type I am looking for. Apple will also publish special articles from time to time, so that we can discover more applications.

3. iPhone has more paid apps than Android

As mentioned earlier, iPhome users are more willing to spend money on apps, and therefore will find many high-quality paid apps in the App Store.

This is good and bad. The good thing is that since you spend money, the apps you use will not have advertisements and a certain quality, and the experience is very good.

Although Android has a lot of free, no need to spend money, but relative developers will make money from other places, which of course is "advertising."

When there are more advertisements, the interface of the application must be changed and chaotically, and it feels bad to use.

4. When using iPhone, photos, files, videos, music and other data cannot be easily transferred to a Windows computer

If you are using a Mac, this is not a big problem, but if you are using a Windows computer, you must consider it.

After 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) before you can perform related operations.

5. iPhone update is not only faster than Android, but also has a longer lifespan

Basically, the iPhone will get minor updates such as patching vulnerabilities every once in a while, 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.

Unless it is a smartphone launched by Google itself, Android has a chance for three years. Otherwise, even the flagship phones of various brands can only get the new version upgrade for two years. Not to mention the low-end, it may only be one year. (Not even).

Android phones rarely have security system updates.

in conclusion

Through the above analysis, you should have a certain degree of understanding of iPhone and Android, and hope to solve all your questions. If there are other, please leave a message to us at the end of the article.