Android vs iPhone vs Windows: Which is best?
Android vs iPhone vs Windows: Which is best?
The smartphone world is notoriously divisive, with Apple-worshipping ‘fanboys’ on one end of the spectrum and Android-obsessed ‘phandroids’ on the other. The smaller Windows Phone OS has similarly militant supporters who don’t yet have a collective name, and you should ignore all of them.We’ve explained the main advantages and disadvantages of each of the three main mobile operating systems below.
Buy an Android smartphone if…
…you want a wide range of options. The Android operating system offers a better balance of variety and affordability than its rivals, due to the sheer diversity of Android smartphone manufacturers. Some flagship models, like the LG G3, are available for less than 30,000 Naira, while you can also find something less flashy but equally excellent for less than 20,000Naira.
In Google Play, Android has the largest selection of apps and games too, but there’s a lot of rubbish mixed in with the good stuff. Overall, it’s a great operating system and it’s certainly the best option if you’d rather not spend big money on a shiny new smartphone.
Buy an iPhone if…
…money is no object. iPhones are the most expensive smartphones you can buy, and the last-generation iPhone 5S will still set you back close to £500. However, design is always on-point, meaning that the iPhone is as much gadget as it is fashion item.
Apple’s App Store isn’t quite as populated as Google Play, but its restrictions are tighter, meaning that the overall quality of iOS games and apps is higher than what you’ll find on Android. It’s also a great option if you own other Apple gadgets, like MacBooks and iPads, as the tightly integrated services make life easy.
Buy a Windows Phone smartphone if…
…you value consistency in style. Windows Phone mobiles are instantly recognisable, thanks to the use of a single design blueprint. They’re all angular with clean corners and edges, and the choice of colours you get is far more vibrant and exciting than what you’ll find elsewhere. What’s more, there are a lot of cheap Windows Phone models available.
Unfortunately, the Windows Phone app store is tiny in comparison to those of Android and iOS. There are hundreds of thousands of apps and games available, but some favourites like Snapchat and Citymapper are still nowhere to be seen.
…money is no object. iPhones are the most expensive smartphones you can buy, and the last-generation iPhone 5S will still set you back close to £500. However, design is always on-point, meaning that the iPhone is as much gadget as it is fashion item.
Apple’s App Store isn’t quite as populated as Google Play, but its restrictions are tighter, meaning that the overall quality of iOS games and apps is higher than what you’ll find on Android. It’s also a great option if you own other Apple gadgets, like MacBooks and iPads, as the tightly integrated services make life easy.
Buy a Windows Phone smartphone if…
…you value consistency in style. Windows Phone mobiles are instantly recognisable, thanks to the use of a single design blueprint. They’re all angular with clean corners and edges, and the choice of colours you get is far more vibrant and exciting than what you’ll find elsewhere. What’s more, there are a lot of cheap Windows Phone models available.
Unfortunately, the Windows Phone app store is tiny in comparison to those of Android and iOS. There are hundreds of thousands of apps and games available, but some favourites like Snapchat and Citymapper are still nowhere to be seen.
