For less than $12 a year you get 50 GB iCloud storage.
I agree that for most everyone, even techies, Apple products just work. The few oddities and frustration points pale in comparison to all the craziness that Android users seem to deal with.
I’ve been on Android for decades. Out of curiosity have been experimenting on an iphone 10 and the first thing that got my attention was lack of ability to add files and folders to the phone itself. Case in point, try to transfer a simple txt file to the phone itself and edit it. Someone told me they email those kinds of files to themselves when needed.
IPhone seems suitable just to follow the leader type of people. A phone that is incapable to make a 640×360 pic into a different size is like a big bike with training wheels attached, see what I got people. Definitely android when it comes to all the things one wants to do besides just playing music or snap pictures of their kittens or kid with spaghetti bowl on their head. Back to android pricing.
Recently switched from Samsung s21 to 13 pro max. I’m starting to regret it. Apple key board sucks having to switch between screens on android everything u need on the same screen. Closing out apps and switching between active apps is a nightmare on iPhone compared to apple. I really miss the home button app button and back button on samsung. Google calculator is far superior to apples. Googles clock and alarms is far better. Being able to control multiple volumes on Samsung with the side button is far better. I do agree the operating system is probably smoother and faster on iPhone. Most of the same 3rd party apps r optimized better on iPhone. Camera is close to a wash. Will probably switch back next time
Hi Brian, for the keyboard issue, simply install SwiftKey and set it as the default keyboard. I agree, the default keyboard on the iPhone sucks big time. Compared to the Samsung, don’t you think the iPhone needs less tinkering, though?
I got an iPhone and had it for 2 months and could not figure it out or understand it. I went back to android right away. Also, I didn’t like when I had to switch from the keyboard to the numbers in an android you have the numbers on top of the keyboard which was much easier
I’m in the process of switching from android phone to ios as I type, its from my android. I must take things off of android and put them on my I phone 12. The apps that didn’t transfer during that process.
Does anyone have advise for me im finding it hard to pick up my iphone and supposedly is the top line in the iphone sense.
I found this while I was exploring whether or not I should switch to my first iPhone after years of using droids. I found a great deal on an iPhone so the argument of more expensive is off the list. I do love my back button on my Droid but the problem is if there is any kind of lag and you hit the back button sometimes it will take you back umpteen pages when you don’t want to do that. Generally speaking my problem isn’t with my phone it’s with my network. It took me 8 minutes to send a text tonight I used to write letters faster than that.
I bought my first iPhone about five years ago. It was an iPhone 5s. What I liked about it as opposed to the android phone I had before is the look of it. There are two apps however that I will always keep. One app I like is the Gmail app. Another app that I like is YouTube. The Gmail app I can do so much more with it. The mail App on the iPhone is more simple.
I switched from an android to an Iphone and I found that, music is much easier to download on the android. You don’t need to download an app to download music to your phone. You just download it to the music app that’s already on the phone.
Clearly, written by an employee of Apple The whole bit about Androids being “a mess” is ridiculous–and not exactly science. Ridiculous Apple PR piece; Steve Jobs trained you well. 🙁
Android smartphones are good at their place but if you start using an iPhone you will surely start loving it . I think iPhone is better than all other androids because of it’s storage capabilities,security,privacy,best operating system and much more.I love its screen recording accessibility,health app and it provides best emergency calling facilities than all other android smartphones
I have an android Vodafone VFD 513 and it does everything I need. Wifi,camera storage apps etc. I can’t understand why people pay thousands of dollars for iPhones. The differences may be good for some but Seem hugely overpriced. My
I have had android for many years moving with iphone in 2020.The android uses so much more internal memory just to operate the phone.I am deleting cache and app its really bad.Thanks for info.
I LOVE your website!!!
I’ve discovered over time that my Android has the ability to do everything that my mother-in-law’s Smartphone, (she receives a new one every year because she foolishly continues to get herself wrapped up in a AT&T contract. AND CANNOT FULLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO WORK THEM! ),can do with the exception of my LGX is not waterproof & although she has facial recognition, I have voice AND my Google app also acts like the home units where you ask it a question, it’ll answer, look you up anything, etc. And I got to choose Serri,(spelling?;the lady’s voice), OR, a man’s voice,(can’t remember his name), I just begin by saying, “Hey Google!”. That wakes him up. Even if my phone is asleep, he wakes up saying, “I’m here, what can I do for you?” I got to customize his responses, etc. I’ve also found over the years that the LG phones are the best of the Android family. The X in the LGX means xtra large battery and IT WORKS! I used to get aggravated at having to re-charge so much, even had to force stop Google Maps because that app until I was ready to use. That app uses alot of battery. But doesn’t bother this LGX! With over 4000 OM/MA! I’m on it constantly but only need to charge after aprox., 36-40hrs. of use! Hand to God! Love it! And it didn’t cost me HUNDREDS of dollars either. So, I’m good ?.
You noted that transferring files is daunting on iOS. With Windows 10, you can just simply plug in your phone to access photos and videos as though it were a digital camera. Other media, such as music, you can not though.
As far as the back button, generally developers are highly encouraged to keep the back button at the top left of the screen. Apps that are poorly designed are typically rejected from being published on the App Store as well. Additionally, many apps allow you to gesture from the left edge of the screen to the right to go back.
One thing I’m sad you didn’t note is the security and privacy of iOS over Android.
Thank you for your honesty in your review. But the inability to move icons around on your home screen is incorrect, if I read that correctly. Just hold down the app til it wiggles and little X appears in the corner of the icon. You then should be able to move the app on the home screen as well as move it to any other screen. I would pursue Apple help files on this common task.
Thanks
37 Responses to “17 differences between iPhones and Android smartphones”
For less than $12 a year you get 50 GB iCloud storage.
I agree that for most everyone, even techies, Apple products just work. The few oddities and frustration points pale in comparison to all the craziness that Android users seem to deal with.
I’ve been on Android for decades. Out of curiosity have been experimenting on an iphone 10 and the first thing that got my attention was lack of ability to add files and folders to the phone itself. Case in point, try to transfer a simple txt file to the phone itself and edit it. Someone told me they email those kinds of files to themselves when needed.
IPhone seems suitable just to follow the leader type of people. A phone that is incapable to make a 640×360 pic into a different size is like a big bike with training wheels attached, see what I got people. Definitely android when it comes to all the things one wants to do besides just playing music or snap pictures of their kittens or kid with spaghetti bowl on their head. Back to android pricing.
Recently switched from Samsung s21 to 13 pro max. I’m starting to regret it. Apple key board sucks having to switch between screens on android everything u need on the same screen. Closing out apps and switching between active apps is a nightmare on iPhone compared to apple. I really miss the home button app button and back button on samsung. Google calculator is far superior to apples. Googles clock and alarms is far better. Being able to control multiple volumes on Samsung with the side button is far better. I do agree the operating system is probably smoother and faster on iPhone. Most of the same 3rd party apps r optimized better on iPhone. Camera is close to a wash. Will probably switch back next time
Hi Brian, for the keyboard issue, simply install SwiftKey and set it as the default keyboard. I agree, the default keyboard on the iPhone sucks big time. Compared to the Samsung, don’t you think the iPhone needs less tinkering, though?
I got an iPhone and had it for 2 months and could not figure it out or understand it. I went back to android right away. Also, I didn’t like when I had to switch from the keyboard to the numbers in an android you have the numbers on top of the keyboard which was much easier
Thanks for sharing your experience with the iPhone.
Android phone are better I give them 95/100
Oh my
I’m in the process of switching from android phone to ios as I type, its from my android. I must take things off of android and put them on my I phone 12. The apps that didn’t transfer during that process.
Does anyone have advise for me im finding it hard to pick up my iphone and supposedly is the top line in the iphone sense.
Help would be welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Very good comment ilike it thank u
I found this while I was exploring whether or not I should switch to my first iPhone after years of using droids. I found a great deal on an iPhone so the argument of more expensive is off the list. I do love my back button on my Droid but the problem is if there is any kind of lag and you hit the back button sometimes it will take you back umpteen pages when you don’t want to do that. Generally speaking my problem isn’t with my phone it’s with my network. It took me 8 minutes to send a text tonight I used to write letters faster than that.
It was very good
I bought my first iPhone about five years ago. It was an iPhone 5s. What I liked about it as opposed to the android phone I had before is the look of it. There are two apps however that I will always keep. One app I like is the Gmail app. Another app that I like is YouTube. The Gmail app I can do so much more with it. The mail App on the iPhone is more simple.
iPhone is the best really
As i have android I probably won’t change fir s while. However, the iphone and iOS system is impressive.
I have my 2nd Android. iOS & Android seem to be pretty evenly matched.
Helpful info.: What is android one
I switched from an android to an Iphone and I found that, music is much easier to download on the android. You don’t need to download an app to download music to your phone. You just download it to the music app that’s already on the phone.
Android is so much easier and cost less. Why spend more for nothing?
I agree,Android is less expensive compared to iphone. But it has more storage. It makes me happy whatever I want to install in Android.
I am going to go back to Android. I like being able to add apps I want to add. Also Android is less expensive to upgrade.
Android smartphones can be a lot less expensive. And some have good performance even though they are cheap.
Clearly, written by an employee of Apple The whole bit about Androids being “a mess” is ridiculous–and not exactly science. Ridiculous Apple PR piece; Steve Jobs trained you well. 🙁
Android smartphones are good at their place but if you start using an iPhone you will surely start loving it . I think iPhone is better than all other androids because of it’s storage capabilities,security,privacy,best operating system and much more.I love its screen recording accessibility,health app and it provides best emergency calling facilities than all other android smartphones
I have an android Vodafone VFD 513 and it does everything I need. Wifi,camera storage apps etc. I can’t understand why people pay thousands of dollars for iPhones. The differences may be good for some but Seem hugely overpriced. My
I have had android for many years moving with iphone in 2020.The android uses so much more internal memory just to operate the phone.I am deleting cache and app its really bad.Thanks for info.
I LOVE your website!!!
I’ve discovered over time that my Android has the ability to do everything that my mother-in-law’s Smartphone, (she receives a new one every year because she foolishly continues to get herself wrapped up in a AT&T contract. AND CANNOT FULLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO WORK THEM! ),can do with the exception of my LGX is not waterproof & although she has facial recognition, I have voice AND my Google app also acts like the home units where you ask it a question, it’ll answer, look you up anything, etc. And I got to choose Serri,(spelling?;the lady’s voice), OR, a man’s voice,(can’t remember his name), I just begin by saying, “Hey Google!”. That wakes him up. Even if my phone is asleep, he wakes up saying, “I’m here, what can I do for you?” I got to customize his responses, etc. I’ve also found over the years that the LG phones are the best of the Android family. The X in the LGX means xtra large battery and IT WORKS! I used to get aggravated at having to re-charge so much, even had to force stop Google Maps because that app until I was ready to use. That app uses alot of battery. But doesn’t bother this LGX! With over 4000 OM/MA! I’m on it constantly but only need to charge after aprox., 36-40hrs. of use! Hand to God! Love it! And it didn’t cost me HUNDREDS of dollars either. So, I’m good ?.
You noted that transferring files is daunting on iOS. With Windows 10, you can just simply plug in your phone to access photos and videos as though it were a digital camera. Other media, such as music, you can not though.
As far as the back button, generally developers are highly encouraged to keep the back button at the top left of the screen. Apps that are poorly designed are typically rejected from being published on the App Store as well. Additionally, many apps allow you to gesture from the left edge of the screen to the right to go back.
One thing I’m sad you didn’t note is the security and privacy of iOS over Android.
The subject of security and privacy is worth a separate article on its own.
Thank you for your honesty in your review. But the inability to move icons around on your home screen is incorrect, if I read that correctly. Just hold down the app til it wiggles and little X appears in the corner of the icon. You then should be able to move the app on the home screen as well as move it to any other screen. I would pursue Apple help files on this common task.
Thanks
iPhone is for snob peoples who will pay more for less,
That is one way to look at it. 🙂 A bit offensive…
As well as completely subjective. Whether or not iphones offer less is a matter of opinion. Not fact.
iOS upgrades just work. Android you end up waiting for the Manufacturer to never get round to it – I’m looking at you Samsung!
Upgrades can be troublesome, indeed.
What’s the interest in updates? Just to go faster?
No. Security is highly important, as well as fixing bugs of all kinds, or improving the stability of your phone and the apps that you use.
If the iPhones will faster so what’s bad in that? There is only benefit, your life will be faster and happier.