Question:
iPhone or Android?
10 years ago
Ok so I'm getting a phone this year! And I don't really want to get iPhone 6, I was thinking about iPhone 5s? But then my friend said Android is so much better. Someone PLEASE tell me which one is better?
40 answers:
Daniel
10 years ago
It's not really a matter of which one is better. It's more of someone's personal opinion. I had an Android for awhile and never owned an iPhone but I had an iPod touch and I am a fan of both operating systems. For a phone I would prefer and android instead because there is so much different options. Also a lot of androids have a WAY better camera then the iPhone with much more features and you can get any screen size you want. Also the google play store has most of the main apps people use on the iPhone. I have been using a moto g and it is a great phone and it's also pretty cheap too. I suggest you waiting awhile if you decide to buy an iPhone because the iPhone 6 is having a lot of problems. For example, people report their phone is bending in their pocket along with call drops and other issues from ios 8.

Good Luck!!!
Scott
10 years ago
Why I use Android:



1. Expandable storage. Just slap in a microSD card, and the sky is the limit. iPhone will NEVER include external storage options.



2. Nonproprietary charging cable. Lose it? Buy ten for $10 online.



3. Non-removable battery in iPhones. Not all Android devices have them, but most do.



4. Connect to any computer, anywhere, any time, without requiring proprietary software (like iTunes).



5. Drag and drop, just like any other computer.



6. Share ANY file with your Android friends; music, videos, pictures.



7. Google Play is a BIG marketplace. Download an app to your phone, even if you're in Canada and your phone is in Africa.



8. All updates, downloads and other data transfers can be done OTA. No cables required.



Resolution? Please, my S5 is full HD (1920 x 1080). The iPhone 5 only has 1136 x 640. 432 ppi in the S5, 326 in the iPhone 5S.



Battery capacity in the S5 is double the iPhone 5S.
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10 years ago
Yep he's right. Put it this way. You can unlock the bootloader and change the Nexus 5's entire version of android in the time it takes for an iphone 6 to power up. The iphone 6 is very difficult to modify unlike the Nexus 5. The Nexus 5 is superior spec-wise and cheaper (you can see for yourself on the wikipedia pages for both phones) than the iphone 6. Android 4.4.4 also better looking than ios8 and about 1000 times more customisable.
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10 years ago
That depends on what you want from a phone. If you just want to get regular tasks done, then the iPhone 5s suits you best.On the other hand android would give you a huge variety of devices and the ability to tweak things on the phone(It's open source). Android is more friendly on your budget. If you're buying an Android phone, make sure it's something you won't regret later.
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10 years ago
The only thing good about android is expandable storage and customization. I've used many flagship android phones, and android is not as smooth and flawless as the iPhone. I would highly recommend the iPhone. Many android phones I have owned have lagged with 2 or 3 gigs of ram and iPhone does not lag even with 1 gig of ram. Its fast and runs flawlessly without slowing down after time, android has a lot of viruses and will slow down over time much like your PC will. Not to mention the new iPhone 6 has Apple pay. I know I know android has had NFC for years, but I never even seen anybody offer you you mobile payment with an android phone.
Anca
10 years ago
Get a phone with Android, as others said..Apple store is limited, also...on Android you can have most of the times the same or even better apps than on IOS. And another thing is...Iphone's battery drains a little bit faster than Android phones...-.-' I personally think that iphone is more for..if you wanna seem cool & fancy around your friends...
10 years ago
Android is trash. Get an iPhone or at the latest, a Window's phone. Both of those phones are more reliable than Android. Android has too many third party apps crashing and freezing on you.
Yash
10 years ago
Apple is like now complacent that no one can compete it. So it is releasing $#!T for people. While android is like a BIG competition for iOS that Apple didn't get into their head. You know what, Google releases new versions of android every year during July, but this time, they have made up their mind to work on something big! Yes! So they are making Android 5.0, the revolutionary OS! So, they're releasing this version in December or October Mid/End that has some GR8 GR8 GR8 GR8 GR8 GR8 F..E..A..T..U..R..E..S..



iOS treats you like you are the user but Android treats you like the device's admin! So, Android Rocks!



Don't be an apple fanboy like the the ones below.
10 years ago
I can't stand apple because the apple store is so limited. You ever check out the number of "how do I jailbreak my iphone" questions in this section? All your files are ios which is incompatible with every other software system on earth. I recently checked out my sister's iphone and would swich to a flip if iphone was my only choice. Hate 'em. The Galaxy S5 is a large phone but the ui is the best out there.
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10 years ago
Get the iPhone 6. It comes with the latest version of iOS and a powerful processor. The HD screens offers lovely visuals and the camera quality has been boosted quite a bit with the addition of new features. A nicely curved body with aluminium casing gives it a premium look. The new iPhone is a phone for people who value perfection. It is now available online at ebay.in, snapdeal.com, 91mobiles.com
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10 years ago
If you looking for iPhone 5s, then i would suggest you to make your choice Android. Android is more user friendly and available in your budgets. Also have more features and specifications as compare to iPhones. Better screen, higher resolution, good pixel density, durable battery life more free apps etc.
10 years ago
If I were you I would go to a store and play around with their phones both android and iphone and see how you like it.



I would also then if possible play around with a friends phone (iphone or android) the more you play around with them the more you can make up your mind which one you prefer.



Iphone is easy to use but quite limited with what you can do with it, ie customize it. Android takes a bit of practice and is more customizable. If you like to adjust the way your phone operates, rooting your phone, tweaking it and installing custom roms which allow you full control over your phone then go for android.
luigi8757
10 years ago
Good thing you are not as crazy as the other ones... Go with the 5S as the iPhone 6 or 6 plus has severe design issues that have yet to be resolved (it bends way more easily).
Diwakar
10 years ago
Well it's up to you and your preferences. If you want customization android is the one for you. If you want smooth experience then iphone is the one. But I myself prefer android and you can watch out samsung galaxy note 4 .
Fiona Goode
10 years ago
i personally love apple, so i would choose the iphone, also i have a mac with itunes and if i had an android phone i wouldn't be a able to just sync my music which would really annoy me, i would have to download music twice. also iphones are just so beautiful
10 years ago
I would prefer you to go with Android. Since it is the open source there exists ease of usability. And would be the finest option for different category like personal usage or business usage. There are quantity of free apps available in market that you can make use of. Also Android holds the top position as of US market share.
10 years ago
Get an iPhone because Apple is more trustworthy than the corporate makers of Android. Apple is less likely to sell us to commercial interests. Apple is more interested in providing what we need, instead of selling us to the higher bidder.
10 years ago
iPhone is better because apple has updates about every 6 months, that means less glitches with your phone/device. unless you cant afford iPhone, use windows, its better than android and Samsung.
10 years ago
iPhone,

Windows also better than an android.
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10 years ago
iPhone,

Windows also better than an android.
10 years ago
ITS AS SIMPLE AS THIS.

Do you use a pc? Get an android.

Do you use a Mac/Apple? Get an iPhone.



End of story.
Nurul
10 years ago
I think Note 4 is better than iPhone 6 plus

source: http://android2u.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-vs-iphone-6-plus-one-got-better-specs/
10 years ago
iPhone,

Windows also better than an android.
I'm Back!
10 years ago
iPhones have very bad battery life and the rear camera will stop taking high resolution pics after an update...I'll say, do more research, apples are overrated.
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10 years ago
get the iphone 6!
10 years ago
iPhone,

Windows also better than an android.
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10 years ago
iphone
10 years ago
get the iphone 6!
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10 years ago
get the iphone 6!
10 years ago
iphone
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10 years ago
iphone
10 years ago
iphone
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10 years ago
iphone
Kelly
10 years ago
get the iphone 6!
Jordan Siegel
10 years ago
depends what you want. do you want expendable memory? get android. want better software get iphone
?
10 years ago
iPhone
10 years ago
iphone because they are less buggy
Anwar
10 years ago
go for anything which u would like not others.....but the budget u r preferring both the devices come in handy.
siah
10 years ago
Android PLEASE IT'S WAY COOLER MY IPHONE IS SO OLD
10 years ago
both :)


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