There is a buzz of excitement in the media and telecommunications circle as iPhone and Android users compete for the champion of its class when it comes to mobile technology. From a productivity point of view, both devices have their differences and similarities. However, depending on the respective categories they serve, there is always one that has a competitive advantage. We’ll look at each mobile device in each choice category to determine which one stands out. The challenged areas in this smartphone saga are: login features, taking photos, making calls, managing storage, entertaining users and last but not least, engaging in social media.
Logging in
Logging into one’s device could be the first test of patience and tolerance as it is the first thing we do before using other features of the phone. The iPhone’s TouchID fingerprint sensor technology is considered the most secure way to allow authorized users to access the device, since each fingerprint is unique to each person on the planet. Although Android users have similar technology, iPhones are the true proprietary leaders when it comes to this feature.
In closer comparison, Android has a smart screen lock technology that uses facial recognition to allow access to the device, but this is often less secure than the TouchID feature. While this acknowledges that the iPhone is the preferred option in this category, there may be other features that Android users prefer, such as making calls.
making calls
Now that social distancing is becoming the new norm, “Facetime” calls have proven their worth and again, iPhone users are smiling face to face with this feature. As much as preferred in the category, Android users bridge the gap by using other apps like WhatsApp to virtually connect with their contacts. However, it is not the same as “Facetime”.
Contrary to the latter, Android technology boasts of its easy to use contact list feature which is considered to be superior compared to iPhone. All contacts are arranged sequentially into the most recent and most frequent calls. This convenient feature allows for easy call retrieval and pickup. However, one would say; “Who needs that when you can put a face on a call!”
Selfies and snapshots
And speaking of putting photos on faces, photo taking is believed to be the number one feature for most of the smartphone users. The iPhone again seems to be in the lead when it comes to capturing moments with precision and quality. While both share their advantages and disadvantages depending on the skills of their users, one thing that stands out: the arrangement and storage of the photos. Hands down, Android beats the iPhone in that category, since Google Photo stores images and manages them.
Storage
Storage plays an important role in data collection and the feature could be given a high score when deciding which device to use. If you are a photographer, graphic artist or animator and you are thinking of an affordable device that can manage data, then you will most likely go for an Android smartphone. Why, because it does not require updating when the capacity to store files is exhausted. There are expandable SD cards as well as cloud storage that are accessible.
In a contrasting light, the iPhone has its share of cloud storage option by having your file in iClouds. This is similar to Google Photo, but the difference with its internal storage is that it does not have a disposable SD slot and once users exceed their physical storage capacity, they have to upgrade their smartphones to a newer and updated device. If one is an artist and can afford to do this then a smart suggestion is to get an iPhone because the following feature trumps all other features.
Entertainment
Videos and music attract a high percentage of smartphone users and it is important to have a device that offers quality and precision. The iPhone speaks loudly when it comes to packing punches. According to CNN Business Magazine, the iPhone is the leading device for a consistent and unlimited music library for its users. However, the difference from Apple’s iPhone platform is that the music is not free, while Android users enjoy free music that we all know is supported by ads.
To determine a winner in this category, we looked at the quality of delivery, and since the entertainment speaks for itself, the iPhone drops the mic and declares victory.
social media
While the iPhone declares its dominance in entertainment, Android defies its opponent when it comes to social media engagements. This becomes an alarming fact due to its unrestricted access that emanates from the affordable cost of Android.
Contrary to this, the iPhone is known to have a lot of holes in the pockets of consumers. However, there is a demarcation line when it comes to new features and updates and if one does not have an iPhone, one may fall behind in the field of technology.
In the business world, new applications emerge every day to improve productivity. If you’re a social media manager, you’d better be well equipped with the latest gadgets to handle your marketplace. The iPhone outperforms Android when it comes to meeting these high-tech demands. However, when it comes to the ease of communication and user-friendly benefits, we could certainly say that Android stands out.
According to CNET, both the iPhone and Samsung have tipped the market in terms of features and benefits for their respective users. A particular CNET article explained that depending on the device one uses to communicate with their respective partner, communication is the key to their future love life. This means that regardless of the device we use to communicate, tradition, culture and expectations play a predominant role in deciding which one is more effective in communication.
The final count
The login feature opens up a plethora of promise for its excited user, but both phones capture memorable moments in various expressive ways. While there are compromises during these Kodak moments, every user is satisfied in the end.
After exciting encounters, storage plays an important role in determining what remains or is removed from devices, and we entertain ourselves with what we choose to keep. We also share these events through a network of curious audiences who are eager to watch and respond.
The similarities and differences highlight the advantages and disadvantages within each feature category and we decide which device suits us. However, we have selected winners in some of the mentioned categories; we cannot say which one is more dominant and more preferable than the other because each moment and category is unique for its user.
In determining a winner, one would not only depend on the decisions of the users, but also on the audience (third parties) who also experience the results (service delivery). They are the ones who are part of the decision-making process. Therefore, I leave it to each reader to determine the winner: iPhone VS Android. For me, I say that both have their place in the world of telecommunications.
