11 advantages of Android smartphones on the iPhone
In recent years the gap between Android and iPhone has narrowed considerably. The iPhone was technically superior, and the only reason someone chose Android was because they couldn't afford an Apple device or because they didn't like the ideals of the Californian brand. .
Today, the technological gaps that once existed between the latest iPhones and the best Android devices have virtually disappeared. Of course, Apple's processors are little engineering marvels, and the hardware is top notch. But the competition is tight enough to make these differences interesting.
So what are the factors, big and small, that gives an advantage to Android smartphones? Let's start with the hardware itself.
1) More hardware choices with Android
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Even on a tight budget, you can get a high-quality device like the Moto G7.
When you're looking for a new smartphone, Apple offers you three hardware choices (unless you want to buy last year's model for a tiny discount). The current range of iPhone is available in two sizes, large and very large, and two price ranges, expensive and very expensive.
In contrast, your Android choices cover a wide range of sizes, shapes, feature sets, and prices. Some high-end Android devices (yes, I'm talking about Samsung) have prices comparable to those of a new iPhone, but the real good deal is in the mid-range, where devices like the OnePlus 7 Pro ($ 669) and the Pixel 3 ($ 799) compete head-on with high-end phones.2) USB-C is the future, Lightning is out of date
With experience, we know three things about Apple Lightning cables: they have an annoying tendency to break; they cost a small fortune to replace and they need their personal collection of adapters to be useful. The Android universe has moved massively towards the more modern and much more versatile USB-C standard. Today almost all devices use the USB-C port, including laptops from Dell, Microsoft, Lenovo, and even ... Apple.
One day, the Californian firm will replace its Lightning connectors with USB-C connectors. Until then, it's one more cable that iPhone owners must carry.
One day, the Californian firm will replace its Lightning connectors with USB-C connectors. Until then, it's one more cable that iPhone owners must carry.
3) But where is the headphone jack?
Raise your hand if you've already prepared yourself to connect headphones to your iPhone and discovered that you forgot or misplaced the adapter. Fortunately, there are many Android devices (including the new Pixel 3a) that still offer 3.5mm jacks.
After the hardware, we move on to navigation and organization defining a mobile operating system.
4) Settings (too) simplistic
This little speed icon in the Android control panel (left) is extremely useful. iOS (right) doesn't have it.
Android and iOS have similar shortcuts for accessing some common system settings. On an iPhone, you swipe up and down to access the control center, which has a selection of shortcuts (very useful) that you can use to activate airplane mode, adjust the screen brightness and volume, use the calculator, etc. These shortcuts make excellent use of the Force Touch function.
But you know what you can't do from the control center? You cannot access the main Settings page. So you can turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on and off, but if you want to pair a new device or connect to a different access point, you have to leave the Control Center, find the Settings icon and the to open.
On the other hand, if you swipe down from the top of an Android screen, half a dozen common settings icons appear above current notifications. Swipe again to see a larger assortment of (customizable) setting icons. Press the label under the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth icon to go directly to the corresponding Settings page. Or click on the low speed icon to open the full list of settings.
But you know what you can't do from the control center? You cannot access the main Settings page. So you can turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on and off, but if you want to pair a new device or connect to a different access point, you have to leave the Control Center, find the Settings icon and the to open.
On the other hand, if you swipe down from the top of an Android screen, half a dozen common settings icons appear above current notifications. Swipe again to see a larger assortment of (customizable) setting icons. Press the label under the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth icon to go directly to the corresponding Settings page. Or click on the low speed icon to open the full list of settings.
5) the ultra-modifiable home screen
The Microsoft home screen is extremely customizable.
The most frustrating aspect of using an iPhone is its inflexible home screen. You get one icon per application, which you in turn can organize into folders on multiple screens. But you cannot arrange these icons as you wish.
On the other hand, the system proposed by Android by default is simpler to use. Better yet, manufacturers can offer their own overlay, with mixed results, but the real benefit is that you can replace apps based on your preferences.
On the other hand, the system proposed by Android by default is simpler to use. Better yet, manufacturers can offer their own overlay, with mixed results, but the real benefit is that you can replace apps based on your preferences.
6) The usefulness of pinned icons
On an iPhone, the icons on the home screen are shortcuts for individual applications, period. Do you want to quickly access a specific website, photo or document? Sorry, you'll need to open its app first, then search for it.
On the Android home screen, icons can represent individual items that are not applications. Shortcuts to Excel workbooks, OneNote notebook pages and even PDF files of boarding passes and other electronic tickets ...
7) Widgets on the home page
Android and iOS both offer a special home page, available by swiping to the right, where you can add widgets for faster access to calendar items, weather forecasts, a news feed, and more.
However, on Android we can add widgets directly to the main home screen. For example, widgets for messaging and calendar apps, music players, cloud services . Google and Microsoft both have a large selection of widgets.
However, on Android we can add widgets directly to the main home screen. For example, widgets for messaging and calendar apps, music players, cloud services . Google and Microsoft both have a large selection of widgets.
8) The Back button
For a decade, the iPhone had only one button, which you could tap, double-tap, or press and hold to accomplish tasks. Android, on the other hand, has historically included a row of three programmable buttons at the bottom. The Home and Recent buttons work in much the same way as the tap and double tap options on a regular iPhone, but the Back button is unique.
On both platforms, the dedicated application buttons disappear slowly, replaced by a series of gestures, but the concept of a dedicated Back function in Android remains. Application developers are trying all sorts of tricks to replicate this feature in iOS applications, with mixed results, but the lack of the Back button on iPhone is sometimes felt.
On both platforms, the dedicated application buttons disappear slowly, replaced by a series of gestures, but the concept of a dedicated Back function in Android remains. Application developers are trying all sorts of tricks to replicate this feature in iOS applications, with mixed results, but the lack of the Back button on iPhone is sometimes felt.
9) Clear all notifications with a single gesture
There is a kind of algorithm that governs the display of notifications on the iPhone home screen. Sometimes there is a large X to delete old notifications; other times, the only way to get rid of notifications is to delete them one at a time.
You can also manage how notifications are grouped and when they are displayed on iOS, but to do this you have to leave the notification center and go to Settings> Notifications. On Android devices, the two tasks are much simpler. When you swipe down to view current notifications, there is a Clear button at the bottom of the list.
You can also manage how notifications are grouped and when they are displayed on iOS, but to do this you have to leave the notification center and go to Settings> Notifications. On Android devices, the two tasks are much simpler. When you swipe down to view current notifications, there is a Clear button at the bottom of the list.
10) Change your default browser
On either mobile platform, browsers use the engine provided by the operating system. The main reason for using another browser is to save and synchronize shortcuts, tabs, passwords, and history between devices.
On an iPhone, you can set Open With settings by app, so the Gmail app opens links in Chrome, Outlook, or Edge. But you cannot set this browser preference system-wide, so if you open a link from another application, it will open most of the time in Safari.
This is not a problem on Android, thanks to the Default Apps setting, where you can specify which browser you want to use for links. While you're there, you can also choose other apps to use for phone calls, SMS messages, voice assistance, and tap-to-pay.
On an iPhone, you can set Open With settings by app, so the Gmail app opens links in Chrome, Outlook, or Edge. But you cannot set this browser preference system-wide, so if you open a link from another application, it will open most of the time in Safari.
This is not a problem on Android, thanks to the Default Apps setting, where you can specify which browser you want to use for links. While you're there, you can also choose other apps to use for phone calls, SMS messages, voice assistance, and tap-to-pay.
11) Much more flexible volume control
Android offers independent controls on different types of sounds; iOS does not.
Regardless of the manufacturer of your mobile device, the High and Low Volume buttons are on the side. It will also have separate software volume controls. But iOS and Android handle these controls very differently.
On an iPhone, you can adjust the ringer volume independently of the other sounds by going to Settings> Sound and haptics, and deactivating the Change option with the buttons. Choose a volume for the ringtone, and you're done. In this configuration, you can turn off the ringer using the switch located just above the volume controls, but the Volume up / down buttons will only affect system sounds and applications.
Android, on the other hand, has the ability to allow different volume settings for calls, media, notifications, alarms and ringtones. This is especially useful for long car trips, where you can mute notifications so that they don't interrupt the music you're listening to.
On an iPhone, you can adjust the ringer volume independently of the other sounds by going to Settings> Sound and haptics, and deactivating the Change option with the buttons. Choose a volume for the ringtone, and you're done. In this configuration, you can turn off the ringer using the switch located just above the volume controls, but the Volume up / down buttons will only affect system sounds and applications.
Android, on the other hand, has the ability to allow different volume settings for calls, media, notifications, alarms and ringtones. This is especially useful for long car trips, where you can mute notifications so that they don't interrupt the music you're listening to.
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