Please help me - iPhone vs Android purchase

[LIVEFRMNYC]

You can go wrong with either, which is why I have both. iP7+ and Note 7. Best of both worlds.

 

[mildocjr]

I used to be one of those people who without thinking would just say "Apple is better."

However, it all comes down to you:

• Do you use features on an Android that are not available on iOS or vice versa? (including customization)
• Do you use more Google Services than Apple Services (Google Drive vs iCloud Drive, Google Photos vs Photos, etc.)
• Do you feel more comfortable on Android or iOS?
• Do you have the money to buy or lease an iPhone and future upgrades? (not being condescending, Android phones cost less than iPhones)
• Do a majority of your family/friends use Android or iPhone (just for compatibility with iMessage)

The last things which are related to security is this:

• How much do you care about your privacy? (Google sells your anonymous data with your device ID to third parties so they can generate personalized ads, no telling if said third party is malicious outside of Google saying trust us. Apple uses your anonymous data without including an IP address, probably not your device ID either, to send better results to everyone in their ecosystem.)
• iOS was virus free for 7 years (not including jailbreaks) after it's release. Android got it's first virus 13 months after it's release. (These timeframes do not include security flaws.) iOS is less prone as it does not allow you to install apps from outside of the app store. Android gives you the option to install apks outside of the play store but not by default. It doesn't help that viruses have leaked into the play store circumventing this security features.

If anyone needs me to cite my sources just google iOS first virus and Android first virus then do the math.

I did not include jailbreak exploits or root exploits as the exploit is not malicious in nature, except to the TOS at the time but these methods still void your warranty until removed. (may need correction for Android).

Choice is ultimately up to you, there were a few good posts here that add to the pros and cons.

 

[jeffg819]

Frankly, this is one of the dumbest things I've ever read. Fired for carrying a Samsung device? I'm sure he'd be happy to carry an iPhone if they provide him with one. Otherwise, what he uses as his personal phone is his business. Should a McDonalds employee get fired for eating at Burger King? Should a Honda car salesman get fired for driving a Chevy to work? It's a ridiculous notion.

Agreed. However, while on the clock, he should keep his personal opinions to himself, including his non Apple phone. To use your analogy, how would you react if you went to buy a Chevy and the guy told you in so many words to buy a Ford?

If one can't at least support his company's product while on the job, he should find another job.

 

[Steve686]

I am typing this on my iPhone 7plus, my first iPhone device since the IPhone 5 I think. I've been a hardcore android supporter since the G1. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to keep the 7+ but I'll try to give you some feedback based on my experience with both systems.

Android pros:
- customization...it's been talked about a million times. More ways to make the phone yours.
- Cheaper top end devices. You can get too end devices like the Nexus 6p for less than $400 dollars.
- Notifications are miles better in android. Although iOS 10 has improved a lot.
- More device options. Some have things that apple would never allow such as microsd card or remove able batteries.
- more open ecosystem.
- More innovative features. Google are now ahead of apple in terms of new features each year.

Android cons:
- fragmentation. It's hard to control the OS when so many different manufactures have their own skins and apps included. It leads to problems in battery life and performance that google can't control.
- Slow updates. This is unacceptable, especially when it comes to security updates but that's what happens when carriers and manufacturers are in control.
- Carrier bloat ware. Awful and unless you have a nexus device or root, you can't remove it.

iPhone pros:
- build quality is top notch. The phone feels much more premium in hand.
- Speed. Some android phones show lag after time and have trouble with RAM management. iOS is optimized to work with iPhones so the ram management and speed is incredible.
- Battery life is much better. Doze on android still has a ways to go. With the 7+ I get several hours beyond what I would get on my 6p.
- Apps are just better on iOS. Nothing more to say.
- Fingeprint scanner and haptic feedback is top of its class.
- 3D Touch, while limited now has big potential.

iPhone cons:
- Price. Ugh.
- Screen resolution. It should get a bump next year but as of right now, it just can't hang with Qhd screens. However, it's still amazing for an LCD.
- Overly simplistic. Some may call this a positive but I get frustrated with how limited I am with some options.
- No back button.
- Apple accessories and cables not being the standard USB C.
- iTunes.

All in all, I'm happy with the switch so far. There's plenty I haven't listed so ask me anything and I'll try to help. I used to love customizing and rooting my android phones, but I just don't have the time anymore so I'm happy having one that just works...even if it's capabilities are a little limited.

Good job.

Sums up what I feel and what I hear the most.

Love my S7 mostly for the camera, but using the 7Plus camera has helped me back to the iOS ecosystem which is superior to Android for syncing and sharing.
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I used to be one of those people who without thinking would just say "Apple is better."

However, it all comes down to you:

• Do you use features on an Android that are not available on iOS or vice versa? (including customization)
• Do you use more Google Services than Apple Services (Google Drive vs iCloud Drive, Google Photos vs Photos, etc.)
• Do you feel more comfortable on Android or iOS?
• Do you have the money to buy or lease an iPhone and future upgrades? (not being condescending, Android phones cost less than iPhones)
• Do a majority of your family/friends use Android or iPhone (just for compatibility with iMessage)

The last things which are related to security is this:

• How much do you care about your privacy? (Google sells your anonymous data with your device ID to third parties so they can generate personalized ads, no telling if said third party is malicious outside of Google saying trust us. Apple uses your anonymous data without including an IP address to send better results to everyone in their ecosystem.)
• iOS was virus free for 7 years (not including jailbreaks) after it's release. Android got it's first virus 13 months after it's release. (These timeframes do not include security flaws.) iOS is less prone as it does not allow you to install apps from outside of the app store. Android gives you the option to install apks outside of the play store but not by default. It doesn't help that viruses have leaked into the play store circumventing this security features.

If anyone needs me to cite my sources just google iOS first virus and Android first virus then do the math.

I did not include jailbreak exploits or root exploits as the exploit is not malicious in nature, except to the TOS at the time but these methods still void your warranty until removed. (may need correction for Android).

Choice is ultimately up to you, there were a few good posts here that add to the pros and cons.

I, too, was a blind fanboy.

But let's face it.. iPhone really did stand apart exponentially from ANY other phone on the market especially my palm Treo which tried to be a smartphone.

 

[cleebrown93]

I switched from a S7 Edge to an iPhone 7 and couldnt be happier and I was a huge Android fan.

 

[sdwaltz]

I am typing this on my iPhone 7plus, my first iPhone device since the IPhone 5 I think. I've been a hardcore android supporter since the G1. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to keep the 7+ but I'll try to give you some feedback based on my experience with both systems.

Android pros:
- customization...it's been talked about a million times. More ways to make the phone yours.
- Cheaper top end devices. You can get too end devices like the Nexus 6p for less than $400 dollars.
- Notifications are miles better in android. Although iOS 10 has improved a lot.
- More device options. Some have things that apple would never allow such as microsd card or remove able batteries.
- more open ecosystem.
- More innovative features. Google are now ahead of apple in terms of new features each year.

Android cons:
- fragmentation. It's hard to control the OS when so many different manufactures have their own skins and apps included. It leads to problems in battery life and performance that google can't control.
- Slow updates. This is unacceptable, especially when it comes to security updates but that's what happens when carriers and manufacturers are in control.
- Carrier bloat ware. Awful and unless you have a nexus device or root, you can't remove it.

iPhone pros:
- build quality is top notch. The phone feels much more premium in hand.
- Speed. Some android phones show lag after time and have trouble with RAM management. iOS is optimized to work with iPhones so the ram management and speed is incredible.
- Battery life is much better. Doze on android still has a ways to go. With the 7+ I get several hours beyond what I would get on my 6p.
- Apps are just better on iOS. Nothing more to say.
- Fingeprint scanner and haptic feedback is top of its class.
- 3D Touch, while limited now has big potential.

iPhone cons:
- Price. Ugh.
- Screen resolution. It should get a bump next year but as of right now, it just can't hang with Qhd screens. However, it's still amazing for an LCD.
- Overly simplistic. Some may call this a positive but I get frustrated with how limited I am with some options.
- No back button.
- Apple accessories and cables not being the standard USB C.
- iTunes.

All in all, I'm happy with the switch so far. There's plenty I haven't listed so ask me anything and I'll try to help. I used to love customizing and rooting my android phones, but I just don't have the time anymore so I'm happy having one that just works...even if it's capabilities are a little limited.

Awesomesince86 nailed it down pretty good.

User experience is better and more fluid in iOS, but Android is more customizable.

On another note, why in the WORLD does an Apple employee have an Android phone IN THE STORE?!