In 2021, will you choose to use an iPhone or an Android phone?

The battle between iPhone and Android phones is a long one. It has been 14 years since the first iPhone was released in 2007 and the first Android HTC G1 was born in 2008. The iPhone has been released to the 12th generation, the iOS system has been updated to the 14th version, and Android phone manufacturers have flourished, from the first-tier international manufacturers Samsung, Motorola, LG to the domestic rising stars Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi, Meizu, OnePlus, etc., occupying nearly 80% of the domestic and foreign mobile phone market.

The discussion about which phone is better, the iPhone or the Android phone, has never stopped. Some people like the simplicity and smoothness of the iPhone, while others love the open source nature of Android. Both camps have a large number of fans.

So which is better, iPhone or Android phone? Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two.

Let's talk about the advantages of Apple phones first

The biggest advantage of Apple phones is that the system is stable and smooth. Think about it, the iPhone 6s released 5 years ago is still in use by a large number of users, while Android phones of the same period have probably been replaced by new ones.

Another advantage of Apple phones is their good looks. Starting with iPhone 4, the appearance of Apple phones has always been a representative of fashion and good looks. With the later 6 series, 7 series and now the 12 series, although some people complain that the notch screen is ugly, there are still some Android manufacturers who imitate it, which also shows that the appearance of Apple phones leads the fashion in the mobile phone industry.

The third advantage of Apple phones is the perfect ecosystem and high-quality apps. As we all know, the only way to download apps on an Apple phone is through the Apple Store at home, which avoids a mix of good and bad apps. In addition, the Apple App Store has very high requirements for developers, has formulated a series of regulations, has a relatively strict review mechanism, and has in place protection for user privacy, so the end result is that Apple phone apps are generally of high quality, with few bugs and a very good user experience.

The fourth advantage of Apple phones is that they have a high rate of value retention. If an iPhone is sold second-hand after two years of use, it can generally be sold for about half of the purchase price if it is in good condition. On the other hand, Android phones are retired after two years, and the price of second-hand phones is basically a fraction of the original price.

Let's talk about the advantages of Android phones

The biggest advantage of Android phones is their high cost-performance ratio (which doesn’t seem to be that high now). The Android flagship models released by major manufacturers every year are generally much cheaper than iPhones, but because they are flagship models, all configurations are top-notch at the time, and the user experience is also very good, so they are more cost-effective.

The second advantage of Android phones is the openness of the system. Due to the open nature of the Android system itself, mobile phone manufacturers can customize their own systems at will, and the localization is relatively good. The most representative ones are the domestic MIUI and Meizu's Flyme system. In addition, Android phones do not have as many restrictions as Apple's software installation, and have a high degree of freedom.

The third advantage of Android phones is the screen refresh rate. Currently, the flagship models launched by various Android phone manufacturers are basically equipped with 2K resolution + 120HZ refresh rate screens, which are indeed better than Apple's screens in terms of appearance. Ultra-high resolution can provide a better experience when viewing text and pictures, and high refresh rate is something that gamers can never go back to after using it.

The fourth advantage of Android phones is that they have large battery capacity and long battery life. At present, the battery capacity of Android phones is generally above 4000mAh, and some even reach 5000mAh or 6000mAh. Large battery capacity can ensure sufficient battery life, which can basically meet the needs of one or even two days of use, without worrying about low battery.

After talking about the advantages, let's talk about the disadvantages

Let’s talk about the shortcomings of the iPhone first

The first is the small battery capacity and poor battery life. This is a recognized fact. Every year, iPhone launches new technologies and improves various hardware performances, but the battery capacity is the only thing that is not improved. A battery capacity of more than 2000 3000 mAh cannot last a day under heavy use. I believe that every iPhone user will have battery anxiety.

The second disadvantage is the poor signal. This is something that everyone is used to, especially since the XS has started using Intel's baseband. In the same location, the signal performance is not even a little bit worse than that of Android phones. Can you imagine how you would feel when others have a signal but you don't?

The third shortcoming is that it does not support call recording. For those who have this need, I believe everyone will feel deeply that Android has supported call recording for a long time, but iPhone has been reluctant to join. Some people say that it is because of legal issues in the United States and the requirement to protect privacy, but why can Android do it?

Let's talk about the shortcomings of Android phones

The first disadvantage is the abuse of various permissions. I believe everyone must have felt this when using domestic apps. An ordinary news app requires phone, microphone, camera, address book and other permissions that are not needed at all, otherwise it will be forced to exit and not be allowed to use. You should know that these permissions are very private, and a large amount of private data of our users has been stolen without knowing it.

The second disadvantage is that there are all kinds of advertisements everywhere. It is precisely because of the openness of the Android system that app developers are crazy about placing all kinds of advertisements. When you open an app, you will see opening screen ads and pop-up ads all the time, which is very annoying. Some mobile phone manufacturers even embed advertisements into the system, so there will be startup ads as soon as you turn on the phone, which is too disgusting.

The third disadvantage is that each app wakes up each other and cannot be completely closed. Many times, we use an app very rarely and exit it after use. Then, we find that it is running secretly in the background, invisibly occupying mobile phone resources, so we find the background running list and force it to stop, and everything will be fine. But when you open another app, such as Taobao and Gaode, you will find that several infrequently used apps are woken up at once. After a long time, whether you have 8G memory, 12G, or even 100G, it will be dragged down.

The above is a brief list of the advantages and disadvantages of iPhone and Android phones. If there are any omissions, you are welcome to add them.