Top 8 Reasons Android is better than iOS.
Regarding smartphones, there are only two major operating systems worldwide – Android and iOS. Both these operating systems have many features in common with slightly different functionalities, which make them both unique. As everybody knows, these two smartphone platforms are created by two of the most significant tech companies: Google and Apple.
There are many aspects in which these two mobile platforms are comparable: performance, battery life, hardware features, and many more.
Here are the top 8 ways Google’s Android is a better operating system than Apple’s iOS.
#1 Customizability
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There is no doubt at all that Android is far more customizable than iOS. Many features regarding customizability are seen on android phones compared to iPhones.
(The launcher)
It is still a big question for iPhone users whether they will experience a new customizable launcher, like in Android.
In Android phones, there are tons of different third-party launchers available on the play store, which are many times better than the pre-supplied ones on most of the flagship Android phones. Moreover, when the launchers are compared side by side, android launchers are way more interactive, functional, and user-friendly than iOS.
(Widgets)
Another great feature regarding the customizability of Android phones is that it gives the user full freedom and control over widgets. Unlike a few annoying widgets on iPhones, Android phones can access various widgets. It is possible only because it allows third-party apps to have a shortcut on the home screen. Also, Android users can customize their home screens way better than that iPhones.
(UI tweaks)
Considering the best flagship Android smartphones, iPhones do not come a little near those android phones when it comes to customizability. For example, the one plus devices run on a customized skin which is the famous Oxygen OS. It has many extra features compared to the stock Android skin, which comes on Google’s flagship Pixel series. This OS does its job wonderfully, from changing icon shapes or the whole icons to changing the colors and themes. The customizations available are way more in number than that of the iPhone.
Also, several other UI skins run on Android and are more customizable than on iOS.
#2 The Assistants
Everyone was mesmerized when Apple launched its new virtual assistant – Siri, in 2011! However, that is not the case after the introduction more intelligent and user-friendly Google Assistant. Both the assistants’ basic principle is the same, but when they are compared side by side, the Google Assistant stands out as a pro. There are a lot of better functionalities that Google offers with its assistant. For example, the new call screen feature is a great innovation introduced recently.
This feature works by taking calls and talking with the caller on your behalf. Yes, you heard it right. The call screen enables the user to rest assured about unknown calls. When any call notification pops up on your screen, you have to touch on the call screen option, which is there, along with receive and decline options.
Once you have done that, the assistant will start a conversation with the caller. You will see a real-time transcript on your screen of the conversation. All you will have to do is sit and give the commands to your assistant by merely touching the screen.
This type of feature is not seen on phones. Maybe with some future updates, Apple might improve Siri.
#3 Multi-User Support
It is 2019, yet there is no clue about multi-user support on iOS. This feature was made available to Android users with Android 5.0, i.e., the lollipop upgrade back in 2014, and since then, Google has kept it in all the later OS upgrades.
This feature enables multiple users to use the same device. It is a highly convenient and user-friendly feature exclusively available on android, a huge plus point over iOS.
#4 Battery Life and Charging
One of the most significant advantages of an android phone is its battery life. As many Android phones are available in the market, massive competition exists among them. What happens because of this is that all the phone companies focus on every aspect, including battery life.
This has resulted in many android phones coming with massive 5000 mAh batteries. Also, after the android pie update, Google has made many improvements regarding battery life by including an adaptive feature battery. This feature uses AI to control the performance of the apps not used at a specified period. Also, the battery option in the settings gives more information regarding the hours left in android. Unlike the iPhones, it provides a bright screen on time in android phones.
When it comes to charging, android phones are ahead of iPhones. First, the charging speed is significantly higher on similarly priced Android phones. Secondly, unlike iPhones, they come with a fast charger supplied in the box. Also, the iPhones take a long time to charge as the output rating of the charger provided is just 5 watts compared to the 15 or 20 watts rated android fast charger.
Google Maps are a monopoly in navigation regarding accuracy and convenience. Although apple maps have the same functionality, qualitatively, Google maps are far better and more user-friendly compared to them. Google maps make navigation highly interactive and extremely simple such that a user who has not used any android phone before will also get used to it very quickly.
The features exclusive to Google maps are the different levels of traffic conditions, ride bookings, and public transit. These features are not just for show on Android phones; they serve their purpose well and without errors.
#6 Cameras
Apple was excited about the cameras when they launched their dual-camera smartphone, iPhone 7. Since then, iPhones have been manufactured with dual cameras only. On the other hand, Pixel phones focus on the camera’s quality, resolution, and sensors rather than focusing on several cameras used. All pixel phones have only one rear camera.
This single rear camera outperforms the iPhone’s and every other phone’s cameras in the market. It is by properly utilizing machine learning algorithms that Google has been able to achieve this.
There is a unique feature that Google has recently rolled out called night sight on their pixel devices. Night Sight makes wonders happen with low-light photography. Regarding precision and accuracy, Pixel devices could capture detailed images in a dark environment without a flash. It nearly looked impossible for other smartphones, especially the iPhone.
Regarding the front camera, Google has excelled in that department, too, with Pixel 3 featuring dual front cameras. The surprising aspect is that Pixel devices were already best in the “selfie” department having just a single camera in front.
After adding another camera, the result is just out of this world. This second camera which Google has used in the front, is a full-angle camera that enables the user to almost double the frame area. This makes Pixel 3’s front camera the widest angled and, simultaneously, the best front camera in the market.
On the other hand, the front camera on iPhone is also one of the best in the market. Still, compared to Pixel, it stands no chance considering the detailing and color reproduction of Pixel’s front camera.
#7 Unlocking
As iPhones emphasize more on security, unlocking them is a robust process. This process is called jailbreaking and is not an easy job. On the other hand, Android phones are comparatively easy to unlock. Android is an open-source OS, so developers remain at ease with this OS. Also, several different internet forums are available for Android phones regarding unlocking and rooting.
There are many benefits to unlocking the device. First of all, you can try a variety of UIs on your device. This means that you can customize your phone the way you want. Along with that, the apps which are not available in a particular region can also be downloaded and used.
While unlocking gives more permissions and freedom to the user, rooting enables the user to gain full access to his/her device. Once rooted, any OS or app can be ported onto the device. Proper rooting can help significantly in improving performance and even battery life. Hence, in that area also, android phones have more benefits than iPhones.
#8 Affordability
This is the main reason. Android phones are better than iPhones. First of all, there are a lot of options available in android. Hundreds of options are available, from the cheapest budget phones to the most premium and innovative phones. Of course, this is not the case with phones.
Only a few options are available, all in the premium class category. On the other hand, many Android devices cost half of the iPhones and still beat them in almost all areas. The best android device which comes to mind while considering the price to performance value is the latest offering from one plus, which is one plus 6t. It has outperformed the latest iPhone 10s in speed and battery life.
There is a massive market for this in the premium segment and mid-range and budget android devices. These Android devices offer the best performance and battery life comparing the price range. Chinese companies like Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo are some of the best-selling smartphone brands which offer options in all price segments.
The eight reasons mentioned above are the key reasons which prove why android phones are better than iPhones. There are other minute areas where android proves to be better than iOS. Moreover, also it is essential to say that when it comes to security, iPhones are better than android phones.