pls dont kill me…
im just curious, in 2023 what exactly does ios have over android.
the only two things i can think of is the longer support and apple ecosystem.
otherwise androids just have far far more features than ios does.
can anyone help me understand if theres more to it or if thats it.
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Define feature
Is having an IR blaster (android) an actual feature to you? Is making some avatars like memoji, or use emojis as 3d filters on video calls (ios) an actual feature to you?
Noone can just make a list with all ‘features’. There are so many of them, on both iOS and Android, useful or useless, it always comes to preferences.
Since most of this sub would probably be iphone users since always (like me) we cant really know all the features on Android, to compare them. Some iPhone users dont even know all the features of iOS.
The only practical thing i can say about iOS is the integration and finish of the features. As we all know all the features in this world first appeared on Android, but when Apple makes them, they become standards in phone industry
If all you want is a list of iOS’s advantages, I’ll try:
- iMessage and Facetime (they are literally what a phone needs to be an iPhone, biggest advantage imo)
- (smooth and easy integration in) Apple ecosystem
- consistency
- a more controlled enviorment for the devices as in available apps / accesories (yes, ‘limited’ but safe, thats why it comes to preferences)
- cameras, in the right hands
- security (bash me for this one as much as you want, sideloading and jailbreaking are not for the average user, so they cant get malware on their iOS even if they tried to)
- homebar, dynamic island, silence switch/action button
and as advantages to iPhone itself
- hardware and its integration
- resell value
It just works perfectly with the hardware. That’s the top argument.
(To most people) Everything is more polished. Animations, interface; the whole user experience is a step up because of the thought that goes into even the smallest of details.
My only complaint with iOS is how it handles high refresh rates. In this aspect, it’s ass and Android is far better. Imagine putting a 120Hz panel on a phone and locking it to 90 for most of the time, like wth.
IOS is the caring spouse, Android is the fun boyfriend/girlfriend. Decide what relationship you want. This is my summary after 15yrs w these two.
OP, are you asking about under the hood stuff or things like @apprehensive_view614 mentioned?
That advantage would be Objective C
Just think of iOS as a better or polished version of android. It will eventually get some of the android features as long as Apple thinks it is the right time.
A few examples include:
- OLED Technology (I rarely see burn in on apple devices)
- LTPO Technology (They only adapt 120hz when LTPO comes out)
- Side Loading apps (I think it isn’t secure but they were forced to do it in Europe)
- Customizations are coming.
Well iOS has a shift key.
I do infosec for a living and I’ll say security.
iOS is far from perfect but it’s a clear difference between the operating systems.
App Store is more tightly controlled which helps.
Hardware and Secure Enclave in Apple are just designed more security first.
Once again not saying it is foolproof or even awesome but there is a clear leader in the space.
Some of that has to do with the one vs many relationship of Apple vs android producers too.
This is not a scientific result, but when I’ve seen friends / family with modern-looking android devices, the UI seems laggy or unresponsive compared to my experience on iOS. They often have to try 2 or 3 times to get the swipe / tap they were after. I find iOS pretty much always does what I’m expecting, and even when it doesn’t, I can put it down to me missing the edge of the screen / icon.
I’m curious what ‘features’ I’m missing by sticking with iOS though?
Most apps run better & has less updates on iOS than on Android.
And even when apps on iOS does updates, it updates three apps at a time if you have more than three apps needed to be updated, where as on Android, it only updates one app at a time.
The way iOS performs is just more consistent and predictable.
I guess even the longer support isn’t exactly the deciding factor considering that Samsung has been offering 4 full so updates and google just announced 7.
iOS vs Android is a fool’s debate imo, it’s about more about preferences than about absolute features, even when the features are same, their implementation and convenience can make a difference. Someone may prefer the same thing is done on android and the someone else will prefer the way it’s done on iOS.
Why must people need to feel superior based on their phone and its OS? Everybody uses what they like best depending on their budget and to start comparing them is useless.
Wait… Google is supporting 7 full updates?! Any chance of them flip flopping on this? Is there legal verbiage that we can use to sue if they renege and change their minds? If so, then I might actually consider a Google phone…
Yup that’s why i said “announced” instead of “give”
Fair enough. I am gonna have to wait this out for a few years then. Thanks!
Absolutely this. I was on Android for 12 years. Decided to try out the 14 pro max, and well, I’m deep into the eco system. I absolutely love it.
But down to it, a phone is a phone. You get what you want out of it. You pretty much can consume the same apps. Aside from exclusivity. But Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, tiktok, tumblr, whatever you use is on both phone systems.
I still love Android, and what they have. But I really love and enjoy my 14 pro max. It’s been a year, and I haven’t had crashes in certain apps like I did on Android, since I think the app is far more optimized for Apple. Plus a 3rd party took over the app, and it was degrading in optimization, and bugs everywhere until they could figure out the proper coding.
Otherwise, aside from that 1 app. Android is great, iPhone is great. It’s good to be able to have options!
Yes. At this point its like BMW vs Toyota. You cannot convince neither of owner of those cars that they should have gotten the other. Its just a matter of preference
Then get the GR Supra, Toyota badge with BMW price and maintenance, fit the description here
That’s a horrible comparison. BMW and Toyota are not even in the same class of vehicles. One’s a luxury brand and the other is just a standard everyday persons brand.
If we’re comparing apples to apples, anyone who buys a BMW could have easily afforded a Toyota, not necessarily the other way around.
Honda vs Toyota or Mercedes vs BMW would be a better comparison.
Most average people compare cheaper Androids to high end iPhones, so I would not say its that far off. The are not many people who buy Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
I don’t see how that’s a horrible comparison. iPhones are the BMWs in this example. iPhones are a luxury product. Androids are utilitarian.
Most people who own Android phones own lower-end phones. Compared to iPhones, the everyday person with an Android is definitely driving a Toyota compared to a BMW.
Do you think 90% of people with Androids are walking around with Galaxy S23 Ultras or Pixel 8 Pros? No, those are a small minority. This example works pretty well.
Nah, the iPhone is a Toyota Corolla. Reliable, good resale value, not a lot of bells and whistles, kind of boring, but it gets you around town. The Pro is a Lexus. Samsung is a Honda Civic, cause people like to customize it, but the base model is still reliable. The Pixel is a VW Golf: a bit quirky but fun.
Most people are Android “fanboys” aren’t owning the lower tier phones. They’re going to have the $1000+ phones
I had an old boss who left Silicon Valley to work for GM. He used to show up in my socials asking why anybody would bother to buy a Tesla when Chevy Volt could do everything a Tesla 3 could do at half the price. It’s like, bro – not everybody values what you do.
Love this reply. It should mark an end to all these debates.
Does Samsung provide updates on day 1 with all Google features integrated? I’d say that’s a major differentiator in support. But then again if you don’t get the feature then you can’t miss it to begin with.
google just announced 7.
thought it’s yet to be seen if google will actually back that claim up with action. they do tend to drop projects, screwing over consumers of said project.
ios is more classy and looks high quality . and in a lot of countries outside us and Europe it determines your worth
even “poorer” people have iphones here its mix matched why would anyone care what phone you have?
The simplicity and smooth operation in IOS combined with robust hardware is the main difference. It may be trying an used iPhone for a short while to experience it.
I really don’t like the iPhone, but I got tired of my Android sending telemetry to a hostile country. I also can’t choose what photos an app can access. If I need to grant access to a photo, I’m forced to grant access to all photos, whereas in iOS I can restrict it to specific photos only.
Sure, Apple also sends telemetry, but they’re pretty upfront about it, and I can turn it off.
