Advantages of Android phones Over iPhones
If you are considering upgrading your smartphone, selecting between iOS and Android devices can be a daunting task, particularly since your smartphone is a device you use every day. Here are some reasons to choose an Android phone over iPhone:
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More Specifications
Unlike iPhones, Android phones offer more options in terms of designs, sizes, colors, features, and prices, from high-end devices like the Galaxy S22 Ultra to relatively affordable, feature-packed phones like the Google Pixel 6a or mid-range phones like the vivo y15. Moreover, Android phones offer features like reverse wireless charging, fingerprint security, split-screen multitasking, and more that are not available on the iPhone.
Charging Port
Almost all Android phones use the same charging cable and port, USB-C, which also powers other recent devices like laptops, power-bank, and headsets. USB-C comes with faster-charging speeds, and if the cable got damaged or misplaced, it’s easier to find a replacement at a cheaper price.
Meanwhile, it is expensive to replace an iPhone cable if you damaged or misplaced it. Moreover, the iPhone cable is light and tender and doesn't come with a charging adapter if you purchase a new iPhone.
Expandable Storage
Many Android phones give access to expand your storage via microSD card slots, allowing you to add more storage space as needed without deleting files or apps. On the contrary, iPhones do not offer more storage space, and you will have to make a substantial payment for extra storage or pay a monthly subscription for iCloud storage.
Considering a smartphone with much storage, an Android phone is what you need as you would able to store all your files without making extra payments for storage. It also gives you access to 15GB of Google cloud storage.
Windows Transfer
Today, the most common PC is the Windows computer. With Windows PC, it is much easier to sync your Android phone than an iPhone as you can transfer files from Android to your Windows PC using a USB cable, Bluetooth, or cloud storage services. Moreover, with the Windows Phone Link app, you can connect your Android phone to a windows PC to see your phone’s notifications, read and respond to your text messages, and make and receive phone calls, among other features.
Unfortunately, for iPhones, it is somewhat challenging to connect with Windows as you would need to download a third-party app like Itunes or Intel Unison to transfer files from your iOS phone to your Windows PC. Except you want to transfer images and videos.
Easy Access to Third-Party Apps
Apple's operating system is much more restricted than Google’s, which means that if you own an iPhone, you are more likely to buy other Apple products and services, whereas Google’s Android operating system is more open and diverse. For instance, Android is an open-source platform that can be used on devices from different manufacturers, and you are not locked into using Google’s services, so you can use other third-party apps and services if you prefer.
Easy Control
In recent times, all phone interfaces are changing and are more sophisticated to control than they were before. It is much easier to use and comfortable. However, it is much easier to control Android smartphones and their applications than Apple phones. Unlike the iPhone which restricts some of the control or the way you set up your phone, Android allows you to set up your phone just the way you want it.
Customization Option
It would be boring if you can't customize how you interact with your phones or its home screen layout such as app icons, size, and color. By downloading a third-party launcher, themes, and fonts you can virtually customize the home screen display of your Android phone. However, the level of customization between Android and Apple are not the same even though the latter has tried to improve its customization features by adding widgets and third-party keyboard.
Choosing The Right Fit For You
Determining which is better than the other is not debatable as the answer depends on your purpose and preferences. If the reasons listed above do not resonate with you, the best thing is to choose the smartphone that fits your needs. However, an Android phone will be the right choice if you are undecided about what to use.