iPhone vs Android

WatchMojo

Welcome to WatchMojo and in this installment of vs, it’s a big one, as we’re pitting iPhone against Android. Which platform has the best apps, tech support, accessories and ease of use? And which reigns supreme overall? Well, stay tuned to find out! Which one do you prefer? Let us know in the comments!  To learn more about the products mentioned in this video: https://wmojo.com/AppleiPhone https://wmojo.com/SamsungGalaxy https://wmojo.com/GooglePixel If you buy something from one of the links above, WatchMojo may earn an affiliate commission.  Check out these other tech videos:  Top 10 Coolest Tech of 2023 - https://youtu.be/H7vcYcewAOY?si=Doa71c-H22CArHx9 Top 10 Old Technologies Kids Don't Recognize Today - https://youtu.be/mkt1uZ9DYok?si=fRcZaDobp8HDwNPV Top 10 Tech Scandals - https://youtu.be/J06dVF6VRL0?si=SzNEwqiMSqY0BQ-N  Become a channel member to get access to special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaWd5_7JhbQBe4dknZhsHJg/join  Don't forget to play our Live Trivia games at 3pm EST for a chance to win cash! The faster you answer, the more points you get!: https://www.watchmojo.com/play  Have your idea become a video! https://wmojo.com/suggest  Subscribe for more great content! https://wmojo.com/watchmojo-subscribe  Visit our shop for awesome merch! https://shop.watchmojo.com/  Your trusted authority for Top 10 lists, reviews, tips and tricks, biographies, origins, and entertainment news  #iphone #android #pixel #Google #ios #bestsmartphone #budgetsmartphone #besttech #iphone15 #galaxys23

Transcript

00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo, and in this instalment of Versus, it's a big one, as we're pitting

00:08 iPhone against Android.

00:10 Which platform has the best apps, tech support, accessories and ease of use?

00:14 And which reigns supreme overall?

00:15 Well, stay tuned to find out.

00:24 We're going to be honest right off the bat with this one.

00:26 In terms of overall price and availability, Android devices from brands like Samsung and

00:30 Google usually offer much more flexible packages than Apple.

00:33 Take Samsung for example.

00:35 The brand offers a phone for every user, of all technical abilities, at every price point,

00:39 from your technophobe grandfather to your hot-shot business executive.

00:49 And although Google's range of phones tend to be a bit more specialised and expensive,

00:52 the brand still offers a wide range of devices at different price points.

00:56 Compare that to Apple's limited iPhone range, which is quick to retire ageing models, and

01:00 you've got quite the contrast.

01:01 And even when comparing flagship devices, Android phones usually come out cheaper.

01:05 You'll usually find that the latest brand new shiny iPhone is more expensive than pretty

01:09 much any other top of the range Android device, with the exception of some of the very expensive

01:13 Google Pixel devices.

01:15 When it comes to actually buying an Android or iPhone device, the format is usually more

01:19 widely available from a variety of retailers, opening up the possibility of getting a better

01:23 deal.

01:24 For all the reasons we just mentioned, we're giving this round to Android.

01:35 Okay, this is where the fanboy pitchforks will likely start to come out, because apps

01:39 and their usability and availability are constantly a topic of debate in the smartphone world,

01:43 especially in the iPhone vs Android debate.

01:46 It's no secret that Android has more apps than iOS, about a million more in fact.

01:54 But does that mean Android is the superior app platform?

01:56 Well, not quite.

01:58 The Google Play Store, where Android apps can be downloaded from, is more relaxed when

02:01 it comes to what apps it allows on its storefront.

02:04 This means lax vetting when it comes to app compatibility with various devices and potential

02:08 app malware.

02:09 So, you could argue there are far more Android apps available, but many of them may be duds

02:14 for one reason or another.

02:17 Apple's iOS apps, however, have a reputation for being, well, better overall.

02:25 Apps developed specifically for the iOS platform have a better track record for compatibility

02:29 and security, and general user friendliness too.

02:32 Users who frequently jump between iOS and Android devices note the difference between

02:36 the quality of apps is palpable.

02:37 You might even find the exact same app from a developer just works better on iOS, no doubt

02:42 due to the fact that said developer has a brand-wide, cookie-cutter iOS framework to

02:46 work with, rather than a mishmash of different frameworks offered by various Android devices.

02:51 With quality over quantity, this round goes to the iPhone.

02:58 Android used to be miles behind its Apple counterpart when it came to offering seamless

03:01 connectivity throughout an ecosystem of products.

03:04 However, brands like Samsung have come a long way, and for every Apple Watch and iPad that

03:08 exists Samsung pretty much has a wearable or tablet that goes up against it, and links

03:12 up effortlessly with your smartphone, allowing you to work, play, stream and browse between

03:17 devices without missing a beat.

03:19 In fact, you could argue that with Samsung offering a wider variety of products equipped

03:23 with smartphone-enabled technology, from TVs to refrigerators, the scope of Samsung's

03:28 multi-device ecosystem is far greater.

03:35 But the proof is indeed in the pudding.

03:37 I mean, Android devices struggling to connect, dropping out or having compatibility issues

03:41 between different devices is a very common occurrence.

03:44 In a similar way to Android apps, the Android ecosystem has plenty to offer, it's just

03:48 lacking finesse.

03:49 Apple, on the other hand, is the poster boy for seamless connectivity, and it's a big

03:53 part of their marketing for a reason.

03:55 If you buy multiple Apple products, they will connect to each other without you having to

03:58 even think about it, whether that's snapping your iPhone onto your MacBook and using it

04:02 as a webcam, or connecting a new pair of AirPods.

04:08 And of course, there are plenty of Apple products out there designed specifically to work alongside

04:12 the iPhone.

04:13 For its set-it-and-forget-it, split-second connectivity between multiple devices, we're

04:17 giving this round to the iPhone.

04:22 Practicality might not be the sexiest word when it comes to discussing tech, but for

04:25 a lot of us, it's huge.

04:27 For example, seamless multi-device integration between iOS devices is awesome.

04:31 What's not so awesome, however, is that the iOS operating system is an entirely closed

04:35 network.

04:36 In other words, as a general rule, Apple products only work with other Apple products.

04:43 Apple likes to keep its customers firmly in the Appleverse, and if you have pretty much

04:47 any repair requirement with your iPhone, you're going to have to go to Apple directly to fix

04:51 it.

04:52 In fact, it was only with the iPhone 15 that the brand finally let go of its lightning

04:56 connector obsession and introduced USB-C charging ports.

04:59 But what about Android?

05:01 Well, we've already discussed the possible issues with compatibility and security with

05:05 Android's more relaxed way of doing things.

05:07 But the fact is, that does make Android devices generally easier to use.

05:11 You can plug an Android device into pretty much any computer, and boom, you can drag

05:15 and drop any files to your heart's content.

05:17 You can also self-repair some issues with Android devices.

05:20 USB-C has been the norm for a while now, expandable microSD card storage is pretty much a prerequisite

05:26 with Android phones, and in our opinion, Google Assistant blows Siri out of the water.

05:35 Because of a lot of little things, and of course, iOS's network being closed, this

05:39 round goes to Android.

05:55 Round 5 - User Experience

05:59 User experience isn't the same as everyday practicality.

06:02 It's less about charging cables and file transfers, and more about what the device

06:06 is like to use, and how it makes you feel.

06:08 We mentioned that brands like Samsung offer entry-level models for inexperienced, infrequent

06:13 and budget-conscious smartphone users.

06:15 But that doesn't mean that these Samsung devices are necessarily easier or more enjoyable

06:19 to use.

06:20 In fact, we'd argue to the contrary.

06:22 Android devices can change massively from device to device, generation to generation,

06:26 making it tough for even ardent Android fans to feel comfortable and instantly at home

06:30 with their new device.

06:32 Android devices also famously have tons of bloatware readily installed on them, which

06:36 not only takes up memory and slows down your device, but can easily confuse users.

06:46 In stark contrast, iPhones are designed to be as streamlined, uncluttered and easy to

06:50 use as possible.

06:51 Apple has kept the feel of its iPhones big and small pretty much the same from the get-go,

06:55 making the user experience easy and familiar each time.

06:59 For added peace of mind, Apple also has enhanced protection with end-to-end encryption, and

07:03 their software updates are far more frequent than Android devices.

07:07 There are also Apple Stores everywhere with genius bars, and iOS boasts things like FaceTime

07:11 and iMessage, the latter giving Android users serious blue bubble envy.

07:18 Android devices have their own unique quirks too, but the aforementioned iPhone perks are

07:22 a big part of what makes its user experience fun.

07:25 And you can't deny the fact that brandishing the Apple logo on your device carries with

07:28 it a sense of tech superiority, something you just don't get with an Android device.

07:32 It's not lost on us that Android devices are more customisable than iPhones, and they

07:36 typically get bigger tech advancements way before equivalent iPhones do.

07:40 But for ease of use, sleepiness and that inexplicable sense of X-Factor, this round goes to the

07:45 iPhone.

07:46 In winning three of the five rounds, the iPhone gets the win.

07:50 So what do you think?

07:51 Did we pick the right winner?

07:52 Let us know in the comments section below.

08:03 And as always, thanks for watching.

Category

Transcript

Recommended