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Technology
19 Apr 2019

Android vs iOS : Which Mobile OS Should You Prefer?

Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are the two most used operating systems in the mobile ecosystem. Android is Linux based and partly open source than iOS which is Darwin, macOS based.

Android compared to iOS is more customizable from top to bottom whereas the uniform design elements of the iOS seem to be more familiar and user-friendly.

If you buy any smartphone today chances are that it can be Android or iOS as the operating system. As these two operating systems account about 99.6% of all the smartphones being shipped in last year.

Both the operating systems are excellent and they have many things in common but there are some important differences that need to be considered.

Android vs. iOS is always considered as the classic tug of war between the two tech giants.

According to the statistics, Android beats iOS in mostly every factor.

Now let’s compare some of their hardware and software features.

Hardware Choice

Software and Hardware Integration is the most important feature when it comes to application compatibility.

When comparing Geekbench Scores between the latest Android and Apple smartphones we can notice that the hardware and software compatibility of the iOS device is way more the Android.

The Pixel 3 XL has an Octa-core processor (8 cores) while the iPhone XS has a Hexa-core processor (6 cores) even having two more cores, the iPhone XS beats the Pixel 3 XL due to great software and hardware compatibility.

Apple has always dominated the hardware part than other mobile manufacturing companies. But making with regular software updates the compatibility between the software and the hardware can be improved.

Software Updates

When it comes to regular software updates, iPhones get regular updates on every compatible device possible on the same day while Android users have to wait for the updates as the smartphone makers schedule the updates according to their priorities, and not along with Google, as each one of them have their unique skin that needs to be tweaked for the next update which results in massive delay.

Security

For customers, security is the most important aspect of their smartphones. Android being open source is vulnerable to hacks and cyber-attacks. The openness of installing third-party apps makes Android OS susceptible to security concerns.

Apple’s iOS is way more secure than Android. iPhones are built to be built like tanks when it comes to security. The memory on the iPhone is in the encrypted format so that no one can hack into the hardware to access the confidential information.

Final Verdict

Android and iOS are both great operating systems and are dominating the mobile market. But when it comes to choosing between the two, it depends upon the kind of usage that you want.

Both have a powerful operating system that can handle numerous complex tasks. If customization and functionality of your smartphone are important for you then go ahead with Android, But if you are looking for a business device with a slick and good-looking operating system and great performance then iPhone would be the best choice.

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