This is what we can do in Android/S4 that you cant with Iphone/IOS. It is a long list but you may say they are gimmicks. Bottom line is between the have and have not.
- A File Explorer that combines phone and cloud storages (box, gdrive, db etc) using side-by-side views allowing easy movement of files betw. storages. Ability to use the "Open With..." to open any file using any registered & installed apps.
- Easily share any files/contents via any registered share providerss (BT, Wifi, cloud storages, social networks, usb etc). You can add new share streams easily (by installing apps). No need to wait for OS upgrade like Iphone.
- Ability to download/save any files from any sources (browser, apps etc) into the phone storage. No need to use dropbox like iphone wasting cellular data and battery life or slow response.
- Files copied to phone storage are accessible by any built-in/3rd party apps. (on iphone for example, you need to reload itunes media files in the phone to dropbox if you want to use 3rd party media players instead of stock iphone player)
-Ability to attach multiple files of any types to email (incl. re-edit re-attach). Ability to edit/view any attachments as long as there is a installed app that handles the file type.
- Multi-clipboard (last 50 clippings + predefined text) to easily enter/paste text anywhere.
- Easily set custom ringtone. Just copy rintone files to phone via any available means (bt, wifi, cloud etc). It will show up in ringtone selection. No need to go thru tedious steps (like in iOS)
- Tap on NFC sticker to automate task (e.g tap NFC sticker in car will auto turn on BT, start music playing, set the phone to "drive" mode and activate turn-by-turn navigation app).
- Set phone to only allows calls from "Family" contact group from 12-7am. Plus auto reject any calls that is in the blacklist. You can set-up multiple schedules (unlike iOS "do not disturb")
- If there is a "meeting" entry in calendar, phone auto change to vibrate mode and only allows "family" and "work" contact group calls during the meeting period. (No need to remember to flip the silent switch on/off like in Iphone).
- Phone conversation recording is auto turned on for calls with a certain prefix. Plus you can play a tune or send a pre-defined message to callers if you didnt pick up the phone.
- Background write entries into a (sub) Google calendar for calls/sms activities (like a diary). Very useful if you have multiple cell lines. No need to move log/sms from one phone to another any more.
- Direct dial/sms with picture icon on desktop or in folder for quick one touch operation. Plus ability to create shortcuts to any files/contents for quick one-touch access.
- Auto send pre-defined sms/email to contacts birthday / anniversary. Auto backup data. Auto check-in to social networks based on location. Auto background upload of photos to ANY social networks (without needing to open the apps manually).
- Location-based (cell tower/gps) automation. e.g. when picking up someone auto-send a reminder sms when you are near predefined pickup point. Or turn on/off phone settings (BT, wifi, sound etc) when you enter/exit a certain predefined location.
- Ability to use "live" wallpaper to beautify your home scree OR ability to auto-change static wallpaper periodically. Plus use transparent icons without labels on desktop screen. Also use gestures for tasks/app launching (e.g. tap or swipe-up for different operations)
- Use widgets to display self-updating current essential info (tw,fb,g+,IMs,stock,weather etc) on the desktop screens. No need for tedious one-by-one opening of apps to view new information like in Iphone.
- Phone will keep the screen on if it detects that you are looking at the screen (Smart Stay).
- Smart Rotation to rotate the screen based on the orientation of your eyes and sensor. Reduces all the unwanted screen rotations.
- Turn the phone over to switch to vibrate mode (or have ring silenced during incoming call). Tilt phone to zoom when in gallery/browser.
- Multi-use LED indicator for events (missed call/sms etc). Also can have repeated sound reminders for missed call/sms/calendar/other events.
- Quickly toogle phone settings from notification area. Easily set alerts to notify of cell duration/data usage.
- True multi-tasking allows for concurrently running "stacked" applications. Use the hard "Back" button to easily navigate back from stacked application windows. (no need to fumble about and wasting time to restart previous app like in Iphone)
- Fully working and always-on Skype, G+, voip... etc (receive as well as make calls). Plus Integration to phone contact to easily initiate call/video-call/message directly from phone contact.
- Soft keyboard with multi-words prediction and easy punctuations (i.e. less typing). Include swype keyboard and T9 keyboard. Also IN-PHONE voice to text module without needing to connect to Internet (jelly bean).
- Easy unlock lockscreen (swipe in any direction - no need to look for unlock switch). Able to use pattern lock or facial unlock. Lock screen includes 5 shortcuts which activate app directly. Ability to add widgets to lockscreen (4.2 above)
- Able to use voice commands to change phone settings + do navigation + etc.
- Easily connect portable devices (hard disk, usb-hub, keyboards, game controllers, Bluetooth devices) to phone and use them with the USBToGo/usb-host capability.
- Ability to create unrestricted phone-to-other-devices wireless connection via Wi-Fi Direct and BT.
- Much more functional camera/video taking app (video in video, eraser shot, panorama, multi-shot, best shot, share shot, buddy shot, smile shot, take photo/video in various resolutions, iso selection etc)
- Output phone display to external monitor/TV using cheap and non-proprietary HDMI-out cable. Add a Bluetooth mouse and you can replicate what you can do with Apple TV (at much cheaper price and certainly much more portable)
- Use DLNA to stream media to any DLNA-enabled devices without needing expensive add-on equipments (like apple tv).
- Able to load into phone and play any media files (avi, mkv, divx) directly without tedious conversion. (i.e. transfer files into phone via bt,wifi,cloud etc and play). Unlike Iphone/iOS where you can only load media from one master itunes PC and also wasting time waiting for Itunes to convert these videos.
- Able to play video in popup window (i.e Popup Play). You can continue to watch video while doing other tasks simultaneously.
- Able to expand phone storage to max 96 Gb. Potential can have unlimited in-phone storage by attaching a portable drive using the USBToGo capability.
- Better productivity with much faster scrolling capability than iphone. see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH1GDLunomY
- Removable battery for extended use without needing to carry heavy/bulky external battery packs. Replaceable/removable back cover so you can enjoy and use phone without casing if you want to (without worrying of expensive scratch repairs).
- Able to set a reading font size in browser. When zoomed in, text always appear at this specified font size. Text is also reflow to fit the screen for easy reading without side-scrolling.
- Legacy Flash plugin support to view flash sites (incl. browser embedded you-tube)
- Able to press the home-button to answer call or power button to end call. Plus set speed dial numbers on the Phone dialpad. And predictive contact search via dialpad.
- Able to use motion do to tasks (flip over to silent sound, tilt to zoom, shake to unlock phone, etc)
- GOOGLE NOW that is integrated into the OS
- Able to SEAMLESSLY replace any stock apps with 3rd party apps to upgrade or improve functionalities. Also, app automatically scale up to match screen size (unlike Iphone 5 which runs older app with letterbox strips)
- Better overall and more functional Google-based services/apps. Ability to search for and install apps using PC browsers. Ability to "side-load" apps without going through online app store. Ability to backup your phone to microSD card.
- Able to selectively add multiple Google accounts to phone. You can also selectively select what data to sync to phone from you google account(s).
- Much larger physical screen.
I'll add on to that .........
Able to set data limits.
Detailed view of battery usage.
Able to forget(delete) or edit saved wireless networks that are not in range.
Haptic feedback (Must be Jailbroken on iPhone)
Able to pinch to see all pages of home screens at once. Also works with app/widgets drawer.
Available tethering apps without root or custom rom.
