Android Vs Iphone

ben-teen by ben-teen
Last updated: 02/20/2011

Which is Best - Android or Iphone?

With the release of the Android system there is a lot of debate as to which system is better - then Android powered phones or the Apple Iphone?

They both have their advantages and disadvantages and in this Squidoo lens I am going to take a look at the benefits of both systems so we can try and find which one is the better system.

I personally have an Android phone, perhaps I might be a little biased in favor of Android but I will keep an open mind and give a review of both systems.

Both Devices Are Impressive!

Although both devices are quite impressive one thing that Android has over Apple is that it seems to bring out new and better devices on the market every few months, whereas Apple tends to bring out a new device every year. With both systems, each new device that enters the market is bigger and better than the one before.

For example, Apples new Iphone 4 has a front facing camera, 5 megapixel rear facing camera, high definition 720p video recording, three-axix gyroscope, 960x640 resolution 3.5 inch LED display and longer battery life.

While the Android - Droid X has HDMI output, 854x480 resolution 4.3 inch display, 720p video recording and 8 megapixel camera with flash.

Android Features

Customize

With the Android system you can personalize the look and behavior of your phone. You can have your home screen set up with your favorite widgets. You can also set up screens for your most important applications such as texting, social network sites, email, contacts and more.

Multitask

One feature I love about Android is that you can have multiple applications running at the same time and easily switch between them. There are also status alerts to let you know if something changes.

Social Network

If you love social networking then you can set up your home page to include your favorite networking site widgets, like Facebook and Twitter.

Browse the Web

Android has a built in web browser that let's you feel just like you are browsing the web on a PC. There is Flash support and the page loading time is quite fast.

Android Apps

There are literally thousands of apps available on the Android market and the possibilities of apps to choose from to download onto your phone are endless. There are games, music and so much more that your Android phone will keep you occupied for hours.

Great Android Phones

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Android Tablets

Archos 7 Home Tablet - Tablet - Android - ROM: 8 GB - 7 color TFT ( 800 x 480 ) - Wi-Fi



Superpad 10.2 Tablet PC, Google Android 2.1, Webcam, GPS, HDMI, USB, WIFI, 2 micro SD card slots

Iphone Features

Multitasking

With the Iphone you can run multiple applications at once and switch between tehm instantly. You can listen to music while sending an email or you can watch the ball game while writing a text.

Folders

It is easy to organize apps into folders on your home screen with simple drag and drop feature. You can have fast access to all your favorite apps at your finger tips.

iBooks

You can easily read ebooks on the Iphone and iBooks is an amazing place to shop for new books at any time. You can even since iBooks with your iTunes program on your PC.

Phone

It is as simple as tapping a name or number to make a call on the iPhone. There is also the option of visual voicemail so you can play your new voicemail messages in any order.

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Iphones on Amazon

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iPad

Apple iPad MC497LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi + 3G)

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My Choice

As I said earlier I have an Android phone so I'm a little biased toward Android.

One feature that Android has and iPhone doesn't, and a very important one I think, is that Android is available on a large range of phones and tablets, unlike iPhone that is only available through Apple.

You have such a wide selection of phones that are Android powered and can have them through many phone providers. So you aren't as limited as what you are with iPhone.

Other than that they both offer great features and are both a lot of fun! But my vote goes for the Android!

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini E10i Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--International Version with Warranty (Black/Lime,Red)

Android Vs iPhone Debate

Which one do you prefer - Android or iPhone?

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My vote goes to Android!

alyssa87 says:

although i dont have one now, but after reading your lens i have decided to own one android :)

alyssa87 says:

although i dont have one now, but after reading your lens i choose to own android :)

Cumberland says:

Gotta go with the "Droid". Apple shot themselves in both feet by rolling out the iPhone on AT&T's network.

ben-teen says:

My vote goes for the Android, I love it, there is so much to do and so many different games, music, etc to download onto my phone.

My vote goes to iPhone!

DinosaurEgg says:

I've got an iPhone at the moment and I use it loads and love it. But my other half has an Android and I like that too. Not sure what I'll get when it's time to upgrade.

 

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