By Okunola Oluwaseyi
As the smartphone industry continues to develop and the two major categories (iOS vs Android phones) have continued to produce improved versions as time goes by, everyone is starting to take note of the similarities between the two and noticing how both categories are starting to really lean towards each other.
Here are some notable differences between both products:
Value is one of the major differences between both products. Android serves every budget while Apple sells prestige or as many would argue, they sell their name which is apparently very valuable especially seeing as even a used Apple product is still more expensive than most Androids.
Design feel is another difference. iPhones lean toward uniformity and a certain feel of a polished look while androids embrace variety and produce phones is different shapes, designs and sizes.
Performance is another difference. Apple’s A18 Bionic chip leads in efficiency and is preferred widely by people who love the quality of the product’s camera. On the other hand, Android’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins in gaming power.
In the area of software updates, iOS updates delivers instantly to all devices as soon as they are launched while Android updates vary by brand.
Another difference is the integration. Apple’s devices communicate flawlessly within its ecosystem, various Apple devices can easily connect with each other and send things to each other in a jiffy. On the other hand, Android offers cross-brand freedom.
Lastly, the AI & personalization of both products take different approaches. Android’s Gemini AI gives its users full control and allows them to make as many changes as they like to their device software that suits them, even down to the appearance of their keyboards, while iOS’s Apple Intelligence focuses on privacy and on-device learning.
The major difference between both product categories is that the various manufacturers keep their different mottos in mind which are: simplicity and flexibility, and this drives the creation of their various devices.