We face plenty of dilemmas on a daily basis. But few are as polarising as which mobile phone system you should choose: Google Android or Apple iOS?
If you’re weighing up whether to get the latest iPhone or a rival handset from the likes of Samsung, here are some of the benefits of each to help you decide.
Why get an iPhone?
Not convinced an Android is for you? Here’s why you might be better off with an iPhone.
Greater familiarity
At any given time over the past decade, around half of UK mobile owners, have used an iPhone as their window into the wider world.
Gradual tweaks to the devices and operating system over the years mean most people are familiar with using an iPhone. It also means many are registered for services like the App Store. Less signing up, fewer details to enter – sounds good, doesn’t it?
More secure
Many deem iPhones much safer than their Android counterparts, with the open-source tech that Google offers playing a big role.
It’s probably best you go for Apple and protect it further by getting a VPN for iPhone if keeping your data under lock and key is a major consideration for you.
Better long-term value
Apple has a long-standing popularity and market domination. So, if you’re upgrading, you’ll likely get more for an Apple device compared to an Android equivalent.
Whether selling privately or back to your network provider, having an iPhone could open up your options a bit further down the line.
Why get an Android?
Thinking it might be time to swap an iPhone and go Google? Here are a few things that might help make up your mind.
Open systems
As mentioned previously, Android is open source. This makes it far more accessible to developers and makes it the OS of choice if you don’t want to be hamstrung by apps only provided by Apple.
For example, you can download the Kindle app to your Apple device, but you won’t be able to purchase new reads while you’re there. Haven’t got enough time on your hands to find out every little app workaround? Android might be the one for you.
Price
You’re buying into the branding and the lifestyle as much as anything with an iPhone. That drives up costs.
Several Android operators out there can give you what you want at a fraction of Apple’s cost if you’re only bothered about a phone full of tech.
Battery life
Did you know, most Android devices boast bigger batteries than their Apple contemporaries?
Performance between the two is fairly even nowadays. However, Android devices tend to have greater capacity and benefit from more power-saving options. You’ve probably got more chance of making it through a full day without reaching for a charger if you have one.
Android. iPhone. Which one will you go for?
